POCOLA, OK – The Choctaw Development Fund donated $148,500 to the Town of Pocola to complete dirt work and install a parking lot at the new Pocola Community Center. The Town of Pocola purchased a building for the community center, which they’ve already renovated and opened to the public. They’re continuing to update the space with remodeled bathrooms and a new parking lot.
The Choctaw Development Fund’s contribution will help with dirt work and the installation of an 18,000 sq. ft. parking lot that’s expected to be completed in October.
“It’s a very, very useful donation to help finish up our community center,” said Roy Walker, Mayor of Pocola. “We couldn’t have done it without Choctaw Nation.”
The community center was created as a gathering space for residents, as well as a revenue-generator for the town, with event and facility rentals available.
“The Pocola Community Center is a great addition to the town, giving its citizens a place to gather, generate income, host events and build community,” said Angel Drake, Choctaw Development Fund Manager. “We’re excited to contribute to a project that will continue to serve Pocola for decades to come.”
