June 2022
Remembering Kisha

Kisha Alexander, our longtime co-worker, succumbed to cancer last month. Kisha began her career with the Tulsa Day Center as our clothing room manager. It wasn't long after that we became aware of Kisha's strong work ethic. She had organized and managed the clothing room with an outstanding attitude as she treated all guests with compassion and understanding.

Kisha completed her college degree while working full time and dealing with the challenges of being a single mother. Subsequently, her duties changed and she became the Family Case Manager. Kisha's passion was to assist families get housed no matter the obstacles. After completing a Master's program, Kisha transferred to Hudson Villas and became a Housing Stabilization Case Manager for the Day Center's scattered sites supportive housing program. She was instrumental in keeping many challenging clients in housing while helping them reintegrate into our community. We valued her expertise and professionalism.

Kisha's compassion, empathy, hard work, positive attitude and her contagious smile will be sorely missed.

Sincerely,

Mack Haltom
Executive Director
In April 2022,
we housed on average 1 client per day!
As the housing market grows and the need for more affordable housing keeps increasing, we are thankful for the work of Housing Solutions who keep a plethora of stats and outcomes on people experiencing homelessness. To see their work, click here.
B. and her boys were so excited to get great fresh hair cuts from Clary Sage and even got a few games to play with from our donors!
Our clothing room got them all set up with outfits for summer too!
A. was on the streets off and on for over 7 years when he finally ended up at our doorstep. He was thrilled to not only get a new apartment, but also a great Housewarming Basket that all our clients get when we find them housing.
Cereal Box Dominos!!
A great group of youth at St. Pius X School came up with a fun idea to inspire donations of over 500 boxes of cereal. Why not cereal dominos?! Thank you to this amazing class and school for your heart in helping serve those who are experiencing homelessness.
To learn more, or have a great idea, please click on the button below.
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Super Hero Donations!
Be SUPER this Father's Day by cleaning out dad's closet and bring us what he doesn't need! Gently used shirts, pants, belts, etc.

OR, making monetary a donation in your fathers name. Click here to learn more.

OR, you could purchase some "fatherly" items we desperately need straight from our Amazon shopping cart here.

OR, you can bring by your donations to the shelter on the west loading dock of our building 7 days a week from 8am-5pm. We are located at 415 West Archer in downtown Tulsa.
"Through these doors walk ordinary people doing extraordinary things." - unknown
Why I Work Here
Raebecca Whtaker, LPN, TB Nurse
Soon to be mom of three, Raebecca has worked at YOUR Tulsa Day Center for 3 years. Her husband Michael and children Aleigha and Joaquien joined us recently for their mom's baby shower at work!

"I knew on day one this is where I belong. The love and compassion each and every staff member puts in our our clients makes this a wonderful organization to be a part of. I truly look forward to coming into work everyday!

It is so exciting to see clients make changes and take pride they have in themselves."

Thank you Raebecca and our entire Clinic staff!

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#StFrancisStrong
With the tragic events of last week, we at YOUR Tulsa Day Center wore pink last Friday to show our commitment to peace and solidarity with those lives lost at St. Francis Health Care Systems.

Please look up #stfrancisstrong on social media to see how all of Tulsa stood with those we lost.

For memorial info, click here.
Staff Fun Day at Tulsa Zoo
A special thanks to our amazing Board of Directors who filled in for our staff last Saturday as we had a staff family fun day at the Tulsa Zoo.

Since we are open 24/7, 365 days a year, it is hard to get us all together and just relax and have a fun day. It was a much-needed break from our day-to-day work.
Did you know that fair market value apartments support a portion of Hudson Villas? Check out our 60- unit, fully-furnished apartment complex close to TU! To learn more, contact Director Latasha Anderson or click here to apply.
Efficiency Apartments - Section 8 Eligible
Do you know about COPES?
A program of Family and Children Services
COPES (Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services), is a free and confidential 24/7 telephone crisis line and mobile crisis service, providing emotional support for children and adults in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Call 918 744-4800 for help.
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