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Tulsa Rallies Together for the 2024 Point in Time Count

Tulsa Rallies Together for the 2024 Point in Time Count A Collaborative Effort to Address Homelessness Early this morning, teams of outreach staff and community volunteers spread out throughout the city to kick-off the 2024 Unsheltered Point in Time (PIT) Count. This initiative marks a significant step in understanding and addressing homelessness within Tulsa County. […]

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Urgent Call for Support: Housing Solutions Street Outreach Needs Your Help!

Urgent Call for Support: Housing Solutions Street Outreach Needs Your Help! A Critical Time for Action in Tulsa As we face a drastic drop in temperatures this weekend in Tulsa, the urgency to support our most vulnerable community members is at an all-time high. The Housing Solutions Street Outreach team is on the front lines, […]

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The Intersection of Homelessness and Human Trafficking in Oklahoma

The Intersection of Homelessness and Human Trafficking in Oklahoma January marks Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time when we shine a light on the dark reality of human trafficking. This global issue, which involves force, fraud, or coercion for labor or commercial sex, affects over a million victims in the United States alone, regardless of […]

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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Celebrating One Year of JusticeLink’s Housing Navigation Services

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Celebrating One Year of JusticeLink’s Housing Navigation Services Last fall, JusticeLink opened its doors in Tulsa. JusticeLink’s goal is to connect individuals impacted by the criminal justice system with a full spectrum of services aimed at helping them navigate that system, break free of it, and succeed outside of it. In […]

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Building Stronger Communities: Businesses and Homelessness Solutions

Building Stronger Communities: Businesses and Homelessness Solutions In every thriving community, businesses play a vital role in economic growth, job creation, and local prosperity. But what happens when a community also faces the complex issue of homelessness? Collaboration between businesses, nonprofits, and local government is key to solving homelessness. Let’s look at some of the […]

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The Reality of Homelessness on Thanksgiving

The Reality of Homelessness on Thanksgiving As we approach the holiday season, many of us eagerly anticipate the warmth of family gatherings and the smell of delicious Thanksgiving meals. However, it’s important to remember that not everyone is fortunate enough to share in these celebrations. For those experiencing homelessness, the holiday season can be an […]

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A Call to Honor: Supporting Our Veterans to Prevent Homelessness

A Call to Honor: Supporting Our Veterans to Prevent Homelessness Veterans Day invites us to not only remember the valiant service of our military members but also to actively support them in a way that prevents homelessness. It’s a solemn reminder of the importance of community support in ensuring that those who served our country […]

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City of Tulsa’s RFP for Low Barrier Shelter

Bridging the Gap: City of Tulsa’s RFP for a Low Barrier Shelter The City of Tulsa has taken a significant leap forward in tackling the issue of unsheltered homelessness with the release of a new Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Low Barrier Shelter, marking a pivotal moment in the community’s approach to supporting its […]

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Understanding Transitional Age Youth Homelessness

Understanding Transitional Age Youth Homelessness In 2023, Tulsa saw a 3% decline in the count of young adults, ages 18 – 24, experiencing homelessness surveyed during the 2023 Point in Time (PIT) count. (1) This encouraging trend can be attributed to heightened attention directed towards this specific demographic. Another term for this sub-population is transitional […]

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Winter Supplies Needed.

Winter Supplies Needed Outreach teams see firsthand the challenges that many of our homeless neighbors face. Winter, with its biting cold and chilling winds, can be particularly harsh for those living on the streets. It’s a season that calls for not just warmth of clothing, but warmth of heart. We need your help to assist […]

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