Possibilities, Inc. invites you to discover a unique group of people working together to create positive community transformations in greater Oklahoma City and beyond. Strong businesses, families and schools within safe neighborhoods create thriving urban communities. Since 1995, Possibilities has built local initiatives and facilitated citizen-managed projects from within challenged communities. Addressing issues such as poverty, isolation, dependency, struggling schools, crime and deterioration, Possibilities work is critical for a vibrant City. Possibilities engages citizens at the grassroots level to leverage the power of cooperation, creativity and community. Possibilities work achieves lasting improvements in peoples’ lives, rather than quick fixes dependent on outside assistance. Possibilities could not create permanent community transformations or accomplish our mission alone. Possibilities teaches skills that develop local leadership and strengthen the ability of citizens to solve their own problems. Possibilities community work achieves physical, social and economic improvements-- ultimately improving quality of life. Possibilities is recognized as a model program by Tufts University among only 31 acclaimed sustainable communities initiatives across the nation, and was recognized in 2009 as a ONE Award finalist by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. Possibilities works where invited, primarily within the inner city of Oklahoma City in low to moderate income areas. Possibilities supports present and past program participants’ efforts in their neighborhoods, schools, houses of faith and/or business districts on an ongoing basis. With Possibilities’ support, those groups carry out community projects that benefit more than 50,000 people each year. Possibilities core program is the annual, yearlong Possibilities Innovation Program, Engaging and Transforming Communities from Within. Possibilities is a United Way partner agency. Possibilities partners with people to help them identify their own hopes and dreams, and then provides training and technical assistance to make those dreams a reality. As a result, participants determine the nature of the community change initiatives and the direction of Possibilities’ work. Possibilities tackles the issues of community decline with a unique and innovative approach. Possibilities:Background
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