Growing Together

We are celebrating the 2026 graduates from all of Growing Together's education partners!

We ask that you help more students in our community reach graduation day 🎓

Every student deserves the chance to cross that stage and step into a brighter future. At Growing Together, we see it every day, when caring adults show up for young people, incredible things happen.

Right now, your impact goes even further. Every donation will be DOUBLED during the Graduation Match through May 31! 🎉

Your gift helps connect students right here in Kendall-Whitter with trained, compassionate mentors who provide the tools and support they need to succeed. Last year, 96% of seniors in Communities in Schools programs graduated or earned their GED.

As a licensed partner of Communities in Schools, Growing Together is proud to bring this nationally proven model to our neighborhoods because when we invest in our students, we invest in the future of our entire community.

Make your gift today and help change a life, twice over. Together, we grow.

🔗 Give Now: https://cisnational.org/4tXH0UR

Every neighborhood has passionate people doing good work.

But passion without a game plan? That's a lot of motion without a lot of movement.

In Kendall-Whittier, Growing Together serves as the community quarterback, the trusted, place-based organization that connects housing, education, economic opportunity, and community vibrancy into one shared vision for our neighborhood.

We don't run every play, but we make sure every play works together.

Swipe to see what community quarterbacking really looks like ➡️

At Growing Together, we believe something deeply:

A connected community is a resilient one. And our community is our greatest resource.

The most valuable data that is used to improve our neighborhood doesn't come from national benchmarks or industry reports. It comes from the families, students, educators, and neighbors of Kendall-Whittier who trusted us enough to share their experiences, honestly.

Our neighbors' voices tell us where we're making a difference. Their voices tell us where we need to grow. And their voices are now shaping every decision we make for next year.

That's the difference between an organization that serves a community and one that is truly PART of it.

The next school year hasn't started yet. But it's already being built on a foundation of community voice and a relentless commitment to getting better for the families who are counting on us.

Together, we grow.

👉 Share this post if you believe community voice should drive community work!

We are committed to empowering our community to thrive.

Every donation to Growing Together goes directly to provide support for our families right here in Kendall-Whittier, including safe housing resources, after-school programs, community events, and so much more.

You don't have to live here to make a difference here. Donate today!

In 2026, the connection between place and possibility is clearer than ever.

A powerful article from Dr. Raj Chetty and the Opportunities Insights outlines five reasons why neighborhoods matter more than ever, and each one validates the work Growing Together Tulsa is advancing in Kendall-Whittier.

Neighborhoods aren't just where people live. They're where opportunity is built or denied. We're proud to be building it in Kendall-Whittier.

📖 Read the full article: purposebuiltcommunities.org

Thank you to everyone who made the Sequoyah Family Picnic a success!

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're holding space for a truth we see in our community.

A student who is struggling emotionally cannot thrive academically. And a child who feels invisible cannot show up as their best self.

That's why our partnership with goes beyond textbooks and test scores. Through caring adults like our CIS Site Coordinators, we make sure students in our schools are supported.

Mental wellness isn't separate from student success. It is the key to student success.

This month and every month, we're committed to creating spaces in Kendall-Whittier where our young people know they are not alone.

🎉 School's out, and Sequoyah celebrated in the best way

The Sequoyah Elementary Family Picnic was everything from live music to a book fair and more.

But the best part? Watching families come together to celebrate a year of hard work, growth, and showing up, for their kids and for each other.

Congratulations to every Sequoyah student, family, and educator on a wonderful school year. We can't wait to see what next year brings.

Sequoyah is THE place to be today! 🎉

Family Fun Day is happening TODAY at 10:30 AM. Live music, face painting, free hot dogs, and a whole lot of community love.

We look forward to seeing you there!