Chapter 6: Housing
Section 9: Home Repair and Access Modifications
Statewide Resources
Fire Safety Solutions for People with Disabilities
Oklahoma ABLE Tech
1514 W. Hall of Fame
Stillwater,OK
74078
888-885-5588 Toll Free V/TDD
405-744-9748 Voice
405-744-2487 Fax
www.ok.gov/abletech/Fire_Safety/
Fire Safety Solutions for People with Disabilities," is designed to distribute and install free smoke alarms, as well as provide Fire Safety messages to Oklahomans with disabilities. Fire Protection Publications and Oklahoma ABLE Tech, both at Oklahoma State University, have created a partnership to provide specific fire safety messages to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind/low vision, or mobility impaired. This program will also serve as an important example to other states so they have a model to establish their own smoke alarm distribution program for people with disabilities.
Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies (OACAA)
2800 N.W. 36, Ste. 221
Oklahoma City, OK
73112
405-949-1495 Voice
405-949-0955 Fax
OKACAA@yahoo.com
www.okacaa.org
OACAA provides its 18 Community Action Agency members and others with poverty-related information, education and technical assistance. The Association conducts public awareness programs on poverty and efforts of Community Action Agencies to assist economically disadvantaged persons.
Programs vary among community action agencies, but many offer these services:
- Home buyer assistance,
- Home repair and weatherizing,
- Home buyer education,
- Housing for people with disabilities,
- Employment and training programs,
- Small business development services,
- Transportation,
- Early and Periodic Screening,
- Diagnosis and Treatment (Medicaid-funded health screening and treatment for children),
- Nutrition and congregate meal programs for the elderly,
- Homeless services,
- Emergency assistance, food, clothing,
- Car seat loan and distribution,
- Disaster relief (FEMA),
- Income tax assistance,
- Credit counseling,
- Literacy programs,
- GED classes,
- Head Start programs,
- Parent education,
- Community development
- Community based services for individuals with disabilities, and
- Information and advocacy.
Request a map and chart of services offered by each community action agency from OACAA.
Oklahoma Department of Human Services - Aging Services Division
Sequoyah Memorial Office Building
2400 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City, OK
73125-0352
405-521-2281 Voice
405-521-2086 Fax
Services and resources aimed at supporting independence and protecting quality of life for older Oklahomans.
- Adult Protective Services (APS) - Information about the program that investigates reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable adults, including older persons and persons with developmental disabilities. Follow this link to DHS' Adult Protective Services website, http://204.87.68.21/aps/.
- Adult Day Services - Program helps participants stay in the community, allowing families and other caregivers to continue caring for an impaired member at home. Follow this link to DHS' Adult Day Services webpage, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/aging/day/.
- ADvantage Waiver - Provides Medicaid services to help frail elders and adults who have physical disabilities stay at home instead of going to a nursing home. Follow this link to DHS' ADvantage Waiver webpage, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/aging/adw/.
- Aging Services Division Programs and Services - Learn about the programs and services managed by this OKDHS division, download key forms or documents, view policy or find available publications. Follow this link to DHS' Aging Services Division Programs and Services webpage, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/aging/.
- Area Agencies on Aging - Get information about services such as congregate and home delivered meals, health promotion, nutrition or in-home assistance for Oklahomans age 60 and older. Follow this link to DHS' Area Agencies on Aging webpage, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/aging/aaa/.
- Food Stamps - Also known as the "nutrition safety net of the nation," these benefits help raise nutritional levels of low-income households. Follow this link to DHS' Food Stamps webpage, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/food/.
- Housing - Gives older Oklahomans who need supportive assistance, wish to keep up a home in the community or prefer alternative living arrangements information about housing alternatives available in Oklahoma. Follow this link to DHS' Housing webpage, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/aging/house/.
- Legal Assistance - Get legal referrals and information about assistance for elder rights, end-of-life issues and grandparents raising grandchildren legal rights. Follow this link to DHS' Legal Assistance webpage, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/aging/legal/.
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman - Serves residents in Oklahoma's long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living centers and similar adult care homes. Follow this link to DHS' Long-Term Care Ombudsman webpage, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/aging/ltc/.
- Pharmacy Connection Council - Information about how you can get better access to purchase medically necessary prescription drugs. Follow this link to DHS' Pharmacy Connection Council webpage, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/aging/pcc/.
- Oklahoma Senior Corps Program - Learn how you can volunteer to make a difference in the community, provide assistance to children with special needs, provide comfort and in-home assistance with daily living tasks to frail, homebound elderly persons. Follow this link to DHS' Oklahoma Senior Corps Program webpage, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/aging/oscp/.
