April 28, 2020
in Blog, Education, Updates
by Impact Tulsa

Collective Impact 101

By Lauren Thiesse, MPA Tulsa County has an abundance of nonprofit organizations and public agencies, each with its own unique mission to support our community. When organizations work together, their missions are able to support one another and their individual successes are amplified. This is called collective impact.    ImpactTulsa is a collective impact organization that convenes partner organizations and school districts to support students from cradle to career. We identify and measure data points that tell us about successful student outcomes, learn the best ways to achieve...

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April 24, 2020
in Blog, News, Updates
by Impact Tulsa

Weekly Resource Email: April 24, 2020

April 24, 2020   ImpactTulsa Partners and Community Members, Tulsa County has changed as we are changed by COVID-19 in ways seen and unseen--what hasn’t changed is our ability to adapt. For over a month, we’ve seen parents finding innovative ways to celebrate seniors and birthdays. We’ve seen learning happening both digitally and hands-on with this like the STEM-in-a-Bag kits our partners at the Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance have shared. Our local galleries museums offer virtual tours and activities. All over we’re changing and adapting, and that ability to adapt is...

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April 16, 2020
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by Impact Tulsa

Weekly Resource Email: April 16, 2020

April 16, 2020   ImpactTulsa Partners and Community Members, Across Tulsa County, school districts, organizations, agencies, places of faith and restaurants are joining together to feed thousands of families each week. One family mentioned how school lunch pickup is a highlight of their day, and how that small time of consistency is making a difference for their children. Thank you for all you do!   We are continually working with partners to compile and align resources, and we sincerely thank all who contributed information and updates. If you have a resource to share or...

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April 14, 2020
in Blog, Updates
by Impact Tulsa

TULSA RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM STRIVETOGETHER TO GET BETTER RESULTS FOR KIDS

StriveTogether grant will help local partnership form youth council, diversify leadership council TULSA, OKLA. — StriveTogether, a national network working to bring communities together around data to make decisions and improve results for kids, today announced Tulsa as an awardee for the second round of its Strategic Initiatives grant program. Tulsa joins six other communities that will focus on local leadership initiatives. ImpactTulsa’s grant funds two equally important initiatives for the organization. First, ImpactTulsa will add new members to the organization’s leadership council to advance community authority...

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April 9, 2020
in Blog, News, Updates
by Bailey McBride

Weekly Resource Email: April 9, 2020

April 9, 2020 ImpactTulsa Partners and Community Members,   This week, public schools in Tulsa County launched distance learning. Building and launching these initiatives took a lot of planning and coordination with district leaders, school administrators, teachers, parents, caregivers and guardians. Thank you all for the work you’re doing to reach and support students during this unprecedented time.   We are continually working with partners to compile and align resources, and we sincerely thank all who contributed information and updates. If you have a resource to share or are releasing news updates, please...

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April 3, 2020
in Blog, News, Updates
by Bailey McBride

Weekly Resource Email: April 3, 2020

April 3, 2020 ImpactTulsa Partners and Community Members, Tulsa County is coming together in unprecedented ways that are putting the needs of community members first in the face of COVID-19. We continue to be inspired by you all and are extremely grateful to be partners with you in this work. We are continually working with partners to compile and align resources, and we sincerely thank all who contributed information and updates. If you have a resource to share or are releasing news updates, please email us at info@impacttulsa.com so we can add your...

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March 31, 2020
in Blog, News, Updates
by Bailey McBride

ImpactTulsa March 2020 Monthly Newsletter

ImpactTulsa Joins Area Schools in Taking Preventative Measures Against COVID-19   A video update from ImpactTulsa Executive Director Carlisha Williams Bradley on the State School Board's decision to move to remote learning and how ImpactTulsa is supporting schools and community organizations at this time. [vc_separator type="normal" position="left" color="" border_style="solid" width="" thickness="" up="" down=""] In Uncertain Times, Organizations Must Work Together Partners, Supporters and Friends of ImpactTulsa, In this time of uncertainty, leadership matters now more than ever. We are grateful for ImpactTulsa’s Leadership Council Chair, Mayor GT Bynum, and Leadership Council Member,...

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March 26, 2020
in Blog, Updates
by Bailey McBride

ImpactTulsa COVID-19 Resources: Early Childhood

*NEW* Busy Toddler Indoor Activities for busy toddlers.   CAP Tulsa  CAP Tulsa has a Family Resource page with links to resources for food, baby supplies and internet services. Here’s the link.   Child Care Resource Center  The Child Care Resource Center has the most updated information on early childhood centers in our area. Check out their website for all the details.   Circle Time Fun This site is great for little ones! Learn and bond with your 0-6 year old while following and interacting with an expert instructor. The site offers Baby and Me...

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March 26, 2020
in Blog, Updates
by Bailey McBride

ImpactTulsa COVID-19 Resources: Non-Profit Support

City Year  Click to read City Year’s response to the COVID-19 crisis.   Community Service Council of Oklahoma  The Community Service Council of Oklahoma has compiled a listing of nearly 100 updates from service providers in Eastern Oklahoma. See it here.   *NEW* Emergency Translation Services Need to get a message out quickly but don't have access to a translator? Organizations have banded together to share translation resources. See the list here.   *NEW* Family & Children's Services Family & Children's Services has created a hub with information for family needs including mental health resources,...

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March 26, 2020
in Blog, Updates
by Bailey McBride

ImpactTulsa COVID-19 Resources: PostSecondary

Oklahoma System of Higher Education Click to read the Oklahoma System of Higher Education’s COVID-19 response.   Oklahoma Career Tech The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education is closely monitoring the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Here’s their COVID-19 webpage.   Our post-secondary institutions are responding to COVID-19 in ways that prioritize the safety of students. Click below to be directed to our partner institutions' websites:  Langston Northeastern State University Oral Roberts University OSU-Tulsa OU-Tulsa Rogers State University Tulsa Community College Tulsa Tech University of Tulsa   *NEW* Chronicle of Higher Education In their recent Coping with Coronavirus publication, the Chronicle of...

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