Child Abuse Network
As a past project of the League, the Child Abuse Network (CAN) exists to reduce the trauma that a child abuse investigation can pose for the child. CAN brings multiple agencies together in a single, safe, and comforting environment for children in crises. This committee will develop and implement a volunteer program at the Child Abuse Network agency that would provide policies, procedures, training, and oversight of volunteers.
Impact
The Junior League of Tulsa's IMPACT project provides over fifteen short-term volunteer assistance to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Tulsa community. Organizations apply for volunteer assistance, and individual projects are selected based organization guidelines. Short-term ("Done in a Day") projects are chosen, planned, and implemented by members.
Laura Dester IMPACT
The Laura Dester IMPACT program provides short-term volunteer assistance to the Laura Dester Children's Shelter while strategically planning for future needs or that organization. Various annual short-term ("Done in a Day") projects are chosen, planned, and implemented by a committee of members in partnership with the Laura Dester Shelter staff.
St. Francis Children’s Hospital Family Resource Center
Volunteers for this signature project will assist the hospital in developing and staffing a resource center through which families of patients can obtain information about their child’s medical condition, obtain information about resources outside the hospital and become informed participants in the health care process.
DVIS Task Force
Task Force members will work with Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) to design and refine a well-structured Call Rape 1st Responder/Volunteer Function.
Public Affairs
JLT strives to inform its membership of pertinent issues and legislation and recommend potential projects through Public Affairs. These responsibilities also include publishing and distributing information regarding elections and voter registration.
Scholarship
The Scholarship program awards two Founder's Scholarships valued at $1,500 each to female high school seniors in the Tulsa area who are planning to attend a college or technical school after graduation. Recipients are selected based upon a demonstrated commitment to voluntarism.
Community Project Development Committee
This standing committee is responsible for identifying and developing potential community projects that support JLT's focus area. Project proposals prepared by CPDC are submitted to the Project Evaluation Committee for review and the selection of community projects for the coming year.
Oklahoma Centennial Special Committee
In collaboration with the Oklahoma Centennial Committee and Tulsa Young Professionals, JLT's Centennial Special Committee will coordinate JLT's participation in Oklahoma's Centennial Celebration, including the selection and burial of a time capsule to be unearthed in 2057.
