Catching Up with Lyn Jackson, Peace City CEO

Earlier this year, Lyn Jackson was named chief executive officer for Peace City, a community-based violence intervention organization whose mission is to build peace and reduce gun violence in Oklahoma City.   Jackson brings a wealth of experience to the organization,...

Impact Spotlight: Revolving Loan Fund, Shred the Stigma, honestly

In this impact spotlight, we’re shining a light on three more of our partners who excel in providing services and fostering transformative change in their respective focus areas.   Revolving Loan Fund  The Revolving Loan Fund is an initiative of Northeast Oklahoma...

BeHeard Movement Expands to Oklahoma City

After providing services and resources to Tulsa’s homeless population since 2021, BeHeard Movement — a nonprofit that operates Oklahoma’s only mobile drop-in center, has made its way to Oklahoma City.   Their mobile drop-in center offers laundry services, phone...
Meet the Team: Chris Krummrich

Meet the Team: Chris Krummrich

Get to know Chris 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? Being able to go exercise. It’s hard sometimes to find the motivation to go and do something physically taxing,...

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Warrant Clearing Event: Q&A

Warrant Clearing Event: Q&A

There are over 47,000 active warrants in Oklahoma County, some of them go back to the 70’s and many are for offenses as minor as missing a court date or being unable to pay fines and fees. Having a warrant creates numerous barriers to accessing stable housing,...

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Meet the Team: Jessie Valadez

Meet the Team: Jessie Valadez

Get to know Jessie better with our little Q&A, below, and check out her bio on our Who We Are page.What is one unexpected delight that brings you joy? I use to live near a bakery. The air smelled like freshly baked bread every morning, and I thought that was a...

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Warrant Backlog Needs To Be Resolved

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...

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Meet the Team: Mary Beth Buchanan

Meet the Team: Mary Beth Buchanan

Get to know Mary Beth (she/her) 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 watching my husband interact with my dog, Rooney. When Austin and I first started dating,...

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