City Care

City Care is powered by people—compassionate, determined, and unwavering in their commitment to our neighbors. Whether walking alongside guests at the Night Shelter, connecting folks to stable housing, or fostering community with our residents, our team shows up day in and day out. To our staff: Your work changes lives and your dedication does not go unnoticed. We truly appreciate all that you do! ????

For our neighbors experiencing homelessness, access to reliable transportation can be the key to securing housing, finding employment, accessing healthcare, and meeting essential needs. That’s why MOE, City Care’s complimentary shuttle service, has been providing weekday routes to 17 service providers across OKC since 2023—helping individuals take critical steps toward stability. ?? We’re thrilled to announce that the Wegener Foundation has awarded City Care a $10,000 grant to support MOE! ?? For over 65 years, the Wegener Foundation has been a dedicated champion of charitable organizations in our city, and we are honored to partner with them. Their generosity will help us connect more of our unhoused neighbors with the resources they need to move forward—because every connection counts. Thank you, Wegener Foundation, for investing in mobility, dignity, and opportunity for our community!

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Before the sun came up this morning, teams all over Oklahoma City have been hard at work. Each year, City Care participates in the annual Point In Time Count or PIT. This count is crucial to ensuring we are serving our neighbors with accurate data to plan for the future. Our teams in OKC and in Norman will be out talking with those in shelters as well as encampments across both cities. This work is far from over.

?? We are thrilled to share that City Care has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Inasmuch Foundation! ?? This incredible gift will empower us to continue walking alongside our neighbors, offering housing solutions, mobile outreach, and respite from the elements for those experiencing homelessness. We are honored to be among the many organizations funded by the Inasmuch Foundation, whose unwavering commitment to education, human services, community engagement, and journalism is shaping a brighter future in Oklahoma City. Thank you, Inasmuch Foundation, for believing in our mission and linking arms with us to build hope and restore dignity in Oklahoma City.

Our CEO, Rachel F., recently contributed a letter to The Journal Record, discussing the critical difference between affordable housing and permanent supportive housing. We hope you will give it a read and join us in advocating for increased investment for and the development of additional PSH, critically needed in Oklahoma City. https://lnkd.in/gUTsE9Kj

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?? We are grateful for so much this Thanksgiving season; these thirteen community leaders are at the top of the list!?? Our board of directors faithfully offers expertise, vision, and compassion to guide our mission of addressing unmet needs and breaking the cycle of homelessness. Transformation starts here.

???Join the City Care Team!??? About us: City Care exists to do the work few others are willing to do. We believe in the intrinsic value of every person. It is with love and compassion we advocate for the overlooked in our community. We provide food for the hungry, relief for the hurting, and hold space for complete restoration of lives that have gotten off course. With enough endurance, we witness firsthand, remarkable stories of transformation. You are likely a great fit for City Care if: you are equally gritty and optimistic. You are built to last and quick to celebrate. You see and honor every neighbor's voice and choice, while casting vision for our community's highest aim. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please check us out at https://lnkd.in/g-juZmnJ