Tulsa Housing Authority

On Monday and Tuesday, we kicked off the week before Easter with some Easter egg hunting fun at Parkview Terrace at Apache Manor! 🐣🐰

⭐️🎥 Resident Spotlight: Melvin 📍Hewgley Terrace One of our residents at Hewgley Terrace, Melvin Barrens, was recently inducted into Booker T. Washington’s Ring of Honor! 🏆 Melvin is a native Tulsan and a 1974 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Melvin was an All-State quarterback on the Hornets’ 1973 class 4A state title team that went 11-0. “Operating a wishbone offense, he didn't get to throw a lot, but was effective when he did as he passed for 1,300 yards and 21 TDs in only 110 attempts. The Hornets averaged 39.5 points per game — a school record that lasted more than 30 years. In a 39-7 win over Hale in the title game, had 250 total yards and passed for three TDs. Went on to play for the University of Kansas.” We are so proud of Melvin and are honored to have this football star with us at Hewgley Terrace! 🏈

Tulsa can’t afford to lose a single unit of affordable housing. That’s why preserving existing properties is just as important as new development. 🔨 After about 18 months of renovations, Pioneer Plaza has undergone major upgrades—not just behind the scenes with things like pipes and electrical, but also in ways that enhance our residents’ day-to-day lives. ⭐️ New additions include a game room, pickleball court, a dog run, and a shared kitchen where cooking classes are held and local nonprofits provide meals for residents. 🍽️ Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gBSzRf7z

Congratulations to Dustin Porter, Carol Mathews, and RoSean Gouyd for earning their Affordable Housing Landlord Certifications! 🎓🎉 We are so excited for them and incredibly grateful for their partnership! 🤝 You, too, 🫵 can earn your Affordable Housing Landlord Certification by attending all three sessions of our landlord training program! And you’re in luck 🍀 because the program will be restarting next week with our Part 1 session! Email kathy.holt@tulsahousing.org to register for Part 1 of our landlord training program on Wednesday, April 16. 🗓

We are so happy to see this wonderful shoutout from a landlord! 🙌 We greatly value our partnership with local landlords and are thrilled that our efforts in making our processes efficient and effective have produced such an amazing result! ⭐

NEXT WEEK: Don't miss your chance to register for our April landlord training session! 🗓 This session will be part 1 of our landlord training series, so make sure you register to start the three-part process of earning your Affordable Housing Landlord Certification! 🎓 (Attend part 1, part 2, and part 3 sessions to achieve this). April’s training session (part 1) will cover our process for landlords at THA, advantages of becoming a THA landlord, leasing your vacant units to a THA participant, and tips on how to pass inspection every time. ✅ This three-part series restarts every three months. Upcoming training dates: May 21 (part 2) & June 18 (part 3) Register by emailing Kathy.Holt@tulsahousing.org 📧 Questions? Call 918-581-5951 📞

This week, we’re spotlighting the story of one of our residents at Pioneer Plaza, Donald Shaw! 🎥 Donald is the grandson of Dr. Lloyd Williams, whose business was destroyed during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in the Greenwood District. Donald’s mother was the daughter of Dr. Williams. Although Donald’s mother never left Tulsa, she told him her “father was never heard from or seen again after that day.” Reportedly, “she had no idea if he was killed, left town, or what happened to him.” To honor his grandfather, Donald proudly serves as a tour guide for Black Wall Street. At 70-plus years old, he is the eldest tour guide for Black Wall Street. If you would like to schedule a tour with Donald, you can reach out to him at 918-269-8073. 📞 The meeting place to start the tour will be in front of Sweet Lisa’s Cafe. 🍽️

We want to extend a huge thank you to our community partner, Lilyfield, for their continued support and commitment to the families at Seminole Hills and Mohawk Manor! 🙌 Lilyfield shows up with open hearts and helping hands—offering monthly resources, parent support groups, and engaging Kids Club activities that bring joy and encouragement to our residents. Over the summer, they went above and beyond by providing a wide range of family-centered classes for both adults and children, creating opportunities for learning, bonding, and growth. 📖 🫂 What makes Lilyfield truly special is their willingness to step in, listen, and respond with care. Their presence makes a real difference, and we are so thankful for the positive impact they continue to have in our communities! ⭐️

14,000. $530,877. $179,408,056. These are all numbers you’ll find in our 2024 annual report.🔍 Numbers that represent lives and communities transformed, and ultimately represent a better Tulsa.🌟 We hope you’ll take a moment to scroll through the report and celebrate alongside us all that was accomplished last year as we look forward to creating a better Tulsa together in 2025!💪🏻 ➡️ Check it out at https://lnkd.in/gYdYaqRj.

🔨 If you've driven by 36th St. North & Peoria lately you've witnessed the transformation that's happening in this historic area of our city! 🔨 Our 36N project (pronounced 36 North, named by former Comanche Park residents) is changing the footprint of the 36th Street North corridor, and now with interiors being finished you can see the level of living this community will offer residents. Not to mention the retail space which will be home to a Grocery Box by RG Foods Inc. Tulsa in Phase I - the Phoenix @ 36N. We can't wait to welcome residents in just a few months! Special thanks to: * Co-grantee: City of Tulsa * Co-developer: Pennrose * General contractor: Key Construction