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LEGACY PARTNERS
Junior League of Tulsa
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Leadership Tulsa
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
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A New Leaf
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LIFE Senior Services
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American Cancer Society
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Mental Health Association Oklahoma
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Arts Alliance Tulsa
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Metro Christian Academy
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Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa
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New Life Ranch
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Aquarium
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Bishop Kelley High School
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Oklahoma Project Woman
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Broken Arrow Seniors
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Starlight Concerts
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Camp Fire Green Country
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Riverfield Country Day School
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Cascia Hall Preparatory School
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Street School
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Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma
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The Little Light House
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Circle Cinema Foundation
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The Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice
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Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
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The Tristesse Grief Center
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Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma
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TSHA
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Disaster Resilience Network
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Tulsa Botanic Garden
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Eagle Point Christian Academy
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Tulsa Boys’ Home
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Family Safety Center
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Tulsa Children’s Chorus
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Gatesway
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Tulsa Dream Center
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Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
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Tulsa Engineering Foundation
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Goodwill Industries of Tulsa Inc.
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Tulsa Habitat for Humanity
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Happy Hands
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Tulsa Town Hall
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Holland Hall
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Tulsa Symphony
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Home of Hope
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Tulsa Zoo Management Inc.
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Hospitality House
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Up With Trees
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John 3:16 Mission
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Youth at Heart
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John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation
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Youth Services of Tulsa
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here is something different about the people living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It’s almost as though giving back, helping others and taking care of each other is part of our genetic makeup. Making a difference and contributing to something bigger than ourselves is part of our city’s culture, and we are stronger for it. Throughout the years, hundreds of people have taken it one step further and are working together to build a stronger future for Tulsa. More than 500 donors have chosen to support charities and organizations they are most passionate about through legacy giving — giving through wills and estate plans via various cash, stock, property, bequests and other assets through established charitable funds. It all began in 2008, when the Tulsa Community Foundation started a Planned Giving Partnership Program, which created a collaborative environment for local nonprofit agencies to work together to educate their supporters about planning. This program helped to create an opportunity for those living in our community to give to the future of the causes they care about most. The idea of organizations collectively partnering together to build their endowments was oneof-a-kind. In fact, this was the first program in the United States where nonprofits were working together to offer complimentary planned giving services to their donors. This collaboration enabled people from all walks of life to create a legacy that cared for their family’s financial needs and philanthropic desires. Each donor can focus their legacy gift on the causes that move them most: enriching education, safeguarding health, improving neighborhoods, cultivating arts, protecting the environment, strengthening families, etc. This unique program has touched more than 100 organizations and has raised millions to build a stronger foundation for generations to come. People from all income levels, backgrounds and beliefs have joined this program. When asked about the most significant contribution they had made in life, with very few exceptions, participants mentioned the impact they have had on another person, group, family member or community. Not only had these individuals contributed to something bigger than themselves today, but they were passionate about leaving a future legacy that would make their families, loved ones and philanthropic causes proud. Legacy Tulsa was created to inspire people from the Tulsa area to think beyond their lifespan and consider making a legacy gift. It is designed to inspire people like you to make a charitable gift that helps care for you, your family and the organizations you passionately support.
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Paul and Julie Davis established an estate plan for their daughter, Mia, and were able to help community organizations at the same time.
PLANNING for the future There are a variety of reasons why individuals and couples alike have decided to meet with the Advancement Group, the planned giving office of Tulsa Community Foundations’ Planned Giving Partnership Program. It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about the importance of wills and estate planning. Wills and trusts can help loved ones ensure wishes are carried out concerning a person’s property, designation of guardians for any minor children, naming the executor of an estate, supporting a favorite charity or cause, and distribution of assets in a timely fashion. And these are just a few key reasons. By planning for the future, we can help make our lives more secure and create a more meaningful impact. Mother and son Dixie and Ken Busby wanted to participate together in the Legacy Tulsa program to map out a plan that would take care of them and also provide for charities that were close to their hearts. Ken saw the importance of legacy giving and what it could do to help those who were making 6 LEGACY TULSA
Ken Busby and his mother, Dixie Busby, participate in Legacy Tulsa together.
the gifts, as well as the charities who would be the ultimate beneficiaries. “For my mom, this has really given her peace of mind, knowing that she is taken care of no matter what happens,” Ken Busby says. “And for me, I have my estate plan done, which allows me to enjoy life knowing that at the appropriate time my legacy will continue through charitable giving — positively impacting cultural organizations for which I have a true passion.” Paul and Julie Davis are just one duo of many young parents who have taken advantage of Legacy Tulsa not only to create an estate plan, but to create a legacy for the future. Throughout the
planning process, they were able to make significant decisions that will impact their family, the Tulsa community and the organizations they hold near and dear. “Having a child changes everything,” Julie Davis says. “When Paul and I first learned that we were pregnant with our daughter, Mia, our lives were completely changed. We were no longer simply focused on our current lives and our individual needs. We realized that we needed a plan for that future — for the care of Mia in case anything were to ever happen to us. Legacy Tulsa allowed us to create a plan for Mia and care for the organizations that meant most to us.”
JOIN THE movement Representatives from member agencies in Legacy Tulsa's Planned Giving Partnership Program
Immeasurable IMPACT Tulsa Community Foundation and the agencies who are part of the Planned Giving Partnership Program are focused on the future of our communities, making them better places to live, work and play. When we all work together to connect philanthropy with innovative nonprofits focused on the future, the impact is immeasurable. Legacy Tulsa wants all Tulsans to take advantage of this free program that celebrates how we care for the futures of our families, neighbors, cities and the organizations making Tulsa and the surrounding areas a better place for all.
To become part of the Legacy Tulsa movement and participate in a program focused on caring for you, your family and the organizations you most passionately support, visit legacytulsa.org and consider reaching out to one of the Legacy Partners listed.
Tulsa Community Foundation is the recognized, community ownedorganization that initiates, teaches and encourages personal and corporate charitable giving today to ensure that the philanthropic needs of eastern Oklahomans can be met for all generations.
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A New Leaf
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Of the more than 961,000 individuals living in the Tulsa metropolitan area, approximately 3 percent of the population has a developmental disability. Of these individuals, roughly 85 percent are unemployed, homebound and isolated from society because they have not been taught the skills necessary to be independent. For 38 years, A New Leaf has provided opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities through vocational and residential services. A New Leaf serves 325 individuals with developmental disabilities through three comprehensive service lines to promote selfsufficiency. Through A New Leaf ’s Vocational Training Program, clients learn marketable job skills while earning a wage by working in the organization’s six greenhouses, two retail centers, wholesale route, 3-acre farm or various community job sites. To address the issue of unemployment, A New Leaf also serves students in area public middle and high schools to instill pre-vocational skills and ensure a successful transition to life after graduation. In addition, A New Leaf provides residential services and daily living supports to allow clients to live as independently as possible. With more than 29,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in the Tulsa area, the need for A New Leaf ’s services increase every day.
MISSION To provide individuals with developmental disabilities life skills, marketable job training through horticultural therapy, community-based vocational placement and residential services to increase their independence and individual choices.
L E A D ERSHIP Mary C. Ogle, Chief Executive Officer Maranda Figueroa, Director of Fund Development Kate Schlichter, Director of Human Resources Chuck Kelley (Chair), Senior Vice President of Corporate Planning and Development, ONEOK Dave Cleveland (Managing Partner), Corporate Performance Group Kristine Sexter (Chair, Human Resources Committee), CEO, Workwise Solutions E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES April 13 — Garden Party April 14 — Garden Fest
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American Cancer Society
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D The American Cancer Society is the leading organization dedicated to all cancers and all phases of the cancer journey: cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship. In 2012 there were 14.1 million new cancer cases and 8.2 million cancer deaths worldwide. By 2030, the global burden is expected to grow to 21.6 million new cancer cases and 13 million cancer deaths simply due to the growth and aging of the population. The ACS provides cancer patients and their loved ones with 24/7 support and information through its cancer information helpline and website. Its helpline answered more than 1 million requests last year in English and Spanish, and its website, cancer.org, was visited 61 million times. The 24/7 helpline provides cancer information, helps patients find resources they need — like transportation and lodging while in treatment — matches patients to clinical trials, helps patients and caregivers understand health insurance and other financial considerations, and provides a compassionate ear when people need it most. Specially trained Road to Recovery volunteer drivers have given patients more than 7.6 million 10 LEGACY TULSA
free rides to and from cancer treatment and related appointments. The ACS’s 32 Hope Lodge communities provide cancer patients with a free, nurturing homeaway-from-home when they have to travel for treatment. Since 1984, that has amounted to 4 million nights of free lodging, saving 550,000 patients and caregivers $466 million. ACS patient navigators have helped more than 500,000 newly diagnosed patients get beyond barriers to treatment and care and navigate the health care system. The Reach to Recovery program has matched more than 1.5 million breast cancer patients with one-on-one support from women who’ve been there. Over the past 25 years, the Look Good Feel Better program has helped more than 1 million women with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Led by licensed volunteer beauty professionals, the program offers free workshops on beauty, skin care, makeup and hair-loss solutions in a supportive environment. In partnership with Pantene, the ACS has provided more than 42,000 real-hair wigs to women coping with hair loss due to cancer.
MISSIO N To save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
AMER ICAN CANCER SOCI ETY 4110 S. 110TH E. AVE., G R AN T B U ILDI NG, SUI TE 101 TU LSA, OK 74146 918-743- 6767 CAN CER.ORG
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Arts Alliance Tulsa
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Arts Alliance Tulsa, Tulsa’s only United Arts Fund, is beginning its third year of consolidated cultural fundraising efforts by providing the mechanism to support 40 vetted arts organizations with a single gift. Public funding of the arts has been reduced at national and state levels, which directly corresponds to further reductions at the local level. To bridge this gap, Alliance Member Organizations receive unrestricted economic support through AAT’s annual granting process. Arts organizations that receive strong and consistent financial support can afford to create and sustain needed educational opportunities for our community. Beyond exposure to arts education, students who participate in arts activities are more likely to hold leadership positions, volunteer in the community and attend school consistently. These benefits of civic engagement through the arts provide a quality of life that attracts and retains talented citizens. With unrestricted granting, organizations are provided the resources to create or continue high-quality programming, which generates revenue for the organizations and the local economy. Tulsa’s nonprofit arts sector generates $228.8 million in economic activity and supports 7,876 fulltime equivalent jobs. * AAT is unique to our city as it is the only organization of its type with a mission of raising funds
MISSION Arts Alliance Tulsa is a United Arts Fund that strengthens and supports the arts for a greater Tulsa through fundraising, audience development and responsible investment and allocation of resources.
for multiple local arts and cultural organizations. Our goal is to make our city competitive nationally and to leverage a healthy arts and cultural community as a driver of tourism and economic prosperity. * Data provided in the Arts and Economic Prosperity 5 study published by Americans for the Arts in June 2017. LE A D ERSHIP Todd Cunningham, Executive Director Chad Oliverson, Marketing Director Suzie Bogle, Development Director Anna Inhofe, Development Associate Phil Lakin, Founding Board President Robert S. Purgason, 2017 Campaign Chair Melanie Tate, 2017 Brunch Chair E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES April 30 — Golf Tournament May 19 — Play Your pART Brunch July 4 — July Fourth Celebration
ARTS ALLI ANCE TULSA 203 N . MAIN ST., SUI TE 212 TU LSA, OK 74103 918-289- 0222 ARTST ULSA.ORG
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Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa
MISSION To cultivate a more creative Tulsa through advocacy, education and innovative partnerships, which contribute to the quality of life and economic vitality of the greater community. AHCT’s purpose is to be the link between the arts community and the greater Tulsa community, and to connect all stakeholders interested in championing arts and culture in the city of Tulsa.
