Mike Massey is among the volunteers to have dedicated thousands of hours to the restoration of train and tourism outdoor museum pieces at The Route 66 Village on Southwest Boulevard. Photo by Anna F. Brown Courtesy of Tulsa County Publishing Inc.
Speaking on the importance of volunteers to the mission, Deacon Deborah Underwood says, “We cannot open our doors without our volunteers.” Laura Robertson, social services and food pantry coordinator, says, “Our volunteers are the spirit, heart, soul, and backbone of our organization. Our mission of ‘Feeding the Hungry and Homeless of Tulsa - Every Day’ can only be fulfilled because of the dedication of our volunteers. Our volunteers epitomize our philosophy of treating our guests with courtesy, kindness and respect.” “The Friday St. Patrick's crew is unique,” says Underwood. “The majority of our weekday volunteers are individuals and our weekend volunteers are groups. We have volunteer groups from churches, businesses, clubs, and school groups.The St. Patrick’s crew - Bob Morgan, David Ray, Chris Reiland, Steve Carrell and Frank Tackett - have been a loyal and dedicated group for nine years. They not only come weekly with smiles on their faces and positive attitudes, but also take time to visit with the guests. A lot of volunteers make friends and create a long-lasting bond through their weekly service.” One St. Patrick’s volunteer says, “Volunteering is not just about the hope and service we impart to others, it is about how much better we feel by doing so.” Another says, “Volunteering is a therapy to those who serve.”
Nonprofit Directory The following is a sampling of Tulsa-area nonprofits. For general information, start with the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits at 1145 S. Utica Ave., Suite 1100; 918-579-1900. Aids Resource Center, 3507 E. Admiral Place; 918-834-4194 American Cancer Society, 4110 S. 100th E Ave, Grant Building, Ste 101; 918-743-6767 Arthritis Foundation, 7170 S. Braden, Suite 170; 918-495-3553 Caring Center, 305 S. Detroit Ave.; 918-587-6000 Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants, 918-744-9857 Community Action Project of Tulsa, 4606 S. Garnett Road; 918-382-3200 Community Food Bank, 1304 N. Kenosha Ave.; 918-585-2800 Domestic Violence Intervention, 4300 S. Harvard Ave.; 918-585-3163 Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, 2800 Southwest Boulevard; 918-584-7291 Heal the Nations, 4616 West 84th St.; 918-446-0185 Iron Gate at Trinity Episcopal Church, 501
S. Cincinnati Ave.; 918-582-4128. Homelife Association, 5127 S. Lewis Ave.; 918-745-1114 John 3:16 Mission, 2027 N. Cincinnati Ave.; 918-592-1186 and 506 N. Cheyenne; 918-587-1187 Junior Achievement of Eastern Oklahoma, 3947 S. 103rd E. Ave.; 918-663-2150 Madonna House, 2450 N. Harvard Ave.; 918-585-5186 Manna Mission, 2448 E. 81st St, Suite 1450; 918-491-9555 Meals on Wheels of Tulsa, 12620 E. 31st St.; 918-627-4130 Mental Health Association of Tulsa, 1870 S. Boulder Ave.; 918-382-2418 Neighbors Along the Line, 5000 Charles Page Boulevard; 918-582-3491 Parent Child Center of Tulsa, 1421 S. Boston Ave.; 918-599-7999 RedFork Main Street, 2800 Southwest Boulevard; 918-445-4457 Restore Hope Ministries, 2960 Charles Page Boulevard; 918-582-5766 Route 66 Village, 3770 Southwest Boulevard; www.route66village.org
Salvation Army, 924 S. Hudson Ave.; 918-587-7801 Spay Oklahoma, 501 E. 36th Street North; 918-728-3144 Tulsa Animal Shelter Friends - Tulsa, 3031 N. Erie Ave.; 918-669-6283 Townwest Sertoma is available online at www.townwestsertomaclub.org. Tulsa Area Conservation Foundation, 5401 S. Sheridan Road; 918-280-1595 Tulsa Global Alliance, 600 S. College Ave., 918-591-4750 Veterans Association, 6953 S. 66th East Ave.; 918-628-2500 Volunteers of America of Oklahoma - Tulsa, 9605 E. 61st St., 918-307-1500 Western Neighbors, P.O. Box 570976; 918445-8840 and 918-808-4142 Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization Northeastern Oklahoma Affiliate - Tulsa, 4606 E. 67th St.; 918-494-8808 YWCA of Tulsa, 1910 S. Lewis Ave.; 918-749-2519 YMCA of Tulsa, 420 S Main St.; 918-747-9622
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