Season of Giving: How to Support Tulsa-Area Nonprofits This Holiday Season
There is no time like the holidays to help others in need
Is your family interested in helping those in need throughout the Tulsa community? Many of these organizations need year-round assistance, but the need is even greater during the holiday months. Find a charity and/or organization in Tulsa that your family can donate items, time or money this holiday season in our list of places to give in Tulsa:
Assistance League® Tulsa
For nearly 50 years, Assistance League® Tulsa (ALT) has helped students throughout our community arrive at school prepared to learn through our flagship philanthropic program, Operation School Bell® (OSB). Through our OSB programs, we provide essential items – new clothing, shoes, personal care products and more – to economically at-risk children at 138 school sites in 13 public school districts across Tulsa County. In support of education initiatives, we also fund literacy, fine arts and scholarship opportunities.
A volunteer-driven organization, ALT is funded through private grants, community donations and our Bargains Thrift Store. Support for ALT directly impacts students in our community.
5350 E. 31st St., Tulsa
918.832.8832
altulsa.org
Bethany Children’s Health Center
This Christmas, help bring joy to the children at Bethany Children’s Health Center. Your generosity helps every child in our care reach their fullest potential through faith, hope, love and excellence in patient care.
Our hospital wish lists provide educational, therapy and recreational resources that support patients and families year-round.
Choose from our Education, Adapted Recreation + Fine Arts, Therapy, Family Needs and Everyday Essentials wish lists, each filled with items that make a lasting difference.
Donate at bethanychildrens.org/joy-of-christmas.
Thank you for making Christmas joyful for every child!
6800 NW 39th Expy., Bethany
405.789.6711
bethanychildrens.org
Birthright Living Legacy
Every child deserves the love, protection, guidance and presence of an engaged father. At Birthright Living Legacy, we walk beside fathers, giving them the tools, mentorship, community and opportunities to strengthen the connection with their children. Because when a father grows, his children feel it. His family feels it. Our community feels it.
This season, Tulsa families can help us reach one more father before his family loses hope. Your gift provides fatherhood programs, coaching, family experiences and safe spaces where connection can grow. Give today. Help a father show up, strengthen his family and build a legacy his children can carry forward.
3939 S. Harvard Ave., Ste. 235, Tulsa
918.922.9445
brlivinglegacy.com
Birthright of Tulsa
Serving over 400 families each month, Birthright of Tulsa provides assistance to struggling moms and their babies from pregnancy through 3 years old. We offer free diapers, wipes and clothing monthly, along with parenting classes, counseling and referrals for other services. Donations of any of the following items are appreciated year-round:
- New/gently used clothing size preemie – 5T
- Diapers
- Baby blankets
- Burp cloths/bibs
- Bottles/pacifiers
- Shoes/socks
- Small baby toys (rattles, teethers, etc.)
- Baby books
- Maternity clothes
We also accept toys during the Christmas season. Please support us while we continue to provide hope, hospitality and practical solutions to pregnant women, mothers and their babies.
6600 S. Yale Ave., Suite 975, Tulsa
918.481.4884
birthright.org/tulsa
Bixby Outreach Center
The Bixby Outreach Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity in the Bixby area through compassionate service that honors the dignity of every individual who walks through its doors. With a mission rooted in compassion, the BOC serves as a lifeline for those in need, offering food, resources and hope during some of the most challenging times of their lives.
The BOC simply could not function without the benevolence of its donors and volunteers. To learn more about the BOC, its services, and how to donate, please visit our website!
77 E. Breckenridge Ave., Bixby
918.366.9226
bixbyoutreach.org
CARE — Compassionate Animal Rescue Efforts
Our CARE Rescue dogs are wishing for something simple: a family of their own. We have wonderful dogs who would love to grow with your family. They just need a chance to show you what we see every day. Open your heart to a rescue dog this holiday season. Give them a chance – you won’t regret the love they bring into your life!
Message CARE Rescue to help find the right match for your family.
12440 S. 273 E. Ave., Coweta
918.280.8146
carerescueok.org
Clark Youth Theatre
Every child needs creativity, confidence, discipline and a passion worth committing to. As arts programs shrink, too many Tulsa children are losing opportunities to develop these essential skills.
For 48 years, Clark Youth Theatre has changed lives by teaching excellence through theatre—helping nervous young people become confident, capable individuals.
Your gift funds classes, scripts and dedicated professionals who teach hard work, collaboration and high standards. Together, we can make these life-changing opportunities accessible to every Tulsa child.
