VOLUNTEERING CREATES A NATIONAL CHARACTER IN WHICH THE COMMUNITY AND THE NATION TAKE ON A SPIRIT OF COMPASSION, COMRADESHIP AND CONFIDENCE.
BRIAN O'CONNELL
VOLUNTEER WORK
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Board of Directors
INCLUDING EMPLOYEES
LEO HAWTHORNE
PRESIDENT
TONI GODWIN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FAYE ALEXANDER
OFFICE ASSISTANT
CHARLSIE HUMMEL
VICE-PRESIDENT
GAYLA BORTHICK
TREASURER
TONYA SCHWARTZ
SECRETARY
CISSIE GASKIN
MEMBER
DOVE SCHMMIDT
MEMBER
FRANK GROOM
MEMBER
JAMES MAYNARD
MEMBER
PASTOR JOHN TIDWELL
MEMBER
KIM ROGERS
MEMBER
BILLY LEATHERWOOD
MEMBER
NANCY GRIEVES
MEMBER
DR. BILL GURLEY
MEMBER
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see”
MARK TWAIN
Services Available
FOOD
BSS accepts the client's with a referral from DHS, proof of income, proof of residence, a valid photo ID for each adult in the household and shot records or birth certificate for children. Clients may complete their shopping Food orders are filled according to available foods, as well as the size of the household. Once every other 60 Days for individuals under 55, individuals 55 years of age and older are served monthly.
CLOTHING
Bristow Social Services no longer provides clothing assistance however we refer our clients to stop by the
First Church of God
located at 4th and Walnut
Open Thursdays
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
UTILITY ASSISTANCE
(Electric, Gas, Water)
Clients must have a photo ID, proof of residence, proof of income, a copy of the most recent Utility Bill and Cut-Off Notice. Clients can receive assistance once every six months; when funds are available, partial payment of an electric, gas, propane or water bill may be made.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Medication subsidies are available for life threatening illnesses with a written prescription from a physician. Clients must have a valid photo ID, proof of residence, proof of income, a copy of the prescription. Bristow Social Services does not assist with Painkillers, Antidepressants, and/or Psychotropic Drugs. Clients can receive assistance once quarterly or every 4 months.
HYGIENE SUPPLIES
Toiletries - provided based upon availability
INFANT NEEDS
(diapers, wipes, and formula are given based on availability) provided every 60 days.
SENIOR SERVINGS
This service is provided through our partnership with the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma (by application) Client's over (60) years of age can receive shelf stable items, produce and bakery on a monthly basis.
REFERRALS TO OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS
When there are services or supplies unavailable to Bristow Social Services; we will refer you to a strong partner and provider of our organization.
DISASTER RELIEF
Emergency Crisis - disaster relief assistance is available in our area through the Salvation Army and American Red Cross
About Us
WHAT ARE WE DOING?
In 2014, Bristow social services served 10,808 clients a 30% increase in client services over 2013. Current economic conditions predict that our client base will continue to grow.
Bristow Social Services has already expanded services to include serving seniors because seniors are a large and growing population base in Bristow.
Offering a Hand Up
BRISTOW SOCIAL SERVICES
Bristow Social Services has been providing services to those in need since 1989
What We Do
BRISTOW SOCIAL SERVICES
was the “brainchild” of The Bristow Ministerial Alliance (BMA) a faith-based organization of area churches coming together and meeting social needs throughout the community. BMA has been active for over 20 years and continues to serve community needs. In 1986, BMA received and administered funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) throughout western and southern Creek County. Through this and other efforts, the need for a centralized social service delivery system became apparent and Bristow Social Services was formed under the auspice of BMA. On 3/15/1989, Bristow Social Services became incorporated and on 2/14/1990, the corporation received status as a 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Organization. Bristow Social Services became a TAUW Member Agency in 1993. Bristow Social Services continues to work closely with the BMA serving the needs of its community.
Our Humble History
Our Mission
To be the primary coordinator and provider of life crisis services in Bristow and the surrounding areas by providing food, clothing, utility, prescription, senior assistance, disaster relief and emergency financial assistance.