Public Service Programs

Edmond's Public Service Programs



UR Special Ministries, Inc.


This is a self-esteem program that furnishes new clothing for “at-risk” children between the ages of 3 to 11. Clothing is given to children on three occasions during the program year, at back-to-school, Christmas, and Easter. In addition the CDBG funds, private donations to the program included cash and in-kind contributions. (405) 340-2799

The HOPE Programs


The HOPE Center of Edmond’s mission is to meet the basic needs of the people in our community in emergencies. Through CDBG Funds, The City of Edmond assists the HOPE Center in the following programs:

  • Rental Assistance - to prevent homelessness by assisting the HOPE Center in providing a one time in twelve month period, emergency stipend to renters who have received an eviction notice or are moving from transitional housing, an emergency shelter or a medical facility.
  • Utility Assistance - to prevent homelessness by assisting the HOPE Center in providing a one time in twelve month period, emergency stipend to clients who have received a shut-off notice from an utility service provider (water, electric or gas)
  • Food Pantry - to prevent homelessness by assistance HOPE Center in providing a one time in twelve month period, emergency family food packages to clients who are in a difficult position of choosing whether to pay a bill or buy food for their family
  • Transportation Program - through a partnership with the City of Edmond, 7-11, and Metro Transit the HOPE Center of Edmond provides its clients access to gas cards and bus tickets (if using Metro Transit in Oklahoma City). Clients use these to assist in their efforts to find and / or maintain employment, seek medical care, and other transportation needs.
  • Medical Services Program - assist qualifying persons who are either uninsured or under-insured and have no means to pay for prescriptions or lab costs
For further information or assistance please call the HOPE Center at (405) 348-1340


Edmond Mobile Meals


Edmond Mobile Meals receive CDBG funds to pay for nutritious meals and food containers. Volunteers deliver the meals five days a week to the clients’ homes, who are disabled or senior citizens. (405) 341-3111


Project 66 Food Pantry


CDBG funds assist Project 66 Food Pantry in providing residents with two week's supply of food on a monthly basis according to the number of people in their household, in a grocery store atmoshere where residents may choose what items to take home. (405) 341-1353


Metro Fair Housing Services


The City of Edmond contracts with the Metropolitan Fair Housing Council of Greater Oklahoma City to provide fair housing services to Edmond residents. These services include mass dissemination of fair housing and discrimination information, education presentations, counseling, outreach, and consulting. MFHC has trained staff who will investigate housing discrimination complaints. In addition, MFHC provides fair housing presentations in our city with special emphasis on our apartment complexes, UCO Commuter Services, our three local high schools, and our real estate community. They also present information at homebuyer education classes. (405) 232-3247