#Hopey yours edmond ok for free#

#Hopey yours edmond ok for free#

Currently 26% of EPS students qualify for free or reduced meals and this number is greater at Title 1 schools. Additionally, afterschool tutoring with teachers as needed. School based programming for school readiness, mental health programming and social emotion learning will be targeted at schools with LMI families. The Foundation fills in the gaps where resources fall short for low-moderate income (LMI) students in the Edmond Public Schools (EPS) district who meet the funding guidelines. (405) 341-3111ĬDBG funds assist Project 66 Food Pantry in providing residents with two week's supply of food on a monthly basis according to the number of people in their household, in a grocery store atmosphere where residents may choose what items to take home. Volunteers deliver the meals five days a week to the clients’ homes, who are disabled or senior citizens. Medical Services Program - assist qualifying persons who are either uninsured or under-insured and have no means to pay for prescriptions or lab costsįor further information or assistance please call the HOPE Center at (405) 348-1340Įdmond Mobile Meals receive CDBG funds to pay for nutritious meals and food containers.Food Pantry - to prevent homelessness by assistance HOPE Center in providing a one time in twelve month period, emergency family food packages to clients who are in a difficult position of choosing whether to pay a bill or buy food for their family.Utility Assistance - to prevent homelessness by assisting the HOPE Center in providing a one time in twelve month period, emergency stipend to clients who have received a shut-off notice from an utility service provider (water, electric or gas).

Rental Assistance - to prevent homelessness by assisting the HOPE Center in providing a one time in twelve month period, emergency stipend to renters who have received an eviction notice or are moving from transitional housing, an emergency shelter or a medical facility.Through CDBG Funds, The City of Edmond assists the HOPE Center in the following programs: The HOPE Programs The HOPE Center of Edmond’s mission is to meet the basic needs of the people in our community in emergencies. In addition the CDBG funds, private donations to the program included cash and in-kind contributions. Clothing is given to children on three occasions during the program year, at back-to-school, Christmas, and Easter. This is a self-esteem program that furnishes new clothing for “at-risk” children between the ages of 3 to 11.