dedicated to the mission

Immigration and Refugee Services unwavering  commitment

 

On Wednesday, November 30, YWCA in collaboration with TU College of Law's Tulsa Immigrant Resource Network, Catholic Charities, DREAM Act OK - Tulsa, and the Greater Tulsa Hispanic Affairs Commission hosted "The State of Immigration after the Presidential Election." Interested parties attended to learn more about the current citizenship process and how to navigate the uncertain future of U.S. immigration. Forum resources can be found online: Post-Election Information for the Immigrant Community (English and Spanish) and a one-sheet discussing basic rights (English and Spanish).

In light of the national conversation that has taken place in recent months, YWCA released a statement renewing the commitment to provide quality direct services, work to secure fairness and advocate for common sense immigration policies. YWCA empowers thousands of immigrants and refugees each year through legal services, refugee assistance, English language services, naturalization support and translation services. Read the full post-election statement here.

YWCA will also be hosting DREAM Act Oklahoma - Tulsa on Saturday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. for a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Clinic. For more information about this clinic, contact Jordan Mazariegos.  Those interested in seeking YWCA Immigrant and Refugee Services are encouraged to call  918-663-0377 for more information.

stuff your stockings

Empower your loved ones this holiday season

 

YWCA's central mission is to empower and advance women - and since we mean ALL women, our programming largely focuses on Health & Wellness and Immigrant & Refugees services. This holiday season, you can become an extension of these services by giving the gift of health or citizenship to your loved ones.

Just in time for those New Year resolutions, you can buy a personal training session, swim lessons or a 2017  YWCA membership. For those interested in Immigrant and Refugee Services, give the gift of citizenship, green card renewal or English Language Learning classes this season. By giving a YWCA gift card, you are giving a gift that lasts a lifetime. Gift cards are available for any YWCA service and can be purchased at the front desk of the YWCA Patti Johnson Wilson Center, 1910 S. Lewis Ave., or YWCA East, 8145 E. 17th St. For additional questions, please call 918-587-2100. 

equal pain. equal pay.

Ruts N' Guts ups the ante on America's cycling scene

Bikers from around the world are hitting Broken Arrow's Chisholm Trail this weekend, December 3-4. Categorized as cyclo-cross races, elite and amateur athletes will compete in a series of events at the seventh annual Ruts N' Guts!

This year, the race has been upgraded to Category 1 - which, for those unfamiliar with cycle-speak - mean the event is now attracting international cyclists and is sanctioned by Union Cycliste Internationale, the international governing body for the sport of cycling. 

What does this mean for YW enthusiasts? Well, apart from being central to our Health & Wellness mission, YWCA believes that women deserve the same reward for finishing first as their male counterparts. YWCA, in conjunction with the Broken Arrow Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Tulsa Sports Commission, have partnered with Ruts N' Guts to elevate women's cycling and guarantee equal pay for equal pain! 

Come see us this weekend at Ruts N' Guts! In addition to two full days of races, Ruts N' Guts will offer food and beverage options for visitors. Click here for more information and a full schedule of events.