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D The Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa was founded in 1961 and was one of the first local arts councils in the nation. Many prominent Tulsans who shaped the city’s growth in the early years invested in arts organizations, facilities and collections, including the Tulsa Ballet, Gilcrease Museum and Philbrook Museum of Art. It was the vision of the AHCT founders to maintain and grow these institutions and to support the development of new organizations by acting as the connector and clearinghouse. Seeing the arts slowly leave the Tulsa Public Schools system, one of the first major endeavors of the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa was the Artists in the Schools program, founded in 1965. From that moment forward, the AHCT held a key leadership role in arts education in Tulsa. In 1984, the AHCT launched Harwelden Institute, patterned off the Lincoln Center Institute for Education. In 2012, the AHCT became the lead organization in the collective impact program, Any Given Child-Tulsa, in partnership with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, TPS and the City of Tulsa. In 2012, the AHCT took the next bold step in supporting and growing the arts in Tulsa, opening 12 LEGACY TULSA
the Hardesty Arts Center in the Tulsa Arts District, which allowed the organization to reach the public directly through art galleries, artist studios and workshop spaces. Today, the AHCT continues the long tradition of supporting the arts and culture sector in Tulsa. It works every day toward its long-term vision of access to the arts for every Tulsan, in their classrooms, workplaces and neighborhoods. LE A D ERSHIP Holly Becker, Executive Director Brenda Moody, Financial and Operations Director
ARTS & HUM ANI TI ES CO U N CIL OF TULSA 101 E. ARCHER ST. TU LSA, OK 74103 918-584- 3333 AH H ATULSA.ORG
Hillary Parkhurst, Director of Development Holbrook Lawson, President, Board of Directors Kimberly Norman, Vice President, Resource Development Caroline Crain, Vice President, Programs E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES March 2 — Harwelden Awards May 12 — CREATE, creategala.org Every month — First Friday Art Crawl
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma targets the children who need us most, including those living in single-parent homes, growing up in poverty and coping with parental incarceration. BBBSOK pairs children, ages 6-16, with role models in oneto-one relationships in communities across the state of Oklahoma, and serves children 6-18. In the School/Site-based Program, Bigs provide Littles individualized time and attention on a regular basis at the Little’s school or after-school program. The Big-Little relationship promotes a positive school experience for the child: good attendance, healthy peer and adult relationships, a good attitude and academic achievement. In the Community-based Program, Bigs offer Littles the same individualized attention on a consistent basis, typically three to four times per month for two to three hours each time out in the community, sharing activities they mutually enjoy. They develop a trusting, caring relationship that provides an outlet for the Little and a model of how to handle everyday challenges. A growing percentage (43 percent) of all children served through the BBBSOK School-based and Community-based Programs statewide are children of incarcerated parents as part of our Amachi: Mentoring Children of Promise initiative.
MISSION To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Without support like the one-to-one mentoring services BBBSOK provides, these children are seven times more likely to repeat the cycle of intergenerational incarceration. Through a match with their “Bigs” in either the school/site-based program or our community-based program, the “Littles” are exposed to new, unique experiences and start dreaming and setting goals for a more positive future. L E A D ERSHIP Darrell Weaver, Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Harrison, Vice President of Resource Development Matt Morton, Tulsa Area Director Scott McElroy, Tulsa Board Chair Ryan McDaniel, Past Chair E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES January — National Mentoring Month February-April — Bowl for Kids’ Sake Campaign June 14 — The Next Big Thing Gala B IG B R O TH ERS BI G SI STERS O F O KLAHOM A 1401 S. B O U LD ER AVE., SUI TE 300 TU LSA, OK 74119 918-744- 4400 B B B SOK.ORG LEGACY TULSA 13
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Bishop Kelley High School
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Bishop Kelley High School is a co-educational Lasallian Catholic high school with 930 students, grades 9-12, located in the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area on a 47-acre campus. Founded in 1960, the school is owned by the Catholic Diocese of Tulsa and operates in the Lasallian tradition of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. For nearly 60 years, Bishop Kelley High School has provided exceptional education to a vibrant and diverse community of students. The school serves Catholic and non-Catholic families alike in Tulsa and the surrounding communities who seek a college-preparatory program within a Christian environment of concern, trust and growth. Bishop Kelley educators continually strive to prepare the school’s young men and women for college, for life and for heaven. Bishop Kelley students have long made positive contributions to the Tulsa community and state of Oklahoma through various Christian service initiatives and ultimately as productive members of society. 14 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION To carry on the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ by providing a Catholic, Lasallian education that develops individuals whose hearts and minds are prepared for a purposeful life.
L E A D ERSHIP Fr. Gary Kastl, President Jim Franz, Principal Bishop David Konderla, Chair, Board of Directors Deb Thalken, Vice Chair, Board of Directors Doug Thomas, Director of Advancement Deb Butler, Director of Admissions E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Jan. 20 — Trivia Night April 7 — 38th annual Auction
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Broken Arrow Seniors
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Broken Arrow Senior Center has the unique role of providing a safe place and healthy activities for a diverse and growing aging population in the area. Activities and programming are designed to meet the needs of those 55 and older. These activities include yoga, tai chi, tap dancing, limited exercise, Zumba Gold and line dancing for those who seek to remain flexible or become more physically active. Seniors with limited mobility can take advantage of chair exercises and spend time with others while enjoying puzzles, card games, weekly movies and more. Members looking for intellectual pursuits are involved with Bible study, novel writing, computer classes, Dakim Brain Fitness and creative writing. Travel, domino and pool tournaments, crafting and guitar lessons offer further opportunities to remain active and engaged. A noon meal is provided daily as is transportation to and from the center. Broken Arrow Seniors is committed to providing a variety of programs and services designed for older adults to stay active and encourage independence, well-being and connection with the community.
MISSION To provide a safe place with programs and activities to help those 55 and older stay physically active and socially engaged.
L E A D ERSHIP June Ross, President/Chief Executive Officer John Palkowski, Chair Walter Still, Chair-Elect Carol Carter, Secretary/Chair Designate Melissa Cruts, Immediate Past Chair E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Jan. 26 — Community Bunco Bash April 27 — 28th annual Senior Resource and Health Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Central Park Community Center in Broken Arrow May 4 and Aug. 3 — Community Bunco Bash
B R O K EN ARROW SENI ORS 1800 S. M AI N ST. B R O K EN ARROW, OK 74012 918-259- 8377 B ASENI ORS.ORG
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Camp Fire Green Country
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Camp Fire Green Country is a contemporary, inclusive, coeducational organization engaging young people and their families in highquality youth development programs. Across 30-plus sites in the Tulsa area, children pre-K through 12th grade are part of afterschool clubs led by safe, caring, well-trained adults who provide curriculum-based activities and projects in topics such as health, science and the environment. Middle- and high-school teens participate in the same small group clubs and focus on leadership, learn about their community, develop service-learning projects and mentor younger children. Throughout the year, students in Camp Fire clubs get the opportunity to experience the outdoors through field trips and events at one of Camp Fire’s outdoor properties. Each summer, Camp Fire Green Country hosts summer camp for hundreds of children ages 8-17. During the week-long camp, youth experience new challenges and learn about themselves while they make new friends, learn to kayak, hike in the woods, go rappelling and build a campfire. 16 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION The promise of Camp Fire Green Country is to provide young people the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice and discover who they are. In Camp Fire, it begins now.
Camp Fire celebrates each person’s uniqueness, and trained mentors help each child explore and discover their “spark” or passion. A culture of inclusion helps children develop their own prosocial skills and create a community of social competence. Throughout all of its programs, Camp Fire utilizes a research-based approach that empowers children to build confidence, set goals, learn from failure and develop the skills to thrive and reach their full potential, now and in the future. LE A D ERSHIP Renee Meek, Executive Director Amy Hilligoss, Assistant Executive Director Liz Hunt, Program Director Penny Pricer, President Justin Lord, President-Elect Stuart Kasiske, Vice President of Administration E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES April 26 — Spark 2018: Trivia Night June/July 2018 — Summer Camp
CAMP FIR E GREEN COUNTRY 706 S. BOSTON AVE. TU LSA, OK 74119 918-592- 2267 TU LSACAM PFI RE.ORG
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Cascia Hall Preparatory School
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Cascia Hall is a Catholic, Augustinian school for students of all faiths in grades 6-12. In the Augustinian tradition, students receive a liberal arts education that prepares them for college and for life. At Cascia Hall, children will benefit from challenging academics, enriching activities, an excellent faculty and community support. For more information about giving to Cascia Hall, contact Carol McMahon at cmcmahon@ casciahall.com or 918-746-2639.
MISSION To educate the whole person — body, mind and spirit. Students are prepared for college and for life in a supportive Christian community that focuses on the Augustinian core values of truth, unity and love.
L E A D ERSHIP Roger C. Carter, Headmaster Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., Prior Provincial Rev. Brian Barker, O.S.A., Director of Augustinian Mission John J. Hastings ’01, Chair, Board of Directors Mark C. Butterworth ’73, President, Cascia Hall Foundation Cynthia D. Outlaw, Development Chair, Board of Directors E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Jan. 19 — Trivia Night April 21 — Celebrate Cascia April 20 and 22 — Upper School Musical, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”
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Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D For a person living on the margins, just obtaining basic food and shelter are daily challenges. Catholic Charities believes in helping to fill hungry bodies, but it also strives to fill neighbors in need with hope. Case managers meet with each family to identify relevant resources through Catholic Charities’ 14 programs, which include an emergency food and clothing center, a dental clinic, counseling services, GED and ESL classes, and transitional living programs — one for homeless pregnant women and the other for homeless women and their children. Catholic Charities is uniquely equipped to help those it serves in a holistic way. Rather than a handout, it provides a hand-up so its clients can work toward independence. Catholic Charities offers encouragement and respects the dignity of all. Many are surprised to learn that 85 percent of those served by the nonprofit are not of the Catholic faith. 18 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION To be Christ’s merciful love to those who suffer. This mission is carried out by more than 3,600 volunteers each year, all working together to reach out and serve neighbors in need.
