Featured Partner of the Month!
Tulsa CARES
What's the Mission:
Tulsa CARES’ mission is to improve the quality of life for people affected by HIV and Hepatitis C through
tailored care and comprehensive support that promotes dignity, equity, and optimal health.
Why We Love Their Work, In Their Own Words:
Tulsa CARES is the largest provider of prevention and care programs serving low income individuals
living with HIV and Hepatitis C in the state. They recognize the importance of addressing social
determinants of health to improve community health and remove barriers to care. Core programs
include prevention, care coordination, medical, mental health, housing, and nutrition—all of which are
offered under one roof. Beyond taking care of basic needs, staff offer a safe, supportive environment for
some of the most socially vulnerable in our community.
In 2022, Tulsa CARES served 1,088 clients across Northeastern Oklahoma. Highlights include 351 clients
receiving mental health interventions; 43,000 pounds of fresh produce distributed; 111 clients cured of
Hepatitis C; and more than $650,000 provided in housing and utility assistance.
Learn More & Get Involved:
To learn more about the work of Tulsa CARES and how to get involved, visit us at www.tulsacares.org or
follow us on our social channels:
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/tulsacares
Facebook/YouTube – @TulsaCARES
Instagram - @redribbongala
*All Copy, Videos, & Photos credited to Tulsa CARES, Permission to use granted by Tulsa CARES*
Whiteside Park Adaptive Playground Groundbreaking!
The new adaptive playground at Whiteside Park located at 4009 S. Pittsburg Ave. in Tulsa, is more than wheelchair ramps and accessibility. The playground is designed with all users in mind and engages children and adults with a wide range of abilities. Well-designed playgrounds support the health and development of the whole child and the whole community. ACS Playground Adventures designed Tulsa’s first all-inclusive playground with the help of inclusive play specialist, Jill Moore. Moore is a wheelchair user who has a background in design. She uses her personal experience to create and design products based on real-life experiences.
The Sanford and Irene Burnstein Family Foundation’s vision of an adaptive and inclusive playground has been a true partnership with City of Tulsa leaders and key community members. Mrs. Irene Burnstein and her late husband, Sanford (Stan), established their family foundation to share their success with families across Tulsa and Oklahoma.
“Stan and I had a vision that children of all ages and abilities could gather together to play, explore, and learn from one another. My family celebrates this vision today with the announcement of the plans for a playground that will bring joy and fun to so many,” stated Mrs. Irene Burnstein.
*content/photos/videos credited and shared with permission by City of Tulsa and ACS Playgrounds*
The Burnstein Village at A New Leaf - A Pathway to Independence
For nearly 40 years, A New Leaf has been one of the leading agencies for individuals with disabilities to receive life skills and vocational training. As key founders of the program, Stan and Irene have been devoted to A New Leaf’s growth and sustainability.
The Burnstein Village is an expansion of A New Leaf’s services to better serve individuals with developmental disabilities and autism living in Green Country. The Village is safe and affordable housing designed to create a pathway of independence and consistency of care to maximize the personal choice of the individual. The Village will expand both our vocational training, residential services, and behavior support programs, allowing us to serve more clients.
Learn more about The Burnstein Villages HERE
The Burnstein Village is an Agrihood - a community built around a farm. It’s also individualized housing options designed to create a pathway of independence and consistency of care to maximize the personal choice of each person.
Phase I plans - to reach completion in 2022 - will include the following:
- Hilti Horticulture Training Center
- Housing for 62 clients
- 1 community home
- 5 single-family homes
- 1 single bedroom apartment building (6 units)
- 1 Transition Academy
- Dining hall
- Administration building
- 2-acre farm
The Sanford Burnstein Education Fund
The Sanford Burnstein Education Fund at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum was established in 2014 to honor and celebrate Stan Burnstein. The purpose of the Fund is to provide programs that support a focus on science technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for students across the metropolitan area. Working in cooperation with the Oklahoma Innovation Institute’s STEM Alliance, the Education Fund at the Museum seeks to spark an interest in aviation and aerospace careers for elementary students.
Find out more about the education fund and TASM HERE