- State Plan Personal Care - Get information about this Medicaid service that helps older Oklahomans with their daily living activities at home. Follow this link to DHS' State Plan Personal Care webpage, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/aging/sppc/.
- Transportation - Information about specialized public transportation services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. Follow this link to DHS' Transportation webpage, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/aging/trans.
Oklahoma Department of Human Services - Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD)
Sequoyah Memorial Office Building
2400 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City,OK
73125-0352
405-521-6267 Voice
405-522-3037 Fax
www.okdhs.org/divisionsoffices/visd/ddsd/
This division provides services to persons ages 3 and older who have a primary diagnosis of developmental disabilities (mental retardation, an IQ of 70 or below). Persons served may also have other developmental or physical disabilities in addition to developmental disabilities (mental retardation).
Community Waiver includes a comprehensive array of services including residential, employment and habilitation services and supports. The Community Waiver provides services appropriate to the individual's needs. To apply call the area in which you live:
- Area I - 800-522-1064 - is Oklahoma City to include areas north of Interstate 40 and west of Interstate 35, with offices in Enid, Okla., and Oklahoma City.
- Area II - 800-522-1075 - is the Tulsa Area to include areas to the north of Interstate 40 and east of Interstate 35, with an office in Tulsa, Okla.
- Area III - 800-522-1086 - is Pauls Valley to include areas to the south of Interstate 40, with an office in Pauls Valley, Okla.
In-Home Supports Waivers (IHSW) allow individuals and families to select services necessary for each individual to remain in his or her own home or family home. Individuals on the IHSW are assigned to OKDHS Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) case managers to assist them in locating, securing, and coordinating needed services.
Eligible children, ages 3 through 17, may receive up to $12,360 of services per year through the IHSW-Children. Eligible adults, 18 years or older, may receive up to $18,540 of services per year through the IHSW-Adult. These waivers are not cash payment programs and all services are provided through agencies contracting with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. Follow this link to DHS' Community Services webpage that details Community Waivers and IHSW, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/dd/commsvcs/.
Guardianship services are available for people receiving waiver services and for people who are residents of the Resource Centers (Northern Oklahoma Resource Center at Enid, the Southern Oklahoma Resource Center at Pauls Valley, or the Robert M. Greer Center). Services include assessment of the need for a guardian, assistance in locating a family member or volunteer to serve as guardian and vouchers for attorney's fees for the establishment of a guardian. Follow this link to DHS' webpage on guardinship, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/dd/commsvcs/guard/default.htm.
Family Support Assistance payments - This is a cash payment program for families who are caring for children under age 18 at home. In this program, families can receive payments of $250-$400 per month depending on the number of children with disabilities in the home. Families who meet the income eligibility may choose this cash payment in lieu of the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver (HCBW) Services. This program is funded through state dollars. Follow this link to DHS' webpage for the Family Support Assistance Payments, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/dd/commsvcs/famsupp/default.htm.
Group Homes offer living arrangements for 6 to 12 people who share a home and receive up to 24 hours per day of supervision, support, and training in daily living skills. Group Home residents are 18 years of age or older and are provided community living services. Group Homes are single-family homes located in the community close to other services and activities. The home is owned or leased by a private agency. The agency receives reimbursement from OKDHS Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) for supervising and supporting the residents of the home. Follow this link to DHS' group home webpage, www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/dd/commsvcs/gphome/default.htm.
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
State Office
3535 N.W. 58th St., Ste. 500
Oklahoma City,OK
73112-4824
800-845-8476 Toll Free V/TTY
405-951-3400 Voice/TTY
DRS provides employment and independent living services to individuals with disabilities. Rehabilitation clients who need home access modifications to allow them to effectively pursue training and employment may be eligible for a home accessibility evaluation and limited home modification assistance.
Under certain conditions, home access modifications may be available for independent living purposes, so that an individual can continue to live at home and avoid having to go to a nursing home. DRS applies income criteria and other rules in determining eligibility. For information contact your vocational rehabilitation counselor or call 405-951-3400 or 800-845-8476 for the name and phone number of the counselor in your area.
Oklahoma Rural Development
100 USDA, Ste. 108
Stillwater, OK
74074
405-742-1000 Voice
405-742-1007 TTY
405-742-1005 Fax
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development programs include a grant and loan program (Section 504) for very low income individuals and families who own homes in need of repair or accessibility modifications. Homeowners age 62 and over are eligible for home improvement grants. Other low income families and individuals receive loans at a one percent interest rate, with the option to pay a loan out over a 20-year period. Under this program, loans up to $20,000 and grants of up to $7,500 are available. Grant/loan combinations are possible if a person can repay part of the repair cost.