L E A D ERSHIP Tim O’Sullivan, Vice Chair, Board of Governors Randall Snapp, Vice Chair-Elect, Board of Governors Hon. John Dowdell, Board of Governors Dr. James Miller, Board of Governors Jeff Stava III, Board of Governors Sharon Voskuhl, Board of Governors E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Feb. 10 — Cooking Up Compassion
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Circle Cinema Foundation
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Originally opened in 1928, Circle Cinema is Tulsa’s last remaining historic movie theater. It brings to Tulsa quality independent, documentary and foreign films from Oklahoma filmmakers and from filmmakers around the world, enhancing the film experience for its audiences with interactive film events featuring guest speakers, panel discussions, celebrities and noted experts. The theater also hosts special programming, including film festivals, classic film screenings and cult film favorites, and often exhibits local artists’ works in its art gallery. Additionally, Circle Cinema offers film programming for local public and private schools and universities that enhances education and awareness for students of all ages. It often partners with other nonprofit groups, clubs and organizations to present compelling films and community conversation on such topics as literature, history, health, environment, arts, religion, music, diversity, urban and social issues, and politics.
MISSION To use film to foster understanding and appreciation of the diversity of the human experience and create community among viewers in the restored Circle Cinema.
Circle Cinema is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and its neighborhood is designated a Certified Cultural District by the Oklahoma Arts Council. Honoring the theater’s history, an original 1928 theater pipe organ accompanies the Circle’s silent films and entertains audiences with holiday tunes and intermission music. L E A D ERSHIP Stephanie LaFevers, Executive Director
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Chuck Foxen, Film Programmer Greg Younger, Theater Manager Clark Wiens, President and Co-Founder Beth Bovaird, Vice President William J. Doyle, Esq., Secretary Jay Eshelman, Treasurer
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Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Hunger is a daily reality for one in six Oklahomans and one in four Oklahoma children. Oklahoma consistently ranks among the top states in the nation in the number of people who struggle with hunger. Located in Tulsa, with a branch in McAlester, the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is the largest hunger-relief organization in eastern Oklahoma. It distributes food to 465 Partner Programs, including food pantries, emergency shelters, soup kitchens, senior citizen centers and after-school programs. Partner Programs in Tulsa include Catholic Charities, Iron Gate, Emergency Infant Services, Tulsa CARES, Restore Hope, Youth Services of Tulsa and many more. Additionally, the Food Bank has several direct service programs: Senior Servings, veterans’ distributions and Food for Kids, which includes the Backpack Program, School Pantries, Free Family Farmers’ Markets and ME, the mobile eatery food trucks. In Fiscal Year 2017, the Food Bank distributed more than 24.7 million pounds of food, of which 32 percent was fresh produce. This is the equivalent of 396,000 meals each week. 20 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma feeds the hungry of eastern Oklahoma through a network of partner programs and engages communities in ending hunger. The food bank provides food security, with dignity.
L E A D ERSHIP Eileen Ryan Bradshaw, Executive Director Rochelle W. Dowdell, Director of Philanthropy and Communication Mike McAndrews, Board President Tom Hutchison, Board Vice President Jason Smith, Treasurer E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES April 24 — Empty Bowls Fall 2018 — Giving Spirits Second Wednesday of every month — Food for Thought Lunches with the Executive Director
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Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Counseling & Recovery Services provides mental health and substance abuse treatment, physical health care coordination and wellness services for over 5,000 children and adults annually, regardless of ability to pay. Services include counseling and case management for adults and children, substance abuse treatment and medication management, as well as our CALM Center, which is the only crisis-stabilization facility in eastern Oklahoma. As a Medicaid Health Home, Counseling & Recovery Services staff members help coordinate mental health, physical health and wellness services for children and adults. A nurse works with a team of staff to help clients track essential treatment basics such as lab work and follow-up visits. Counseling & Recovery Services is Oklahoma’s only community mental health center certified in the Sanctuary Model of Care. Using this model, the agency provides trauma-informed care, creating an environment of safety through helping identify and manage emotions, process loss and aiding clients in creating a future of growth and change.
L E A D ERSHIP Bryan K. Blankenship, Executive Director Martha Hauser, Operations Director Jeffrey D. Hill, Controller Rebecca Dozier, Chairwoman, Board of Directors Jon Lanning, Vice Chairman Arianna Moore, Past President E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Blizzard Bags for Transitional Housing Residents Fill a bag with household items and non-perishable foods to help in case of emergency or inclement weather. CALM Center Emergency Backpacks Provided to kids who come to the CALM Center with little or no personal items. Pack them full of everyday essentials like toothpaste, toothbrush, deoderant and an item of clothing or pajamas. For more details, contact Lindsay DeWeese at 918-392-5809.
CO U N SELING & RECOVERY SERVICES OF OKLAHOM A 7010 S. YALE AVE., SUI TE 215 TU LSA, OK 74136 918-492- 2554 CR SOK.ORG
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Disaster Resilience Network
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D The Disaster Resilience Network has three core programs, each led by volunteer multi-sector councils. The Disaster Resilient Business Council focuses on small business and nonprofit continuity of operations.This includes providing symposia, workshops and presentations using volunteer subjectmatter experts, including the signature “A Day Without Business Symposium.” The Disaster Resilient Cross-Cultural Council focuses on stakeholder-led preparedness outreach by diverse language and cultural groups, including the “Emergency Preparedness — Real Stories” video series with the Tulsa Community College Center for Creativity. The Disaster Resilient Housing Council focuses on low-impact development, green infrastructure and sustainable, disaster-resistant construction, including collaboration with the IBHS FORTIFIED HomeTM program. This last council 22 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION To form partnerships between the public and private sectors that will facilitate the development of resilient communities. This mission will be achieved through education, mentorship and advocating for the most effective ways to strengthen homes, schools, businesses and communities against disruptions and disasters, both natural and manmade.
provides a “resilience for all” approach, making sure that everyone, regardless of resources, has access to resilient housing strategies. Other projects and initiatives related to the mission also are done outside of these programs, always in collaboration with other community stakeholders. L E A D E RSHIP Tim Lovell, Executive Director Sara Kelly Combs, President Jennifer Leber, Vice President Beth Wild, Treasurer E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES April 2018 — A Day Without Business Symposium Spring 2018 — Small Business Seminars: “Emergency Preparedness — Real Stories” community meetings; FORTIFIED HomeTM Lunch and Learns
D ISASTER R ESI LI ENCE NETW ORK P.O . BOX 2192 TU LSA, OK 74101 918-632- 0044 DISASTERRESILIENCENETWORK.ORG
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Eagle Point Christian Academy
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Eagle Point Christian Academy’s strong academic Association of Christian Schools- and state-accredited program includes a phonics-based reading approach using the A Beka curriculum and an emphasis on mathematical concepts, problem solving and critical thinking using the Glenco and Saxon Math curricula. Regular classroom instruction also includes language, penmanship, spelling, science and health, history, geography and art. In addition to daily devotional times and Bible lessons, scriptural principles and Christian character training are incorporated in all subjects. Band, physical education, computers, a library, forensic science and a variety of resources are offered to promote a well-rounded education. The school’s growing athletics program offers football, basketball, volleyball, cheer, golf and bowling. Students are encouraged to express the gifts God has given them in chapel, concerts, musicals, dramas and competitions during the school year.
MISSION To partner with families to teach students to know God through developing Academic excellence, establishing a biblical worldview and shaping Christ-like character. Eagle Point Christian Academy is committed to educating the whole child — body, mind and spirit — to the glory of God.
L E A D ERSHIP Jim Pryor, School Administrator Rhonda White, Director, Curriculum and Instruction Garry Judy, President Don Lovy, Past President Robert Pennybaker, Past President E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES March 3 — 36th annual Founders Dinner and Auction April 9-13 — Get Your Paws on Books book fair
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EAGLE POINT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 602 S. MOUNDS ST. SAPULPA, OK 74066 918-227-2441 EPCA.NET
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KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Awarded one of 15 grants from the Department of Justice President’s Initiative on Family Justice Centers, Tulsa’s Family Safety Center opened in 2006 with eight on-site partners. Today, the original partners have been joined by five additional agencies who embed their professional staff at the FSC. These providers give necessary traumainformed wraparound services and access to justice for Tulsa County’s most vulnerable citizens: victims of family and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, vulnerable adult and elder abuse, and human trafficking. The FSC’s Navigators can help individuals access the many services available and provide referrals to off-site agencies. Legal advocates from DVIS will assist by providing danger assessments, safety planning and assistance with filing emergency protective orders. Legal Aid Services and DVIS attorneys can help with divorce, custody, paternity, protective order hearings and other civil and family issues. Forensic documentation of injuries by Tulsa Police Department forensic nurses, SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exams and general health assessments can be obtained onsite. The Parent Child Center provides a child and family therapist to help children during these times of trauma, and on-site childcare is provided. (Childcare provided by DVIS Master Teacher.) Police reports can be filed, and individuals can meet with a detective about a case. A chaplain from Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry is on call to address spiritual needs. If you or someone you know are in a violent relationship, the Family Safety Center can help in a secure and confidential environment. Visit or call for assistance. LEA DER SH I P Suzann M. Stewart, Executive Director Jan Figart, Associate Director Sharon King Davis, Chairwoman of the Board Ann Herndon Cox, Vice Chairwoman Brandon Brown, Treasurer
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Family Safety Center MISSION The Family Safety Center is the backbone organization for 13 on-site, and as many as 23 off-site, partner organizations that provide co-located multidisciplinary services to victims and families suffering intimate partner and family violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, elder abuse and human trafficking in Tulsa County.
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Gatesway
MIS SION To encourage independence and provide opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities that will enable them to live and work in the community and improve their quality of life.
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D The Gatesway Foundation is an Oklahoma agency established to encourage independence and provide opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Gatesway’s goal is to ensure its clients acquire the living, vocational and social skills necessary to become a vital part of their community. Gatesway provides a variety of programs and services for its clients, including residential housing, intermediate care housing, job coaching, life skills training, job placement, supported employment and advocacy intervention. Many of these services are offered on Gatesway’s campus in Broken Arrow, and others are provided within the Tulsa community and surrounding areas. Gatesway’s employment options for its clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small local businesses. Industries include food services, hospitality, janitorial, manufacturing and medical. Since its inception in 1963, Gatesway has employed thousands of individuals and is committed to providing training and employment opportunities to assist clients in reaching their fullest personal and vocational potential.
