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Elevate East is a neighborhood initiative igniting positive change. Together, we’re building a future where neighbors drive community change.
East Tulsa is our city's most culturally diverse and fastest-growing community, brimming with life and promise. We envision a future where its children and families thrive—living, working, and playing in a welcoming neighborhood that fosters inclusion, builds wealth, and creates lasting economic opportunities for generations to come.
Increase access to postsecondary opportunity within the East Central and Tulsa Honor Academy feeder pattern.
Ensure families live in a thriving and healthy neighborhood by investing in place-keeping and beautification.
Build community wealth through economic development, civic engagement and innovative practices.
Founded by George Kaiser Family Foundation in 2022, Elevate East has expanded to work with multiple local partners to bring vital resources to east Tulsa. Through a variety of programs and services, Elevate East aims to empower residents to create lasting change and elevate their neighborhood to new heights.
To date, Elevate East has committed and/or spent $8 million to projects supporting residents and the focus area.
Elevate East provides data and technical assistance to neighbors and partners so they have what they need to advocate for their neighborhood.
Our Impact
Elevate East connects residents and business owners with city officials to address neighborhood challenges.
With over 80 languages spoken and residents from 25 countries, east Tulsa’s Global District is a vibrant home for long-time residents and newcomers building their lives in the Heartland.
2,925
clients have received services from six co-located nonprofits in east Tulsa's new micro-community resource center.
75+
small businesses have gained access to capital, technical assistance and mentorship opportunities through Elevate East.
14%
25+ year old residents within our focus area have a bachelor's education or higher, compared to 33% in Tulsa County.
Senior Program Officer and Elevate East Lead at George Kaiser Family Foundation
