Norman’s Homeless Program Ends | Oklahoma City News

Norman’s “A Better Way” program, a lifeline for homeless residents offering work, meals, and services, is shutting down at the end of August after failing to secure additional funding. Modeled on Tulsa’s success, it helped 232 people in a year—connecting dozens to housing, jobs, and mental health care—and transformed lives like Shelli Markcum’s, who credits it with saving her from suicide. Though some participants used it for illicit purposes, city officials stress this closure doesn’t mean less commitment to homelessness solutions, as pressure mounts from state initiatives and shelter closures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e7f48e1028305f0