L E A D ERSHIP Gloria Morton, Interim President Matt Coughlin III, President Greg Arend, Vice President Larry Langford, Secretary G AT ESWAY 1217 E. COLLEGE ST. B R O K EN ARROW, OK 74012 918-258- 3900 G ATESWAY.ORG
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Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D The first Girl Scout troop in Tulsa was organized in 1917, followed by the first council in 1923. Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma serves nearly 13,000 girls and adult volunteers in 30 eastern Oklahoma counties. Headquartered in Tulsa, GSEOK maintains service centers in Bartlesville, McAlester, Muskogee, Stillwater, Ponca City and Ada. GSEOK has three camps: Tallchief, Swannie and Wah-Shah-She. The Council has both traditional girl programs as well as programs specifically for underserved girls. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience includes the nationally recognized Girl Scouts Beyond Bars program, the Girl Scout Gold Award, Powered Up Bullying Prevention, day/resident camps, outdoor adventure, scholarships, travel, financial literacy and STEM. 26 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
L E A D E RSHIP Roberta Preston, President and Chief Executive Officer Susan Kenny, Chief Development Officer Sheila Harbert, Chief Community Outreach Officer Gary Provine, Board Chair Cindy Bottomley, First Vice Chair Lari Gulley, Board Member E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES Feb. 9 — Cookies and Cocktails April 19 — Juliette Low Leadership Society Luncheon
GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA 4810 S. 129TH E. AVE. TULSA, OK 74134 918-749-2551 GSEOK.ORG
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Goodwill Industries of Tulsa Inc.
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Goodwill began serving the Tulsa area in 1927. Goodwill offers a wide variety of training programs for people with disabilities or disadvantages. Services for people with disabilities include classroom-style employment training for high school students, intensive center-based and community-based skills training, long-term work opportunities and placement, and follow-up services provided under State of Oklahoma contracts. Goodwill’s TulsaWORKS Career Academy provides training for industry-recognized credentials that lead to in-demand careers. These include forklift operation, hospitality, unarmed private security and the computer support/information technology fields. The Career Academy supports participants and their families with a career navigator, who works with participants to resolve issues that might prevent success in the workplace. In partnership with the Tulsa Area United Way, Goodwill Tulsa offers free income tax preparation on Saturdays during the tax season for low- and moderate-income taxpayers who qualify. In collaboration with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Goodwill has a financial coach who is available to anyone in the community, without regard to employment status or income.
MISSION Goodwill Industries of Tulsa Inc. provides work opportunities, job training and support services for people with disabilities or other employment barriers.
L E A D ERSHIP David E. Oliver, President Karla Davis, Director of Finance and Information Technology Terry Blain, Board Chair Steve Berlin, Vice Chair Ron Mucci, Secretary/Treasurer E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES May 9 — Goodwill Awards Luncheon
G O ODW I LL 2800 SO U T HW EST BLVD. TU LSA, OK 74017 K AR LA D AVIS: 918- 581- 1234 G O O D WIL LTULSA.ORG
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Happy Hands
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Happy Hands Education Center is the only fulltime organization in Oklahoma specifically dedicated to meeting the needs of children who are deaf, hard of hearing or have other communication disorders from birth to 6 years old. Happy Hands is committed to expanding language ability in these children so they can enter elementary school with the skills necessary to be successful in school and in life. There are estimated to be 1,400 children in need of its services in the Tulsa area. The center provides full-day services to over 80 children each year, support to their 250 family members and seminars/training classes to approximately 200 other members of the public. Happy Hands is accredited as a Christian school, licensed as a childcare center, annually audited and is an award-winning program. Happy Hands never denies enrollment to a child for lack of family finances. 28 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION Happy Hands empowers children who are deaf, hard of hearing or have other communication disorders and their families to flourish in northeast Oklahoma by educating children, nurturing families and building hope.
Through generous donations to the Hope NOW! Scholarship fund, these special children will succeed. “And the child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.” — Luke 2:40 LE A D E RSHIP Janine Pride, Executive Director Jennifer Freese, Director of Education Darla Otto, Development Director Mishelle Embry, Executive Board Member Chad Roberson, Executive Board Member E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES March 1 — Be The Story luncheon Twice a month — See The Story: Tour the program and meet its children.
HAPPY HANDS 8801 S. GARNETT ROAD BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012 918-893-4800 HAPPYHANDS.ORG
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Holland Hall
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Holland Hall is Tulsa’s pre-K through grade 12 independent Episcopal school. Holland Hall offers an ambitious curriculum, an extensive array of exciting electives, dozens of individual and team sports, transformative arts programming and an apprenticeship in self-reliance. The school’s student/teacher ratio of 9-to-1 means each child’s teachers truly know who they are and where their strengths and passions lie. Located on a beautiful 162-acre campus, Holland Hall provides a lively and uncommonly kind community that honors the individual integrity of each child while providing the bedrock education every student needs to succeed in college, work and the world beyond.
MISSION Holland Hall provides a challenging, comprehensive educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts, college preparatory curriculum that promotes critical thinking and lifelong learning. A pre-K-12 Episcopal school, Holland Hall seeks to foster in each student a strong moral foundation and a deep sense of social responsibility.
L E A D E RSHIP JP Culley, Head of School Richard Hart, Associate Head of School for Academic Affairs Leslie Kelly, Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations J.W. Craft, Chair, Board of Trustees E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES Feb. 24 — 58th annual Holland Hall Book Fair Feb. 14, 28 and March 28 — Welcome Wednesday Admission Tours HOLLAND HALL 5666 E. 81ST ST. TULSA, OK 74137 918-481-1111 HOLLANDHALL.ORG
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Home of Hope
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Every day courageous individuals struggle with impairment in functions most of us take for granted. Although some are blessed with extraordinary support around them, and others find their way with a powerful resilience and determination of their own, too many still find themselves separated from involvement in a world that doesn’t know how to respond to their needs. These individuals struggle to participate as equal members of society without some amount of support, guidance and advocacy on their behalf. For more than 250 men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities in northeast Oklahoma, Home of Hope provides a place to call home. There, these individuals find friendship, support and encouragement. They gain a job and a sense of achievement and pride in earning a paycheck of their own. They are given activities to brighten their days and provide opportunities for engagement with the world around them. 30 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION Because people with intellectual disabilities often struggle to exercise their rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as easily and independently as other citizens, Home of Hope operates as a community-based organization supporting people with developmental and other disabilities by promoting choices, independence and a meaningful way of life.
Home of Hope is a place where the needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities come first, where their decisions are their own and where your support can make a difference. LE A D E RSHIP Ralph Richardson, Chief Executive Officer Dena Pitts, Chief Operating Officer Tony Wedding, Board President E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Feb. 8 — Chocolate Affair June 9 — 50th anniversary Banquet
HOME OF HOPE P.O. BOX 903 960 W. HOPE ROAD VINITA, OK 74301 918-256-7825, EXT. 152 HOMEOFHOPE.COM
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KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Hospitality House provides home-like lodging, meals, prayer support, transportation assistance and other support services to families who must travel 30 or more miles to receive medical care in Tulsa. Thirteen family suites are available at 1135 S. Victor Ave., and the nonprofit also utilizes a 10room Hotel Extension program at the DoubleTree Hotel at Warren Place. Hospitality House serves all 14 Tulsa-area hospitals. Services are provided to families of patients of any age and any diagnosis, including outpatients traveling for cancer treatment. Guests may make a suggested donation of $1-$20 per night; however, no family is turned away due to inability to pay. Each year, Hospitality House serves over 1,000 families who, instead of sleeping in a waiting room chair or their vehicle, are welcomed into a warm, safe and supportive environment.
Hospitality House MISSION Hospitality House offers a “home away from home” for families caring for loved ones in medical crisis.
LEA DER SH I P Toni Moore, President and Chief Executive Officer Sean Kouplen, Board Chair Preston Smith, Board Treasurer Kelisha Flipps, Board Secretary Wes Pebsworth, Board Member EV ENTS AN D OPPORT U N IT IE S April 14 — Chapman Foundation’s Route 66 Gurney Tourney Sept. 20 — Oklahoma Caring Awards
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John 3:16 Mission
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D For 65 years, John 3:16 Mission has played a unique role in meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of hungry, homeless and atrisk people in Tulsa. In the ensuing decades, millions of meals have been served, and the men, women and children living on life’s margins have found a safe and welcoming refuge from the streets. Each day, the Mission serves approximately 650 meals and provides shelter for as many as 150 people. Last year, nearly 240,000 meals were served, and over 28,000 nights of shelter were provided. Anyone who is hungry is welcome to come to the Mission for a meal. In addition to providing meals, shelter, clothing and other emergency assistance, John 3:16 Mission also offers life-transforming programs for homeless men and women who are ready to turn their lives around. These long-term recovery programs are rooted deeply in the tenets of Christian faith and especially in the belief that with God’s help, no one is beyond redemption and restoration. At any given time, there are dozens of homeless men and women who are experiencing what 32 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION In the name and through the loving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, John 3:16 Mission reclaims lives and restores hope to homeless and at-risk men, women and children as it ministers to their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs.
it means to go from life on the streets to a life of renewed hope and purpose at John 3:16 Mission. On top of all this, the Mission operates a Family and Youth Center in north Tulsa that is helping to spearhead community redevelopment by supporting lower-income families with various programs ranging from food and clothing assistance to mentoring, tutoring, literacy, arts and recreation. L E A D E RSHIP Rev. Steve P. Whitaker, Chief Executive Officer
JOHN 3:16 MISSION 575 N. 39TH W. AVE. TULSA, OK 74127 918-587-1186 JOHN316MISSION.ORG
Steven M. Whitaker, Chief Operating Officer Lee Bartel, Director of Development Bob Jack, Chair Scott McDaniel, Vice Chair David Rader, Secretary E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES March 3 — Gala June-August — Summer Kids Camp reading enrichment program May 7 — Women’s Day of Beauty
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John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Since its inception in 2007, the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation Inc., based in Tulsa, has pursued an active agenda of programs and activities aimed at transforming racial, ethnic and social divisions into social harmony through the serious work of reconciliation. The center’s ultimate goal is to create positive community change that is inclusive of all people. Its tools and programs are designed and positioned to help foster this type of change given the right amount of resources. This approach has yielded encouraging results toward restorative reconciliation across multiple cultures. John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation programs include: • Reconciliation in America National Symposium • John Hope Franklin Summer University • Inter-generational Community Dialogue Series • The Dan Harrison Docents and Volunteer Program • John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park • Annual Dinner of Reconciliation
MISSION In the spirit of Dr. John Hope Franklin, the center promotes reconciliation and trust among individuals of diverse communities through scholarly work that combines theory and practice to generate constructive community engagement in Tulsa and beyond.
