ABOUT TULSA RESPONDS Get to Know Us
Tulsa Responds is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of low-income families by providing comprehensive enrollment services for key government benefits. Our goal is to simplify and streamline the process of accessing essential programs that help families and individuals reach financial stability and independence.
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Our goal is to ensure that eligible families can access as many of these benefits as possible, in as few appointments as possible, making the enrollment process easy and hassle-free.
Our goal is to ensure that eligible families can access as many of these benefits as possible, in as few appointments as possible, making the enrollment process easy and hassle-free.
We Make a Difference Tulsa Responds' Impact
TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT
Free Tax Filing
SoonerCare Enrollment
SNAP Enrollment
ACP Internet Subsidy
Restore Hope (Rent & Utility Assistance)
ABOUT US Empowering Tulsa through Community Support
Tulsa Responds, at its core, embodies the spirit of community and the power of collective action. We are more than just an organization; we are a group of passionate individuals who share a common mission – standing in the gap to help those most in need in our community.
A RESPONSE TO NEED Our Humble Beginnings
Tulsa Responds was first created to help local businesses apply for Emergency Small Business Administration (SBA) funds in the wake of the economic shutdown.
With determination and a commitment to our community, we stepped up to the challenge. Our navigators assisted over 800 local businesses apply for and receive a total of $200,000,000 in mostly forgivable loans and grants. We knew we were onto something special with our compassionate, one-on-one approach.
A New Mission A Community's Resilience
When the emergency SBA funds were exhausted, we looked for new ways to bring federal dollars back to Tulsa. We learned that every year, millions of dollars in tax credits for working families went unclaimed. We also saw that many households weren’t enrolling in crucial benefits programs. And so we started down a new path to bridge this disconnect.
Leave No One Behind Enabling Access to Benefits Programs
As a nonprofit organization, Tulsa Responds is committed to helping low-income households navigate the often complex and intimidating process of enrolling in federal benefits and tax filing.
By providing accountability and expertise, we have helped thousands of households access services that can mean the difference between vulnerability and security. We are proud to provide them the compassionate service and support they deserve.
Looking to the Future Our Ongoing Commitment
As we look to the future, we envision a Tulsa where every low-income household has access to the support they need. Our work is not just about providing immediate relief; it's about creating a foundation our clients can build on, and create a more sustainable, prosperous future for their families.
JOIN OUR WORK Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with Tulsa Responds, from volunteering your time and expertise, to providing financial support that enables us to expand our reach. Together, we can create a more resilient Tulsa.
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WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS Testimonials
Tulsa Responds was extremely helpful in helping me get my food stamps. Plus they helped me with other resources. I just love Tulsa Responds. The people are very helpful and extremely nice.
I'm very thankful for their help [Tulsa Responds team], such an excellent service. Once my tax prep was done, they were able to help me enroll in the internet discount program so my kids could use it. I 100% recommend them.
Omg I enjoyed every second of it [free tax prep program]. Much more efficient than it has been in the past, I even said "Bye everyone, I had fun!" as I was leaving. Who else can say they actually enjoyed getting their taxes done?? And I hardly had to wait at all! It was great!
Everyone was polite and friendly. All were professional and knowledgeable. It was a pleasant experience and I will be back.
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Non Discrimination Policy: Tulsa Responds provide services to clients without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40 or older) or genetic information (including family medical history).