Cookson Hills Center United Methodist Mission
Project Information
Providing relief, education, healthcare, employment opportunities and cottage industry.
Describe the need affecting community
Our service area includes three of the four poorest counties in Oklahoma, where food insecurity affects 16% of residents – 2% higher than the state average. This crisis disproportionately impacts rural communities and Indigenous populations, who make up 33% of our residents. Poverty in our tri-county area fuels isolation, domestic violence, addiction, cycles of abuse, and a deep sense of spiritual and emotional hardship.
How will this Advance project help to address the need?
We tackle food insecurity, loneliness, and limited access to resources through our Combating Hunger Initiative, Thrift Store, Christmas Store and community events.
Describe the primary goal of the project
We strive to aid in the embracing of spiritual well-being in relationship with Creator, creation and community. This is done through community building and access to resources, knowledge and opportunities through our programming.
Describe the change you would like to see in the community as a result of this Advance project
Our vision is to embrace living in Indigenous lifeways in sacred community with one another and creating new cycles of healing for all generations.