Positive Tomorrows
Positive Tomorrows is a non-profit organization in Oklahoma City that provides assistance to homeless children.
They recently set out to build a new school in NW OKC to accomodate growing demand.
from the architect's description:
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The 36,000 square-foot elementary school will have classrooms for Pre-K through 5th grade, art and music, special education, and outdoor learning opportunities.
The facility also has a secure entry vestibule, offices, family support services, meeting rooms, and additional rooms for clothing and donations.
Other features include a large, centrally located Commons area, Learning Stairs, an indoor/outdoor Library, a Maker Space, and Kitchen Lab.
Two of the classrooms double as storm shelters during severe weather.
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https://www.maplusarch.com/educationpositivetomorrows
At their current facility, they are helping 74 kids, which is about the limit.
With the new, larger facility they will be able to provide services to over 200 kids.
All funding is through private donations.
Renderings:
Construction for this started last fall.
Location is at 901 N. Villa:
This is situated next to the existing complex for NorthCare, which is a mental health clinic.
General Pershing Blvd is the long street near the bottom of the photo.
https://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=44663
Construction shot from about a month ago:
https://twitter.com/MAplusArch
Recent pics from MA+ Architecture:
https://twitter.com/MAplusArch
Positive Tomorrows is the only private school in the USA with the sole purpose of educating homeless children.
https://www.405magazine.com/Positive-Tomorrows-Building-New-School/
website:
https://www.positivetomorrows.org
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