Youth Action Board

07/01/2025

The Regional Food Bank has released the following statement on the budget reconciliation process that would reduce funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid.

04/05/2025

📢 FACT CHECK: SB 484 and Homeless Services in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Senate recently passed , a bill that would effectively ban homeless shelters in every city except Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The bill now heads to the House, where you have a chance to stop it. Here's what you need to know:

❌ MISINFORMATION: "Only OKC & Tulsa get funding for homelessness services."
✅ FACT: 8 regions across the state get federal homelessness funding based on need.

❌ MISINFORMATION: “No one will be transported.”
✅ FACT: The bill’s author said otherwise. Smaller towns would have to send people to OKC or Tulsa — shelters that are already full. This pushes folks out of their own communities.

❌ MISINFORMATION: "It's just a spacing bill."
✅ FACT: SB 484 would force shelters to be built more than half a mile from any school — further than the restriction for s*x offenders. That’s not spacing — it’s exclusion.

❌ MISINFORMATION: "This bill protects children."
✅ FACT: 23,000+ students in Oklahoma were homeless last year. Shelters help them stay safe & in school. SB 484 harms kids — it doesn’t protect them.

❌ MISINFORMATION: “Churches can handle this.”
✅ FACT: Churches do critical work — but they aren't equipped to handle the complex, long-term needs of homelessness.

We must center facts, compassion, and common sense in our policies. 💬 Let your House representatives know that Oklahoma deserves better than SB 484.

04/05/2025

03/20/2025

03/20/2025

03/13/2025

Get ready to celebrate and uplift our vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ community at Sound Waves, a monthly q***r dance party hosted by the Oklahoma Pride Alliance at Sailor and the Dock! This special edition, taking place on Saturday, March 29th from 10 PM to 2 AM with DJ .robin.rhoades, is dedicated to honoring Trans Day of Visibility on March 31st.

Come as you are and immerse yourself in a safe space where everyone is encouraged to express their authentic selves. Dance the night away to great music, enjoy delicious drinks, and connect with friends— both old and new!

As we gather in celebration, we also take a moment to honor the lives and contributions of our transgender family, while highlighting the ongoing fight for trans rights. Together, we will work towards a future where the joy of trans lives is valued in every corner of society.

Let’s make this night unforgettable as we celebrate, uplift, and stand together for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We can’t wait to see you there! 🏳️‍⚧️🫶✨

02/17/2025

02/12/2025

Another new entity announced Tuesday, the Tulsa Children’s Cabinet, will be populated by representatives of local schools, nonprofits and other organizations that serve Tulsa’s youth and families.

02/10/2025

Marsha P. Johnson spent her life advocating for LGBTQ people of color, LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness, and people living with HIV and AIDS. She was a trailblazer for the trans community and an icon to all.

Thank you, Marsha.