Please give today to sustain Clark’s programming and help the next generation thrive!
4825 S. Quaker Ave., Tulsa
918.596.1412
onthestage.tickets/clark-youth-theatre-incorporated/donate#/donations
Counseling & Recovery Services
Counseling + Recovery Services helps make spirits bright through our annual Holiday Giving Program! Since 2018, the Holiday Giving Program has provided gifts to over 500 families and children thanks to our generous donors! Each year, our program grows to include more children and families in need.
If you are interested in adopting a child or family and providing gifts from their wish lists, please contact Brooklin Rovang at brovang@crsok.org.
1323 E. 71st St., Tulsa
crsok.org
Discovery Lab
Every child deserves a place to discover.
At Discovery Lab, kids and families don’t just visit — they explore, connect and discover who they’re becoming. From our science labs to hands-on exhibits, every corner is built for curiosity.
But none of it happens without you. Your gift helps us bring hands-on STEAM learning to children across Oklahoma — many visiting a museum for the very first time.
A gift of $50 sponsors supplies for a field trip visit. $100 funds an educator visiting a classroom. Every dollar fuels a child’s “aha” moment.
Give today. Let’s build wonder together for the next generation.
3123 Riverside Dr., Tulsa
918.295.8144
discoverylab.org
Emergency Infant Services
For a family facing an emergency, diapers, wipes, formula and clothing are more than everyday essentials. They can mean peace of mind, dignity and a healthier start for a child. Emergency Infant Services (EIS) provides these necessities to Metro Tulsa families when a child in need can’t wait.
As EIS enters its 50th year, you can help write what comes next. This Season of Giving, make a gift that helps EIS be there for the next family who needs it.
Donate today and help make the next 50 years possible.
1110 S. Denver Ave., Tulsa
918.582.2469
eistulsa.org/donate
Family & Children’s Services
For many FCS clients, the holidays bring added stress and uncertainty. Season of Care ensures those in need experience the season with joy and dignity. We invite you to support the program by adopting a family, making a monetary contribution or donating new, unwrapped gifts to our Santa Shop. Every contribution—no matter the size—makes the holidays brighter for a Tulsan in need of hope.
Wish List
- Toys, books and games
- Gifts for teens
- Clothing, coats, pajamas and HUGS (hats, underwear, gloves and socks)
- Small household items and toiletries
- Grocery cards
- Monetary gifts
Donation Deadline: Friday, Dec. 11
650 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa
918.600.3815
seasonofcare.fcsok.org
Family Promise of Tulsa County
At Family Promise of Tulsa County (FPTC), our mission is clear: to prevent and ultimately eliminate family homelessness by providing essential supports and services that empower families toward sustainable independence. Because homelessness is not a standalone issue, it’s closely tied to poverty and instability. At FPTC, we focus on each family’s unique situation with comprehensive, coordinated and prevention-focused approaches to move each family toward sustainable independence.
Through three core stages — prevention, shelter and stabilization — FPTC helps families stay safe, avoid the trauma of homelessness, and rebuild the stability and resources needed to keep a home for the long term.
1616 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd., White Cottage, Tulsa
918.392.4959
familypromisetulsa.org
Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
Looking for a way to give back this holiday? The Trefoil Tree is an opportunity to fulfill the holiday wishes of children in our Staff-Led Community Troops and Girl Scouts Beyond Bars.
Choose a tag, purchase a gift from the child’s wishlist, place it in a gift bag and drop it off at our Tulsa office by Friday, Dec. 4. You can also donate hygiene items, hats, gloves and socks for new girls joining Girl Scouts Beyond Bars troop meetings.
Want to make an even bigger impact? Donate online to support the Trefoil Tree at gseok.org/trefoiltree.
4810 S. 129th E. Ave., Tulsa
918.277.6032
gseok.org/trefoiltree
GoLife Mobile Medical
This Season of Giving, your support allows GoLife to provide free pregnancy testing, limited obstetric ultrasounds, and options consultations at our clinic and mobile units. To serve everyone in our community, we offer bilingual Spanish and English appointments with certified sonographers. We provide non-judgmental support and tangible referrals to maternal mental health care.
Whether you give financially or volunteer your time, you provide a practical lifeline of hope and true dignity when women need it most. Please remember GoLife in your year-end, tax-deductible giving.