L E A D E RSHIP Reuben Gant, Interim Executive Director Jean M. Neal, Program, Development and Event Manager Julius Pegues, Board Chair Sam Combs III, Development Chair Reuben Gant, Executive Board Member E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES May 30-June 1 — 2018 Reconciliation in America National Symposium featuring keynote speaker Michelle Norris Author of “The Race Card” JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN CENTER 322 N. GREENWOOD AVE. TULSA, OK 74120 918-295-5009 JHFCENTER.ORG
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Junior League of Tulsa
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D The Junior League of Tulsa works to end the cycle of poverty in Tulsa through hands-on education and community-based training. Since 1923, JLT has provided trained and effective volunteers for more than 100 community projects, including Leadership Tulsa, the Ronald McDonald House, Mayfest, Oxley Nature Center and the Child Abuse Network. Last year alone, JLT members served more than 44,000 hours, benefiting the women and children in Tulsa who need the most help. After receiving hands-on training as an active member in JLT for an average of 8-10 years, JLT members become sustaining members, or alumni, and use the skills and knowledge gained during their time with JLT to continue to make a difference in the community through effective action and leadership in other community organizations. JLT has approximately 700 members and welcomes all women who value its mission. JLT is committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities.
MISSION The Junior League of Tulsa Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
L E A D E RSHIP Molly Aspan, President Mary Beth Nesser, President-Elect Lauren Landwerlin, Treasurer Ashley Pettingell, Treasurer-Elect Courtney Wayland, Recording Secretary Andrea Kulsrud, Communications Vice President Lauren Avery, Community Vice President Maria McCue, Community Programs Vice President Kendall Mordhorst, Financial Vice President Jessica Engelbrecht, Leadership Development Vice President Micah Tjeerdsma, Membership Vice President Jennifer Wyckoff, Membership Programs Vice President Camille Torres, Strategic Planning Tara Proctor, Nominating Liz Brolick, Sustaining Advisor Rhonda Shiflet, Business Manager
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EVENTS AND OPPORTUNI TI ES Jan. 25 — Mentorship Luncheon May 5 — 95th anniversary Gem Gala
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TULSA 3633 S. YALE AVE. TULSA, OK 74135 918-663-6100 JLTULSA.ORG
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Leadership Tulsa
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D For more than 40 years, Leadership Tulsa has been providing great community leadership development programs. It is known best for its traditional Leadership Tulsa class offered twice a year that focuses on a geographic exploration of Tulsa and engages new leaders in board service on more than 100 area boards. However, Leadership Tulsa’s expanded programs annually involve more than 200 adults representing a diverse cross-section of the community who learn about the infrastructure, needs and resources of Tulsa and how to get involved to effect positive change. Individuals have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and their connections in the community. Classes are chosen through a competitive selection process, and participants enjoy ongoing educational experiences focused on building leadership skills and understanding the community as members even past their initial class experience. Leadership Tulsa has gained national recognition through the Association of Leadership Programs and will host the national ALP conference in Tulsa in 2019.
MISSION Leadership Tulsa identifies, develops and connects diverse leaders who impact the community through service.
L E A D E RSHIP Wendy Thomas, Executive Director Tina Parkhill, President Sean Weins, President-Elect E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES Feb. 1 — Good News Summit at OU-Tulsa April 30 — Application Deadline for LT Class 60
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LEADERSHIP TULSA 1717 S. BOULDER AVE., SUITE 104 TULSA, OK 74119 918-477-7079 LEADERSHIPTULSA.ORG
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income individuals and their families, the elderly, victims of domestic violence, veterans and survivors of natural disasters. This service is provided through LASO’s 18 law offices, strategically located throughout the state to serve clients in all 77 Oklahoma counties. In 2016, LASO advocates closed 10,133 cases, assisting 22,724 low-income Oklahomans. The biggest demand for LASO services is in the area of family law, including cases involving domestic violence. Children are the biggest benefactors of LASO’s work, as LASO strives to stabilize their families through the issues of custody, child support and divorce. LASO also represents the elderly seeking Social Security or other public benefits, or in helping the elderly resolve the issues of guardianship. LASO helps individuals faced with losing their housing through evictions or mortgage foreclo36 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION To be a partner in the community, making equal justice for all a reality.
sures, and with cases involving Medicare, Medicaid and health care problems. LASO maintains a service unit devoted to assisting survivors of Oklahoma natural disasters, and has two Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Veteran Legal Fellow Attorneys who assist low-income and homeless veterans. LASO also conducts community education events throughout the state to inform Oklahomans about the legal issues that might impact them and their families. L E A D E RSHIP Michael G. Figgins, Executive Director Molly A. Aspan, Esq., Board Chair Dwight L. Smith, Esq., Immediate Past Board Chair E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES May 1 — 2018 annual Campaign begins
LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA 2915 N. CLASSEN BLVD., SUITE 500 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106 405-488-6818 LEGALAIDOK.ORG
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LIFE Senior Services
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D For more than four decades, LIFE Senior Services has strategically grown to meet the emerging needs of an ever-increasing and diverse aging population. Today, LIFE provides solutions that empower older adults to stay active, to enjoy the highest quality of life and to remain independent for as long as possible. LIFE offers a variety of quality programs and services that makes life better for thousands of families in northeast Oklahoma each year. LIFE Senior Services programs include: • Adult Day Health • Caregiver Support Services • Care Management and Behavioral Health • Community and Professional Education • LIFE PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) • Medicare Assistance Program • SeniorLine Information and Resource Counseling
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MISSION To promote and preserve independence for seniors. In keeping with that mission, LIFE specializes in home- and community-based services that promote active aging and aging-in-place for seniors, as well as services and support for family caregivers.
Senior Activity Centers Tax Assistance Program Vintage Housing Vintage Publications Volunteer Resources Program
L E A D E RSHIP Laura Kenny, President and Chief Executive Officer Tamra Moore, Chief Operating Officer Kathy Palmer, Chief Financial Officer Lindsay Hurley Fick, Board Chair Jeanne Sturges, Secretary Angela Larson, Treasurer Rod Nordstrom, Past Chair E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES Feb. 22 — Puttin’ on the Dog July 24 — Senior Safety and Lifestyle Fair with LIFE Senior Services and the Tulsa Police Department
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Mental Health Association Oklahoma
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Mental Health Association Oklahoma has been advocating for Oklahomans impacted by mental illness and homelessness since 1955. The association is dedicated to promoting mental health and the equity of access to mental health care through advocacy, education, research, service and housing. The association currently owns and manages 1,469 units of affordable housing in Tulsa and 112 units in Oklahoma City. Programs include housing, mental health education, support groups, pro bono counseling, mental health screening and referral, suicide prevention, peer-to-peer recovery services, employment readiness, community health and wellness initiatives, and criminal justice advocacy. The association’s housing program utilizes a Housing First model that provides immediate access to safe, decent and affordable housing for individuals impacted by mental illness, homelessness, substance abuse and criminal histories. While fragmented systems of care struggle to meet the complex needs of these individuals, the association’s mission is designed to greatly reduce barriers to accessing affordable housing and men38 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION Mental Health Association Oklahoma is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research, service and housing.
tal health care in one collective effort. The association’s housing program and wrap-around services position it to begin meeting the mental health care needs of the most vulnerable members of the community. L E A D E RSHIP Michael W. Brose, Chief Empowerment Officer Gregory A. Shinn, Associate Director and Chief Housing Officer Wendi M. Fralick, Chief Administrative Officer Mark A. Davis, Chief Programs Officer Stephanie Dees, President Scott Hamilton, President-Elect Michael Madsen, Treasurer Madison Baird, Secretary E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES March 24 — Carnivale: Stars and Stripes Sept. 27-28 — Zarrow Mental Health Symposium
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OKLAHOMA 1870 S. BOULDER AVE. TULSA, OK 74119 918-585-1213 OR 405-943-3700 MHAOK.ORG
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Metro Christian Academy
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Established in 1983, Metro Christian Academy is a state accredited, college preparatory school serving students P3-12th grade. From their first morning in the halls to the day they don cap and gown, Metro Christian Academy students learn and live out the school’s four pillars. Academics, spiritual life, activities and community each make up a vital part of the student experience. Academics are taken seriously at every level. Metro’s educational standards are clearly articulated and aligned to ensure every student receives a consistent education. MCA maintains small class sizes for students. They stay challenged and remain on track because teachers are in tune with them and can offer differentiated instruction. Biblical principles and truths are woven throughout every part of the school. Students study the Bible, strengthen their faith, and serve the community through outreach and mission opportunities. Students are encouraged to discover and display their talents in activities ranging from ath-
MISSION To provide, in partnership with involved parents, an accredited college preparatory education that is founded on biblical principles, cultivates Christian character and equips students to excel academically, spiritually, physically and socially.
letics to fine arts to leadership. Participation in activities builds character, strengthens skills and fosters relationships. Metro cultivates innovators, artists, leaders and lifelong learners so they are prepared for the path ahead of them. For more information visit metroca.com. L E A D E RSHIP Roger Gerstenberger, Headmaster Gerald Burrow, Secondary School Principal Matt Buffington, Elementary School Principal Jarrod Frie, School Board Chair Ryan Griesemer, Foundation President Clay Greene, Alumni Association President E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10 — Second Tuesday Tours for Prospective Families April 5 — Annual MCA Dinner and Auction
METRO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 6363 S. TRENTON AVE. TULSA, OK 74136 918-745-9868 METROCA.COM
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New Life Ranch
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Founded in 1958, New Life Ranch is a nondenominational Christian camp and retreat center located on Flint Creek near Colcord, Oklahoma. It is situated on 1,000 acres of rolling woods and pasture in a valley set apart for the glory of God. Boasting a wide range of activities, New Life Ranch runs annual programming that includes summer camp, retreats, day camp, high school leadership development, educational programming, family camps, team building and community ministries. More recently, the ranch has acquired 4 acres in the neighboring community of Colcord for the expressed purpose of building a community center that will provide mentoring, counseling and tutoring services for the underserved and at-risk in the community. Serving adults, youth and children from various organizations and churches through all of these ministries, New Life Ranch currently touches the lives of over 20,000 people each year. 40 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION To proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and equip believers for ministry.
L E A D E RSHIP Tom Graney, Executive Director Tim Hale, Director of Development John Blair, Director of Guest Services Jon Petersen, Board President Eric Freeman, Board Vice President Gordy Guest, Board Treasurer E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES April 3 — A Night for New Life (New Life Ranch) April 12 — A Night for New Life (Five Oaks Lodge, Tulsa) June 3-Aug. 4 — Summer Camp (third-12th grade) June 3-Aug. 11 — High School Leadership Development (10th-12th grade) Aug. 5-8 — Family Camp
NEW LIFE RANCH 160 NEW LIFE RANCH DRIVE COLCORD, OK 74338 918-422-5506 NEWLIFERANCH.COM
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Oklahoma Aquarium
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Even in landlocked Oklahoma, water ties the state to its neighbors and the entire world, as streams and rivers flow from border to border and ultimately the ocean. Water covers more than 70 percent of Earth’s surface, so to protect the planet, knowledge and appreciation of freshwater and marine life is critical. The Oklahoma Aquarium offers visitors the chance to safely stare in awe at massive sharks and to laugh at the antics of splashing sea turtles, playful clownfish and hundreds of other species. Through these unique experiences, the aquarium fulfills its mission to provide a vital science education resource and foster conservation of aquatic environments. People are all connected by water. The Oklahoma Aquarium brings that connection to life for guests of every generation, to help protect the aquatic world for many generations to come.
