
Tulsa
Stories

December 9, 2020
Chubby Gus: Our New Favorite Hamster
In the midst of the pandemic, Reading Partners Tulsa found an unexpected bright spot—an adventurous hamster named Chubby Gus.
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January 19, 2021
Partnership Spotlight: South Tulsa Baptist Church
South Tulsa Baptist Church is one of our treasured partners here at Reading Partners Tulsa. This story highlights their passion for service.
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December 12, 2020
Partnership Spotlight: Bank of Oklahoma
With our third annual Books, Brews, and BBQ scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 30 we want to take a moment to give a big shout out to our sponsor for this event, Bank of Oklahoma, for their continued support despite a year of challenges.
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October 15, 2020
Partnership Spotlight: Tulsa Area United Way
We thank Tulsa Area United Way for all they have done to support our work. The impact they have had on the greater Tulsa community is extraordinary.
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September 21, 2020
Partnership Highlight: Oral Roberts University
Oral Roberts University (ORU) has played a significant role in sending volunteers to Reading Partners, with over 75 students participating annually.
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March 30, 2020
Volunteering with Reading Partners teaches patience and prepares high-schooler to dream big
Makayla Melton, a ninth-grader, shares about her experience as a weekly tutor and the importance of being a positive female role model for her student.
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March 10, 2020
AmeriCorps service provides impactful experiences, prepares members with powerful benefits
Watch Reading Partners Tulsa site coordinator Rachel Robertson talk about her love and passion for AmeriCorps service in this video.
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February 13, 2020
The importance of making connections and diverse representation for young students
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January 15, 2020
Reading Partners helps remote workers get plugged into community
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November 25, 2019
When Katie discovered the literacy crisis
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November 22, 2019
Ron MacLeod's Reading Partners story
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October 12, 2019
Supporting and celebrating shared experiences can empower young readers: Q&A with Diego Luevano
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July 25, 2019
Tutors go above and beyond on our Tutor Advisory Council
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January 14, 2019
Jasmine connects in her community
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September 28, 2018
Wil's Reading Partners Story
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May 3, 2018
Delise's Reading Partners Story
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July 24, 2017
Tulsa tutor cultivates love of reading in her student
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April 7, 2016
Better reading skills = better future
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April 7, 2016
Leaving a legacy through volunteering
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April 14, 2015
Rebecca found passion in tutoring kids for her Bat Mitzvah project
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February 19, 2015
Beth & Xavier: Unlocking the opportunity