Section 9: Home Repair and Access Modifications
Listing by city.
Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group
900 S. Carver Rd.
Altus, OK 73521
Mailing Address
P.O. Drawer 1088
Altus, OK
73521
580-482-5040 Voice
580-482-5433 Fax
socag@swbell.net
www.geocities.com/socag2004/
This group serves Greer County, Harmon County and Jackson County. Programs include:
- Asset Development - Tax Return Preparation Assistance;
- Developmental Disabilities - Pre-employment Skills;
- Early Childhood - Head Start;
- Emergency Services - Food, Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Utility Payment Assistance, Fans/Blankets;
- Housing - Single-family Construction, Multifamily Construction, Homebuyer Education Classes, Rehabilitation, Rental Units, Weatherizing;
- Nutrition - Child and Adult Care Food Program, Congregate Meal Sites, Meals Delivered to Residences, Counseling/Training;
- Senior Citizens - RSVP;
- Substance Abuse - Jackson County Tobacco Control Program;
- Transit - Public, SoonerRide;
- Youth - Communities of Promise; and
- Other Programs - Communities of Excellence/Tobacco Control, Adult Day Care, RX for Oklahoma.
Washita Valley Community Action Council
205 W. Chickasha Ave. Ste. 5
Chickasha, OK 73023
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 747
Chickasha, OK
73023
405-224-5831 Voice
405-222-4303 Fax
This council serves Caddo County and Grady County. Programs include:
- Asset Development - Tax Return Preparation Assistance;
- Early Childhood - Head Start;
- Emergency Services - Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Utility Payment Assistance;
- Housing - Downpayment/Closing Cost Assistance, Homebuyer Education Classes, Weatherizing;
- Nutrition - Child and Adult Care Food Program; and
- Transit - Road to Work Routes, SoonerRide.
Community Action Resource and Development (CARD)
522 W. Will Rogers Blvd.
Claremore, OK
74018
918-341-5000 Voice
918-343-3663 Fax
info@cardcaa.org
www.cardcaa.org
This agency serves Nowata County, Mayes County, Rogers County, Washington County and Wagoner County. Programs include:
- Asset Development - Income Tax Return Preparation, Budget Counseling/Financial Management Services;
- Early Childhood - Early Head Start, Head Start;
- Emergency Services - Food, Clothing, Prescription Assistance, Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Utility Payment Assistance, Temporary Shelter;
- Employment - Job Training Funding;
- Housing - Downpayment/Closing Cost Assistance, Homebuyer Education Classes, Multi-Family Housing Developments, Single Family Construction, Emergency Home Repair, Weatherization; and
- Nutrition - Child & Adult Care Food Program, Congregate Meal Sites, Meal Delivery to Residences, Nutrition Counseling/Training.
Big Five Community Services
1502 N. First St.
Durant,OK
74701
580-924-5331 Voice
580-920-2004 Fax
info@bigfive.org
www.bigfive.org
As a Community Action Program, Big Five Community Services, Inc. is involved in a wide variety of programs which are all in some way linked to the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program. Since the inception of CSBG, its mission has been to remove obstacles and solve problems which inhibit the ability of the state's low-income people to attain self-sufficiency.
Serves Bryan County, Carter County, Coal County, Love County and Pontotoc County. Programs include:
- Asset Development - Tax Return Preparation Assistance, Budget Counseling/Financial Management Services;
- Developmental Disabilities - Residential Services, Job Assistance;
- Early Childhood - Head Start;
- Emergency Services - Prescription Assistance, Food, Clothing, Temporary Housing, Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Utility Payment Assistance, Fans/Blankets;
- Employment - Job Training, General Equivalency Diploma;
- Housing - Homebuyer Education Classes, Multifamily Housing Developments, Rentals, Weatherization;
- Nutrition - Child and Adult Care Food Program;
- Senior Citizens - RSVP, Family Care Givers Support;
- Transit - Road to Work Routes, SoonerRide; and
- Youth - Provide School Supplies, Tutoring, Summer Programs.
