Community Connections
“We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say, ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider these people my heroes.” Fred Rogers.
Chew on this, “The word compassion has a strong personal element. To have compassion means more than just feeling sorry for somebody. It means to get down where they are in the midst of their need and to suffer with them in the midst of their pain….a suffering with another; painful sympathy.” Love2020 website
For the last month I’ve been in “Compassion” training; I have failed at times and I have wept over the inhumanity I’ve witnessed. I’ve asked Jesus to teach me Biblical compassion and show me how to encourage those who struggle with a heart that’s getting harder, a hand that’s getting colder and cheeks without tears.
I am reminded there are amazing ministries and non-profits in the Tulsa area who are exemplifying community connection and compassion. As I truly believe we can do more and we can do better, in the meantime we have listed some links to help you help others and help you get the help you need.
Aim High Academy combines Fitness and Faith to help build bright futures in urban children and youth from the North Tulsa community and beyond.
We're here to support mothers and families through the reunification process. We want to end the need for foster care. Part of the solution is helping parents heal so their children may return home to them. At Pearl's Hope, we help mothers who have lost custody of their children through educational, financial, and spiritual guidance.
City Lights Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has been bringing hope and dignity to those experiencing homelessness since 2013 through relational service and dignified housing.
CityServe Oklahoma is a non-profit organization that focuses on bringing aide to families in the midst of crisis. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, our CityServe Team has been providing support to thousands of families across our state.
Clarehouse envisions a loving community where all people have the care they need at life’s end and no one walks their final days alone.
Cura for the World/Sapulpa Clinic
CURA’s Free Clinic offers services to economically disadvantaged individuals for free. Care will be provided free of cost to persons who have limited incomes, no health insurance or who do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare.
Easy Like Sunday Morning/adoption/interview
Inspiring interview of Deni Fholer, Founder of Isaiah 58, In His Service ministry
At Emerge, we are bringing hope and help to single moms and their children. Our programs and activities are designed to be a catalyst that helps moms go from just surviving to thriving. and to fulfill their potential. Get in touch to learn more about being a part of Emerge, either participating, or to find out ways you can help. TOGETHER we can make a difference!
To promote safety and justice in Tulsa County through co-located multi-disciplinary services that offer protection, hope and healing to victims of interpersonal and family violence.
One hope, one place, where safety comes first.
We are radically changing the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those that love them.
Indian Health Care Resource Center
The mission of the Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa, Inc. (IHCRC) is to provide quality, comprehensive health care to Tulsa-area Indian people in a culturally sensitive manner that promotes good health, well-being and harmony.
Iron Gate’s mission is simple. We feed the hungry and homeless of Tulsa - every day. We feed people in three ways: our soup kitchen, grocery pantry, and kid’s pack pantry.
Our mission is to serve the students and families of Jenks Public Schools and the community by providing resources and programs to meet physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs as we share the love and hope that is found in Christ. We serve as the primary clothing closet for Jenks Public Schools, by providing clothing and shoes to all ages, free of charge.
LIFE provides solutions that allow older adults to maintain their independence and live their lives to the fullest. Centers for active aging, caregiver education and support, volunteer opportunities and affordable housing are just a few of the programs and services that make life better for thousands of older adults each year.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, Loaves & Fishes opens its doors at 10am. A free meal is served from our ministry kitchen. After eating, guests move to a comfortable seating area where they are welcomed and offered a short Bible study. An invitation to receive Jesus is always given, and we pray with anyone who desires it. Then a box and bag of food is provided for each attendee. Call 918-254-8577 or visit our website for more information.
Mend Medical exists to provide free care and support to women with unexpected pregnancies. Our nurses and client advocates are ready and qualified to listen to your story and empower you with what you need to make an informed decision for your health and your future. Call 918-745-6000 or visit our website for more information.
We are the state’s premier boots on-the-ground nonprofit whose expertise and work exists primarily at the intersection of mental illness and homelessness – fighting every day to promote mental health, prevent suicide, end homelessness and transform the justice system. Call 918-585-1213 or visit our website for more information.
NAMI Tulsa is firmly focused on education, support, advocacy, and training. We are proud, as an organization, to have successfully developed lasting relationships with local, state, and national agencies sharing the vision and mission of working for the betterment of the care of our mentally ill individuals. Call 918-587-6264 or visit our website for more information.
Create flourishing neighborhoods where relationships build resilience and hope changes outcomes. Visit our website for more information.
Rising Village is continually seeking out new initiatives to help marginalized people become full participants in their communities. Call 918-798-9154 or visit our website for more information.
We receive furniture from donors in the surrounding area. We then pass that furniture on to those in need through our partner agencies and to those who visit our showroom. Call 918-637-3766 or visit our website for more information.
At Stand in the Gap, we do not offer handouts. Instead, through healthy relationships, education, and prayer, people in need are empowered to break unhealthy patterns in their lives and achieve self-reliance.
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
The Demand Project (TDP) exists to eradicate human trafficking, online enticement, child sexual abuse material, and the commercial sexual exploitation of children. TDP’s strategy for fighting these crimes is the Prevention of victimization through awareness and education; the Protection of victims/survivors by providing access to quality attorneys, restorative justice, and pursuing civil litigation; to assist law enforcement with the Recovery of victims by providing Victim Advocate Support Teams; and the Restoration of survivors by empowering them to choose their own Journey to Freedom through the non-residential and residential Journey to Freedom Program.
A Christian non-profit providing tuition-free special education and therapeutic services for children with special needs and their families.
The mission of The Grief Center is to provide emotional support to grieving individuals and families through professional counseling services, educational programming, and community collaborations. Our vision is to ensure comprehensive grief support is accessible and available to every person in our community.
Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless
Mission: To serve those who are experiencing or at risk for homelessness. Vision: We envision a future where every Tulsan has a home. We want to do more than shelter and feed Tulsa’s homeless population — we want to create a reality where they no longer need our help. We want to empower people to change their lives and envision brighter futures. To meet that goal, we offer the normal solutions — food, shelter, and toiletries — but we also go beyond that, providing an award-winning health clinic, personalized case management, computer access, and more.
Tulsa Responds offers free tax filing and benefits enrollment services, including SNAP and SoonerCare to individuals and families in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Turning Point Thrift Store, a 501(c)3 organization, is a division of Loaves & Fishes, located in the building next door. The store serves a three-fold purpose: to meet the immediate need of a Loaves & Fishes guest; provide a source of affordable items to the community; raise additional income so Loaves & Fishes can serve more people.
YST offers a wide array of innovative and proven programs focused on counseling, runaway and homeless youth, delinquency prevention, and youth development. Our programs are based on the needs and input of youth, their families, and our community, and are recognized as national models for quality and creativity.
Will's House is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization that provides medical needs childcare, customized respite care, and support groups. It is our desire to help families caring for children and young adults with disabilities feel loved and supported within their community.