Arnold Family Foundation pledges up to $3 million for Oklahoma City crisis center; board approves donation agreement
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The board authorized acceptance of up to $3,000,000 from the Arnold Family Foundation to support construction and expansion of the city’s crisis center; staff said an additional $1 million will fund alternates to expand capacity from 16 to 32 beds.
The MAPS for Citizens Advisory Board approved a donation agreement with the Arnold Family Foundation to support development and construction of the Oklahoma City crisis center and authorized the city treasurer to accept and deposit up to $3,000,000 in gift funds.
Staff told the board the gift is intended to complete the project as scoped and includes an additional $1,000,000 earmarked for alternates that would expand the facility from 16 beds to 32 beds. Staff described the foundation as a long‑time partner on MAPS projects; board members publicly thanked the foundation and Sue Ann Arnall by name for the philanthropic support.
Board member Chelsea said the donation restored previously reduced capacity and thanked the MAPS office for pursuing solutions; the board approved the donation agreement by motion.