Community Development Support Association
2615 E. Randolph
Enid, OK
73701
580-242-6131 Voice
580-234-3554 Fax
This agency serves Garfield County and Grant County. Programs include:
- Asset Development - Tax Return Preparation Assistance, Budget Counseling/Financial Management Services;
- Developmental Disabilities - Pre-employment Skills;
- Early Childhood - Child Care Finders, Parents as Teachers, Success by Six;
- Emergency Services - Prescription Assistance, Food, Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Temporary Housing, Utility Payment Assistance;
- Employment - Workforce Investment Act;
- Housing - Downpayment/Closing Cost Assistance, Emergency Home Repairs, Homebuyer Education Classes, Multifamily Construction, Rehabilitation, Rentals, Weatherizing;
- Youth - Workforce Investment Act for Youth; and
- Other - Turning Point Initiative.
Community Action Development Corporation
P.O. Box 989
Frederick, OK
73542
580-335-5588 Voice
580-335-3092 Fax
This agency serves Beckham County, Cotton County, Jefferson County, Kiowa County, Roger Mills County, Tillman County and Washita County. Programs include:
- Early Childhood - Head Start
- Emergency Services - Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Payment Assistance;
- Housing - Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation, Rental, Weatherizing;
- Income Management - Income Tax Return Preparation Assistance;
- Nutrition - Child Care Food Program, Congregate Meal Sites;
- Transit - On Demand, Road to Work Routes, SoonerRide, TANF Contract, Head Start and School Routes; and
- Youth - Graduated Sanctions, Recreational Leagues (Little League, Basketball and Soccer), Summer Reading Program.
Little Dixie Community Action Agency, Inc.
209 N. 4th St.
Hugo, OK
74743
580-326-3351 Voice
This agency serves Choctaw County, McCurtain County and Pushmataha County. Programs include:
- Asset Development - Tax Return Preparation Assistance, Budget Counseling, Business Development Assistance;
- Early Childhood - Child Care, Early Head Start, Head Start;
- Emergency Services - Prescription Assistance, Food, Temporary Shelter, Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Utility Payment Assistance;
- Housing - Down payment/Closing Cost Assistance, Multifamily Housing Developments, Rehabilitation, Single Family Construction, Weatherizing;
- Nutrition - Child and Adult Care Food Program;
- Senior Citizens - RSVP;
- Transit - Road to Work Routes, SoonerRide;
- Youth - Court Appointed Special Advocacy, Mentoring, Youth Restitution, Provide School Supplies; and
- Other - Management of State Parks, Kiamichi Development Corporation, Economic Development Initiatives, Turning Point Initiative.
Northeast Oklahoma Community Action Agency
856 E. Melton Dr., Ste. C
Jay, OK 74346
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 603
Jay, OK
74346
918-253-4683 Voice
918-253-6059 Fax
This agency serves Delaware County and Ottawa County. Programs include:
- Asset Development - Tax Return Preparation Assistance, Budget Counseling/Financial Management;
- Early Childhood - Head Start;
- Emergency Services - Prescription Assistance, Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Utility Payment Assistance;
- Housing - Downpayment/Closing Cost Assistance, Rehabilitation, Rental Units, Single Family Construction, Weatherizing; and
- Nutrition - Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Great Plains Improvement Foundation
2 S.E. Lee
Lawton, OK 73502
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 926
Lawton, OK
73502
580-353-2364 Voice
580-353-1952 Fax
This foundation serves Comanche County. Programs include:
- Asset Development - Tax Return Preparation Assistance;
- Developmental Disabilities - Job Training, Residential Services;
- Emergency Services - Prescription Assistance, Clothing, Temporary Shelter, Fans/Blankets;
- Housing - Downpayment/Closing Cost Assistance, Homebuyer Education Classes, Rental Units, Single Family Construction, Weatherizing;
- Nutrition - Child Care Food Program;
- Transit - Road to Work Routes, SoonerRide; and
- Other - Child Support Enforcement.
Midwest City Grants Management Division
100 N. Midwest Blvd.
Midwest City, OK
73110
405-739-1216 Voice
405-739-1399 Fax
405-739-1286 TTY
www.midwestcityok.org/grants.htm
Provides home repair assistance programs that serves low to moderate income homeowners in Midwest City by helping with no-interest loans, emergency repairs, and senior programs 62 plus. Operation Paintbrush, provides paint, materials, and some equipment, while homeowner supplies the labor.
Muskogee County Community Action Foundation
1313 N. Main St.
Muskogee, OK
74401
918-683-7637 Voice
918-683-8627 Fax
Call for information on services provided.
