Bridges Tulsa

💙 Thankful Thursday: Celebrating Our Volunteers

Today, we're celebrating the incredible volunteers who make a difference at Bridges Tulsa!

Whether you're part of a large volunteer group or lending a helping hand as an individual, your time, energy, and dedication help us fulfill our mission every day. From bagging popcorn orders to painting walls and tackling special projects, every act of service has a lasting impact.

Your generosity helps create opportunities, strengthens our programs, and makes Bridges a better place for the individuals we serve. We simply couldn't do it without you.

Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and hearts with us. You are truly making a difference! 💙

Interested in volunteering or supporting our mission? Visit https://www.bridgestulsa.org to learn more.

💼 Working Wednesday: Partnerships That Create Opportunity

Great partnerships create lasting impact.

PepsiCo's partnership with Bridges began in 2010 with a small contract. After seeing the dedication and quality of our team's work, PepsiCo expanded the partnership by building a dedicated reclamation center.

Today, that collaboration not only helps PepsiCo reduce costs, but also creates meaningful employment opportunities for individuals we serve—proving that inclusive employment drives innovation, strengthens businesses, and changes lives.

We're grateful for partners like PepsiCo who recognize the value of an inclusive workforce and invest in opportunities that benefit everyone.

For more information about supporting our mission, visit https://www.bridgestulsa.org.

💡 Tip Tuesday: Building Skills for Bright Futures

Every great career starts with the right foundation. Job readiness skills—like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professionalism—help open the door to meaningful employment.

In 2025, 172 students gained job readiness skills through Bridges' education, training, and workforce readiness programs, preparing them for competitive employment and greater independence.

When we invest in building skills, we invest in brighter futures for individuals and a stronger, more inclusive community.

For more information about supporting our mission, visit https://www.bridgestulsa.org.

Together, we're creating opportunities that change lives. 💙

✨ Meet Emily! ✨

Emily has been part of the Bridges family for more than 14 years, and we truly couldn't ask for a better teammate! Her kindness, dedication, and willingness to help make her an invaluable part of our team.

Fun fact: If Emily could eat just one meal for the rest of her life, it would be chicken fried steak with mac 'n' cheese! 😋

When she's not hard at work, Emily also enjoys expressing her creativity as a talented artist. We love seeing her gifts shine both at Bridges and through her artwork!

To learn more about the Bridges mission and how you can support the work we do in our community, visit www.bridgestulsa.org.

🤠 Welcome, Hometown Hats! 🧢

We're excited to welcome Hometown Hats as one of our newest vendors at Bridges Mercantile & Able & Co. in Jenks!

Hometown Hats creates quality hats that celebrate hometown pride, hard work, and community. Their collection features stylish, comfortable designs for the whole family—including children's sizes, so even the youngest hometown fans can join in!

Stop by Bridges Mercantile & Able & Co. to browse their collection and find the perfect hat for yourself or a special little one. When you shop with us, you're doing more than supporting local businesses—you’re helping create opportunities that change lives.

To learn more about the Bridges mission and how your purchases make an impact, visit www.bridgestulsa.org.

Come shop local, discover something new, and give Hometown Hats a warm Jenks welcome!

Fun Friday
🐾 The Dogs of Bridges 🐾

We've been hard at work this month creating The Dogs of Bridges, a special series of custom pet portraits celebrating some very loved four-legged companions. We can't wait to share these beautiful paintings with you!

Our clients are thrilled, and these one-of-a-kind pieces will soon be available for purchase at our Bridges Mercantile storefront in Jenks. Stop by to see them in person and find your new favorite piece!

Every purchase helps support the work we do in our community. To learn more about our mission and how you can get involved, visit www.bridgestulsa.org.

Thankful Thursday!
A big thank you to Synod Youth for volunteering at the Bridges Tulsa Work Center! 💙
Your time and hard work make a real difference, and we're grateful for your support of our mission and the individuals we serve.

Want to get involved? Learn more about volunteering, partnering, or donating at www.bridgestulsa.org.

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💙 Real-world learning. Real-life success.

Today, Ava made a trip to the bank to make a deposit! 🏦✨

At Bridges Tulsa, our Work-Based Learning Program gives individuals the opportunity to build confidence and put their job skills into practice in real-world settings. From earning a paycheck to learning everyday responsibilities like banking, each experience helps prepare participants for greater independence and future success.

We're so proud of you, Ava! 👏💙

Want to learn more about how Bridges is changing lives every day? Visit www.bridgestulsa.org.

Happy Friendship Day! 💙

Friendship is about showing up, lifting each other up, and creating opportunities for everyone to belong. At Bridges Tulsa, we're grateful for the friends, families, volunteers, partners, and supporters who help make our mission possible every day.

Together, we're creating pathways to employment, independence, and brighter futures for individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment. Every friendship, every act of kindness, and every gift makes a difference.

Celebrate Friendship Day by supporting our mission and helping us continue changing lives in our community.

Learn more or make a gift at www.bridgestulsa.org. 💙

💙 Did you know about the Bridges Work Center Program?

At Bridges, we partner with companies like HILTI, T.D. Williamson, and the Tulsa Bus Plant to provide reliable workforce solutions while creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment.

We offer:
✅ Assembly
📦 Packaging
🧩 Kitting
🚚 Fulfillment

When you partner with Bridges, you're investing in quality work and making a positive impact in our community.

💙 Want to support our mission? Visit us at www.bridgestulsa.org to learn how you can partner with us, donate, volunteer, or help create more opportunities for those we serve.

Together, we're building brighter futures—one opportunity at a time.