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...

Youth Justice: A Jury of Peers

A Peer Court jury is sworn in. A youth who crashed their parents’ car after a joyride with friends sits in a courtroom at the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau (OCJB) while their defense attorney whispers to them just before the State begins their opening statements....

Arnall Family Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of Giving

This year we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary and in true Arnall Family Foundation style, we wanted to celebrate in a way that would reflect our mission — keeping the focus on the work of our dedicated grantees. On May 16, we awarded unrestricted grants of $10,000...
Q&A with Major Garner

Q&A with Major Garner

On December 16, 2022, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, also known as the Jail Trust, named Maj. Brandi Garner interim CEO of the Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC).  Garner has served as director of security at OCDC since January 2022, providing...

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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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