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Serving the most vulnerable in our community for more than 100 years

We set an ambitious goal to raise $500,000 for our Endowment Fund in celebration of our Centennial. Thanks to our supporters, we are nearly there!

During this initial offering, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund (www.kirkpatrickfamilyfund.org) is matching a percentage of the funds received. This increases the value of all donations made before February 25, 2026.

Goal $500,000 by February 25, 2026

Percentage of Goal Raised as of today 98.55%
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Upward Transitions' Mission

Our mission is to prevent generational poverty through community collaboration, emergency relief and empowerment, therefore inspiring hope with our neighbors experiencing housing instability.

FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS, UPWARD TRANSITIONS HAS TOUCHED THE LIVES OF OKLAHOMANS IN NEED

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Upward Transitions is committed to community development and advocacy for our unhoused neighbors and families and seniors at risk of homelessness residing in OKC or Oklahoma County.

WHO WE ARE

For more than 100 years, Upward Transitions has served our community. Our ultimate goal is to assist families and individuals during times of financial devastation, so they remain or can return to being productive contributors to their community. Upward Transitions is a United Way of OKC Community Partner.

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Make a donation to our client programs, become a fundraising event sponsor, volunteer your time, or spread the word about Upward Transitions and be an agent of hope in the community!

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Get Assistance

Upward Transitions is committed to community development and advocacy for our unhoused neighbors and families and seniors at risk of homelessness residing in OKC or Oklahoma County.
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Who We Are

Who We Are

For more than 100 years, Upward Transitions has served our community. Our ultimate goal is to assist families and individuals during times of financial devastation, so they remain or can return to being productive contributors to their community. Upward Transitions is a United Way of OKC Community Partner.
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Join Our Mission

Join Our Mission

Make a donation to our client programs, become a fundraising event sponsor, volunteer your time, or spread the word about Upward Transitions and be an agent of hope in the community!
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IN FISCAL YEAR 2025

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Client Testimonials

Tommy
“Homeless people are treated terrible by a lot of people, but I got nothing but respect here. You guys did your job. You have done so much more than you had to in helping me.”
TOMMY'S STORY
Ida
“Thank goodness for Upward Transitions! I don’t know what I would have done without their help!”
IDA'S STORY
Frances
“So few nonprofits help with out of state IDs, I was scared and kind of discouraged, but Upward Transitions said they’d find a way.”
FRANCES' STORY
Pearl
"My case manager was amazing! She went above and beyond helping and was so patient. I am forever grateful for the rent assistance. Without it, I would have been evicted."
PEARL'S STORY
Wendy
"People like me need Upward Transitions - people who suffer from domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. ...out there who are needing help and are scared to ask because they may not have that financial push or have someone to talk to like I received from Upward Transitions. We need this place."
WENDY'S STORY

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