A Mission That Works
Youth At Heart is a leader in providing programs in education, recreation and social development to youth in the Tulsa area. Our staff and mentors work with our youth to provide opportunities that develop character, instill values, and equip youth for success.
Youth at Heart has served Tulsa’s socio-economically challenged neighborhoods and schools since 1976!
As state and federal funding for after-school programs continues to be cut, Youth At Heart continues to provide programming to support Tulsa’s underserved youth cultivate their potential and lead healthy, productive lives.
Creating Opportunities
Youth At Heart provides a diverse array of programs to help Tulsa youth cultivate their hidden potential and lead healthy productive lives. Our goal is to support Tulsa’s underserved youth in their growth mentally, socially and physically.
Education & Enrichment Programs
Provides homework assistance and tutoring to reinforce the lessons learned in the classroom during the school day.
Recreation & Sports Programs
Our sports and recreation opportunities teach young people the importance of health and wellbeing, while also cultivating confidence and teamwork. It also provides youth with more opportunities to explore their community through field trips, camps, and more.
Youth At Heart Works.
100 youth went on field trips to 9 separate locations
5,100 snack bags were sent home with participants through a partnership with Meals On Wheels
Youth participated in 121 Hours of S.T.E.M. & Robotics Clubs
810 youth participated in programming during 2022
77.7% of our students are minorities.
"My experience in the Youth At Heart program has taught me how to be resilient. I also learned that kindness will take you far."
- Marilyn Adkins
Youth At Heart Alumni
“Youth At Heart helped keep me on the right track. They do so much for our kids and help form our society for our future. ”
- Emanuel Perry
Youth At Heart Alumni
“Some people just need that guidance. At Youth At Heart they say you can. You can do this.”