The Unhoused

The number of people experiencing homelessness has been steadily growing over the past 40 years. Serving this community requires understanding who they are, what they need, and the challenges they face.

MCM currently has three active programs:

Two Outreach Teams that go out every Sunday afternoon:

1-An SNU student team visits individuals experiencing homelessness downtown

2-A NW team works with a community of unhoused near NW Expressway and Meridian

3-Our Partnership with the Key to Home Rehousing Initiative Street Outreach team provides vital supplies to the team that works with individuals in NW OKC 

MCM does more than provide food and essential items; our volunteers treat each person they encounter with respect, dignity and friendship. Building relationships with people, and their pets, goes a long way.

FAQs: The Unhoused in Oklahoma City

Read the Point in Time Count report

about the current state of homelessness in OKC

 

Veterans

According to the Homeless Alliance, 9 percent of the unhoused population are veterans.

Families

Families with children are 20 percent of the unhoused population in Oklahoma City.

Youth

In Oklahoma City, 11 percent of the unhoused population is 24 years old or younger.

Mental Illness

Twenty-three percent of the unhoused population struggle with mental illness.

Man holding sign that states Seeking Human Kindness