The Choctaw Nation awarded the city of Pocola $9,600, Poteau $28,300, Heavener $14,700 and LeFlore County $32,100 from the Choctaw Community Partner Fund to continue to help strengthen and develop the local area.
The Choctaw Community Partner Fund contributions continue on a quarterly basis to cities and counties that host non-gaming businesses throughout the Nation's 10.5 counties. The expectation is for each local government to apply the Choctaw Community Partner Fund contribution toward supporting and developing the communities that serve tribal and non-tribal citizens.
This is the seventh voluntary contribution from the Choctaw Nation, for a combined total of $498,950 to the cities of Pocola, Poteau, Heavener and Leflore County.
Over the past seven contribution cycles, funds were put to great use for the cities in Leflore County. Both Poteau and Pocola were able to make recreational upgrades and Heavener was able to invest in public safety and purchase wild land firefighting equipment. Leflore County has been banking their funds for a future project.
The Choctaw Community Partner Fund began in 2019 and has put back $3,313,300 into southeastern Oklahoma communities.
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Eddie Bohannan, Choctaw Nation Council Member represents the city of Pocola for the Choctaw Community Partner Fund check presentation.
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Pictured: Eddie Bohannan, Choctaw Nation Council Member and Poteau City Officials.
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Eddie Bohannan, Choctaw Nation Council Member represents the city of Heavener for the Choctaw Community Partner Fund check presentation.
About the Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with nearly 200,000 tribal members and more than 10,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, the historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. For more information about the Choctaw Nation, its culture, heritage and traditions, please go to www.choctawnation.com.
