"C.B. was brought to Tulsa Day Center on September 8^th. This client was unable to navigate the shelter due to vision difficulties, and it was determined that the client would be less vulnerable by staying at the City Lights Hotel. Within 48 hours the clinic staff had him scheduled with Dr. Carroll, as well as an appointment with the volunteer optometrist to assess his vision. It was discovered that he had very dense cataracts in both eyes. By September 28, the client was seen by Oklahoma Medical Eye group for evaluation and the rest is history. He had both cataracts removed, and is able to navigate without difficulties."

With the ice storms, COVID numbers and early nightfall, January and February proved some challenges, but one that our staff met. We provided services to over 3,000 individuals in January, with 344 of those being new clients! We hosted the annual Heart of Henry Gala (virtually for the last time hopefully). We also hosted many volunteers who provided food and clothing for our clients, and even had a surprise visit from the Tulsa Symphony.

On Thursday, Feb. 24, the Heart of Henry Gala aired online this year. This year we honored Tulsa Metropolitan Ministries as our Heart of Henry honoree to thank them for helping start our organization 35 years ago.

This year’s Community Awareness honoree was Ms. Becky Frank, Partner, Chair and CEO of Schnake Turnbo Frank, honoring her for her many years working to end homelessness in Tulsa.

We also honored Volunteer of the Year Ms. Laura Thornton Bloomfield for generously donating her time to assist our clients in our Clinic, even during a pandemic.

The Heart of Henry awards ceremony was created in honor of Henry Zarrow – a man whose life was dedicated to charity and to embracing those in need. In his honor and giving spirit, we recognize individuals in our community who have enriched Tulsa by helping change lives at the Day Center with their courage, tenacity, and perseverance.

This event raised over $445,000 for the work at YOUR Tulsa Day Center.

Tulsa Symphony

gave us a surprise afternoon session with their amazing quartet on Feb. 25th.

Pam, who is a client, was in tears. "I've always wanted to go to the orchestra and never thought I'd have a chance!"

Thank you Tulsa Symphony for shining a light for us and our clients during the cold days of February.

One main need we ALWAYS have is men's shoes of all sizes. If you are interested in hosting a drive for us at your family, work or faith based group, OR if you would like to host a dinner for our clients one night, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator Co Edwards to learn more and to see how your work, friends, family or faith group can help meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness in Tulsa.

Did you know that a portion of support of Hudson Villas is by fair market apartments? Check out our 60 unit, fully furnished apartment complex close to TU! To learn more, contact Director Latasha Anderson or click here to apply today!

Do you know about Housing Solutions?

Click here if you need help or see someone in need.