Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Home is celebrating 50 years of loving service to its residents and their families. The original apartments opened in 1960 welcoming 12 residents in the first year. Today, Saint Simeon’s is able to serve 200 residents and is recognized as a leader in senior living.
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The Folds of Honor Foundation was established in 2007 by Major Dan Rooney. Having become a decorated F-16 pilot and Professional Golf Association member, the idea of bringing together the two things that he was passionate about was founded on a recent experience.
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American Airlines Maintenance and Engineering Center is one of the largest private employers in Oklahoma and is the largest in the Tulsa area. More than 6,800 individuals are beginning or expanding their career at the base. Of those, 5,800 are licensed aircraft and jet engine mechanics. American Airlines also serves Tulsa-area travelers efficiently. An example is the recently announced direct flight to Miami, Fla.
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The mission of the Parent Child Center of Tulsa is to provide outreach, education, prevention, treatment and advocacy services to those in need. The organization has formed a number of creative ways to reach out to over 12,000 individuals in the community each year.
Read MoreThe Oklahoma Chapter of the National MS Society has become greatly involved in the Tulsa community through education, support and outreach.
The Society brings together individuals who hope to one-day see a world without Multiple Sclerosis.
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The Tulsa Garden Center has become a very important educational resource for the community since its establishment in 1954. Tucked away among the trees of historic Woodward Park, the property tells the story of a prominent home and treasured garden that today, is enjoyed by all.
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“Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night, stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.”
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Tulsa Habitat for Humanity is a local, non-profit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The Tulsa affiliate works in partnership with low-income people to eliminate substandard housing conditions at a local level. The Tulsa affiliate began in 1988 and has completed over 200 homes as of this writing, providing shelter for nearly 1,000 Tulsans.
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The Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF) has announced a matching challenge grant totaling $1 million for Tulsa area nonprofits that provide basic needs and health services to their communities. TCF is asking the public to contribute $275,000 by Dec. 31, which will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the George Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Dr. Gary Trennepohl resigned earlier this year from his position as the first president of Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, assuming the position of the newly designated campus on Aug. 1, 1999.
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In Oklahoma, AT&T Aspire grants totaled more than $286,000, with contributions for dropout prevention programs going to four schools or organizations: Blackwell Public Schools, Thunderbird Challenge Inc. in Pryor, Tri-County Technology Center in Bartlesville and Tulsa Public Schools. AT&T also recently announced that the company would add at least 30 Compressed Natural Gas-powered vans to its Oklahoma fleet in 2009.
Read MoreThe 106th Tulsa State Fair brought excitement, thrills and adventure for the whole family to Expo Square from Oct. 1 through Oct. 11.
Each year, the Tulsa State Fair has a theme and this year’s theme “Flying High” was implemented into everything throughout the fairgrounds. Rides were thrilling and flew patrons high above the ground.
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Since 1960, a Bishop Kelley education has centered on the Catholic faith and offered outstanding academics. The great majority of students attend college; Kelley students are accepted at outstanding universities across the U.S. Most importantly, the school strives to graduate students who practice the Gospel values of Jesus Christ, or in the words of St. John Baptist de La Salle “have hearts and minds committed to the service of others, especially the poor.”
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In 1934 in the desk drawer of Linnie B. Wilson at Tulsa’s Central High School, Tulsa Teachers Credit Union was formed. The credit union was formed to serve the teachers of Tulsa Public Schools and primarily offered loans for items such as business suits for teachers.
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University of Tulsa tennis star Arnau Brugues was ranked No. 1 in the country five times and spent a total of 11 weeks in the top spot this season. The Barcelona, Spain, native finished the season with a 44-4 record, including 29 wins against nationally ranked opponents. He advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Men’s Singles Championships recently for the second time in his career. Brugues was ranked No. 2 in the final national men’s singles poll released by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. It is the highest final ranking in Brugues’ career and of any player in Tulsa history. Brugues completed the 2005 and 2007 seasons ranked No. 7 in the nation.
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