Tulsa Day Center

06/18/2026

The work of ending homelessness is rarely a fast process, but doing it right is so worth the effort! We first met Sabrena in 2017 when she stayed in our night shelter. Several years later she was ready to join the Path to Home Initiative (PHI), which connected her to the network of resources available in Tulsa. This past January, she was housed! Our PHI team followed her from start to finish and continues to work with her toward long-term stabilization. Way to go, Sabrena!

06/17/2026

We are just over halfway to our $40,000 anniversary challenge with only THREE days to go! If everyone chips in a little, we'll get there in no time! Every dollar donated will be matched thanks to an anonymous donor. Head to www.tulsadaycenter.org/donate. Every gift gets us closer!

06/16/2026

We are in need of boxed cereal for our guests. Whether you can spare one box or sponsor a larger shipment, we would be so grateful! Please drop off or deliver to the Tulsa Day Center at 415 West Archer St., Tulsa, OK 74103. Questions? Contact Co Edwards at [email protected].

06/12/2026

🍽️ An evening you will not forget is coming to Tulsa.

On August 8th, some of Tulsa's top chefs are taking over The Summit Club for A Taste of Change — a one-night collaborative tasting menu paired with premium wines and the stories behind every pour. One evening. One room. One shared table for a cause that matters.

🥂 VIP Hour | 6:00–7:00 PM — Champagne reception, passed hors d'oeuvres, private wine preview, and a chef meet-and-greet (VIP & sponsor ticket holders only)
🍷 Multi-Course Tasting Menu — Each course introduced by the chef who created it, with premium wine pairings throughout
🎶 Live Performance from Savannah Lindsey, runner-up of The Big Show Off

Cocktail attire. Seating is limited, and tickets are expected to move quickly!

🎟️ Secure your spot or ask about sponsorships:https://tulsadaycenter.org/give-help/charitable-events/a-taste-of-change/

Every ticket supports the Tulsa Day Center's mission to serve our neighbors experiencing homelessness. 💙

06/08/2026

Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry | Founding Organization

Every great institution begins somewhere. For Tulsa Day Center, it began with Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry.

In 1986, TMM opened the doors of the Day Center in a renovated warehouse at 210 N Denver, creating a safe place for people experiencing homelessness in Tulsa. That original space was a 4,000 square feet, but the need grew exponentially and only 8 years later, Tulsa Day Center expanded to a building that was six times the size of the original space.

TMM itself was founded in 1971 when the Tulsa Council of Churches joined with Jewish and Unitarian communities, becoming one of the first interfaith ministries in the United States. That spirit of bringing different people together around a shared commitment to their neighbors is exactly what made Tulsa Day Center possible. A unique feature of TMM's approach has always been to develop and nurture programs until they are self-sustaining, then hand them over to the community as independent organizations. That is precisely what happened with Tulsa Day Center. On June 1, 1999, the TMM Day Center for the Homeless became the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless, an independent nonprofit carrying forward the mission TMM had set in motion 13 years earlier.

Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry was also key in starting Tulsa’s Meals on Wheels and LIFE Senior Services, among other institutions that have become cornerstones of our nonprofit community. Their legacy is woven into the fabric of this city; nowhere more deeply than in the walls of Tulsa Day Center.

06/08/2026

The students at Undercroft Montessori didn't just send kind words to our neighbors at the Tulsa Day Center; they raised money to contribute toward our ✨$40,000 matching gift challenge,✨ which runs through June 20. We are so moved by their generosity and wanted to share a glimpse of the beautiful hearts behind it.

When asked what meal they would love to share with everyone at the Day Center, here is what they would bring to the table:
🍝 Spaghetti and Meatballs
🧀 Macaroni and Cheese
🥩 Steak
🍰 Cherry Cheesecake
🍵 Soup
🥦 "A very healthy meal"

And when the meal was over, here is what they would want each person to know:
💙 "You are beautiful."
💙 "You're incredible."
💙 "May peace be with you."
💙 "It's okay to be there."
💙 "Have a splendid day."
💙 "I hope your troubles will be fixed soon."
💙 "You are not alone."

Inspired by these young people? You can join them. Every dollar donated to the Tulsa Day Center is being matched up to $40,000, but only until June 20. Donate today at tulsadaycenter.org. 💙

06/04/2026

☀️ Summer is here, and our clients need your help staying comfortable! And while recent rain has kept it cooler, it's also helping mosquito and biting bug populations thrive.

We are currently collecting donations of the following items:

🦟 Insect repellent (Cutter or similar)
💧 Bottled water
🕶️ Sunglasses (Dollar Store finds are perfect!)
🩴 Flip-flops (Medium and Large)
🩲 Men's and women's underwear (Any size)

Drop off donations anytime at the Tulsa Day Center, 415 West Archer or order on Amazon and have it shipped!

Every item makes a real difference for our neighbors this summer. Thank you for your generosity! 💙

06/02/2026

‼️Deadline EXTENDED‼️

We were able to extend the deadline for our $40,000 match, giving you another opportunity to double your impact for the men, women, and families served by Tulsa Day Center. 💙🎉 If you haven't donated yet, you have until June 20 to help us MAX OUT our matching donor. 🔥 Even $5 gets us closer to the goal, so contribute what you can and help us reach more people than ever this year.

Your support helps provide immediate relief while creating pathways to permanent housing and stability for our most vulnerable neighbors.

We are incredibly grateful for everyone who has already contributed. 🙏 If you have been considering a gift—or would like to make an additional contribution—now is the perfect time to maximize your impact.

Please help us meet this challenge and unlock every matching dollar available.

👉 Donate today at tulsadaycenter.org.

06/01/2026

We love a good news day and here's some: For the first time in three years, the annual Point-in-Time survey showed that homelessness in Tulsa has stabilized.

Not only that, the number of unsheltered individuals dropped by 31% in the past year.

As part of the City's Safe Move Tulsa initiative, the Tulsa Day Center continues our 40-year effort to ensure people receive the services they need to feel stable and secure as they start the next chapter of their lives.

Thank you to all the agencies involved in making positive change for our most vulnerable Tulsans. We are honored to be a part of this work.

https://zurl.co/RSu8I

Tulsa’s homeless population steadily climbed after the expiration of pandemic-era federal funding. The 2026 count is six less than the previous year.

05/27/2026

Golly gosh darn! We goofed! Our postcards for the Taste of Change event mailed before they were supposed to and before the QR code was live. If you are trying to RSVP, here's the spot.

And if you're not…you should be! Join us on August 8 for food and wine pairings from some of Tulsa's finest chefs, all benefiting the Tulsa Day Center!

Sponsorships are available. Email Monica at [email protected] for more info.

Join us for Taste of Change, a fun in-person event where bold flavors meet fresh ideas!