2021-2022
Making homes safe and secure for low-income homeowners
A safe and healthy home for everyone
Over the past 25 years, Revitalize T-Town (RTT) has stayed true to its mission and has made thousands of homes safe and secure for lowincome homeowners in the Tulsa area The work that RTT does day in and day out is crucial in restoring the health of those homes as well as the community. This vital work is done in big part with the support of our donors
Thank you to all of our donors for supporting Revitalize T-Town over the last 25 years and for your continued support!
Revitalize T-Town (RTT) celebrated its 25th year of service to the Tulsa community!
What started as a group of volunteers gathering once a year to make repairs on a few homes has grown into a year-round, staffed organization that serves over a hundred homes on an annual basis Through the growth, one thing has never changed - our mission to make homes safe and healthy for our neighbors in need
Toni Griffey Board ChairI am thankful for our generous donors, dedicated board members, extraordinary staff and the welcoming clients who open their homes to us All these groups are necessary to make RTT’s work possible
Cheers to 25!
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"His windows were broken out. With these new windows, we won't have to worry about cold or hot air coming in! He went through the last winter with those broken windows, and it was frigid in his home. We no longer have to worry about that thanks to Revitalize T-Town. Thank you so much for helping him."
Mr Ken bought their home about 40 years ago, just before marrying Ms Wanda The couple met square dancing, and Mr Ken proposed over the phone about one year later
Mr Ken enjoyed sharing stories of his repairs on their home over the years Ms Wanda told our team, "I love our neighbors I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. [Our home] is a mess, but we have a roof over our heads. I'm thankful"
Mr Ken and Ms Wanda had several leaky windows, resulting in a consistent chill throughout the home in the winter months. Their front door didn't lock properly, leaving Mr Ken and Ms Wanda to use their body weight to shut it They were also in need of updates to make their home more accessible Finally, Mr Ken and Ms Wanda needed a new roof
Revitalize T-Town completed repairs in all of our focus areas: Roofs, Energy Efficiency, and Safe at Home With a new roof, sealed windows, new doors, grab bars in the bathroom, and more, Mr. Ken and Ms. Wanda can continue to age safely in place!
Ms Alicia is a single mother with four children Her 10-year-old son is disabled and has frequent disruptive outbursts during the day. Since the pandemic, all of her children attend virtual school, and there is no virtual para support for her disabled son "Even with the windows locked, people have figured out how to get inside."
Ms Alicia received new windows, shower caulking, a new exterior door, sheetrock repairs, flooring repairs, and an exterior handrail for her back steps! Now Ms Alicia can fully focus on her young family without having to worry about safety and security in her home!
Mr Bruce is a veteran of Desert Storm and served for 18 years in the Army National Guard. He first worked as a food service specialist and then as a medical supply specialist
The Revitalize T-Town team found several active and visible leaks in his home, making a new roof necessary. Mr Bruce received a new roof in addition to Energy Efficiency updates and Safe at Home repairs! Mr Bruce can now enjoy his golden years in his home
Visionary Rebuilders
($100,000 and up)
Federal Home Loan Bank
George Kaiser Family Foundation
Hille Foundation
Master Craftsman
($50,000-$99,999)
AEP/PSO
Craftsman
($25,000-$49,999)
Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation
The Commemoration Fund
Sarkeys Foundation
William S. Smith Charitable Trust
We are grateful to our generous Leadership Partners who supported us this year We couldn't have reached 2500 homeowners without you!
Carpenter ($10,000-$24,999)
Bank of America
Bank of Oklahoma
Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation
In Memoriam of Olive Rand
Lisa Braverman
Mary Ann Hille
Maxine & Jack Zarrow Foundation
QuikTrip
Ruth K Nelson
Sharna & Irvin Frank Foundation
Journeyman
($5,000-$9,999)
BamaBuilds
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
Crossland Construction Company, Inc.
First Oklahoma Bank
FW Murphy Family Foundation
Joseph & Virginia Dibert Foundation
Mervin Bovaird Foundation
Ralph & Frances McGill Foundation
Spirit Aerosystems Good Neighbor Fund
Tulsa Foundation
Williams Companies Political Action Committee
The Wolek Group
Andrew Ryan
Ann Shannon Cassidy
Arvest Bank
Christina McCrery
The Gelvin Foundation
GH2
Gina & Michael Hitz
Gina Miller
HealthBack Home Health
Hogan Taylor Foundation Fund
Institute of Management Accountants
Jackie Cooper Imports
James Knight
Janis Podpechan
Jennifer Barcus-Shafer
Joe Ragsdale
John Murphy
John & Becky Porter
Kate Williams
Kim Rolston
Maggie Hille Yar
Mike & Jennifer Huckaby
Nelson Auto Group
Pearl & Milton Gordon Trust
Reasor's
Robert & Torre Waldo
Sunrise Rotary
Tom Luccock
Toni Griffey
Williams Companies
Yale Presbyterian Church
Amy & Stephen Santee
Jeff & Kelly Moss
Joe & Nancy McDonald
Melissa Lay Walmart
*We have tried to ensure that all of our donors and supporters have been listed correctly. In the event we have made an inadvertent omission, please accept our sincerest gratitude
A complete list of Revitalize T-Town's audited financial statements will be available upon request once the audit is complete
"We had a roof that leaked. The water would come down and make pieces of board fall off. I used to be on the other side of the fence...helping people. I'm so appreciative of the help!"
Board Chair Toni Griffey Blue Sky Certified Public Accountants, PLLC
Vice Chair Gina Hitz. QuikTrip Corporation
Secretary Tom Luccock Retired
Treasurer Robert Jones First Oklahoma Bank
Director Anthony Banks ONEOK
Director Jim Knight Federated Mutual Insurance Company
Director Lukas Sundahl Sterling Specialty Chemicals
Staff
Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Barcus-Shafer
Chief Operating Officer Kelly Moss
Senior Program Officer Kim Rolston
Program Officer Jeff Fite
Site Coordinator Jim Norwood
Site Coordinator Amanda Wann
Client Specialist Cherie Shaw
Communications Coordinator Sadie Coltrane
Development Coordinator Chelsea Francis
