MetaFund

10/06/2026

MetaFund is proud to support the expansion of Valley Hope Association's residential addiction treatment center in Atchison, Kansas, through a $7 million New Markets Tax Credit allocation!

The project will increase residential beds and enhance services at the region's only residential addiction treatment center, which currently serves approximately 1,100 patients annually.

Over the past two and a half years, about 60% of Valley Hope's patients received financial assistance, and the organization continues to provide treatment based on clinical need rather than ability to pay.

“MetaFund is grateful to be part of Valley Hope's story in serving patients recovering from substance abuse challenges. Valley Hope has a demonstrated track record of providing transformative care,” said Evan Fay, MetaFund's NMTC Program Manager.

Read more here: https://www.metafund.org/news/kansas-residential-addiction-treatment-center-secures-nmtc-funding

10/02/2026

Today our Impact Investing Collaborative team had the opportunity to join investors and problem solvers from Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma to discuss innovative ways to unlock capital for improving outcomes in our rural communities. Ed Long participated in the 2026 Thriving Rural Retreat hosted by the Patterson Family Foundation in Kansas City where an impressive cross-section of public, private, and nonprofit leaders identified shared strategies in support of agriculture, healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, and creative co-funding opportunities. Pictured with Ed are Melissa Vincent, CEO of Pipeline Entrepreneurs, and Maria Flynn, President & CEO of Patterson Family Foundation.

Linda Brinlee, the Collaborative's Director of Rural Initiatives, attended the 2026 Oklahoma Rural Health Conference in Broken Arrow. Pictured with Linda is Dr. Denna Wheeler, Chair and Clinical Professor at OSU Center for Rural Health. The conference brings together stakeholder from across Oklahoma, including the Rural Health Association of Oklahoma, Telehealth Alliance of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Turning Point Coalition, and the Oklahoma Office of Rural Health.

The Collaborative and MetaFund are committed to realizing increased investment in rural communities and unlocking the capital needed to improve access to services and ultimately improve outcomes for our families, friends, and neighbors. More is possible.

10/01/2026

MetaFund is proud to announce an $11 million New Markets Tax Credit allocation to support City Care’s Medical Respite Center in Oklahoma City.

The planned 40-bed facility will provide a safe place for individuals experiencing homelessness to recover after hospitalization while connecting them to healthcare, housing navigation, and other supportive services. Once operational, the center is expected to serve approximately 300 patients annually.

“Medical respite care addresses an important gap in our community by creating a safe and dignified place for neighbors to continue healing,” said Rachel Freeman, President and CEO of City Care.

MetaFund NMTC Program Manager Evan Fay noted the project is a true community effort that will help improve the health and quality of life of Oklahomans for years to come.

This investment reflects the power of collaboration among City Care, BancFirst, local healthcare partners, and community supporters working together to expand access to care and promote long-term housing stability.

Read more here: https://www.metafund.org/news/city-care-medical-respite-facility-receives-nmtc-funding

09/23/2026

Thank you to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and their Mobility Management Program for their critical role in connecting community members with healthy foods and other health-related supports! Grateful for their service to Oklahoma!

ODOT is proud to join the regional "Food Is Medicine" initiative in Southern Oklahoma through our Mobility Management Program. Our mobility managers worked with local transit agencies to remove transportation barriers for individuals in rural communities, leveraging valuable regional partnerships and the MetaFund Pay for Success program.

Transportation can be one of the biggest barriers to accessing food for homebound individuals, and our Mobility Management Program is working to make a difference in communities through proactive outreach and partnerships.

Thank you Atoka County Times for shedding light on our role in the “Food Is Medicine” initiative and our local transit network partners.

Read the full story and learn more about ODOT’s Mobility Management Program in the comments. 🔗

09/22/2026

Thank you to Rotary Club of Yukon and Chair of the Day, Linda Manaugh, for inviting our Impact Investing Collaborative president to be a guest speaker and share about our impact investing work!

09/18/2026

This week, MetaFund joined community leaders at the Latino Community Development Agency's 35th Annual Awards & Celebration Luncheon.
We were proud to celebrate the work of LCDA and support MetaFund Advisory Board member and LCDA President & CEO Salvador Ontiveros, whose organization continues to create opportunities and lasting impact for Oklahoma City's Latino community. We were also honored to share the event with Board Member James Finch and several community partners. The luncheon was a powerful reminder that lasting impact happens when nonprofit, public, private, government, and philanthropic leaders work together to expand opportunity and strengthen communities. We're grateful for LCDA's steady presence and commitment to creating opportunities that transform lives for generations.

09/17/2026

Thank you to Milken Institute for inviting our Impact Investing Collaborative president and co-founder, Ed Long, to join a roundtable discussion on innovative financing models for K-12 education. The Collaborative is a national leader in outcomes-based financing models such as Pay for Success. Grateful to be part of inspiring and creative discussions and excited to carry ideas forward to action and impact in Oklahoma. More is possible.

09/14/2026

🥕💚 Today is National Food Is Medicine Day

Food can be more than fuel. Across Oklahoma, efforts are underway to connect fresh, nutritious food with healthcare and long-term health outcomes.

Our latest story looks at how Oklahoma is working to turn “produce prescriptions” into a more permanent part of care, bringing healthcare, agriculture and community resources together.

Representatives from regional healthcare systems, philanthropic funding groups, and agricultural producers gathered at Freedom Acres Farm in Durant to review operations for the regional "Food Is Medicine" initiative. Front Row (L to R): Linda Brinlee (Oklahoma Impact Investing Collaborative), Margaret Southerland (AllianceHealth Durant), and Barbara Scott (Coal County General Hospital). Back Row (L to R): Evan Rowland (Freedom Acres Farm), Austin Marshall (OIIC), Erin Martin Hollingsworth (FreshRx), Julieth Barlow (FreshRx), and Ed Long (OIIC). (Courtesy Photo)

Read the full story:
https://www.atokacountytimes.com/article/2656,national-food-is-medicine-day-how-oklahoma-is-turning-produce-prescriptions-into-permanent-care

09/14/2026

As we recognize National Food is Medicine Day, we are grateful to Atoka County Times editor and staff writer, Miranda Donihoo, for telling this story of collaboration and commitment to investing in our neighbors and building an infrastructure that supports rural Oklahoma.

"While cross-sector collaboration and the braiding of multiple sources and types of funding can sometimes require more patience and perseverance to get across the finish line, I believe we have an obligation to maximize available resources and clear a path for the local and regional organizations already working side-by-side on a daily basis in service to others." -Ed Long, President & Co-Founder, Oklahoma Impact Investing Collaborative

Read more at https://conta.cc/3SMpeGK

FreshRx Oklahoma Oklahoma State Department of Health Southern Oklahoma Development Association Oklahoma Hospital Association AllianceHealth Durant • Madill Coal County General Hospital Oklahoma City Community Foundation Milken Institute

09/04/2026

“Pay for Success gives us an opportunity to invest in proven solutions while holding ourselves accountable for measurable outcomes,” said OESC CEO Trae Rahill. “SidexSide has demonstrated that when we remove barriers and connect people with the right employers, we can create lasting employment opportunities and a stronger workforce for Oklahoma.”
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission SidexSide OKC
The Journal Record

Oklahoma City nonprofit SidexSide received its third Pay for Success loan after achieving a 95% career placement rate among participants.