La cosecha means the harvest in Spanish. They are a nonprofit food distribution program in east…read moreTulsa. Every Thursday, they hold a drive thru distribution from 8am to 1pm. Cars start lining up on 41st street really early. They have the process down to make sure it goes fast once it starts, forming three lines and having enough volunteers to make it fast and efficient. They also provide essential items and even host a back to school event to provide school supplies. They distribute 100,000 boxes of healthy and nutritious food each year and have grown their impact in the community since starting in 2015. They now serve more than 30 zip codes across Oklahoma thanks to the partnerships they have forged. The staff and volunteers are some of the nicest people you will ever meet, making you feel welcome and treating everyone with dignity.

People are friendly, they gave me food for my family - FREE! I was so glad for the help.read more

This organization is one of the reasons I decided to stay in Tulsa. They offer a variety of…read moreleadership development programs to build skills and create connections in the community through service. Going through their main flagship program, LT 360, (Class 51 #BestClassEver!), when I was relatively new to Tulsa was one of the best decisions I made. Even though I graduated from a Tulsa high school, I had never heard of the Race Massacre and how it still impacts our community today. I learned so much about Tulsa as a whole and the amazing people tackling different issues to make it better. It changed my perspective and made me excited to make Tulsa my home. I still keep in touch with some of the other members of my class and it allowed me to network outside my regular field. I have also gone through their Hispanic Leadership Institute and it was an amazing opportunity to connect with others and reflect on relevant topics in our community. There was also a project component to it which increases engagement and involvement in our community. Lastly, they have recently opened an amazing facility with conference rooms and event spaces open to the public. I've attended events and workshops here and it's an amazing space. Their staff is amazing too! Can't recommend enough.

LT REPRESENT CLASS 2! I started following Leadership Tulsa…read moreon social media before ever moving to Tulsa. I knew I wanted to get involved with them once I was in a position to make the commitment. I moved here as a "single mom" while my husband was stuck abroad with immigration issues. Once we knew he was coming home, I applied for the Represent program. I make it sound like a huge commitment-it's not. But each cohort they have requires a kick-off overnight retreat and I'm one of those moms who won't allow my child to sleep over with anyone except her grandparents. LT runs a few different programs out of their center, with multiple cohorts each year. I was in their newest class, represent, which helps folks learn about running a campaign and what running for and being in different local and state office positions entails. I learned a lot, and I think everyone in my class felt that way over the six months we spent training. We got the opportunity to meet so many aha ing leaders from local school board members up to members of the OK House. Marcia and her staff who do all the programming here are phenomenal and you know they love the work they do. The new office space is great! When you are a member of a LT cohort, you have free access to co-work here. I have my usual co-working space, but sometimes it's nice to change it up, and I do that here. They have a monthly fee community co-work day where all folks can come check out the space. I'm really grateful for not only all that I learned in my cohort, but also the friends I made and cultivated through the class.

Fantastic operation! They provide a wide array of services and information for LGBTQA+ communityread more

This place is a great resource for LGBTQ+ individuals. They help out with pride, hold multiple…read moregalas and have outreach for different people. They are always super welcoming and have a fun store inside with lots of pride gear!

Food on the Move is one of my favorite nonprofits. They focus on transforming food deserts into…read morefood-secured areas through food distribution, educational programs, workforce development, health assessments, and innovative solutions. Taylor Hanson started it in 2014 after being inspired by U.N. Ambassador Edward J. Perkins (he oversaw the end of South Africa's apartheid government and the release of Nelson Mandela while serving as the US Ambassador to South Africa). They host mobile food events and foster the return of permanent grocery stores and healthy food systems. Their monthly Community Events bring together partners, health resources, and have a pay-as-you-can model for fresh produce and prepared meals. They make it fun by having local DJs, food trucks, art classes, and more. They also have community gardens and teach an afterschool program in schools focused on teaching innovative urban farming systems, like hydroponics. I'm super excited for them to build their Food Home, which will be a community space with a market, urban farm, and food hub. I learn so much about the importance of micro greens and sustainable food practices from them.

I was here to volunteer for a JA Biztown event my 5th grade daughter was participating in. Biztown…read moreis a day-long simulation where students all have different role in several business that interact with each other to simulate a growing economy. It was a great experience for my daughter and helped her better understand her individual role in a community economy. The event was well run, staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and facility was well kept.

They took around $10,000 from us NINE YEARS AGO and we still haven't gotten a placement. At the…read moretime they took our money, they knew or should have known China was turning off the tap. As the years wore on they never worked with us to find a viable solution other than pushing us towards older children with severe health problems, but otherwise just ignored us and gave our situation no individualized attention until I finally nagged. I would warn the public to think very carefully before choosing Dillon as I do not think they dealt with us fairly.

My wife and I used Dillon twice and adopted two children from the India program. We had a great…read moreexperience through the entire journey. One adoption only took 14 months and the other lasted over 4 years. In both situations, they did a great job of communicating with us and they built a strong relationship with our family. We have recommended them to many along the way. I would definitely trust them and tell others to use their services. Adoption is a hard journey with many bumps along the way but it was well worth the wait!!

It is only appropriate that I write this review on 211 Day! CSC does amazing work in our community…read moreand has been for 78 years. It was originally formed to bring social agencies together to communicate, identify issues of shared concern, and explore ways to work cooperatively to better serve people in need. Their vision is for Tulsa to be empowered to ignite opportunities and eliminate disparities for all people. Their mission is to confront challenges to health, social, education and economic opportunities, and strategically advance effective community-based solutions. They do this through research, planning, networking, and mobilizing resources. One of the things they do is run the 211 help line. Anyone can call be connected to the resources and services they need including help with food, clothing, utility/rent bills, housing, health services, employment and even crisis lines. It is a wonderful service for those organizations that are providing help. Help is also offered in other languages including Spanish, Zomi, and Burmese. CSC is a great resource when it comes to accessing demographic info, economic trends, and culture to provide leadership for best shaping a historically different new era ahead that will offer a high quality of life for Oklahomans. They use this information to implement an overall prevention strategy for enhancing human development focused on investing in people, enabling more individuals to care for themselves and their families, and to contribute to a positive civic health. Their main investment areas are: data & Information, education, health, housing & homelessness, reduced incarceration, and veterans. As a catalyst seeking and driving solutions to meet critical needs, they serve their mission through these five functions: Communicator, Convener, Connector, Creator, and Capacity-Builder.

I absolutely love the acronym they use for G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)…read more Girl Scouts seeks to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Their four Program Pillars are STEM, Life Skills, Outdoors and Entrepreneurship. important badge civic engagement, community service, healthy relationships, and financial literacy Girls who participate in their activities will engage in things like camping, outdoor cooking, orienteering, and exploring the wilds (and the backyard). They encourage girls through outdoor- and nature-focused badges and journeys to go on adventures, challenge their skills, learn new things, and develop an enduring love for our natural world. I have had the opportunity to participate in one of their events in the past and I was very impressed. Their building is amazing and they have a event rooms available. The event I attended focused mostly on Scouts from 8th Grade and up and it was a district-wide event. All Girl Scouts participate in a "Global Day of Thinking". There are events that occur throughout the month of February all around the world at individual chapters. They had food and dancing from around the world and it was super fun.