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THE PRACTICE & POLICY LECTURE SERIES
presented Marty Alan Michelson, Ph.D. on November 19, 2009 to address
“Why the Faith Community Should be Involved in Human Services: Stories of
Compassion.” All lectures are posted at:
http://lectureseries.oucpm.org/?p=372
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| Over 100 participants attended the October 24th
DISASTER BOOT CAMP
to learn the importance of preparedness and receive volunteer disaster training.
The event was hosted by Crossings Community Center, Central Oklahoma Red Cross, and
Office of Faith Based & Community Initiatives.
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FINANCIAL FORUM
on September 22 dealt with the interpretation of and compliance with income
tax laws, including recent changes, and accounting principles and
procedures for faith based and community groups. Norma Woodard was the
presenter. Sponsors included Bott Radio Network, Comtech, Global Training
Network, Jasco, and Kimray.
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| The state-wide
FAITHLINKS FATHERHOOD FORUM
was held August 4th in Oklahoma City for fatherhood service providers, ministries, and
government representatives. A team of trainers from Public Strategies presented sessions to
promote healthy parenting and increase involvement of fathers in their children’s lives.
Howard Hendrick, Director of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, was the featured
speaker.
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ARTFUL ASKERS
, Oklahoma Family Policy Council, and the Office of Faith-Based
and Community Initiatives partnered in 2009 to bring four Artful Askers
fundraising workshops to Oklahoma.
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 In June and September,
COMMUNITY GATHERINGS
were organized in central Oklahoma and metro Tulsa as a part of the “Change
A Child’s Forever” campaign. Local churches, business, government offices
and individuals expressed their interest through attendance. Facilitated
by Randy Martin of Covenant Community Services, the meeting presented a
variety of opportunities to serve foster children and their families.
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CHANGE A CHILD'S FOREVER
was the theme for Foster Care Appreciation Month including the Change A
Child's Forever Sunday/Weekend commemorated in faith congregations on May 16
and 17. OFBCI, with a little help from our friends, distributed over 20,000
information cards across the state on the Top 10 Things You Can Do For A Foster Child.
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MENTORING FORUM/PRISONER REENTRY INITIATIVES (PRI).
The first in the 2009 series of P.R.I. quarterly educational and networking
forums was held on April 30, 2009 at Crossings Community Center in Oklahoma
City. The topic was Mentoring and Support Groups. The featured speaker, Tom
Pace, author of Mentoring: The Kid & The CEO, shared his personal story and
several reentry organizations discussed their programs for mentoring inmates
and ex-offenders.
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SHAREFEST OKC 2009
was a great success with over 100 churches participating in 106 projects of community service
across metropolitan Oklahoma City. Projects included landscaping, painting, and needed repairs
at schools and refurbishing homes of the elderly. For more information, visit
www.sharefestokc.org
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Approximately 350 people joined the TENTH AVENUE NORTH BAND on Saturday,
April 4, to participate in a community service campaign sponsored by Annas House
Foundation. Over 300 Easter/Spring baskets with goodies were collected for foster
children in Oklahoma County. Event co-sponsors included
Air 1 Radio 90.9 FM,
Castle Falls,
Faithlinks and Friends of 10th Street.
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TONY CAMPOLO
was the featured speaker at the Oklahoma Department of Human
Services Practice and Policy Lecture Series on April 2, 2009. Campolo
addressed a standing room only audience on "What Role Should the Faith
Community Have in the Provision of Human Services?" The audio from Campolo's
lecture is now posted at:
http://lectureseries.oucpm.org/?p=281.
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BLACK HISTORY
is recognized each February. In commemoration, the OFBCI shared the opportunity for faith and
community groups to host a one-woman drama about Harriet Tubman, The Moses Of Her People. The
sketch was presented by Delanie Brewer at no charge to interested organizations.
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FOSTERING HOPE FOR CHILDREN CAMPAIGN.
In partnership with OKDHS Foster Care, The Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
hosted gatherings in Durant and Bartlesville on February 24 and 26, respectively, to provide
information to surrounding communities about foster care needs and service opportunities. The
theme was “You may not be able to change the world, but you can change the world for one
child”. The campaign encouraged individual involvement in foster care services which may
transform the life of a child and, ultimately, the community. Events included a free meal
and were open to the public.
THE
CRYSTAL DARKNESS CAMPAIGN is a unique partnership between
the local media, faith-based groups, schools, law enforcement, state
agencies, recovery centers and the business community to address
methamphetamine abuse. Oklahomans organized community watch groups to view a
30-minute documentary on January 13, discuss issues and develop ways to
address meth addiction. The campaign offered faith communities tremendous
ministry potential while building strategic partnerships across the state.
First Lady Kim Henry and Burbridge Foundation President, Wes Lane, were the
campaign co-chairpersons. For more information, visit:
