For immediate release: January 30, 2009

INASMUCH FOUNDATION AWARDS EMERGENCY

ASSISTANCE GRANTS

(Oklahoma City) --- Inasmuch Foundation announced emergency assistance grants totaling $375,000 to three organizations providing direct services to Oklahomans in need.

Edith Kinney Gaylord founded Inasmuch Foundation in 1982 to support charitable, scientific and educational causes that enhance the progress and quality of life for Oklahomans. Today, the Foundation is committed to carrying on the interests of its late founder by giving to education, health and human services, cultural organizations, the arts, historic preservation and environmental concerns.  

“In this extremely difficult economic period, Inasmuch Foundation recognizes the need to provide basic emergency assistance such as food, housing and clothing to individuals and families that require it most,” said Bob Ross, President and CEO of  Inasmuch Foundation.  “By making these emergency grants outside of our regular grant cycle, we hope that we are able to alleviate suffering in our community and help create stability for our most disadvantaged citizens.”

Awarded to organizations with long track records of providing services to those in need, the one-time grants will help expand those services. Funding was awarded to:

• $250,000 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma for the Emergency Food Procurement and Distribution Initiative.

• $75,000 to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City for emergency utility and housing assistance to low-income individuals and families in the Oklahoma City, Lawton and Enid areas.

• $50,000 to Presbyterian Urban Missions for emergency services, including food pantry and clothing room.

To learn more about Inasmuch Foundation, visit www.inasmuchfoundation.org or call 405-604-5292.

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