Behind the Purpose

After two years at Freedom City, Site Coordinator Gabrielle Reyes (known to students as Ms. Gabby) has learned that some of the most meaningful moments happen outside of a lesson or planned activity. Sometimes they happen while walking down the hall, sharing a laugh during a game, or receiving an unexpected hug from a student. As Site Coordinator, Gabby gets to support students in different ways, from teaching in the classroom and overseeing programs to joining in on dance pa

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

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

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