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Five things we do fast. Referral only.

We deliver rapid, practical assistance through trusted referrers. Every request comes to us from a case manager, social worker, school staff member, or partner agency already working with the family.

What each one covers

Gas cards

A tank of gas is often the difference between keeping a job and losing it. Gas cards cover the drive to work, school, court dates, and medical appointments when the money is not there this week.

Bus passes

MetroLink passes for families without a car. We get them out quickly so a missed shift or a missed appointment does not turn into a bigger crisis.

Emergency grocery delivery

Most pantries keep weekday hours. When a family runs out of food on a Friday night or a Sunday, we deliver groceries so the kids eat before Monday.

Utility disconnection diversion

A cutoff notice has a date on it. We work against that date, paying toward the balance or connecting the family to the agency that can, so the lights and heat stay on.

Homelessness diversion

When a family is days from losing housing, a small, well-timed intervention can keep them in place. We help with the gap and the connection to longer-term housing programs.

Referral requirements: who we can help

  • Client is actively working with a case manager or agency
  • Resides in the Tulsa metro area
  • Has an immediate need for assistance
  • Not receiving duplicate services from another agency
  • Priority given to families with children and urgent needs

Important notes: what to expect

1 to 3 days

Our goal is to deliver services within 1 to 3 days of an approved referral. Timeframe may vary with volume and urgency.

Limited by funding

Services are limited and based on available funding. Not all referrals can be fulfilled.

Confidential

All referrals are confidential and handled with care.

Our services are referral only

We do not accept walk-ins or direct requests. If you need help, ask the case manager or agency you are already working with to submit a referral on your behalf.

Referral only You must be working with a case manager or agency to access our services.
  1. Fill out the referral form

    The web form takes about five minutes. A printable PDF version is available too.

  2. Email any documents

    Release of information, case notes, or proof of need can be emailed to us separately.

  3. We review and respond

    Within 1 to 3 days of receiving the referral, sooner when the need is urgent.

Not working with a case manager yet?

Our direct services are referral only, but our resource guides are for everyone. Start with Emergency Resources if you need help tonight, or Food Assistance for a pantry near you. Dialing 211 connects you with a Tulsa-area navigator who can refer you to agencies with case management.