3210 S. Norwood Ave., Suite E, Tulsa
918.518.0648
golife.org
GRAND Mental Health
At GRAND Mental Health, our mission is simple and powerful: To Improve Life. Every day, we see the impact accessible, compassionate mental health care has on individuals, families and communities across Oklahoma. Donor gifts help GRAND expand care for children, adolescents, adults and families facing behavioral health, substance use and integrated medical needs. When people get the care they need, whole communities grow stronger.
GRAND Mental Health operates 40 clinics and centers in 25 Oklahoma counties, serving over 32,000 clients last year. This season, give the gift of hope by donating at grandmh.com/donate.
6111 E. Skelly Dr., Tulsa
grandmh.com/donate
Hunger Free Oklahoma
Everyone deserves to have access to enough nutritious food every day.
Hunger Free Oklahoma is working to make that a reality for every Oklahoman. We connect families to programs like SNAP and WIC, help children access healthy meals, expand affordable access to fruits and vegetables, and bring communities together to create lasting solutions to hunger.
We believe hunger is solvable—and that when we work together, we can build an Oklahoma where everyone has the food they need to thrive.
Your support makes this work possible. Join us in building a hunger-free Oklahoma. Donate online today: HungerFreeOK.org.
907 S. Detroit Ave., Suite 600, Tulsa
info@hungerfreeok.org
hungerfreeok.org
John 3:16 Mission
The Season of Giving is a time to count our blessings and to remember our neighbors experiencing hardship. At John 3:16 Mission’s Family & Youth Center, families receive groceries to help put food on the table, while kids have a safe place for after-school care and tutoring.
During the holidays, we provide thousands of families with Thanksgiving baskets, including a turkey and all the fixings. Our Christmas Store gives parents the opportunity to choose gifts for their children.
Together, we can share the love of Christ and make the season brighter for Tulsa families in need.
575 N. 39th W. Ave., Tulsa
918.587.1186
john316mission.org
League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Tulsa
The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Tulsa is a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Supporting the Tulsa League supports their mission of “Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy” through continued efforts with voter registration, candidate and informational forums, voter guides, and many other voter education opportunities!
525 S. Main St., Suite 315, Tulsa
918.747.7933
lwvtulsa.org
Little Light House
Little Light House is a tuition-free, Christian, nonprofit developmental center that provides education and therapy services for children with special needs. Our mission is to glorify God by improving the quality of life for children with special needs, their families and their communities. Our transdisciplinary team of teachers and therapists maximizes the potential of every child by providing best-practice tools and personalized support tailored to individual needs.
Little Light House’s services are made possible by the generosity of donors. With your donation, big or small, monthly or annually, you can make a lasting impact on the disability community of Tulsa.
5120 E. 36th St., Tulsa
918.664.6746
go.littlelighthouse.org/season_of_giving
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Lilyfield, Inc.
The holidays remind us how much home matters: a place where children feel safe, loved and connected. At Lilyfield, we believe every child deserves a healthy family, and every family deserves the support to thrive. We walk alongside parents, children and foster families, building stronger families and communities through connection, support and hope.
This season, you can help make home feel possible for more Tulsa-area families. Your gift, time or willingness to get involved can help a child feel loved, a parent feel empowered or a family feel less alone. Give, volunteer or learn more at lilyfield.org.
2625 N. Peoria Ave., Tulsa
918.346.6373
lilyfield.org
Living Arts of Tulsa
At Living Arts of Tulsa, we believe in creating art that makes you talk! As one of the last free-admission galleries in Tulsa, we work to ensure contemporary art is accessible to everyone in our community. Your gifts help maintain our arts programs for learners of all ages, ensure we can provide camp scholarships for students and keep the Tulsa arts scene at the forefront of every conversation. Join us today as we work to keep producing “Art that makes you talk!”
ReMember the artists, ReMember the artwork, and ReMember Living Arts.
307 E. Reconciliation Way, Tulsa
918.585.1234
livingarts.org
NAMI Tulsa
NAMI Tulsa is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by mental illness through education, support, advocacy and community connection. We provide low-barrier access to mental health support for individuals living with mental health conditions, caregivers, family members and anyone seeking information or connection. Through support groups, educational programs, peer connection, resources and advocacy, we work to ensure no one has to navigate mental health challenges alone.
If you or someone you love is struggling, reach out to NAMI Tulsa today. Connect with us to find support, resources and a community that understands.
708 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa
918.587.6264
namitulsa.org
NEST
NEST supports caregivers of young children who have experienced trauma or other difficult life circumstances, whether they are a biological parent, kinship caregiver, grandparent, foster parent, adoptive parent or another important caregiver.
