Driving Compassion: City Care’s M.O.E. Bus Filling a Critical Need

In Oklahoma City, hope is on the move. City Care's Mobile Outreach and Engagement (MOE) program offers a compassionate solution to the daunting challenge of transportation and bridges the gap for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.This new...

Arnall Family Foundation and Diversion Hub: Pioneering Public-Private Partnerships for Justice System Transformation

In a society often entangled with the complex webs of the justice system, the need for innovative, effective, and humane solutions is paramount. Taking a monumental stride toward building a more equitable justice system, the Oklahoma County Diversion Hub opened its...

Warrant Backlog Needs To Be Resolved

In the June 30 issue of the OKC Friday we wrote about an issue that significantly impacts the criminal legal landscape of Oklahoma – the staggering backlog of active warrants. With an extensive backlog of active warrants in Oklahoma County, we think it’s worth looking...
Meet the Team: Jenessa Cutler

Meet the Team: Jenessa Cutler

Get to know Jenessa better with our little Q&A, below, and check out her bio on our Who We Are page.What is one seemingly small thing that brings you joy? Bargain or thrift shopping. There is nothing better than finding some long-lost treasure and bringing it back...

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OKC Human Rights Commission Returns

OKC Human Rights Commission Returns

As we enter a new year there is always a renewed sense of strategy and vision. At AFF, we’re grateful for the folks doing the very important work to ensure everyone in Oklahoma City can live a life free from discrimination. One of those groups is the Communities for...

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Meet the Team: Jeff Robbins

Meet the Team: Jeff Robbins

Get to know Jeff better with our little Q&A, below, and check out his bio on our Who We Are page.What is one seemingly small thing that brings you joy? Putting together my outfit for the following day as a lot of my clothing and accessories contain memories. And...

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Meet the Team: Perrin Duncan

Meet the Team: Perrin Duncan

Get to know Perrin better with our little Q&A, below, and check out her bio on our Who We Are page. What is one seemingly small thing that brings you joy? I love grocery stores. You could drop me off at a supermarket and I would easily entertain myself for 3+...

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It’s Time to LEAD

It’s Time to LEAD

We recently welcomed Najja Morris-Frazier, LEAD National Support Bureau Director, and Chief (Ret.) Brendan Cox, Director of Policing Strategies, to give us an overview on Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD). Here are some highlights: LEAD began in Seattle as a...

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Meet the Team: Tina Brown

Meet the Team: Tina Brown

Tina Brown recently joined our staff as a program officer for our criminal justice reform initiatives. Tina’s experience in the legal field gives her a unique perspective on the complex issues within and surrounding the criminal justice system. In her new role, she...

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The Reckoning of Philanthropy

The Reckoning of Philanthropy

Similar to how one popular dating app is designed to be deleted, I am hopeful that philanthropy can precipitate its own demise. In the current state, philanthropy is vital to funding initiatives that the public sector deems too risky. But what if our systems...

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