USDA Rural Development approached REI New Markets Investment, LLC about partnering to bring needed health care services to low-income individuals in underserved rural areas in Oklahoma. REI New Markets Investment was made aware of the need to consolidate health care services at one location in Stigler. SpiritBank, a long-time partner was sought to help in the project as well.
The relocation of the Stigler Health & Wellness Center to a vacant building was the first pilot project in the nation to combine the Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program of USDA Rural Development and the New Markets Tax Credit program.