Using an attachment-based, trauma-informed approach, NEST helps families strengthen connection, emotional regulation, resilience and hope.
NEST proudly facilitates the Halo Program curriculum developed by Cindy Lee, LCSW, incorporating TBRI principles to address physical needs, strengthen attachment and reduce fear-based behaviors. Grounded in research on attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience, NEST’s core focus is simple: healing happens through connection.
6440 S. Lewis Ave., Suite 2200, Tulsa
918.712.0859
pfh.org/nest-tulsa
Oklahoma Aquarium
This Season of Giving, Tulsa families can share the wonder of Oklahoma’s only ocean by supporting the Oklahoma Aquarium’s Fish Friends Scholarship Fund. Your donation helps underserved school groups experience an aquarium field trip, connecting students with aquatic animals and inspiring curiosity about the world beneath the surface. These visits bring classroom lessons to life and encourage a passion for conservation through interactive discovery.
Giving as a family is a meaningful way to help more children explore, learn and make lasting memories. Visit okaquarium.org to support Fish Friends and give the gift of discovery to students in our community this season.
300 Aquarium Dr., Jenks
918.232.0534
okaquarium.org/191/Donate
On Angels’ Wings
On Angels’ Wings provides free therapeutic photography and ongoing grief recovery and wellness support for families facing a child’s life-threatening diagnosis or the loss of a child.
With our new Tulsa chapter, we’re working to ensure local families know these compassionate services are available to them, completely free of charge.
You can help us grow our impact in Tulsa! We’re seeking volunteer photographers to serve local families and financial support to sustain these services. Every dollar donated by Tulsa community members stays in Tulsa, directly supporting families in your community.
Learn more, volunteer or donate at oawphoto.org.
hope@oawphoto.org
417.834.3670
oawphoto.org
Parent Child Connections, formerly The Parent Child Center of Tulsa
Parent Child Connections is collecting art supplies this holiday season for children who have experienced trauma. Art therapy helps children express feelings, build confidence and begin healing from difficult experiences.
Crayons, markers, watercolors, sketchbooks and other craft supplies will support therapy sessions throughout the year.
Your donation provides children with creative tools to process trauma in a safe, supportive environment.
At Parent Child Connections, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to heal and thrive.
Advancing Safer Childhoods Through Prevention.
1421 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa
918.599.7999
parentchildcenter.org
Pause4Paws, Inc.
Pause4Paws removes a barrier to healthcare for pet owners impacted by homelessness, mental illness or addiction. We find loving foster homes for their beloved fur babies so owners can get the inpatient care they need without worrying about who will care for their animals.
P.O. Box 52768, Tulsa
918.829.9811
pause4pawsok.org
Philbrook Art & Gardens
At Philbrook, we believe art, gardens, learning and shared experiences can bring a community together. From distinctive exhibitions and our collection of 16,000 works to programs for students, families and lifelong learners, we create opportunities for inspiration, discovery and connection every day.
In 2027, Villa Philbrook will celebrate its 100th anniversary. As this year comes to a close, we invite you to be part of the next 100 years. Support Philbrook Art & Gardens through a gift to its annual fund, membership or support of a program you love.
2727 S. Rockford Rd., Tulsa
918.749.7941
philbrook.org
Red Dirt Relief Fund
Tulsa musicians are one of our greatest resources, enriching our lives with entertainment, culture, education, worship and celebration. As self-employed gig workers, they lack traditional job benefits like employer-provided health insurance, paid time off and retirement plans. Red Dirt Relief Fund is Oklahoma’s music safety net that has provided more than $1 million in direct aid to music professionals as they recover from accidents, medical conditions, natural disasters and other unavoidable emergencies. We also connect them to affordable health insurance, low-cost direct care programs, mental health and addiction recovery. Please support this work to keep music alive and well in Tulsa!
1611 S. Utica Ave., #219, Tulsa
918.407.4599
reddirtrelieffund.org
Tulsa Ballet
Hope for the Holidays is Tulsa Ballet’s special performance of The Nutcracker dedicated to underserved children and their families. Each year, we provide thousands of free tickets to local social service partners who, in turn, distribute those tickets to their clients. For many attendees, this will be their first experience with ballet. The evening features photo opportunities with fun, costumed characters, and each attendee receives a cookie, juice and a special gift.
