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Twenty-eight community and organizational members congregated Wednesday morning on the 27th to discuss those that are Unhoused in Ponca City. The community conversation, “a winter less cold” was presented by Survivor Resource Network and Tara Goldman, Executive Director of United Way of North Central Oklahoma and hosted by the Hospice of North Central Oklahoma. Survivor Resource Network is a proud United Way of North Central Oklahoma agency with a mission to end domestic and sexual violence. “92% of women experiencing homelessness report having experienced severe physical or sexual violence at some point in their lives, and upwards of 50% of all homeless women report that domestic violence was the immediate cause of their homelessness.” shared Tara Tyler, Executive Director of Survivor Resource Network.

Peachtree Landing temporary emergency shelter, with the help of the United Way of North Central Oklahoma, was able to first offer services to homeless individuals and families almost 35 years ago. The name Peachtree Landing was chosen because a landing provides a safe and secure place during a storm, and the blossoms of the peach tree symbolize hope and potential. The specific mission of Peachtree Landing is to assist homeless individuals and families through temporary emergency shelter and strengthen their capacity to live independently.

Tim Tucker, who spoke at my July Meeting, will address The Active Shooter Situation - Get the information you need to train your Loved Ones to Survive. Tim has a 35 year Law Enforcement career with S.W.A.T. ,Range Master, Instructor of Primary Firearms, Active Shooter Training for Police & Citizens and much more. Meeting at Mary’s Grill Downtown Tonkawa -Tuesday 10/10/23. - 6:00pm. Questions?- Terry Thompson 580-670-0357 Terry.ThompsonOK2A@gmail.com.

Northeast Baptist Church, along with St. Mary’s, St. Francis in Newkirk, and several other area churches will be coming together for a Life Chain event on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 1:50 pm to 3 pm in the west parking lot area of the Pioneer Shopping Center at the North 14th Street.