It’s easy to look at the impressive metrics shared in this report and to focus in on those datapoints – millions invested in affordable housing, thousands of Tulsans served through our various programs, and more. But I don’t want to overlook the fact that each of those figures represents a life transformed through the provision of safe, stable, affordable housing. It’s important to see the individual impact through the collective outcomes shared below.

One example of that individual impact lies in the story of Harold, who lives at our Murdock Villa community. After decades of working as a painter, Harold fell from a ladder and became injured to the point of no longer being able to work. He was scared and didn’t know how he would survive without his occupational income. A friend heard the sadness in his voice in a phone conversation and suggested he apply to live in a Tulsa Housing Authority property. He did, and has lived at Murdock Villa ever since. Harold is so grateful for a safe, stable home that he can afford and for the community that he’s built while living in a THA property.

Every development, every rehabilitation, every activity of our Social Services department represents a life made better by our team at THA. Just as our organization invests in our community, our team invests in the lives of those we serve in real and meaningful ways every single day. I couldn’t be more proud of, or grateful for, Team THA.

While we celebrate the impact we’ve been able to make in lives across our community, I know that there are thousands of Tulsans still in need. Tulsa has reached a crisis level lack of affordable housing and we must take action as a city, and a state, to meet this challenge. We’re thankful for community
partners and government officials who understand the breadth of the issue and are coming alongside us
to address it.

I truly believe that, together, we can create a better Tulsa by transforming lives and communities. Let’s get to work!