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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.

Upward Transitions will be closed in observation of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1, 2025.  

Our offices will return to regular hours on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, and we will resume taking requests for assistance on Monday, September 8, 2025.

(Upward Transitions does not take applications for rent and utility assistance during weeks containing a holiday)

ATTENTION PLEASE:

Due to technical difficulties, all requests for assistance with rent and utilities must be made by phone starting at 9:00 a.m. today, Monday, August 15, 2025.  

Call (405) 232-5507, beginning at 9:00 a.m. to apply.

FOR 100 YEARS, UPWARD TRANSITIONS HAS TOUCHED THE LIVES OF THOSE IN NEED

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.

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Upward Transitions assists residents of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County.

Ruby S.
“You guys really don’t know how important you all are to our survival. You come in and you just think you’re only one smile, just one resource, but that changed the whole course of my life. You actually save lives – you’re not just a resource.”
Ruby's Story
Gwen O.
“Thank you so much for all your help and assistance. You and Upward Transitions were truly a blessing. I am so grateful for Community Outreach for the wonderful program you offer. Without your help and the huge blessing I received through your organization, I couldn’t have made it!"
Gwen's Story
Glenda
"I don't have the words. The help Upward Transitions gave my children and me... I'm truly grateful."
Glenda's Story
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

Homeless prevention

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

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Homeless services

Individuals who are experiencing homelessness and working to regain their independence can turn to Upward Transitions for help and hope.

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