City of Norman
Housing Rehabilitation
201-C W. Gray
Norman, OK
73069
405-366-5322 Voice
revitalization@NormanOK.gov
www.ci.norman.ok.us/planning/Revitalization/Rehab.htm
Deferred payment loans and emergency home repair loans. Income guidelines.
City of Oklahoma City
Neighborhood Services Department
Housing Programs Division
420 W. Main, Ste. 1040
Oklahoma City, OK
73102
405-297-2846 Voice
housing.rehab@okc.gov
www.okc.gov/neighborhood/homes/affordable.html#REPAIR
Low interest loans for home repair and rehabilitation. For limited income homeowners in targeted areas of the City.
Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma / Canadian Counties, Inc.
319 S.W. 25th St.
Oklahoma City,OK
73109
405-232-0199 Voice
405-232-9074 Fax
execdir@caaofokc.org
www.caaofokc.org
This agency serves Oklahoma County and Canadian County. Programs include:
- Asset Development - Budget Counseling/Financial Management Services, Business Development Assistance, Individual Development Accounts, Tax Return Preparation Assistance;
- Early Childhood - Car Seat Loan/Distribution, Child Care, Head Start;
- Emergency Services - Prescription Assistance, Clothing, Fans, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Payment Assistance;
- Housing - Emergency Home Repairs, Homebuyer Education Classes, Rehabilitation, Weatherizing;
- Nutrition - Garden Seed Distribution;
- Substance Abuse - Outpatient Counseling, Residential Treatment Program;
- Transit - Step Shopping Routes, Senior Companion Transportation; and
- Youth - Provide School Supplies, Summer Programs;
Neighborhood Housing Services Of Oklahoma City
1320 Classen Drive, Ste. 200
Oklahoma City, OK
73103
405-231-4663 Voice
rolandc@nhsokc.org
www.nhsokc.org
For low to moderate income families, this program assists with loans for home purchase, home repair loans, down payment and closing cost loans, home buyer education classes and financial counseling.
Deep Fork Community Action
223 W. 6th St.
Okmulgee, OK 74447
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 670
Okmulgee, OK
74447
918-756-2826 Voice
918-756-6829 Fax
deepforkca@aol.com
www.deepforkcommunityaction.org
This agency serves Hughes County, McIntosh County, Okfuskee County and Okmulgee County. Programs include:
- Asset Development - Tax Return Preparation Assistance
- Emergency Services - Prescription Assistance, Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Temporary Housing, Utility Payment Assistance;
- Housing - Downpayment/Closing Cost Assistance, Homebuyer Education Classes, Multifamily Housing Developments, Rental Units, Single-Family Construction, Weatherization;
- Nutrition - Child and Adult Care Food Program, Senior Congregate Meal Sites, Garden Seed Distribution, Meals Delivery to Residences, Nutrition Counseling;
- Youth - Summer Programs, Child Food Program; and
- Other - Turning Point Initiative.
United Community Action Program
501 6th St.
Pawnee, OK
74058
918-762-3041 Voice
918-762-3418 Fax
This program serves Creek County, Kay County, Noble County, Osage County and Pawnee County. Programs include:
- Early Childhood - Child Care, Early Head Start, Head Start;
- Emergency Services - Prescription Assistance, Clothing, Pantry, Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Temporary Shelter, Utility Payment Assistance;
- Housing - Multifamily Development, Rehabilitation, Emergency Home Repairs, Weatherizing;
- Nutrition - Child and Adult Care Food Program, Meals Delivered to Residences;
- Substance Abuse - Outpatient Counseling;
- Transit - On Demand, Road to Work Routes, SoonerRide;
- Youth - Provide School Supplies, Tutoring, Summer Programs; and
- Other - RxAssist for Oklahoma.
Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency
429 N. Union Ave.
Shawnee, OK 74802
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 486
Shawnee, OK
74801
800-256-5960 Toll Free
405-275-6060 Voice
405-214-4326 Fax
This agency serves Cleveland County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Payne County, Pottawatomie County and Seminole County. Programs include:
- Asset Development - Tax Return Preparation Assistance;
- Early Childhood - Car Seats;
- Emergency Services - Prescription Assistance, Clothing, Food, Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Utility Payment Assistance, Fans/Blankets;
- Housing - Weatherization;
- Nutrition - Child Care Food Program, Meals Delivered to Residences;
- Senior Citizens - RSVP; and
- Transit - Road to Work, SoonerRide.
