Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives
Our purpose is to recognize and connect.
We recognize Oklahoma’s faith-based and community organizations are doing amazing work. We strive to come alongside you to support and complement these incredible contributions.
We connect government resources and programs with faith-based and community entities. We’re a one-stop-shop. Whether it’s through Be a Neighbor (an online portal connecting those who need help with those who can provide help), trainings and collaborative efforts, or state-wide programs, we believe we can accomplish more together.
Through our collective efforts, we can improve the wellbeing of Oklahomans. We invite you to learn more about our purpose and discover how we can strengthen Oklahoma together.
Recognize & Connect
Serving as a connection point for faith-based and community organizations wishing to partner with state government agencies across Oklahoma.
Here in Oklahoma, we know that not every problem can be solved by the government. Some problems can only be solved by neighbors walking with neighbors and helping meet the needs of their community.
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Harnessing the Power of Hope
Hope is the belief that your future can be brighter and better than your past and that you have the power to make it so.
At OFBCI, we proudly embed the Science of Hope into everything we do. Hope is more than an emotion—it's a powerful, evidence-based force that can uplift individuals and transform entire communities. The desired outcome of Hope is well-being.
Through Hope Rising Oklahoma, an initiative led by First Lady Sarah Stitt and renowned researcher Dr. Chan Hellman, we use proven tools and research to build a framework for goal setting, personal achievement, and positive action.
According to the Science of Hope, hope is not wishful thinking—it’s a measurable, teachable, and achievable framework build on three core components:
- Goals: Creating short- and long-term goals that inspire and motivate.
- Pathways: Identifying clear strategies to reach those goals.
- Willpower: Harnessing the mental energy and determination to pursue them.
Want to learn more? Visit Hope Rising Oklahoma to explore resources, assess your hope score, and discover how hope can transform lives.
Are providing a resource to your local community?
Be a Neighbor is a free online platform created by Oklahoma Human Services to help community partners, organizations, faith-based groups, and tribes across the state share how they support Oklahomans in need.
Whether you offer food, clothing, housing, spiritual care, or family support—we’d love to have you as a neighbor.
By joining the platform, you’ll help people across Oklahoma find local resources and connect with the help they need.
Check out Be a Neighbor and make sure your organization is registered to share the valuable services you provide every day.
