Initiatives in Garland County
Born Learning Trail - Wade Street Park - With the assistance of Xerox employees, provided a fun learning opportunity for Pre K children. It is a series of learning activities to help parents, grandparents, and caregivers turn an outdoor excursion into fun learning moments, and to help the child come to school ready to succeed. There are ten signs on the Born Learning Trail, each including activities such as: “Pretend to move like an animal. Walk like a duck or jump like a frog” and “Is your child staring or pointing at something? Ask, ‘what do you see’?” The trail’s theme of Watch! Stop! Learn! Play! encourages parents and caregivers to follow the child’s lead, building the child’s curiosity and confidence, and reinforcing the learning already under way. We recently purchased a portable Born Learning Trail to use at school functions, expo's, etc.
Emergency Food and Shelter Program - Apply for a grant every year to help provide utility and rent/mortgage assistance to qualifying residents of Garland County.
FamilyWize Discount Prescription Cards - Provide up to 30% discount on prescription drug for those who do not have prescription drug insurance. There is no income limitation. There are over a dozen drug stores throughout Garland County that will accept these cards.
Garland County Warming Center - Webb Community Center provides shelter for individuals who have no place to go on nights that temperatures are expected to be 15 degrees or below.
National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive - Helps to coordinate the annual food drive for the NALC in Garland County.
Oaklawn Foundation - School Wellness Program - Administers money given to the seven Garland County Public School Districts high schools and to National Park Community College for anything needed to assist with keeping the students in school/advancing their education.
Safe Haven Shelter for Women and Children - Provided seed money to allow this new shelter to apply for their nonprofit status with the IRS.
School Welfare Program - Provides money/supplies to school children that cannot afford items that will keep a child in school. Needs referral from school counselor.