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Nov 19

Shelter from the Storm: How a Community of Churches Brought Hope to a Family in Crisis

In Stillwater, Oklahoma, a family of six found themselves in an unimaginable situation. After losing their rent-to-own mobile home due to ownership changes, they were left with no choice but to live in a tent on a friend’s property. They were navigating some legal barriers and struggling to stay afloat.... read more →

Nov 15

A Story of Divine Connection: How a Small Church’s Ministry Transformed a Life

Nestled in a quiet community, New Joy Fellowship (NJF) is a small church with fewer than 75 members. Despite its size, the community members at NJF are making a powerful impact in their community through CarePortal, a platform that connects churches with families in crisis. And, as it turns out,... read more →

Nov 14

Celebrating the Launch of Washita County CarePortal: A Milestone of Community & Compassion

We're thrilled to share the Washita County CarePortal Launch was a huge success, made possible by the incredible support from our community! This momentous event brought together local churches, Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) child advocate workers, and the dedicated team at 111Project—all united by a shared vision of... read more →

November 14, 2024
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County Launch

Oct 25

Foster Care Support for Cleveland County with Oklahoma Football

On October 2nd, 2024, our 111Project team members got the opportunity to collaborate once again with the University of Oklahoma Football team's S.O.U.L. Mission program and CityServe to provide support to approximately 200 foster families in Cleveland County through a project day held at Christ Church in Norman, Oklahoma. 14... read more →

October 25, 2024
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Church Highlight, Community Highlight, Event, Foster Care

Oct 11

Less Than 6,000 Children in the Foster Care System

Oklahoma has reached a milestone in child welfare. In 2015, Oklahoma’s daily count of children in foster care peaked at approximately 11,500 children in the foster care system. As of June 1st, 2024, this number had dropped below 6,000 for the first time in over 20+ years and... read more →

Sep 04

CarePortal Launches in Pawnee County

Pastor David Logsdon of First Christian Church in Cleveland, OK knows first-hand what a roller coaster of emotion the foster care journey can be. He and his wife fostered three children who they would later adopt. As Logsdon shared his story he humbly stated, “I had no idea what the... read more →

September 4, 2024
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County Launch

Sep 03

Meet the 111 Team: Jennifer Holbert

It's time to meet another one of our spectacular team members... the one and only Jennifer Holbert! Jennifer is 111Project's North Central Regional Manager. She is located in NW OKC, but oversees Payne, Garfield, Grant, Noble, Logan, and Kay Oklahoma counties, where she works hard to equip churches and community... read more →

September 3, 2024
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Team Member Tuesday

Jul 25

Mobilizing the Church through Bunk Beds

Last October, 111Project partnered with S.O.U.L. Mission – the University of Oklahoma’s football player development program – Oklahoma Human Services, and Oklahoma Assembly of God to host three separate Build-A-Bunk sessions to build 242 bunk beds for children in foster care. These bunk beds were distributed to and have been stored... read more →

July 25, 2024
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CarePortal Need Met, Community Highlight, Event, Milestones

Jul 22

111Project July Newsletter

"Is He speaking to you?" This simple question from Donna Martin to her husband Bishop WC Martin in the powerful new release Sound of Hope: the Story of Possum Trot resonates deeply with me. It echoes Isaiah 30:21, a verse I memorized as a teenager: "Your ears will hear a word... read more →

July 22, 2024
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Education

Jul 02

Sharing One Another’s Burdens Through Church-Entered Needs

In January of this year, a single mother living in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her two small sons got into a car accident that totaled their only vehicle. Thankfully, every person involved in the wreck walked away from the scene alive and well, but as they drove home with her father... read more →

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