Tulsa People First

TPF Vice President Teri did fundraiser research today. Popcorn, GroupRaise or lemonade/snow cone stand were the suggestions researched. And the members spoke!!!

Premiere Popcorn for the win!!!

TPF uses funds for members that need financial assistance to go to conferences for continued education as well as supporting other non profit efforts in the community such as Project Elf & The Coffee Bunker.

Details on how you can tickle those taste buds while supporting us in further education & giving back to our community TBA

Our Monthly Meeting will be at City Diner 5:30pm chow down then 6pm start meeting.

City Diner
7877 E 51st St

We hope to see you!

We need a few more helping hands this Saturday! 💙

Join us for our MLK Season of Service at the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma:

🗓 Saturday, May 9 | 1-3 pm (open spots!)
🗓 Thursday, May 14 | 6-8 pm

Come volunteer, connect, and make an impact-no experience required.

👕 Volunteer for 3+ shifts and earn a Volunteer Crew t-shirt!

Message us or email [email protected] to sign up.

🔥 We're Hiring | Director of Public Policy & Advocacy | The Arc of Oklahoma

There are Oklahomans with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need a champion at the Capitol. Someone who speaks truth to power, doesn't back down, and turns advocacy into real change.

That person might be you.

Who We Are: The Arc of Oklahoma has spent 75 years fighting for the human rights of people with IDD. We connect families, influence policy, and build communities where everyone belongs. We're part of a national network of 600+ chapters — and we are not slowing down.

The Culture: We work with urgency. We lead with integrity. We show up for people who too often get left behind.


🛑 Stop scrolling. Only keep reading if this feels like YOUR fight.


The Role: Director of Public Policy & Advocacy 📍 Oklahoma City Metro | Full-Time | Reports to CEO

You'll lead our entire public policy engine — tracking legislation, mobilizing grassroots advocates, coaching self-advocates, and sitting at the table where decisions get made.

Six things you'll LOVE doing in this role: ✅ Testifying and strategizing at the Oklahoma State Capitol ✅ Turning complex policy into clear calls to action ✅ Training and empowering self-advocates to lead ✅ Building relationships across political aisles without losing your values ✅ Coordinating statewide advocacy campaigns that move the needle ✅ Writing policy that changes real people's real lives

You Are: → Mission-driven and politically sharp → A skilled communicator who owns every room → Unshakeable under pressure and opposition → Connected to disability justice — personally or professionally → Ready to lead, not just manage

Requirements: Bachelor's degree + 2 years in public policy/advocacy. Must be in OKC metro within 60 days.

📩 Apply: [email protected] | Subject: Advocacy & Public Policy Director Application ♿
Full Job Description: https://www.thearcok.org/careers

Accommodations: 888-910-6459

📢 Tulsa People First – Join Us Tomorrow!

We have a volunteer night tomorrow from 6–8 PM at the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma!

A team from ONEOK will be there volunteering with us and may be taking photos and video while everyone is working.

It’s a great chance to:
✨ Volunteer together
✨ Meet new people
✨ Connect with ONEOK, a strong supporter of our programs

If you can come, please comment below or email Tonia at [email protected]

👕 Reminder: If you volunteer for 3 or more shifts, you can earn a t-shirt!

We hope to see you there! 💛

Congratulations to Lisa Nicole Schaffel for winning the crown in of Oklahoma Miss Amazing!!! Tulsa People First is so proud of you!