Tulsa CARES

Club Red coming soon 03.08.25! ??? www.redribbongala.org

In collaboration with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Tulsa Area Fair Housing Partnership, Tulsa Health Department, and City of Tulsa, join us at the Centennial Center at Veteran’s Park for an important discussion on fair housing, housing policy and advocacy, and community resources specifically for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Sign up using the link below ? ?? https://lnkd.in/gDH5j4Zc

100% Staff Participation ?? Goal Met Last week, we celebrated meeting our Tulsa Area United Way campaign goal with a staff outing to Main Event. After signing, sealing, and delivering our Centennial Campaign Report earlier today, we are proud to announce that we raised a grand total of $34,462.72 with staff contributing more than $12,500! As a TAUW partner agency, we know first-hand how our vital these funds are. Interested in donating? Go to www.tauw.org . ???? #100StartsWith1 #LiveUnited

Congratulations to our friends, HEALTH OUTREACH PREVENTION EDUCATION INC, on their new facility! ?? Tuesday evening, we joined other community partners in celebrating with HOPE's staff and board on this milestone. Their new facility is located at 4720 E 51st Street (51st and Yale).

Ascension and Saint Francis Health System are conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in collaboration with Tulsa Health Department, and they would like to hear from you! A CHNA helps with learning about health needs of the community by exploring factors affecting health such as housing, income, and access to healthcare. Take the survey ?? https://lnkd.in/gS4H9fiS

Yesterday, some staff members spent the afternoon touring and volunteering at The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges as part of our Tulsa Area United Way campaign! ?? A big thank you to Margie Crossno, Director of Programs and Volunteer Services, for taking time to host our group. Throughout the month of October, Wednesdays at the agency have been dubbed United Way Wednesday with activities centered on our theme of "Be A Community Champion." which includes championing the mission of TAUW, volunteering in the community, and building agency comradery.

?? 15 de octubre es el Día Nacional de Concientización sobre el SIDA en la Comunidad Latina (NLAAD). El VIH sigue afectando desproporcionadamente a la comunidad latina. Las desigualdades estructurales, la falta de acceso a la atención médica y el miedo al estigma contribuyen a las tasas más altas de VIH entre los latinos. 1 de cada 6 personas latinas que viven con VIH no saben su estado, y los nuevos diagnósticos en la comunidad son 3 veces más altos que en los blancos no hispanos. Es momento de alzar la voz, hacerse la prueba y luchar juntos contra estas disparidades. _________ ?? October 15 is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD)! HIV continues to disproportionately affect the Latinx community. Structural inequities, lack of healthcare access, and fear of stigma contribute to higher HIV rates among Latinx individuals. 1 in 6 Latinx people living with HIV are unaware of their status, and new diagnoses in the community are 3 times higher than in non-Hispanic whites. It's time to speak up, get tested, and stand together to fight these disparities.

This morning, we kicked off our Tulsa Area United Way employee campaign with Melissa Bogle from TAUW as a guest speaker during our all-staff meeting! ??? Later in the afternoon, we toured LIFE Senior Services’ Roma Berry Center to learn more about their services and programs. Throughout the month of October, we will be celebrating United Way Wednesdays with staff activities centered around our theme, “Be A Community Champion!” #LiveUnited #100StartsWith1

Last Wednesday, the wonderful team at El Centro: New Sanctuary Empowerment Center hosted our staff and facilitated a training on culturally informed care for Latinx and Hispanic communities. A huge thank you to El Centro for leading this impactful session and helping us strengthen our commitment to providing DEIJ training for staff and ensuring the highest quality, inclusive, and culturally competent care to the diverse communities we serve. ??

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day! ?? Today, we recognize the resilience of older adults living with HIV. This year’s theme, "Protect Our Aging Populations: Meeting New Challenges to Live Longer and Improve Lives!", emphasizes the unique healthcare needs of older adults and the social factors that impact their ability to live healthy lives. As people age with HIV, they face new challenges, including managing multiple health conditions, accessing affordable care, and overcoming stigma. Social determinants like housing, income, access to healthcare, and community support play a critical role in ensuring our aging populations can thrive. HIV knows no age! Regular testing and prevention are still essential for older adults, many of whom remain sexually active. Need a test or safer-sex items? Call our office or walk-in during agency hours!