Breaking the Cycle
of Intergenerational Poverty
Growing Together Tulsa is a dynamic 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive change in the Kendall-Whittier neighborhood of Tulsa. Established in 2014, our mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education, community vibrancy, and improvements to the built environment. We focus on upstream interventions to address structural factors affecting the quality of life for families and children in our community.
Our Funders
How We Make Impact
At Growing Together Tulsa, we recognize that our impactful work in the Kendall-Whittier neighborhood is made possible through the unwavering generosity and support of our sponsors. Their commitment enables us to create pathways for children to break the cycle of poverty, foster community vibrancy, and improve the neighborhood infrastructure.
Our Impact
What We've Achieved
Affordable, Stable Housing
Through our Kendall-Whittier Neighborhood Trust, Growing Together has served to fill a community-identified gap in housing, ensuring sustainable, affordable rental housing managed at a high-quality standard.
20% Increase
in Home Values...
vs
4% Decrease
in Tulsa
Child Academic Success
We advocate for culturally affirmative policies and practices for all students, but particularly for its global population that makes up the majority in our schools – in Kendall-Whittier, this means its students.
96% Graduation
From High School
+
80% Improvements
in School Behavior
Our Funfact
Collaborative Success: Building Capacity for Student Achievement
Growing Together is a licensed partner of the national evidence-based Communities In Schools (CIS) organization. The CIS program serves students and families in ten Tulsa public schools that are economically marginalized… Here are 2024-2025 impact numbers: [Learn More+]
Student Advancement
Students Served
HS Seniors Graduated
Behaviour Improvements
List Of Events
Upcoming Events
How we develop strong, trusting relationships to create impactful neighborhood change.
Café en Comunidad
11
March
- Tulsa, Ok
- 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Women in Leadership – Marcia Bruno (Leadership Tulsa)
Talking is Teaching
4
March
- Tulsa, Ok
- 05:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Promoting early childhood literacy and fostering parent-child interactions.
Cancer Conference Series
27
March
- Tulsa, Ok
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sigma Alma Fuerte
26
March
- Tulsa, Ok
- 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
We collaborate with partners to address affordable housing, education, and community development initiatives…
ESL Class
4
March
- Tulsa, Ok
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
ESL Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday unless announced otherwise. One of our tools of sustained attendance.
Inclusive Economic Development
Growing Together leverages community assets and supports residents, organizations, and funders to create a vibrant community and healthy quality of life.