We request monetary donations to ensure Tulsa Ballet can continue to host this program this year and for years to come. Donate $25 today to sponsor a child to attend Hope for the Holidays! bit.ly/tulsaballethopefor
1212 E. 45th Place S., Tulsa
918.749.6030
bit.ly/tulsaballethopefor
Tulsa Botanic Garden
At Tulsa Botanic Garden, kids explore the Children’s Discovery Garden, spot monarchs among the blooms and hike the Cross Timbers Nature Trail through old-growth forest and tallgrass prairie. As stewards of 170 acres of land, including curated gardens and Cross Timbers Forest, the Garden exists to promote the beauty and importance of plants and nature to create a more sustainable and harmonious world.
Your year-end gift welcomes school field trips, cares for 4.7 miles of trails and grows the next generation of curious nature lovers. Give once, monthly, quarterly or yearly at tulsabotanic.org
3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr., Tulsa
918.289.0330
tulsabotanic.org
Tulsa Garden Center
Since 1954, Tulsa Garden Center has cultivated horticulture heroes through year-round educational workshops and youth programs both within Woodward Park and beyond. Through free and affordable opportunities, we ensure that learning and access to green spaces remain available to all Tulsans.
Give yourself the gift of lifelong learning with a Family Membership, which grants you access to over 360 public gardens through the American Horticultural Society as well as perks with Tulsa Garden Center. Donations of any amount help us continue to offer community programs that make a difference. No matter what, we hope to see you in the Park!
2435 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa
918.576.5155
tulsagardencenter.org
Tulsa Symphony Orchestra
The Tulsa Symphony Orchestra is a vital community service organization that entertains, educates, heals and inspires through musical excellence, innovation and collaboration. Our educational and community outreach free performances reach over 55,000 people in the NE Oklahoma region through our community partners. Along with our ticketed concert events, TSO performs over 45 concerts each season.
Your donation accounts for 65% of the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra’s annual revenue, which helps support our mission. Help us continue sharing the gift of music with future generations by visiting tulsasymphony.org/give.
117 N. Boston Ave., Suite 121, Tulsa
918.584.3645
tulsasymphony.org
Tulsa Zoo
Enrichment is part of the daily care of the animals at the Tulsa Zoo. This holiday season, consider purchasing items from our Animals’ Amazon Wishlist. Our animal experts have specifically curated each item to encourage natural behaviors, such as foraging and problem-solving. These items help keep our animals mentally and physically healthy while creating engaging experiences for zoo guests.
Other ways to support Tulsa Zoo animals include purchasing original artwork through our Art Untamed program or gallery show, participating in a symbolic ADOPTion of an animal or purchasing our fourth annual holiday ornament featuring our endangered Komodo dragon hatchlings. This limited-edition ornament is available through Dec. 31, 2026.
6421 E. 36th St. N., Tulsa
918.669.6600
tulsazoo.org/support-us
Up With Trees
This year, Up With Trees celebrates 50 years of planting and caring for trees across Tulsa County. Through our Adopt A Tree Site program, families and businesses help maintain over 13,000 trees along Tulsa’s roadways—creating greener, healthier and more beautiful places for everyone. We believe an investment in trees is an investment in people, improving the environmental, economic and social well-being of our community for generations to come.
This season, tree site sponsorships are 50% off, making it easier than ever to leave a lasting impact. Adopt a tree site or make a gift today at upwithtrees.org.
1102 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa
918.610.8733
upwithtrees.org
YMCA of Greater Tulsa
Give more than a gift. Give opportunity.
When you give to the YMCA, your gift stays local and helps build a stronger Tulsa, one person, one family and one community at a time.
At the YMCA, no one is turned away for inability to pay. Your gift ensures we can provide access to programs that strengthen our community – from swim lessons and youth sports to summer camp, childcare, healthy living programs and opportunities for older adults to stay active and connected.
This season, give more than a gift. Give opportunity. Give belonging. Give the YMCA.
Donate at YMCATulsa.org/donate
5400 S. Olympia Ave., Tulsa
918.728.3954
ymcatulsa.org/donate
Youth Services of Tulsa
Give a Gift. Give Hope.
You can make the holiday season a little brighter for a young person in our community through Youth Services of Tulsa’s Gifts of Hope program. Adopt a youth and provide gifts from their personal wish list, giving them the opportunity to open presents chosen just for them. Your generosity can bring comfort, excitement and a reminder that someone cares.
Fulfill a Wish List and Fill a Youth’s Heart with Joy!
No time to shop? Simply make a cash donation, and we’ll send our elves shopping so no youth is left behind.
311 S. Madison, Tulsa
918.582.0061
yst.org/giftsofhope
