From risk to opportunity - Marrell
Marrell was 17 when he first came through Pivot’s doors. Now, only 5 years later, he’s a college graduate, a young professional and thoughtful with his words. Marrell works full-time in Oklahoma City’s booming hospitality industry. He aspires to one day have a career that allows him to invest in young people like him.
Click here
to learn how your support of Pivot
,
A Turning Point for Youth
, provided Marrell with the stability, life skills and mentoring he needed to transition into an independent, confident adult.
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Reflections from Kami
November 15, 2018
At Pivot, we love to hear from the youth we’ve served years after they’ve come through our doors. Sometimes when they call us it's simply to say ‘thank you’ or update us on how they are doing. Other times, it’s because they’re facing a bump in the road and could use an ear or a hand. As one of their permanent connections, Pivot will always answer their call. Understanding healthy relationships and building those connections helps ensure long-term growth for the youth we serve. Marrell is a perfect example. He is a resilient young man who’s able to use lessons learned to help others who find themselves in a similar situation.
'Tis the giving season! Learn more below about how you can contribute to improving the lives of the youth Pivot serves through our various annual celebrations, as well as through our upcoming events.
Thank you so much for your support and encouragement throughout the year. The team at Pivot wishes you a blessed and peaceful holiday.
Kami N. Kuykendall
President and CEO
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May Their Holidays Be Bright
It’s already mid-November and all that the holidays encompass are upon us - the hustle and bustle of shopping and parties and planning. Unfortunately, too many teens in our community don’t know the joy of family, a table full of hot food or gifts under the tree. If you would like to support our Teen Service Board and help fulfill 100 wishes this year, please make a
gift today
. For more information,
email
Melissa Archer or call (405)235-7537.
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Day of Caring
On October 11 and 12, Pivot hosted more than 50 volunteers from BKD, Chesapeake Energy, Smith & Nephew and Tapstone Energy for this year’s Day of Caring! Volunteers organized our client closets and painted several rooms at both the shelter and administrative offices. Thank you for your investment of time in helping to transform young lives.
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Tiny Home Project Update
Oklahoma has a shortage of affordable housing and too many homeless students are couch surfing because they are doing life on their own. Not only can they not afford rent, but they often lack a renter's history or do not meet age requirements to sign a lease.
Pivot’s tiny home community is moving forward thanks to some amazing volunteers, led by Richard McKown, and the approval of Oklahoma City's Planning Commission and City Council Members.
We cannot thank Impact Oklahoma enough for the generous grant of $100,000 to ensure this project would move forward!
If you missed the updates, check out
this article
by Molly Fleming, with The Journal Record and
story
by News 9 reporter, Karl Torp.
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Calendar of Events
November 1-26: Holiday and Winter Needs Campaign
A gift of $150 will help us fulfill the Wish List for one of the amazing young people we serve. Please know that any gift amount will positively impact a young person in need, providing them a sense of normalcy over the holiday season.
Click here to donate today!
November 14-28: Turning Point Tours
Spend an hour with us to learn more about lives being transformed and hear the success stories of the resilient youth we serve. Check out dates and times here. Contact Brittany Maune at 405-235-7537 or
Brittany.Maune@pivotok.org
to reserve your spot today.
November 27: #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Please consider giving a donation in the name of a friend or loved one this holiday season. We’ll even mail the card for you! On November 27, be sure to text PIVOT to 91999, or
donate here.
December 1-12: Days of Giving
The
12 Days of Giving
has become a beloved annual tradition at Pivot. For 12 days, help support the incredible kids we serve by donating specific items of need for these youth. Challenge your friends and your colleagues to see who can collect the most items over the 12 days!
April 12, 2019: One Eighty, an evening benefiting Pivot
Save the date!!! Our event name has changed from
Reach for the Stars!
to
One Eighty, an evening benefiting Pivot
.
The name better reflects who we are and what we do in the lives of the youth we serve. We have big plans to make this year's event bigger and better than ever, with new things to come.
Join us
to raise much needed funds to provide life changing services to youth in need. You will not want to miss the fun.
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201 NE 50th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-1811
Phone: 405-235-7537
pivotok.org
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