CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our new home will serve as the permanent heart of our organization. It’s a place where mentoring relationships can thrive for decades to come.
MISSION & VISION
Having served as a Big Sister, I’ve seen firsthand how one caring, consistent relationship can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. That’s why I’m honored to co-chair this campaign for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma’s state headquarters. This is about more than creating a new space, it’s about investing in the future of Tulsa’s young people and giving BBBSOK the home and resources it needs to bring more Bigs and Littles together for generations to come.
Heather Van Hooser
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR
LOCATION
Our new headquarters will be located on Darlington Avenue, just off 51st Street, across from the Tandy YMCA and behind Meals on Wheels. It’s a convenient and community-centered site that reflects our values of accessibility, safety, collaboration, and care.
Safety
Our new office space will be a safe and welcoming place for children, families, volunteers, and staff.
Details
It includes a welcome desk, children’s play space, private interview room, and large conference room for staff and volunteer training.
Function
Additional space includes functional private staff offices, kitchen, break room, and storage areas.
Parking
Parking capacity nearly doubles, providing ample and accessible parking access for employees, volunteers, and families.
Flexibility
The custom designed space offers a flexible layout with expansion potential if needed for future growth.
Savings
The new facility is approx $6 per square foot per year ($60,000 annually), substantial savings compared to our current rent cost.
SGA DESIGN GROUP
We are proud to partner with Chris Goble, President and CEO of SGA Design Group, who is generously donating his firm’s architectural services for this project. His leadership and expertise ensure our new home will be designed efficiently, beautifully, and with long-term sustainability in mind, all while achieving significant cost savings through in-kind professional support.
Melissa Ramirez • CEO • melissa.ramirez@bbbsok.org