MISSION To educate and inspire conservation of the aquatic world through interactive discovery. The mission of the Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation is to provide support and resources to the Oklahoma Aquarium and its mission, while advocating for the aquarium as a premier cultural institution in the state of Oklahoma.
L E A D E RSHIP Diana Beaulieu, Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation President Matt Griffin, Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation Vice President Dave Shirley, Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation Secretary Kevin Gore, Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation Treasurer E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES March 3 — Splash April 7 — Aquarium Run
OKLAHOMA AQUARIUM 300 AQUARIUM DRIVE JENKS, OK 74037 918-296-3474 OKAQUARIUM.ORG
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KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Oklahoma Project Woman is a statewide nonprofit agency that provides access to free mammograms, biopsies and surgeries for women and men with no health insurance and limited financial resources. OPW serves people of all ages with a primary focus on women 40 years and older, who possess income levels that are no more than 185 percent of the poverty level. These women do not have private health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. OPW is able to provide a complete range of care because of multiple contracts with health care facilities throughout the state. OPW has agreements with 95 clinics and 50 hospitals as well as the corresponding radiology, surgical, anesthesia and pathology groups for each hospital. Medical partners are reimbursed a contracted rate for each procedure. The medical partner agrees to write off the remainder of the procedure cost so the patient is billed nothing. Since 1998, OPW has provided access to care for more than 47,700 uninsured Oklahomans; 706 of those patients have been diagnosed with breast cancer. LEA DER SH I P Anne Bogie, Executive Director Scarlet Henley, Development Director Denise Senger, Clinical Program Director Jeff Husen, Chair Heather VanHooser, Chair-Elect Lauren LaBass-Oonk, Treasurer EV ENTS AN D OPPORT U N IT IE S October — Pink Ribbon Event
OKLAHOMA PROJECT WOMAN P.O. BOX 14026 TULSA, OK 74159 918-834-7200 OKLAHOMAPROJECTWOMAN.ORG 42 LEGACY TULSA
Oklahoma Project Woman MISSION Oklahoma Project Woman is dedicated to providing access to breast health care that will facilitate the early diagnosis of breast cancer and decrease the mortality rate for uninsured women with limited income.
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Starlight Concerts
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Starlight’s summer concerts are a Tulsa tradition. For over 70 years, the Starlight Band has presented high-quality, live music to Oklahoma audiences. Many Tulsans have fond memories of attending Starlight summer concerts with their parents and grandparents and now do so with their children. Starlight Band is Oklahoma’s only professional concert band. The band has over 50 professional musicians who delight audiences each summer with music for every generation. The Starlight Jazz Orchestra thrills its audiences in at least two concerts each season. Currently, concerts are held at Guthrie Green in the heart of the vibrant Tulsa Arts District. Crowds of music lovers from all walks of life attend each of the organization’s free, family-friendly concerts.
MISSION To provide quality live music to the largest possible audience.
L E A D E RSHIP Catherine deCamp, Executive Director L. Dale Barnett, Artistic Director Rich Fisher, Jazz Orchestra Director Mike McClendon, Chair of the Board E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES Dates TBA — Summer 2018 Concerts STARLIGHT CONCERTS P.O. BOX 35158 TULSA, OK 74153 918-798-7827 STARLIGHTBANDS.NET
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Riverfield Country Day School
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Riverfield nurtures students 8 weeks-12th grade to reach their potential through innovative education, small class sizes and a culture of community. Since its founding in 1984, Riverfield has remained steadfast in its commitment to providing a student-centered approach to education with an innovative program of authentic, experiential learning. The 120-acre campus inspires and engages 645 students as they explore the woods, visit the barnyard animals, create art in the meadow and conduct experiments involving local flora and fauna. Seen as facilitators of learning, Riverfield’s teachers provoke thought and action by challenging students to think critically as they interact with faculty, peers, students from other divisions of the school, and members of the greater Tulsa community. This collaborative experience contributes to a feeling of ownership and sense of belonging to something bigger than one’s self. The school’s philosophy and teachers are not bound by a single educational theory. Riverfield is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to education, which is a student-centered, constructivist approach. Teachers continually use many of today’s best practices in education, including active learning, personalized instruction and design thinking
MISSION To provide an excellent education in a family-oriented atmosphere. Students are motivated and encouraged to learn, develop and mature in a respectful, secure and diverse environment. A caring, creative faculty and a challenging, integrated and personalized curriculum promote the development of the whole student as a confident and responsible learner prepared for success today and tomorrow.
with various applied STEAM and humanities initiatives at all ages. Through participation in the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, the school finds success in athletics, academics and arts. Recent successes include winning the Varsity Boys Basketball Cherokee Conference title for five consecutive years, being named the 2017 Speech and Debate 3A State Champions, and Riverfield Rocks headlining the 2017 Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) Arts Festival and performing at Tulsa’s historic Cain’s Ballroom. Riverfield is accredited by the ISAS, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Oklahoma Private School Accreditation Commission.
RIVERFIELD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 2433 W. 61ST ST. TULSA, OK 74132 918-446-3553 RIVERFIELD.ORG
L E A D E RSHIP Jerry Bates, Head of School Patti Grice, Director of Giving Tracy Lee Emmons, Director of Major Gifts Brenda Dinan, Board of Trustees Chair Virginia Eddleman, Riverfield Family Association President
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Street School
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Street School combines alternative education and therapeutic counseling and is Oklahoma’s longestrunning and most successful dropout prevention and intervention program. Annually, Street School serves an average of 135 students ages 14-19 who reside in the Tulsa Public Schools district. Street School’s focus is teens who have dropped out or are on the verge of dropping out due to academics, abuse, neglect, bullying, drugs or pregnancy/teenage parenting. Each year over 4,000 students drop out in the Tulsa area between ninth grade and graduation, which has a tremendous social and economic impact on the community. Street School’s goal is to reduce the high school dropout rate by providing at-risk students the academic and emotional skills needed to prepare them for college/technical school and/or the workforce. Over the past 10 years, 90 percent of Street School seniors, on average, have graduated, and its dropout rate has averaged 5 percent or less. This 46 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION To provide a supportive community for students who have chosen to continue their education in a non-traditional setting. Its comprehensive and individualized services enable students to reach their potential and become responsible and productive adults.
past school year Street School served 136 students, and 34 seniors graduated. The average GPA increased to 3.0 from 1.0, and the number of courses completed was 100 percent versus 57 percent. Attendance improved by 70 percent, and 86 percent of students successfully completed their treatment plans. L E A D E RSHIP Lori McGinnis-Madland, President and Chief Executive Officer Jana Emerson, Chief Operating Officer Sandra Thornton, Development Director Todd Martin, Chair Jim Cornwell, Vice Chair Amy Stutzman-Fortna, Chair-Elect E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES Feb. 23 — Street Party Gala
STREET SCHOOL 1135 S. YALE AVE. TULSA, OK 74112 918-833-9800 STREETSCHOOL.ORG
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The Little Light House
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Since 1972, the Little Light House Christian developmental center has provided tuition-free therapy and education for children with special needs age birth to 6 years old, regardless of religious beliefs, race, gender or socioeconomic status. The center uses what is called a transdisciplinary team approach to services. This team is comprised of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, a low-vision therapist, an assistive technology professional, a registered nurse, certified special education teachers and trained associates. These professionals work closely with each child’s parents to devise a highly individualized plan to help their child reach their maximum potential. In keeping with its mission, the Little Light House also serves as a model training center for families, college students, professionals and interns both locally and worldwide. The goal is to provide hands-on training for those who work with individuals with special needs, giving them
MISSION To glorify God by improving the quality of life for children with special needs, their families and their communities.
confidence and skills to assist these individuals. It also strives to shift the focus from the person’s disability to their capability. L E A D E RSHIP Jean Winfrey, Executive Director Rachel Mouton, Director of Development Jessica Mardis, Director of Operations Kimberly Burnett, Board Chair Eric Wendelbo, Vice Chair Brian Tims, Treasurer E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES April 7 — Garden Party June 4 — Links for Little Ones
THE LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE 5120 E. 36TH ST. TULSA, OK 74135 918-664-6746 LITTLELIGHTHOUSE.ORG
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The Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D The Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice is a statewide organization celebrating its 60th year with programs for people at nearly any stage of life. School-based programming begins in the second grade with Different and the Same, a child-focused initiative to help students identify, talk about, and prevent prejudice. Other programs include Middletown, an anti-bullying program, and Anytown Leadership Institute, a week-long experience for high school students focusing on citizenship, self-awareness, communication skills, cultural awareness, racial understanding, gender and interreligious respect. OCCJ also offers signature interfaith events for teens and adults, as well as diversity and inclusion training for a wide range of private and nonprofit partners. Community partnerships and collaborations include the Say No to Hate Coalition, Anti-Bullying Collaboration and Tulsa Unites. 48 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION The Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice is dedicated to achieving respect and understanding for all people through education, advocacy and dialogue. OCCJ’s vision is to eliminate bias, bigotry and racism in our state, in our generation.
L E A D E RSHIP Moises Echeverria, President and Chief Executive Officer Mandy Winton, Director of Development Sarah Rana, Director of Programs Adrienne Watt Nesser, Chair Shane Fernandez, Immediate Past-Chair Kayla Hale, Vice Chair for Fund Development E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES Feb. 4, 11 and 18 — 35th annual Trialogue Series October 2018 — 60th annual Awards Dinner
THE OKLAHOMA CENTER FOR COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE 100 W. FIFTH ST., SUITE 701 TULSA, OK 74103 918-583-1361 OCCJOK.ORG
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The Tristesse Grief Center
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D The Tristesse Grief Center provides northeastern Oklahoma families and individuals with professional services specifically designed to heal grieving hearts. Tristesse offers comprehensive grief support, advocacy and education. Its counseling services, support groups and special programs are available to all — regardless of the ability to pay. Grief Center programs include individual counseling, group counseling, monthly workshops, crisis response and special programming designed just for kids and teens, including Oklahoma’s first overnight bereavement camp. Every service is facilitated by professional grief counselors, each with a master’s degree or higher. They provide a safe place to grieve and celebrate the lives of loved ones. The Grief Center understands that each person’s grief is unique and that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Through listening, sharing and remembering, the Grief Center is where adults, teens and children can come find hope and learn how to be whole again.
