THE EDUCATION AND
EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY
Volunteer at OCDC Mother’s Day Event
With the help of Mach Resources, TEEM distributed gift bags to everyone inside the Oklahoma County Detention Center for the 2023 holidays. It went so well that TEEM is handing out food, socks, and soap bags to OCDC every quarter!
During holidays those separated from their families feel the physical distance. To help ease that burden this Mother’s Day TEEM is bringing the community’s support with us. Through the support of the Arnall Family Foundation and the help of our Community Service volunteers, TEEM was able to create 1,500 bags to distribute! Help us remind those at OCDC that their community remembers them and volunteer for the OCDC Mother’s Day Event!
On Saturday, May 4th, from 12 pm - 4 pm TEEM staff, church partners, and volunteers will transport 1,500 gift bags to the OK County Detention Center and then hand the gift bags out to each person inside the facility. Individuals do not need to be badged DOC volunteers as OCDC staff will be present with all groups as you move throughout the facility.
We encourage people to take photos of the event, but we ask that you do not take photos of people above the 1st floor. Any pictures of individuals housed inside OCDC cannot be released to the public without written permission from the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and the Detention Center.
Supporting those who have been impacted by the criminal legal system.
The Education and Employment Ministry, also known as TEEM, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking cycles of incarceration and poverty through education, personal development and work readiness training.
TEEM takes a three-pronged approach to breaking cycles of incarceration and poverty in Oklahoma by providing individuals with education, social services, and job training and placement. We holistically prepare our participants for employment by incorporating mentorship, life skills training and confidence building into our program. By giving a hand up, we help our participants refine their skills and achieve their goals.
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“There is no such thing as a spare Oklahoman.”
— Kris Steele, Executive Director