Cherokee Nation announces $4.5M investment to expand elder assistance programs

The Cherokee Nation announced a $4.5 million investment on November 4 to expand support programs for tribal elders. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. stated the funds will increase utility assistance from $400 to $600 for those aged 60 and older, while expanding the eligibility pool to over 4,000 people. Additionally, the tribe plans to open new nutrition sites and upgrade existing facilities in several Oklahoma communities to improve access to essential resources.