ABOUT GROWING TOGETHER
Neighborhoods matter.
Research proves it.
Growing Together is known as a community quarterback. That means we guide and support community members, organizations and funders to create vibrant communities for children. To be a successful neighborhood, children must have the right conditions to live, learn and thrive. We work to change the fundamental conditions of a neighborhood to benefit kids, making it a more attractive, mixed income neighborhood for families and businesses.
But we don’t want to reinvent the wheel. Our job is to be the connection between businesses, non-profit organizations and other programs. Together, we can all improve our neighborhoods.
Learn more about the science and research of developing neighborhoods here.
OUR MISSION
Eliminate inequalities that stand in the way for families in vulnerable neighborhoods to succeed.
OUR METHOD
Working alongside community members in Tulsa to create the conditions that we all want for our own kids: great schools; quality, affordable housing; safe and amenity-rich public spaces, and are invested in the economic development and vibrancy of the community.
2011
- The “Growing Together” collaborative was formed and the name created by neighborhood residents
- Replaced Archer Park playground equipment and renovated pavilion
2012
- Remodeled Admiral Park: added new playground and converted tennis court to multi-use court and added pavilion
2013
- Launched partnerships with City Year, Reading Partners, Communities in Schools, CS, TDS
- First phase of Capital Homes completed (10 homes)
- West Park, Tulsa’s first mixed-income apartment community, completed 128 units
- Kendall-Whittier park remodel completed
2014
- Growing Together became its own, independent entity solely focused on comprehensive neighborhood revitalization
2015
- Created a longitudinal data system to track student progress both in school and connected to Extended Learning Time activities
2016
- Recruited focused partnership of Tulsa Habitat for Humanity
2017
- Assisted obtaining a $7m commitment from Zarrow foundation for affordable housing to expand the capacity of Tulsa Habitat for Humanity
2018
- Launched Coffee with Parents
2020
- Partnered with the Tulsa Immigrant Relief Fund (TIRF) to support families that experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19.
- Partnered with Elote to create Food for Families to provide weekly meal kits to families in need during COVID-19.
- Launched the Mi Gente Loan Fund. This fund is is for Latinx small business owners and independent contractors who have been adversely affected by COVID-19. Mi Gente offers funds up to $15,000 with 0% interest and no collateral required.
2021
- Celebrated our 10th Anniversary
- Continued COVID-19 support through the TIRF, Mi Gente Loan Fund, the RESET Grant and Food for Families
- Launched the Community Leadership Institute
Studies
Neighborhood News
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR THE OKLAHOMA 21st CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM
Public Notice of Intent to Apply for the Oklahoma 21st Century Community Learning Center Program: Growing Together is applying for funding under Oklahoma’s 21st Century
CIS Sets Students and Families Up to Thrive
Growing Together’s Communities in Schools (CIS) team works with students and their families to provide the resources they need to thrive – both in school
Students Experience Successes in the New Year
Growing Together’s Communities in Schools (CIS) team works hard to provide the resources students in our schools need to succeed. They understand each student’s situation
Site Coordinator Program Sees Student Success during the 2021-2022 School Year
In partnership with Communities In Schools of Mid-America, Growing Together works with local schools to place CIS Site Coordinators (SCs) on-site. These SCs connect with
Case Management Program Helps Re-Engage High School Students at Local Schools
In partnership with Communities In Schools of Mid-America, Growing Together’s re-engagement program provides intensive case management services to students who have either dropped out of
Communities In Schools Program Aids in Students’ Success Throughout the Pandemic
Growing Together’s Communities In Schools Program puts CIS site coordinators (SC) in local schools to aid students’ success. The SCs connect students with community resources