<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Freedom City, Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freedom City, Inc.]]></description><link>https://www.freedomcityokc.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:02:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.freedomcityokc.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Helping Students See What’s Possible: Our College &#38; Career Readiness Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[What comes after high school? For many students, answering that question starts with simply knowing what is possible. This summer, Freedom City’s College &#38; Career Readiness Program gave students opportunities to explore those possibilities, connect their interests to real careers, and begin thinking about the steps they can take toward their futures. With funding from the NBA Foundation, Freedom City expanded our College &#38; Career Readiness programming to reach 41 unique students through two...]]></description><link>https://www.freedomcityokc.org/post/helping-students-see-what-s-possible-our-college-career-readiness-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab2b1c3a9cd81127b62dfd0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:04:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5986cf_06405f66d64345418336ac974bd118a6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianne592</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahki and Maleeha: Growing, Learning, and Having Fun Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[For siblings Mahki and Maleeha Smith, Freedom City is a place to learn, play, and have fun together. Mahki, a second grader, especially enjoys spending time in the gym. Whether he's playing during the afternoon or participating in activities, being able to have fun and be active is one of his favorite parts of coming to Freedom City. Maleeha, a first grader, has a different favorite: the snacks and dinner. But both siblings agree on one thing—Freedom City is a place where they enjoy being....]]></description><link>https://www.freedomcityokc.org/post/mahki-and-maleeha-growing-learning-and-having-fun-together</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab2ab71d546ccce7d7ffbfb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:25:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>brianne592</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet MaKenna Bormann]]></title><description><![CDATA[For MaKenna Bormann, working at Freedom City is about more than helping students through their afternoon. It’s about the relationships she has built along the way. MaKenna is in her second year at Freedom City as an After-School Program teacher. She is also a student at the University of Central Oklahoma, where she is involved in a sorority. When she isn’t working or studying, MaKenna enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading her Bible, and going on walks with her sisters. She...]]></description><link>https://www.freedomcityokc.org/post/meet-makenna-bormann</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab297116b7f5be70be5f047</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:09:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5986cf_d1dbbdd74d5a4b99aa0b5e84deecc9e0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianne592</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Summer Full of Learning, Discovery, and Fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 designed to help...]]></description><link>https://www.freedomcityokc.org/post/a-summer-full-of-learning-discovery-and-fun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8332840fc3a56d442c5eff</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:42:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e0a8401213ad49b188dad6cac188791b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianne592</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Success Through Partnership with KIPP OKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Freedom City serves...]]></description><link>https://www.freedomcityokc.org/post/building-success-through-partnership-with-kipp-okc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7f4d2c776980a98849aedd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:24:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5986cf_556b70fe88d44f67811b5271a45e3111~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianne592</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Fred Berry: Investing in Young Lives, One Small Step at a Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 as a Reading...]]></description><link>https://www.freedomcityokc.org/post/one-move-at-a-time-meet-volunteer-fred-berry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7f467f40f3daf10b9ff170</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:08:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5986cf_fdbd735ccca34440a9db9c7a3af75cd9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianne592</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Confidence, One Afternoon at a Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 quickly began to...]]></description><link>https://www.freedomcityokc.org/post/finding-confidence-one-afternoon-at-a-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a73547d8cda33f4341c8913</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:26:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5986cf_22d83f18e571488e8548eb39389d7005~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianne592</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student Success Story: Benjamin's Brain Is Growing]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 favorite...]]></description><link>https://www.freedomcityokc.org/post/student-success-story-benjamin-s-brain-is-growing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5a3f001d5e5abb0edf3f6b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:58:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5986cf_aca0b7d0ea5a4828bc323ea5f69dae9d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_481,h_557,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianne592</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Judy Reyes-Henderson, Executive Director]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 everyday moments remind...]]></description><link>https://www.freedomcityokc.org/post/meet-judy-reyes-henderson-executive-director</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5900edcb28250fe83b1361</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:24:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5986cf_83556d8e3c7046f6b2b66c0478525ead~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>brianne592</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>