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Featured Ministry Partner for May

Oklahoma City

Community Advance

Community Advance is a local faith-based 501c3 nonprofit serving students and families in the Northwest Classen Learning Community since 2009. Guided by biblical principles and a Christian worldview, we’re dedicated to equipping underprivileged youth and families with the life-skills, support, and resources they need to thrive. From our after-school and summer programs to career exploration, mentorship, and scholarship opportunities, every initiative is designed to help students discover their purpose and reach their potential. For more information, please visit www.communityadvance.org. Together, we can invest in the next generation and create lasting change in our community. 

111Project works to encourage the local Church in Oklahoma so every child has a family. Opportunities include becoming a foster parent, supporting a foster family with your time or other resources, mentoring a foster child, helping to restore a biological family, or volunteering to make a meal to make lasting change in the lives of children all over Oklahoma. Search for requests from agency partners for children and families near you.

Adult & Teen Challenge provides a faith based solution to addiction, with a 78% rate of graduates remaining free from addiction, the program has proven itself as one of the most effective programs in the world.

Beauty in the Faith Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help women transition out of programs, abusive relationships, or other hardships, and continue to follow Christ. They help women to obtain an education and employment, and work with various organizations that provide restoration and recovery. They continuously provide emotional, spiritual, and financial support for women during and after recovery and help to provide for their continuing needs to insure a successful future.

Located on a fully functioning ranch in Edmond, Boys Ranch Town seeks to be a Gospel-centered home for boys in need. For the past 71 years, Boys Ranch Town has been a safe and loving home to more than 2,300 boys between the ages of 7 and 18 years old. Boys Ranch Town also offers a transitional living program for those who have aged out of the direct care program and need mentorship as they transition into adulthood. As a ministry of Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, Boys Ranch Town exists to show and share the love of Christ to children and their families, while also providing for their physical needs and equipping them with the skills needed for the rest of their lives.
For more information about Boys Ranch Town and the other ministries of Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children, visit obhc.org.

Branch15 is a Christ centered live in facility for women coming out of difficult life situations such as chemical dependency, sex trafficking, domestic violence, and/or prison all over the state of Oklahoma. They strive to help with professional, personal, and domestic competency as women work towards wholeness and rehabilitation.

Project31 was founded by two-time breast cancer survivor Sarah McLean to help women heal the emotional and spiritual issues that affect their relationships, marriages, and ability to simply get back to “normal” after breast cancer. They provide resources at no cost to women throughout the year, including mentoring, online and in-person support groups throughout Oklahoma, care bags to newly diagnosed women, marriage retreats, community events, therapeutic retreats, and more.

The HUGS Project is dedicated to supporting US military members both overseas and at home. They send care packages to deployed troops and provide Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for veterans with service-related traumatic brian injuries. Their mission is to ensure that all military members and veterans feel loved, supported, and respected for their sacrifices. Visit thehugsproject.com to request a care package for someone you know and show appreciation for their service. 

The Spring offers a safe home and supportive services that assist victims and their children on their journey out of abuse. The Spring has helped thousands of survivors move into more stable situations and restore their identity through Christ’s love and grace.

Providing advocacy, a safe escape, and ongoing Christ-like care for those who have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and stalking.

We are committed to seeing our survivors transform through Christ-like care so they can live empowered, free, and whole.

Find more about The Spring by visiting https://www.thespringok.org/

The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) is a nonprofit, interdenominational missions organization that serves persecuted Christians around the world. Founded in 1967 by Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, VOM is dedicated to inspiring believers to deepen their commitment to Christ and to fulfill His Great Commission — no matter the cost. Be moved and encouraged by testimonies of those persecuted for their faith by requesting your FREE award-winning magazine subscription here.

Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach in Bartlesville is a food, clothing, and crisis mission that serves all people. They provide works of charity for those who receive and those who need to give. Along with 15 programs and 7 locations, in Eastern Oklahoma, they are the largest provider of food given to individuals in the state. On an average day, they feed anywhere from 200-300 families. They also provide clothing and crisis support. Mary Martha Outreach has a clothing room that clients may shop in any day of the week, along with diapers, toiletries, and feminine hygiene products for clients and local schools. They have start up household items for those who are at the hands of domestic violence or have suffered a home fire. In a typical year, we give away over 100,000 articles of clothing. In 2023, they provided a hand-up to almost 9,000 clients. Together we work toward our mission to be Christ’s merciful love to those who suffer.

