We want to keep you up to date on how we are addressing this ongoing crisis.
Upward Transitions is open and continuing to serve our neighbors experiencing homelessness or at risk of homeless. At this time, our hours are the same, but our methods for supporting our clients have changed.
We are transitioning to providing assistance via telephone only for clients. We are asking our referral partners to email requests for assistance now until April 6, 2020. Our staff will contact the partner agency case manager to coordinate screening and needs assessment of the client by phone.
In addition, to eliminate the congregating of clients, our front lobby is closed. Clients who arrive at our office may call our front desk at 405.232.5507 for questions. Clients without a phone may use the intercom in the entryway to communicate with staff.
In addition to these changes to our methodologies, we know that a wave of need is coming for our neighbors. Many in our community are having their hours cut or are losing their jobs during this crisis. We are preparing to help those who are going to need rent and utility assistance in the next 30, 60, and 90 days. We need your help to have extra funds to respond to this need.
Please consider an additional gift to support our neighbors in need during this time.
Thank you for being an amazing community that supports those at risk of homelessness,
Periann Pulliam