Possibilities Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do you do?

Possibilities connects people from all walks of life to help them work together for community change.  Possibilities uses community development methods based on research, best practices and experience. Our core program is a yearlong cutting-edge Possibilities Innovation Program, Engaging and Transforming Communities from Within.

What are the results of your work?

People connect with each other to make Oklahoma City a better place to live. Most projects lead to:

• Safer neighborhoods
• Stronger families
• Community schools
• Economic growth

Where do you usually work?

Possibilities works where invited and where it is a good fit with our mission. Historically, most of our work has centered around the inner city of Oklahoma City within 90% low to moderate-income areas.

How do people find you?

Most people learn of Possibilities by word-of-mouth. Those who go through Possibilities Innovation Program (PIP) tell us that it is a life-changing experience, so they share it with others! We also have groups referred to us seeking community involvement to address a specific issue or work through conflict.

How much do you charge?

Possibilities does not charge individuals for PIP, but raises money through grants and scholarships to cover the cost of our work.

How are you funded?

With no government funds, we are privately funded through foundations, corporations and individuals. Possibilities is a United Way agency. Possibilities also contracts to provide specialized training and facilitation services for businesses and other groups.

How many people do you reach?

Possibilities conservatively estimates that its work benefits more than 50,000 each year. PIP is in its 11th year; there are now 230 PIP participants, known as Community Innovators, transforming local communities. Possibilities works directly with their neighborhoods, schools, houses of faith, and business districts to carry out community change innitiatives.

Why do people sometimes have trouble with Possibilities’ process?

There is not a single answer, but JFK said of conflict; “…when things are beautifully coordinated and uncontroversial, there is not much going on.” Conflict is a vital part of community work. To help communities improve, and to include all people in the process, can be messy and controversial. If everyone instantly embraced our approach, it might actually mean that we weren’t doing our job.