The Journey Home’s purpose is to provide a “home” for individuals with 30 days or less life expectancy who have limited financial and caregiver resources. The patient’s hospice team will provide physical, spiritual, emotional, and medical support. They provide a room and a qualified team of trained staff and volunteers at no cost. The Journey Home is located in Bartlesville, OK.

The Lighthouse Outreach Center in Bartlesville, OK is the only 24 hour homeless shelter within a 50 mile radius and can hold up to 65 people. They provide food, shelter, clothing, and an atmosphere of love. The Lighthouse also provides resources and training to equip residents to be self sufficient members of the community.

House of Healing in El Reno, OK  empowers teenage girls to take charge of their lives and become responsible, contributing adults through programs like The Authentic Girl Mentoring Program, Tools for Change, and Equine Experience, equipping them to walk in faith and confidence.

Forgotten Ministries in Enid, Oklahoma to serve and help equip others to go out and do the same. With multiple branches of ministry that provide volunteering opportunities, it is easy to get connected and involved. Current projects they are doing include building beds for children, and “Tellgate” grilling, where they cook and give away free hamburgers around neighborhoods on a mobile grill.

Hope Outreach located in Enid, OK is a community supported Christian nonprofit whose mission is to provide ways to help people help themselves. They offer different services to help those in need. The Hope Outreach Thrift Shop is open to the public and is merchandised by donated products from households and businesses from the community. New merchandise is also for retail sales. The Parenting Ministry offers training classes for parents and opportunities for volunteer mentors to teach child rearing and home management skills in the Earn While You Learn program that rewards clients with baby product purchases. Community Care & Homeless Ministry offers work-exchange assistance for utilities and other necessities for survival. The Men’s Transitional Housing Ministry is a self-sustaining program providing affordable housing in conjunction with a life skill development program that mentors individuals through the process of becoming successful, self-sufficient, members of society.

Oklahoma Bible Academy is a middle/secondary school that strives to provide a Christian worldview and integrate God’s word into all aspects of learning while equipping students for God’s purpose in their lives.

At Angels, the vision is to be the leading source of support and hope for children and families in the foster care system. Angels’ goal is to form deep community involvement, and volunteerism, and cultivate the best foster homes available for infants, toddlers, children, and teens. Angels prides itself on relationships from Foster Parent to Child, Caseworker to Parent, and all of the people in between. Angels work to create the very best support for families and the children we care for. Angels founder, Jennifer Abney, first brought a passion for fostering to OKC in 2008. A foster/adoptive parent who relocated from San Diego, she brought the Angels Foster Family Network model and drive to change how Oklahoma manages foster care and supports its foster families. They strive to be a solution and not just a Band-Aid to the issues of foster care. Programs, such as the HALO Project, utilizing TBRI therapy have been developed with the help of Angels and are now being used throughout the community. The roots of the Angels network run deep and wide and fostering with them provides access to an entire extended family. Angels know that families are the most valuable resources, so they provide the support you need to foster the future of a child.

Christ Fit Gym serves the surrounding Oklahoma City metro areas. Starting in Bossier City, La, this 501(c)(3) has expanded across state lines to share the Gospel of Jesus through physical fitness. On top of free gym classes, Christ Fit Gym also holds daily Bible Devotions, prayer groups, and bible studies. For more information about Christ Fit Gym and its companion ministries Christ Fit Thrift Store and Strongmen Movers, visit www.ChristFitGymOK.org.

Community Advance is a local faith-based 501c3 nonprofit serving students and families in the Northwest Classen Learning Community since 2009. Guided by biblical principles and a Christian worldview, we’re dedicated to equipping underprivileged youth and families with the life-skills, support, and resources they need to thrive. From our after-school and summer programs to career exploration, mentorship, and scholarship opportunities, every initiative is designed to help students discover their purpose and reach their potential. For more information, please visit www.communityadvance.org. Together, we can invest in the next generation and create lasting change in our community. 

Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption cares for women facing unexpected pregnancies, assists couples who want to create or enlarge their family through adoption, and aids all members of adoptions through lifelong support. Their counseling center is also available to help anyone touched by adoption or foster care – whether they were a DPA client or not.

Healthy Living OKC (HLOKC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides a facility and programming that will improve the physical and emotional wellness of adults age 50 and over with programs that help connect and provide a community through social wellness activities and initiatives, access to professional and recreational physical fitness activities, and education and support on current adult related issues. 

