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A Summer Full of Learning, Discovery, and Fun

Summer should be a time for kids to have fun—but that doesn't mean learning has to stop. This summer, approximately 50 students from communities across the Oklahoma City metro area—including Edmond, Piedmont, Midwest City, Oklahoma City, and Norman—joined Freedom City's Summer Learning Program. For the first time, the program reached capacity, filling every available spot with students ready to learn, explore, and make memories together. Our Summer Learning Program is designe

Learning in Action

2 days ago2 min read

Building Success Through Partnership with KIPP OKC

Strong partnerships create stronger outcomes for students. That's exactly why Freedom City and KIPP OKC College Prep have worked side by side to support children and families in North Oklahoma City. For Ashley Randle, District Director of Operations at KIPP OKC College Prep, partnering with Freedom City was a natural fit. "Freedom City already works with so many of the KIPP OKC families that a partnership made sense and was a seamless transition," Ashley shared. Because Freed

5 days ago1 min read

Meet Fred Berry: Investing in Young Lives, One Small Step at a Time

For Fred Berry, volunteering is about one thing: helping kids. After spending 36 years working as a business administrator, Fred retired and began looking for ways to give back to the young people in his community. For the past three years, he has volunteered with Freedom City's After-School Program, where he works directly with students on their academic skills and encourages them along the way. His commitment to young people extends well beyond Freedom City. Fred has served

Behind the Purpose

5 days ago3 min read

Finding Confidence, One Afternoon at a Time

When Siesha Reeves' son, Maverick, started kindergarten, she faced a challenge familiar to many working parents. "My child had never been away from me or my family until he got to kindergarten," she shared. "It was a very hard transition for both of us." Like many young children, Maverick was nervous about spending even more time away from home after the school day ended. He was quiet, reserved, and unsure about joining an after-school program with people he didn't know. That

A Parent's Perspective

Aug 52 min read

Student Success Story: Benjamin's Brain Is Growing

Some students take a little convincing to come to an after-school program. Benjamin Martin is one of them. "I sometimes act like I don't like it," he admitted with a big smile and a laugh. "But I always enjoy myself." Once he's at Freedom City, there's no question he'd rather be here than anywhere else. Whether it's Fun Fridays, spending time with friends, or learning something new in math, Benjamin has found a place where he can have fun while continuing to grow. Math is his

Growing in Confidence

Jul 172 min read

Meet Judy Reyes-Henderson, Executive Director

When you ask Judy what she enjoys most about Freedom City, her answer isn't about programs or numbers; it's about the children. "The children and parents bring me immense joy and keep me going. I love seeing the confidence and academic growth in each child." Whether she's celebrating a student's successful math test, hearing a parent share how much their family loves Freedom City, or watching students model the positive behaviors they've learned, Judy finds that these everyda