WHO DO WE HELP?
We help families in crises.
Elderly residents, people with disabilities, families struggling through a medical crisis or job loss, people who have lost almost everything through gambling or chemical addictions--all kinds of people come to our agency in need of assistance, often at the brink of homelessness.
In 2007, Sand Springs Community Services assisted 1,798 unduplicated individuals. The total monetary value of assistance was $127,887.72, which is a 50.4% increase from 2006. While individuals or families were eligible for just over $1,000.00 in different kinds of assistance from us in 2007, less than 18% received over $400.00. In assisting with bills for rent, natural gas, electricity, and water service, SSCS strives to help clients discover resources at their disposal in addition to those of the agency. Referrals are often made to other agencies. Direction and encouragement is given for re-entering the work force when unemployment has led to the crisis. Help is also given in evaluating priorities for the client's personal budget. As a result, clients are helped in a time of need and given assistance towards a return to self-sufficiency.
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:Basic Needs
Year-round program to assist with food, clothing, utility and rent payments.
Year-round program to assist with food, clothing, utility and rent payments.
Back- to-School Project
Provides school supplies, a backpack, and clothing for school year.
Provides school supplies, a backpack, and clothing for school year.
Food-4-Kids Backpacks
Provides food for students that suffer from chronic hunger on the weekends.
Santa for Sandites
Provides Christmas gifts and food baskets for families that need assistance during the holidays.
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