Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City & OklahomaCanadian Counties

Head Start & Daycare - Provides full and part-time day care and preschool services with emphasis on the areas of child development, health/safety, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, family partnerships, parent involvement and literacy.1,035 children were enrolled at 22 different Head Starts. 92,703 breakfasts, 111,093 lunches and 111,093 snacks were served to students.

Housing & Weatherization - Home Repair & Weatherization provides emergency home repair and energy conservation through education activities and repair services. Homebuyer Assistance provides down payment and closing cost assistance to income eligible individuals and families. Housing Counseling provided to help clients understand the responsibilities of home ownership and how to make housing and financial choices. Home Acquisition/Rehabilitation increases the availability of affordable quality homes to income eligible individuals and families. Green Home Loan program improves eligible individuals homes efficiency and reduces energy consumption. During 2022/2023 completion was being targeted on 30 roof replacements and 30 heat installations along with numerous plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs. 330 households attended Home Buyer Education training. $216,160 was provided in down payment and closing costs assistance. 32 individuals completed one on one pre-purchase housing counseling.

Community Services - Provides services to senior citizens, the homeless populace, and neighborhood needs to promote the self-sufficiency of individuals and our communities. Community Services programs include: Christmas Assistance, Graffiti Removal, RX for Oklahoma, Individual Development Accounts, Volunteer Income Tax Preparation and Neighborhood Activities.5,106 households received $878,000 in gift cards for assistance with gas, food and general household items. 1,339 households received free tax return preparation assistance. 1,435 RX clients processed.