OKLAHOMA CITY — Upward Transitions has been awarded a grant of $10,000 from Expand Energy Corporation (formerly Chesapeake Energy) to be used in its Community Outreach Program and services to address poverty in Oklahoma County.
Upward Transitions is an Oklahoma County non-profit that serves families and individuals who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or stranded by providing case management and stabilizing resources to help meet basic social needs.
The Community Outreach Program continues its work preventing families and seniors who are at risk of eviction from losing their housing, thereby preventing homelessness in our community. It also provides documents, such as IDs and birth certificates, to individuals who are already experiencing homelessness. A study completed by The Homeless Hub found that 70% of the individuals they encountered who were experiencing homelessness did not have access to these crucial documents, and they cannot obtain employment, housing, or social services without them. The Program also helps to provide emergency travel for stranded travelers and victims of domestic violence and human trafficking to get them to a safe place with support.
For 100 years, Upward Transitions has touched the lives of Oklahomans in need. The organization’s mission is to prevent generational poverty through community collaboration, emergency relief, and empowerment, therefore inspiring hope with our neighbors experiencing housing instability.
Upward Transitions’ CEO, Periann Pulliam shared, “We are so grateful to receive this grant from Expand Energy. This funding will assist Upward Transitions in providing services to help some of the most vulnerable citizens in our community. We truly appreciate their support of our mission.”
Expand Energy Corporation is America’s premier natural gas company, fueling a more affordable, reliable and lower carbon future. Established in 2024 through the combination of Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy Company, Expand is the largest natural gas producer in the United States. For more information, go to: www.expandenergy.com
To learn more about Upward Transitions, go to www.upwardtranstions.org or contact Conna Dewart, Development and Public Relations Manager at 405-232-5507 or cdewart@upwardtransitions.org.
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