OHFA Housing Assistance Available for Enid Storm Victims

Published on May 14, 2026

OHFA Housing Assistance Available for Enid Storm Victims

ENID, OK (May 13, 2026) Recovery efforts continue across Enid and surrounding agricultural communities following the devastating April 23 tornado outbreak. Local organizations, nonprofits, volunteers, and state agencies are working together to provide immediate relief and long-term recovery assistance for impacted residents and farmers.

OKLAHOMA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY GRANTS

Enid residents whose homes were left uninhabitable following the tornado may apply for emergency housing assistance grants through the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA).

Applications accepted in person on Thursday, May 14 at the Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom, 301 North Independence Street, during Enid’s Rebuild & Recover event. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m.

Eligible applicants may receive grants of up to $1,500 through OHFA’s Richard S. Lillard Emergency Housing Assistance Fund.

For more information, call (405) 419-8196 or visit www.ohfa.org/lillardfund.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – SPONSOR A FARM

Seven additional farms have recently requested assistance as cleanup and recovery operations continue.

Organizations, churches, nonprofits, and civic groups are encouraged to “Sponsor a Farm” by partnering directly with impacted agricultural families. To sponsor a farm: https://bit.ly/enidfarmsponsor

Sponsoring a farm involves assigning a point of contact from your organization to work directly with a farmer, identify their needs, and coordinate volunteers and assistance efforts.

DONATIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Monetary Donations

Monetary donations remain one of the most effective ways to support both immediate relief and long-term recovery.

The Cherokee Strip Community Foundation (CSCF) Enid Strong Disaster Relief Fund was established to support emergency assistance, essential services, long-term rebuilding, and unmet needs not covered by insurance or other aid programs.

Cherokee Strip Community Foundation and United Way of Enid & Northwest Oklahoma are working together to ensure funds are thoughtfully and equitably distributed where they are needed most.

For additional information: Carrie Sanders, 580-234-3988 info@cherokeestripcf.com or

Dan Schidel, 918-510-8397 dan@unitedwayenid.org

To support recovery efforts: https://www.enidstrong.com

Additional local relief donations can also be made through: https://givebutter.com/enid-relief-fund

SALVATION ARMY ASSISTANCE

The Salvation Army continues coordinating food assistance and relief support for residents, volunteers, and first responders. Community members may donate food, sundries, or monetary support.

Donate online: https://give.helpsalvationarmy.org/

Food and sundry donations may be dropped off through the food bank coordination effort.

For donation coordination or assistance: 580-237-1910 enidok@uss.salvationarmy.org

For additional information: (405) 419-8196 www.ohfa.org/lillardfund

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Residents are encouraged to reference the City of Enid Tornado Relief Resources page for updated recovery information and available services: https://www.enid.org/Home/Tornado-Relief-Resources

REAL-TIME RECOVERY UPDATES: https://bit.ly/enidrealtimeupdates

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