We are very proud to offer Give 5. Give 5 is a no-cost “civic matchmaking” program that connects soon-to-be retirees and retirees with meaningful volunteer opportunities that best fit their skill sets and passions. Participants learn about the most challenging problems facing their communities and uncover ways they can help make a difference. 

Our facilities provide group and individual fitness with access to an indoor swimming pool, art & cooking classes, sports, educational seminars, social events, and more. For more information see our website https://www.healthylivingokc.com/ 

The Homeless Alliance in Oklahoma City strives to unite the community to end homelessness by uniting organizations to help aid people in getting off the streets. They have housing programs, a resource center, and a day shelter that offers showers, computers, meals, and more. You can help by giving, donating items, volunteering, advocating, or hosting a drive at your church.

Hope United in Oklahoma City facilitates the development of enduring partnerships between public schools and a community of churches, non-profit organizations, local businesses, and other supporting entities, providing holistic programs that address the needs identified by individual schools to improve student outcomes and educator experience.

The mission at In The Gap is to give an opportunity to every child to see, hear, and know the love of Christ. Currently, there are 51 school districts in Oklahoma that are open to having after-school Bible Clubs. This is a tremendous opportunity to share the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ with over 83,000 children. In The Gap offers training and curriculum at no cost to equip your church to adopt your local public school.

Jesus House is a no-cost, faith motivated nonprofit organization serving men and women in Oklahoma City who are seeking to change and improve their lives. These individuals often face challenges that have led to addiction, homelessness, lack of employment and lack of financial resources. At Jesus House, we value all individuals and seek to provide assistance through our residential addiction-recovery program and by providing hot meals and clothing to those who reach out to us. Our program can house up to 70 men and women working to change their lives, and we serve over 90,000 meals a year. From our warehouse facility, we engage with the community by distributing groceries and clothing to those who seek our assistance.

Using the love of Jesus Christ as our example, our team of dedicated staff, volunteers, and addiction recovery residents work to improve the lives of people seeking change and those facing significant challenges on any given day.

OKC Dream Center strives to unleash hope and disrupt poverty in OKC through multiple programs and outreaches. Their mission is to reach, rescue, and restore people isolated by poverty and make dreams come true. They do this through kids and youth programs, community resources, food distributions, clothing closets, seasonal drives, block parties, transitional living programs for men, and other community partnerships. The heart is to find needs and fill them…and find hurts and heal them! Partner with your needs and make dreams come true together! You can also help make dreams come true by partnering with them! Learn more at dcokc.org.

Teen Recovery Solutions is an Oklahoma City nonprofit organization, operating Mission Academy – Oklahoma’s only sober high school. Through its programs and support, Teen Recovery Solutions provides a way for teens to complete their high school graduation requirements while developing a healthy lifestyle of recovery

Urban Bridge works with youth, families, and schools in Northeast Oklahoma City to close the opportunity gap and break cycles of hopelessness through programs and services, creating pathways to health, wholeness, and economic opportunity for youth. Urban Bridge infuses hope and powers the potential within middle school and high school-aged students through a holistic approach that serves the whole student—mind, body, and soul. Youth are given a safe space to dream and engage with new opportunities and people. Current programs include The Bridge Impact Center, Hope Culture Leadership, Natruwell Mental Health & Wellness, and Unity Park

Youth for Christ reaches young people in schools everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion of the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social involvement.

Fighting hunger in North Central Oklahoma is the main objective of the New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA) in Ponca City. The NERA Food and Resource Center provides groceries to households in 11 zip codes. Additional food is provided to those without a home whenever the center is open to the public. This organization is proud to offer resource fairs, referrals to neighboring agencies, and a variety of free classes on financial stewardship, nutrition, and cooking. As a non-profit, NERA relies on philanthropic funding and volunteer services.

Simply Hygiene seeks to empower people with essential hygiene products that promote health and hope. Formerly Giving the Basics Wichita, but to better serve the Greater Wichita Area, the name was changed in December of 2023! Simply Hygiene currently distributes to over 170 schools and 70 organizations in the greater Wichita area, providing over 77,000 people with access to hygiene essentials monthly through a consistent monthly ordering process. Since 2019 they have distributed over 5 million hygiene items to people in the greater Wichita area.

Simply Hygiene believes that access to hygiene products can bring respect, equity, and overall well-being to our communities.

Wichita’s Littlest Heroes provides Hope, Help and Happiness to medically fragile children ages 0-18 in the Kansas area who are battling different life threatening medical conditions through free fun events, financial assistance, art therapy, online support and so much more! Because…No One Fights Alone!