KiBois Community Action Foundation
200 S.E. "A" St.
Stigler, OK 74462
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 727
Stigler, OK
74462
800-299-4479 Toll Free
918-967-3325 Voice
918-967-8660 Fax
This foundation serves Haskell County, Latimer County, LeFlore County and Pittsburg County. Programs include:
- Asset Management - Tax Return Preparation Assistance, Budget Counseling/Financial Management Services;
- Developmental Disabilities - Pre-employment Skills/Competencies, Residential Services;
- Early Childhood - Head Start;
- Emergency Services - Prescription Assistance, Food, Clothing, Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Utility Payment Assistance;
- Housing - Group Homes, Down payment/Closing Cost Assistance, Multifamily Housing Developments, Rehabilitation, Weatherizing;
- Nutrition - Child and Adult Care Food Program, Counseling/Training;
- Senior Citizens - RSVP; and
- Transit - Road to Work Routes, SoonerRide.
Cookson Hills Community Action Foundation
P.O. Box 745
Tahlequah, OK
74465
918-456-0571 Voice
918-456-6847 Fax
www.cooksonhillscommunityaction.com
This foundation serves Adair County, Cherokee County, Sequoyah County and McIntosh County. Programs Include:
- Asset Development - Tax Return Preparation Assistance, Budget Counseling/Financial Management Services;
- Early Childhood - Head Start;
- Emergency Services - Prescription Assistance, Food, Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Utility Payment Assistance, Fans/Blankets;
- Housing - Multifamily Construction, Emergency Home Repairs, Weatherization;
- Nutrition - Child & Adult Care Food Program; and
- Senior Citizen - Foster Grandparents.
Inca Community Action Foundation
201 S. Capitol St., Ste. 2
Tishomingo, OK 73460
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 68
Tishomingo, OK
73460
580-371-2352 Voice
580-371-3085 Fax
This agency serves Atoka County, Johnson County, Marshall County and Murray County. Programs include:
- Asset Development - Tax Return Preparation Assistance;
- Developmental Disabilities - Job Skills, Residential Services;
- Early Childhood - Head Start;
- Emergency Services - Clothing, Food, Prescription Assistance, Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Utility Payment Assistance;
- Housing - Homebuyer Education Classes, Single Family Construction, Weatherizing;
- Nutrition - Child and Adult Care Food Program, Garden Seed Distribution;
- Senior Citizens - RSVP, Foster Grandparents;
- Transit - Road to Work Routes, SoonerRide;
- Youth - Students Working Against Tobacco, Postponing Sexual Involvement; and
- Other: Turning Point Initiative.
Community Action Project of Tulsa County (CAP)
4606 S. Garnett Rd., Ste. 100
Tulsa, OK
74146
918-382-3200 Voice
918-382-3213 Fax
Community Action Project (CAP)'s mission is to help families in economic need achieve self-sufficiency. They provide a variety of services to the low-income community. Some of the programs focus on advancing the education and school readiness of very young children (ages 0-5). Some focus on improving the financial circumstances and economic independence of families with young children. Others focus on ensuring that these children and families live in safe, secure, nurturing communities.
Neighborhood Housing Services of Tulsa
1436 N. Cheyenne Ave.
Tulsa, OK
74106
918-582-3711 Voice
Housing programs, including first-time homebuyer assistance with closing and down payment costs, homebuyer education, and income and other eligibility criteria apply for some programs.
Tulsa Development Authority
110 S. Hartford, Ste. 200
Tulsa, OK
74120-1820
918-596-2600 Voice
918-596-2608 Fax
www.tulsadevelopmentauthority.org
For low income home owners grants for emergency home repair or loans to $20,000.00 for home repairs, for income-eligible owners.
Opportunities, Inc.
117 W. Russworm
Watonga, OK 73772
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 569
Watonga, OK
73772
580-623-7283 Voice
580-623-7290 Fax
This agency serves Alfalfa County, Beaver County, Blaine County, Cimarron County, Custer County, Dewey County, Ellis County, Harper County, Kingfisher County, Major County, Texas County, Woods County and Woodward County. Programs and services include:
- Asset Development - Tax Return Preparation Assistance;
- Developmental Disabilities - Residential Services;
- Early Childhood - Head Start;
- Emergency Services - Clothing, Food, Prescription Assistance, Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Temporary Housing, Utility Payment Assistance;
- Employment - Job Training Funding;
- Housing - Single-Family Construction, Rentals, Weatherizing;
- Nutrition - Child & Adult Care Food Program, Congregate Meal Sites, Meals Delivery to Residences;
- Senior Citizens - RSVP;
- Substance Abuse - Outpatient Counseling, Residential Treatment; and
- Other - Turning Point Initiative.
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