MISSION To create a caring community where grieving families know they are not alone; to provide a safe place to grieve the deaths and celebrate the lives of loved ones; to provide professionally facilitated support groups, individual counseling and special programs for grieving children, teens and adults; and to be the primary community resource for providing comprehensive grief support, advocacy and education.
L E A D E RSHIP Lauri Lenora, Executive Director Sarah Reinhardt, Program Director Carolyn Yoder, Community Relations Director John B. Stagg, President Amanda Shank, Vice President Judy Berry, Secretary E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES April 6 — ARTSCAPE Gala June 1-3 — Camp Erin Tulsa bereavement camp
THE TRISTESSE GRIEF CENTER 2502 E. 71ST ST. TULSA, OK 74136 918-587-1200 THEGRIEFCENTER.ORG OCCJOK.ORG
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TSHA
MIS S IO N TSHA is bridging gaps to improve the quality of life of those affected by hearing loss. TSHA provides unbiased information to increase acceptance while removing barriers in families, agencies, businesses and communities related to hearing loss.
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D TSHA is the only organization of its kind in Oklahoma. It was founded out of frustration in 1953, when parents came together in support of their deaf children because there were no services available. Today, the organization has three main departments that serve the community: • The Interpreter Referral Program provides certified sign language interpreters throughout the state, allowing for full communication. • Deaf Services works with the deaf community through one-on-one sessions, community workshops, advocacy, its Deaf Teen Club and more. • The Community Resources department focuses on family services, including services for children with hearing loss, elderly services and outreach to the hearing community through sign language classes, free presentations and more. TSHA also coordinates several hearing-aid assistance programs. 50 LEGACY TULSA
L E A D E RSHIP R. Rene’ Ryan, Executive Director Diana Higgins, Community Relations Manager Brandon Croley, Board President Roger Smith, Past-President Tony L. Kirby, President-Elect E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES March 9 — Vintage ’53 April 21 — “Where Hands and Feet Meet” 5K Run
TSHA 8740 E. 11TH ST. TULSA, OK 74112 918-832-8742 TSHA.CC
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Tulsa Botanic Garden
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Tulsa Botanic Garden is a place for connecting people with plants and each other. Generations of families visit to celebrate and make memories. Beautiful gardens, such as the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces, not only offer opportunities for escape, contemplation and inspiration, but also serve as a living collection of plant life for research and conservation. The garden’s living collection acts as an outdoor classroom for exploring plant adaptations, life cycles and inter-relationships in nature. Groups from pre-K to college utilize the garden for hands-on investigation and experiential learning. Dynamic educational programming sparks curiosity in the natural world for visitors of all ages. The Children’s Discovery Garden is a 2-acre wonderland designed for all ages to have interactive fun. Visitors can engage with plants to explore textures, scents, sights and even the sounds of nature. Original masterpieces are painted daily on the Art Wall, and butterfly wings let children’s imaginations take flight.
MISSION To promote the beauty and importance of plants and nature to create a more sustainable and harmonious world.
L E A D E RSHIP Todd Lasseigne, President and Chief Executive Officer Jane Dunbar, Senior Director of Development Barbara Sturdivant, Board Chair Janet McGehee, First Vice Chair Raj Basu, Second Vice Chair E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES March-April — Tulsa Botanic Blooms, featuring over 100,000 spring bulbs April 13-14 — Botanical! A Weekend in the Garden May 12 — DIG: Day in the Garden
TULSA BOTANIC GARDEN 3900 BOTANIC DRIVE TULSA, OK 74127 918-289-0330 TULSABOTANIC.ORG
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Tulsa Boys’ Home
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Established in 1918, Tulsa Boys’ Home believes in heroes and the virtues of honesty, integrity, faith, hope, love, honor, courage, commitment and responsibility. TBH provides a treatment program that reinforces these concepts and helps the boys develop a code of conduct with a set of principles that will help guide their life decisions. During the past century, TBH has cared for nearly 13,000 young boys and has been responsive to the needs of the community. TBH serves 64 boys, ages 11-18, with serious emotional, behavioral and drug problems requiring long-term temporary placement out of the home in a structured, therapeutic environment. When developing a treatment plan, TBH takes into account each boy’s unique needs and challenges. A significant component of this treatment is the Equine Therapy Program, where young boys work closely with horses in both individual and group sessions each week. During their stay at Tulsa Boys’ Home, residents also receive life skills training, character education and attend the stateof-the-art on-campus school. 52 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION To provide the highest-quality residential care for young boys needing placement outside their homes, for the purpose of developing well-adjusted, responsible adults and strengthening the family.
Essentially, Tulsa Boys’ Home is about healing broken hearts and broken homes, giving young boys a sense of hope for a positive future that they perhaps never thought possible — changing lives for a lifetime, one boy at a time. LE A D E RSHIP Gregory T. Conway, Executive Director Ken Callen, Program Director (DHS Program) Tanisha Penn Moore, Program Director (TBH Substance Abuse Treatment Program) Andrew Levinson, Board Chair Carley Williams, Board Vice Chair, Board Treasurer Todd Lang, Board Secretary E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Feb. 24 — TBH Junior Women’s Association Buttercup Bash May 5 — Run for the Roses
TULSA BOYS’ HOME P.O. BOX 1101 TULSA, OK 74101 918-245-0231 TULSABOYSHOME.ORG
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Tulsa Children’s Chorus
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Founded in 1991, the Tulsa Children’s Chorus remains one of the best-recognized choral organizations in Oklahoma. In 2016, the choir celebrated its 25th anniversary season with several special events, including a performance in October 2015 with Metropolitan Opera star Leona Mitchell, production of a CD with performances from the past 25 years, a special 25th anniversary concert with founding Artistic Director Ginny LeDoux, a 25th anniversary gala at the Jazz Hall of Fame in April 2016 and a trip to Kansas City. This season, the chorus welcomes a new artistic director, award-winning music educator Michael D. Shimp. Tulsa Children’s Chorus includes children from 8-18 years old who sing in one of two choruses: the Tulsa Children’s Chorus or the Tulsa Youth Chorale. Within the chorus are students from several public, private and home schools throughout Tulsa and surrounding communities. The Tulsa Children’s Chorus believes that by providing an excellent choral music experience, it
MISSION To provide children and youth from all backgrounds the opportunity to learn and perform choral music in a professional setting, and to inspire a life-long love of all music — both as a performer and as a listener.
can help children grow in their own vocal skills and love of music. Choir members learn how various composers expressed a wide range of ideas and emotions through their music. The program instills discipline by emphasizing teamwork and achieving excellence. Singers work together toward a common goal of excellence in performance, which gives each of them a sense of pride in their success. L E A D E RSHIP Michael D. Shimp, Artistic Director Jason McIntosh, President William Doolittle, Vice President Anna Neal, Secretary Debbra J. Gottschalk, Treasurer
TULSA CHILDREN’S CHORUS 2210 S. MAIN ST. TULSA, OK 74114 918-295-7787 FACEBOOK.COM/ TULSACHILDRENSCHORUS
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Tulsa Dream Center
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D The Tulsa Dream Center is a faith-based community center in the heart of north Tulsa that empowers the community to rise above poverty. The Dream Center provides programs and services that are strategically designed to not only meet individuals’ physical needs but also give them the skills and resources to transform their lives. Weekly services include clothing distribution, grocery assistance, hot meals and recreational activities and sports teams. Last year alone the center clothed 7,507, fed a hot meal to 9,774 and provided groceries for 9,119 individuals. Beyond these services, the two primary areas of focus are education and medical. The L.I.F.E. (Literacy Is For Everyone) Program, is an after-school reading program for kindergarten-12th grade and a biweekly adult GED tutoring program. In the past eight years, the center has brought literacy to over 1,500 north Tulsa children. Its medical clinic 54 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION The Tulsa Dream Center exists to empower the community of north Tulsa to know God and experience transformation.
is a primary care provider to uninsured north Tulsa community members. Last year alone, there were over 1,800 patient visits. L E A D E RSHIP Aaron Johnson, Executive Director Tim Newton, Program Director Caroline Coussens, Medical Clinic Director Paul Daugherty, Tulsa Dream Center Board President Doyle Bishop, Tulsa Dream Center Board Treasurer Jill Easley, Tulsa Dream Center Advisory Council Member E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES Feb. 22 — Night of Dreams Gala March 31 — Spring Carnival
TULSA DREAM CENTER 200 W. 46TH ST. N. TULSA, OK 74126 918-430-9984 INFO@TULSADREAMCENTER.ORG TULSADREAMCENTER.ORG
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Tulsa Engineering Foundation
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D No profession unleashes the spirit of innovation like engineering. From research to real-world applications, engineers constantly discover how to improve lives by creating bold new solutions that connect science to life in unexpected, forward-thinking ways. Few professions turn so many ideas into so many realities. Few have such a direct and positive effect on people’s lives. We are counting on engineers and their imagination to help us meet the needs of the 21st century. TEF hosts activities to encourage youth and professionals to pursue engineering. The Engineers Week Luncheon highlights achievements in engineering. The Engineers Week Student Breakfast for high school youth highlights the multiple opportunities with the engineering fields. The Tulsa Engineering Challenge attracts more than 1,000 youth from northeast Oklahoma. It is a hands-on opportunity for youth to explore prob-
MISSION To provide and promote STEM activities in the community with an emphasis on engineering and assist in coordinating professional activities among engineering societies and universities/ colleges.
lem solving, designing and construction of devices that accomplish tasks. TEF also offers scholarships for college students, project grants for activities that promote STEM activities and support through communication among the engineering communities. L E A D E RSHIP Jeff Beasley, President Gaylon Pinc, Vice President Karen VanSchoyck, Secretary Barbara Wollmershauser, Treasurer E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES Feb. 18-24 — Engineers Week March 2 — Tulsa Engineering Challenge
TULSA ENGINEERING FOUNDATION P.O. BOX 703065 TULSA, OK 74170 918-906-7929 TULSAENGINEER.ORG
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Tulsa Habitat for Humanity
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Tulsa Habitat for Humanity families have the same life goals as other families. They are simply looking for a way to achieve the dream of homeownership, build wealth, climb the socioeconomic ladder and set their children on a path toward success. Tulsa Habitat has a proven model for providing an avenue to homeownership for individuals and families who might not qualify for home financing through conventional means. THFH equips its clients with homeowner and financial education, incorporates “sweat equity” down payments and closes on low-interest mortgage loans to keep house payments affordable. Reliance on volunteer labor and in-kind and monetary donations from individuals and corporate citizens helps Habitat provide safe, quality and affordable housing. Its vision is a world where everyone has a place to call home. 56 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION Seeking to put God’s love in action, Tulsa Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Tulsa Habitat partners with qualified families to build an affordable, quality home they can purchase with a low-interest Habitat loan.
