Oklahoma Mobility Institute is the non-profit arm of the Oklahoma Transit Association and supports public transportation providers with resources to launch mobility initiatives by utilizing our network of transit experts to seek opportunities that will strengthen community connectivity. This grant will support the expansion of the Climb Ride program to serve transition age youth in partnership with Pivot. Pivot works with youth ages 12-24 who are homeless, are at risk of becoming homeless, live independently without parental supervision, have aged out of the foster care system, or have been involved with the child welfare or juvenile justice systems. Funds will enable Embark to hire a dedicated Mobility Coordinator, who will be embedded at Pivot. This individual will connect individuals to resources, facilitate engagement and outcome improvements, and provide training and support to access transportation options. The funding also supports vehicle purchase and maintenance.

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.