MYLES DAVIDSON 
OKLAHOMA COUNTY COMMISSIONER 
DISTRICT THREE 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OK (October 23, 2025) - Oklahoma County District 3 has allocated an additional $25,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the HOPE Center of Edmond, a nonprofit organization that has served residents of Edmond and Arcadia
since 1984.

The HOPE Center provides essential services to families and individuals in crisis, including food, clothing, housing and utility assistance, transportation, and medical support. The organization's mission is to meet the basic needs of neighbors in the community with dignity and compassion. The announcement was made during a meeting at the HOPE Center, where Executive Director Chris Sperry and Commissioner Davidson discussed ongoing efforts to
strengthen local support services for families in need.

"For more than four decades, the HOPE Center has been a cornerstone of care and compassion in the Edmond and Arcadia communities," said Commissioner Myles Davidson. "This additional funding will help them continue to provide critical assistance to residents who need it most."

The $25,000 in ARPA funds will help the HOPE Center sustain and expand its programs, ensuring continued support for vulnerable families as they work toward stability and self- sufficiency.

This allocation reflects Oklahoma County District 3's ongoing commitment to investing in community-based organizations that strengthen the health, safety, and well-being of county residents.

For more information on the HOPE Center of Edmond, visit www.hopecenterofedmond.com. For updates from Oklahoma County District 3, visit https://oklahomacounty.org/elected-offices/commissioners/district-3

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