We are a 501-c3 non-profit organization that serves children throughout Oklahoma.
Our Mission
Through our life-affirming programs, children are lifted from isolation and fear into possibility and hope! Year after year we serve over 400 youth through after-school programs, community events, parent visitations, and summer camps.
Our Vision
To break the generational cycle incarceration in the state of Oklahoma.
Our Values
- Accountability
- Reliability
- Cost-effectiveness
- Personal service
Our organization has been changing Oklahoma lives for over 25 years now. Each year we expand and grow further involved in our community.
The 5 Promises
The Five Promises are a framework put forth by America's Promise outlining five resources that all children need in their lives to be successful. Children who enjoy the cumulative and sustained effect of these promises in various contexts of their lives are far more likely to be academically successful, civically engaged and socially competent, regardless of their family income.
Caring Adults
All young people need and deserve support and guidance from caring adults including ongoing, secure relationships with guardians and parents as well as positive relationships with teachers, mentors, and neighbors.
Safe Places
All young people need and deserve to be physically and emotionally safe wherever they are.
A Healthy Start
All young people need healthy bodies, healthy minds, and healthful habits resulting from regular health care and needed treatment, good nutrition and exercise, health education and healthy role models.
An Effective Education
All young people need and deserve the intellectual development, motivation, and marketable skills that equip them for successful work and lifelong learning. These result from having quality learning environments, challenging expectations, and consistent guidance.
Opportunities to Serve
Every child will have the opportunity to serve by making a difference in the community and helping others.
Our Team
Staff
Executive Director
Danielle Hovenga
Office Manager
Michelle Murphy
Program Manager
Lori McQuarters
Development
Our Board
President
Susannah Adelson
Vice President
Christy Trussell
Treasurer
Lindsey Callery
&
Shawna Robinson
Secretary
Autumn Worten
Consultant, Community Advocate
Darold Ross
Tulsa Police Department
Eli Carpio
Futura Investments,LLC
Jennifer Davis
Union Public Schools
Mike Mills
The Universty of Tulsa – Retired
Jana Rodriguez
Catapult Learning
Dr. Nicole Washington
Elocin Behavioral Health
Ryan Burke
Tulsa Public Schools
George Walls
Bank of Oklahoma Financial
Jacqueline Blocker
Take Control Initiative
Judy Gann
New Hope Founder – Retired