In 2024, Oklahoma City’s Point in Time count concluded there were an estimated 1,838 people experiencing homelessness. This is a 28% increase from 2023, reflecting an increase in homelessness seen across the United States.
While systems-wide reforms like increases in temporary housing, or Housing First models may be considered to confront homelessness writ large, a new online platform is making it easy for locals to have a hand in helping their neighbors facing homelessness.
“We know the community wants to be part of [the] solution, but it often can be overwhelming to know how and where to plug in,” Erika Warren, communications manager for Oklahoma City’s Key to Home Partnership, told KOCO5 News.
The Key To Home Partnership is a public-private project between the City of Oklahoma and 50 partner organizations, including realtors and housing and mental health nonprofits. Together, they aim to educate the public on the issue of homelessness and lead community strategies to help those in need…