Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma

09/28/2026

Last week, more than 20 students from Gaining Ground, a free after-school program through our friends at Tulsa Public Schools spent the afternoon volunteering with us! These incredible students rolled up their sleeves to bag dog food and break down boxes in our warehouse. They did an amazing job!

This group may also have earned another distinction: some of our youngest volunteers yet. 😊

Thank you, Gaining Ground, for spending your afternoon serving with us!

09/25/2026

Looking forward to this great event!

The Bedrock Initiative and the Health Equity Initiative's Medical Access program are teaming up for our second North Tulsa Health Outreach Event.

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 8 a.m. to noon
📍 Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma
2450 N. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74115

Care will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, so mark your calendar and share this opportunity with someone who may benefit!

Learn more about The Ascension St. John Bedrock Initiative here: [http://ascn.io/6183BGY6Uc]

09/24/2026

We love seeing the power of education and partnership in the spotlight!

Tap the link below to learn how adults in our community are getting a second chance to earn their high school diploma and build a brighter future for themselves and their families.

A big thank you to our friends at the Tulsa World for covering this amazing partnership with Growing Together. We are grateful to work alongside partners who believe in creating opportunities for our neighbors to thrive.

A partnership between Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma and Growing Together has brought Spanish-language high school equivalency test prep courses to Kendall-Whittier.

09/23/2026

"I think I saw someone on the street wearing one of your hats!" Meet Tim Washburn, one of our amazing volunteers at The Market. For those who know him, he needs no introduction.

"I started making hats after a friend introduced me to Operation Unhoused Tulsans, which delivered food and other necessities to people experiencing homelessness in Tulsa. One of the things they urgently needed was hats because it was so darn cold outside. I had made some years ago and still had them, so I donated them. They quickly asked if I could make more, and the rest is history.

A friend of mine called me once and said, ‘Tim, I think I saw someone on the street wearing one of your hats!’ I don’t know if that was true, but I like to think it was.

I also began taking hats to the Be Heard Movement. Today, I have a stand at a local art gallery where I sell the hats I make. For every hat I sell, I donate one to someone in need.

That same desire to help people eventually brought me to Catholic Charities. My sister-in-law and brother already volunteered here, and they brought me along one day to see if I would like it. Boy, did I.

I started out helping people through the first aisle of The Market, and now I call out numbers when it is their turn to get food. What surprised me most was not only how many people needed help, but how many people were willing to give it.

I remember one client asking specifically for cans with pop-top lids because he didn’t have a can opener at home. It’s little things like that—things you might never think about—that just eat you up inside.

I’ve never seen any place quite like Catholic Charities. I love volunteering in The Market because it gives me the chance to be with people and serve them. But Catholic Charities has given something back to me, too.

I’ve experienced religious trauma in the past, and volunteering here has helped me process my faith and find healing through serving others. That’s a big part of why I keep doing this. Serving others is such a gift.”

Stories like this are the heart of Catholic Charities.

09/21/2026

“I’ve lived a lot of places, but Tulsa is just special.”

That sentiment, shared by one of the ONEOK, volunteers who spent the day serving on our campus, perfectly captured last Friday’s United Way Day of Caring.

Hundreds of volunteers from ONEOK rolled up their sleeves to help revitalize our main campus through projects ranging from window washing and file refreshing to Car Care and more. Their time, energy and generosity made a tremendous impact and reminded us once again just how special and giving our Tulsa community truly is.

Thank you, and , for showing up in such a big way. We are so grateful for you! Tulsa Area United Way

09/17/2026

We are so grateful to our friends at Ascension St. John for coming out today to volunteer with us in The Market. Most days, it’s all hands on deck— and we are always happy to have a few more. A special thank you to Michael Loeffler and the Roots in Leadership Class for sharing your time with us! Thank you for helping us be Love Changing Lives in our community!

09/16/2026

Imagine not being able to comfortably chew your food or feeling like you have to hide your smile. Now, imagine being part of the team that helps change that!

We are hiring a Dental Assistant to help provide compassionate dental care to neighbors in need by assisting our dentists and hygienists in both dental care and operations. This role is key in providing comfort, confidence, and dignity to our clients.

Sound like you? Let's talk. Tap the link below to learn more!

This full-time, hourly, benefited position is responsible for assisting the dentists and hygienists in patient care and aiding in the operational coordination of the dental clinics of Catholic Charities.

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember the lives lost, the courage shown and the countless acts of compassion that followed.

Today, we pause in prayer for all those affected by September 11 and honor their memory by continuing to choose mercy, service and love of neighbor.

May we always be people who bring hope in the midst of suffering.

09/10/2026

We are so grateful to our friends at Growing Together for this fantastic partnership! Now more than ever, access to a quality education is vital. We are thrilled to be able to serve our neighbors in this way!

09/09/2026

La sanación, la esperanza y la misericordia son posibles. ❤️

Nuestro último Retiro del Viñedo de Raquel de 2026 se llevará a cabo del 9 al 11 de octubre y será ofrecido completamente en español.

Este retiro confidencial de fin de semana ofrece un espacio compasivo para mujeres y hombres que buscan sanar después de un ab**to, a través de la oración, la reflexión y el acompañamiento.

Si tú o alguien que amas lleva este dolor en el corazón, te invitamos a conocer más. https://cceok.org/healing