A Way Home for Tulsa

Last week, we gathered to celebrate and say thank you to the volunteers and community members who showed up for Tulsa’s PIT Count and Emergency Winter Shelter efforts this past January. After breakfast, we pulled together in breakout sessions to reflect on the experience and hear directly from the people who made it possible — and were reminded just how much heart lives in this coalition. Thank you for being A Way Home for Tulsa. 🧡

On Tuesday, Tulsa broke ground on The Harbor, a new 24/7, low-barrier emergency shelter with 180 beds and a kennel for 38 dogs. Guests can stay around the clock, access services on-site, and come as they are.

No sobriety requirement, no mandatory program enrollment, pets welcome.

On any given night, all of Tulsa’s permanent shelter beds are full, leaving an estimated 500 people unsheltered. The Harbor fills a critical gap in Tulsa’s shelter system.

Made possible by the Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation, the Ruth Nelson Family Foundation, and the City of Tulsa, with City Care of Oklahoma City operating the shelter and an advisory committee that includes Housing Solutions, Tulsa Day Center, and city and county partners.

The Harbor is expected to open in December 2026. Learn more and follow the project at www.theharbortulsa.org.

This week, AWH4T Chair Noe Rodriguez and AWH4T leaders attended the 2026 National Alliance to End Homelessness Leadership Summit in San Diego — engaging directly with the policymakers, practitioners, and advocates driving the national conversation on homelessness.

Over 1,300 individuals found shelter and safety during recent extreme weather, thanks to coordinated efforts across A Way Home for Tulsa partners.

Thank you to the outreach teams, shelters, volunteers, City partners, and community members who worked together, often behind the scenes, to ensure neighbors had access to shelter, warmth, and support.

The impact (January 23-29): ❄️

🏠 1,343 individuals served at emergency shelters
🛏️ 554 people sheltered at CREOKS Winter Shelter and Tulsa Dream Center West
👶 104 children sheltered
👴 109 senior citizens sheltered
🎖️ 52 veterans sheltered
🐾 60 pets sheltered

A special thank you to the local businesses and community donors who stepped up to support this effort. 💙

While the most acute weather has passed, winter resources remain available, and partners continue to coordinate support for neighbors experiencing homelessness. 💙

When temperatures dropped into dangerous territory, agencies around Tulsa jumped into action to help those who were without shelter. And in a moment when every single person could make a difference, Ryan DuVal stepped up.

Ryan and his Hope Fire Truck drove through the Tulsa streets, looking for folks who needed a ride or a place to warm up. He was able to bring many of our homeless neighbors to Tulsa Day Center, a truly life-saving act in that kind of weather. Thank you, Ryan!

Check out the full story from ABC News here: https://zurl.co/RezL4

Congratulations to the Tulsa Day Center on 40 years! 🎉 Since 1986, they have been a vital force in Tulsa, meeting a variety of complex needs with compassion and expertise. We are honored to have them as a partner as we work together to ensure every neighbor has the support they deserve.

If you’ve seen the impact of the Day Center firsthand, drop a 🧡 or a "Thank you" in the comments to celebrate their 40 years of dedicated service to Tulsa!

It was 40 years ago TODAY that Tulsa Day Center first opened its doors. On January 31, 1986, 51 people came through the new facility and were helped to find showers, coffee, companionship and assistance. It was a place to get in out of the cold, and a place that saw them all as people who deserved help without judgement.

For the last 40 years, Tulsa Day Center has maintained that same commitment - to help homeless adults and families to find a safe place to land while helping them get access to the things they need. And through the support of our Tulsa community, we look forward to the day that we are able to together.

📸 Moments across Tulsa’s continuum of care. From our friends at The City Lights Foundation of Oklahoma 🧡

🚨 SERVICE UPDATE
🚌 MetroLink resumes service Monday, Jan. 26
💙 Fare free
ℹ️ More details below.

🚨 SERVICE UPDATE

1/25/2026 | 3:30 p.m. CST

🚌 MetroLink will resume service on Monday, Jan. 26, operating FARE-FREE on activated snow routes as weather and road conditions continue to improve.

📌 What to know for Monday, Jan. 26:
• Fare free all day
• Fixed-route buses on activated snow routes
• Aero BRT (Route 700) will operate and continue into the evening
• MicroLink will NOT operate (day or night)
• LinkAssist for emergency medical trips only

🏢 Denver Avenue Station and Midtown Memorial Station will be open.

📅 Service for Tuesday, Jan. 27 will be evaluated as conditions continue to be monitored.

⚠️ Please use caution and travel only if necessary.

Today’s Point-in-Time Count was a true community effort. Housing Solutions led the coordination, and volunteers and partners across Tulsa showed up to ensure our neighbors were counted and connected to support. This data will guide our path forward. 📊