The mission of STAAR Resources Agency is to enrich lives through education, training, resources, and cultural diversity. It currently offers two youth programs and an adult life skills program. This grant supports a pilot program that provides a structured pathway for youths involved in the juvenile legal system in Oklahoma County with the opportunity to obtain educational and workforce skills. This pilot project is a collaboration between STAAR, Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs, Oklahoma City Community College, Metro Technology Centers, the Local Union 107, and Van Hoose Construction.

The Arnall Community Funds are administered through Oklahoma City Community Foundation (OCCF) and provide grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Oklahoma that are working to improve outcomes for individuals, children and families involved with animal welfare and in the child welfare and criminal justice systems. The OCCF staff will manage the grant administration process and all grantmaking decisions will be made by OCCF Trustees. Learn more about the process.