L E A D E RSHIP Cameron Walker, Chief Executive Officer Todd Klabenes, Chief Operating Officer Terry DeCoster, Chief Financial Officer Miles McFadden, Chair Mark W. Smith, Chair-Elect Julie Aggus, Treasurer E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES April 14 — Rock the House Oct. 16 — Tulsa Habitat for Humanity Golf Classic
TULSA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 6235 E. 13TH ST. TULSA, OK 74112 CHERYL KANE, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING: 918-556-4603 TULSAHABITAT.ORG
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Tulsa Town Hall
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D For 83 years, Tulsa Town Hall has enriched the city’s cultural environment with provocative and stimulating speakers. David McCullough, Gentry Lee, Ken Burns, Bob Schieffer, Amy Tan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, James Lovell, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Fareed Zakaria are just a few of the notable individuals who have come to Tulsa to share their knowledge, wisdom and experience. TTH presents five speakers each year on select Friday mornings for a season subscription price of $100. Through the help of generous sponsors, area high school and college students attend lectures and participate in a Student Forum Q&A with each speaker. The majority of its 2,300-plus subscribers come from the Tulsa metropolitan area, but about 30 percent are from surrounding communities such as Bartlesville, Muskogee, Stillwater and Okmulgee. TTH engages the community and adds to the economic energy of our downtown area. New this year is a one-night Tulsa Town Hall special event that is separate from the season subscription.
MISSION To open minds, stir curiosities and inspire imaginations. Since 1935, TTH has hosted speakers who are diverse and provocative, as well as experts in their fields.
L E A D E RSHIP Kathy Collins, Executive Director Betty O’Connor, Community Relations Manager Jill Thomas, President Barbara Bird, President-Elect Lynda Brownson, Endowment Chair E V E N TS AND OPPORTUNITIES April 12 — Tulsa Town Hall After Dark, featuring Piper Kerman, social justice advocate and author of “Orange Is the New Black” Be a part of Tulsa Town Hall’s 84th season. Speakers will be announced in March. Subscriptions are available March 20. TULSA TOWN HALL P.O. BOX 52266 TULSA, OK 74152 918-749-5965 TULSATOWNHALL.COM LEGACY TULSA 57
TULSA SYMPHONY
2017-2018 S E A S O N T W E LV E
Classics Series
MENDELSSOHN’S SYMPHONY NO. 3
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2018 | 7:30 PM T ULSA PE R FO R MI N G A RT S C E N T E R Concertmaster Rossitza Jekova-Goza is the featured soloist, performing Korngold’s dramatic Violin Concerto. The program will open with Medea’s Dance of Vengeance by Samuel Barber. The Tulsa Symphony will perform Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 “Scottish” to close the evening.
BARBER: Medea’s Dance of Vengeance, op.23a KORNGOLD: Violin Concerto in D major, op.35 MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3, op.56 (Scottish) Daniel Hege, Principal Guest Conductor Rossitza Jekova-Goza, Violin *Pre-Concert Conversation | 6:30 PM *Pre-Concert Student Recognition Concert | 6:45 PM *Post-Concert Reception – All Welcome *Childcare Available
For Tickets, Call 918.596.7111 or www.tulsasymphony.org
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Tulsa Symphony
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D In addition to delighting music lovers of all ages through outstanding live performances of classics, pops and chamber music repertoire, Tulsa Symphony has a strong commitment to serving the region through education and community outreach. A robust educational resource for students and educators, TSO is proud to impact more than 17,000 area elementary students each year through the Link Up program in partnership with Carnegie Hall. Link Up provides professional development for teachers as well as expertly designed instrumental music curriculum for third-, fourthand fifth-graders, which culminates in special concerts where students sing, dance and play recorders alongside the professional musicians of Tulsa Symphony. The Heart Strings initiative broadens cultural access through coordinating live performances for underserved populations at venues such as hospitals, shelters and soup kitchens. Other community outreach offerings include the free Symphony in the Park concert on Guthrie Green each September, ticket programs for veterans and a variety of performances at philanthropic events.
MISSION To collaborate and resonate throughout the community as the professional orchestra that educates, entertains, inspires and distinguishes the community through musical excellence, innovation and service.
Tulsa Symphony provides services through a unique model. Most of its administrative staff is made up of symphony musicians, and musicians are involved at every level of the orchestra’s decision-making — a concept TSO is proud to be pioneering right here in Oklahoma. Tulsa Symphony’s commitments to excellent artistry, music education and service to the community combine to create a beautiful harmony for Tulsa. LE A D E RSHIP Ron Predl, Executive Director Tim McFadden, Orchestra Manager, Principal Trumpet Angela Carter, Development Director, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet Deborah Shallcross, Board President E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Jan. 13 — An Evening with Eric Whitacre Feb. 4 — Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 March 4 — Family Concert: Link Up: The Orchestra Sings
TULSA SYMPHONY 117 N. BOSTON AVE. TULSA, OK 74103 918-584-3645 TULSASYMPHONY.ORG
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KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D As the region’s largest daily attraction, the Tulsa Zoo welcomes more than 700,000 visitors each year, which gives it a unique opportunity to inspire future generations to appreciate and protect species and the planet. Tulsa Zoo Management Inc. operates the Tulsa Zoo on behalf of zoo owner the City of Tulsa, and is responsible for fundraising for the 20-year master plan. In its 90th year in 2018, the Tulsa Zoo is being transformed into the world-class zoo the Tulsa community deserves. TZMI is committed to becoming the state’s leading wildlife education and conservation resource. More than 60,000 school children experience the zoo through class field trips that are free for Tulsa schools and half price for schools outside the city limits. The zoo generates more than $540,000 in sales tax revenue for the city of Tulsa each year and has a more than $25 million annual economic impact. As TZMI builds a bigger, better zoo, its annual economic impact is expected to reach $90 million. The Tulsa Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. LEA DER SH I P Terrie Correll, President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Miers, Board Chair Doug May, Vice Chair EV ENTS AN D OPPORT U N IT IE S June 15 — WALTZ on the Wild Side Oct. 6 — St. John ZooRun
TULSA ZOO MANAGEMENT INC. 6421 E. 36TH ST. N. TULSA, OK 74115 918-669-6600 TULSAZOO.ORG 60 LEGACY TULSA
Tulsa Zoo Management Inc. MISSION To inspire passion for wildlife in every guest, every day.
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Up With Trees
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D In the past four decades, Up With Trees has planted more than 30,000 trees at more than 700 sites throughout Tulsa County. The organization also maintains more than 10,000 of those trees throughout greater Tulsa. This includes replacing them when damaged, pruning, watering and other general maintenance. Up With Trees provides trees the maximum opportunity for success in our community so that Tulsans may reap the benefits of cleaner air, improved water quality, safer neighborhoods, increased property values and more for decades to come. Education is a significant part of the Up With Trees mission. Time is dedicated to educating people of all ages on the importance of keeping Tulsa green. The Citizen Forester program trains dozens of individuals each year about the role trees play as an asset to our community. These Citizen Foresters then help us spread the Up With Trees message to the greater public and aid in the care
MISSION To beautify greater Tulsa by planting trees and to create urban forestry awareness through education. Founded in 1976, Up With Trees is dedicated to planting, preserving and promoting Tulsa’s urban forest.
and maintenance of Tulsa’s trees. Through the youth education program, Tree School, Up With Trees is able to reach younger generations and instill the value of trees at an early age. Up With Trees utilizes these programs and others to invest our community in a unified goal of a healthy, thriving and beautiful Tulsa. L E A D E RSHIP Steve Grantham, Executive Director Bob Jack, Board President Jeff Case, Board Vice President Tom Wallace, Board Second Vice President
UP WITH TREES 1102 S. BOSTON AVE. TULSA, OK 74119 918-610-8733 UPWITHTREES.ORG
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Youth At Heart
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D For more than 40 years, Youth At Heart has provided children ages 6-18 in Tulsa’s socioeconomically challenged neighborhoods and schools with a variety of after-school and summer programs. In addition to helping with daily homework assignments, YAH works hard to facilitate positive youth development through life skills and recreational sports programs. Because YAH offers youth the opportunity to work one-on-one outside of the school day in a more relaxed and fun environment, students are more successful in completing homework assignments, reinforcing lessons learned during the school day while having new and interesting experiences. This type of educational best practice is why Youth At Heart’s programs are so effective. Youth At Heart received a multi-year grant to develop a “21st Century Community Learning Center” in 2015; this program officially launched in fall 2015 at Walt Whitman Elementary School and continues to impact nearly 100 students. In conjunction with the U.S. Tennis Association 62 LEGACY TULSA
MISSION To provide opportunities that develop character, instill values and equip youth for success.
Foundation, Youth At Heart offers a National Junior Tennis and Learning Chapter to expose students to the life-long sport of tennis. Tennis is one of the many recreational activities that Youth At Heart provides to students to promote sportsmanship, health and wellness. L E A D ERSHIP Jocelyn McCarver, President and CEO Marquetta Finley, Director of Development Kelvin Bonner, Director of Programs Bob Sullivan, Chair Jearl Meeks, Finance Chair Lee White, Development Chair E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES April 6 — Mirror Mirror Gala April 26 — Volunteer and Partner Appreciation
YO U TH AT HEART 6026 S. SHERI DAN ROAD TU LSA, OK 74145 918-493- 7311 YO U TH ATHEART.ORG
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Youth Services of Tulsa
KEY SE RVI CE S PROVI D E D Youth Services of Tulsa has been meeting the increasingly complex needs of young people, ages 12-24, and their families since 1969. YST focuses solely on adolescents and young adults living in Tulsa and the surrounding communities — the only agency to do so. More than just a Safe Place, YST offers an array of proven, innovative and complementary programs in four areas: Runaway and Homeless Services, Counseling, Delinquency Prevention and Youth Development. Every year, YST intercedes in the lives of thousands of young people, often at some of the most difficult times of their lives. Committed to providing quality services, YST is accredited by the Council on Accreditation. Focused on outcomes, YST uses data to drive decisions that produce positive results to the youth and families it serves. YST is a proud Tulsa Area United Way partner agency.
MISSION To value and accept all youth, supporting and challenging them to embrace their potential.
L E A D ERSHIP David C. Grewe, Executive Director Tania Pryce, Assistant Director Monica Kik-Turner, Finance Director Suzy Sharp, Development Director Karissa Cottom, President Chris Miner, Secretary Meg Nelson, Vice President of Programs E V E NTS AND OPPORTUNITIES May 5 — Blank Canvas June 2018 — Taste of Brookside Fall 2018 — 50th anniversary Kickoff Nov. 19-Dec. 10 — Gifts of Hope
YO U TH SERVI CES OF TULSA 311 S. M ADI SON AVE. TU LSA, OK 74120 918-582- 0061 YST.ORG
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