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Upward Transitions will be closed Thursday, September 19, 2024, for staff training. We will resume regular business hours on Friday, September 20, 2024.

If you are experiencing homelessness, please stay near a charitable shelter and stay weather aware by checking the news where you can. Stay safe!
 
Some OKC area shelters for people experiencing homelessness:
 
  • Homeless Alliance:  1724 NW 4th Street
  • Homeless Alliance Permanent Winter Shelter (Open 11/1-3/31):  1601 NW 4th Street
  • City Care:  405-724-8439 – 532 N. Villa Avenue
  • City Rescue Mission:  405-232-2709 – 800 W. California
  • Grace Rescue Mission: 405-232-5756 – 2205 Exchange Avenue
  • Jesus House: 405-232-7176 – 1335 W. Sheridan Avenue
  • Pivot:  405-235-7537 – 201 N.E. 50th Street
  • SISU Youth Shelter: 2129 NW 30th Street
  • Salvation Army:  1001 N. Pennsylvania Avenue

Upward Transitions will not be taking requests for assistance on Monday, September 2, 2024, due to the Labor Day holiday.
We will resume weekly rent and utilities assistance screening requests on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. through our ONLINE website form or by calling 405-232-5507 at 9:00 a.m. until we receive the number of qualifying requests that meet our funding capacity for the week.

We do not accept requests during weeks with a holiday. If you need assistance, please call 2-1-1 to be connected to other resources that may be able to help you.

Upward Transitions has reached its funding capacity for this week and can no longer receive requests for assistance. Please call 2-1-1 to be connected to other resources that may be able to assist you.

Our Mission:

Prevent generational poverty through community collaboration, emergency relief and empowerment, therefore inspiring hope with our neighbors experiencing housing instability.

Help and Hope for Those in Need

Upward Transitions assists residents of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County.

Community Outreach

Upward Transitions is committed to community development and advocacy for our unhoused neighbors and families and seniors at risk of homelessness.

Providing Resources

Upward Transitions serves those who are experiencing homelessness and those who are at risk of homelessness by providing case management and stabilizing resources to meet basic social needs.

Support Reaching Potential

The ultimate goal is to assist individuals and families to reach their potential with the ability to support themselves and contribute back to their community.

To learn more about Upward Transitions programs or to get information on how to apply for assistance, go to:

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Ways to Support Upward Transitions' Mission

Help end generational poverty.

INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY

Become A Sponsor

When you partner with Upward Transitions by sponsoring an event, your company name or your individual name and logo will be shared on social media, our website, press releases, and signage as well as invitations and flyers.  Increasing your visibility as a charitable donor improves your public image, and our clients get the benefit of your generosity to help them to escape homelessness or prevent them from falling into homelessness.  

Currently, Upward Transitions has a few prime sponsorship opportunities – a chance to get your name in front of some of our most generous supporters!

For more information, contact Conna Dewart at cdewart@upwardtransitions.org or 405.232,5507 x 113.

Give a Forever Gift to Our Endowment

In FY2023-2024, more than 4,000 people received direct assistance from Upward Transitions, including transportation, rent and utility assistance, food, legal documents, housing, and state IDs and birth certificates.

For more information:  Annual Report Summary Page

Invite Us to Your Event or Meeting

Whether your meeting or event is large or small, Upward Transitions is ready to come present more information about our organization, our services, our history, and our plans for the future. We also give presentations on homelessness and poverty in Oklahoma.

We can tailor our presentation’s content, length, and focus based on the information that you need. PowerPoint presentations and/or video support can also be made available.

There is no cost for a representative from Upward Transitions to speak at your event, but the event must be within Oklahoma City or Oklahoma County, Oklahoma to qualify, unless there are special circumstances that would benefit an audience outside of our programs service area.

For more information contact Conna Dewart, Development and Public Relations Manager at (405) 232-5507 x 113 or email cdewart@upwardtransitions.org.

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