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August 2025
Welcome Home, Cherokee! A Teacher’s Dream Comes True in the Kendall Whittier Neighborhood
Meet Habitat’s new homeowner, Cherokee —a dedicated science teacher at Union Public Schools and a proud member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes.
After years of sharing a home with a fellow teacher, Cherokee was ready for a place of her own. Her father, always looking out for her future, discovered Green Country Habitat for Humanity while researching homeowner assistance programs and sent her the link. “I just wanted something for myself that I could call my own,” Cherokee reflected.
The application process began in March, and within three months, Cherokee was approved. She chose one of the Whittier Townhomesin the Kendall Whittier neighborhood for its walkability, vibrant community feel, and proximity to local shops and activities. “It’s just me and my cat,” she laughed. “And I didn’t want to mow the yard.”
As an education enthusiast, Cherokee found joy in Habitat’s required homeowner education classes — eagerly taking notes on everything from budgeting to basic home maintenance. She also embraced the program’s sweat equity hours, working at the Habitat ReStore while forming bonds with other future homeowners.
Now, standing in her new home, Cherokee looks forward to making the space her own — and welcoming friends and family into a place that reflects her hard work, resilience, and cultural pride.
Special thanks to MapleMark Bank for providing her with an affordable mortgage and helping make homeownership possible.
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Habitat believes that everyone deserves a place to call home. Share our home purchasing opportunity with others.
Join us for Green Country Habitat for Humanity’s quarterly Lunch & Learn, where we’ll celebrate the women transforming Tulsa’s construction and development landscape.
Over a complimentary lunch, you’ll hear from these three women leaders and innovators sharing their perspectives on the future of housing, creative approaches to community growth, and how they’re building a stronger, more inclusive Tulsa for everyone.
This engaging series offers a chance to stay informed, connect with others, learn about the impact of our work in the community, and discover how you can show your support. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, September 18, 2025, is this year’s Women Build 2025.
The Women Build event brings together women-led teams to raise walls, awareness, and support for affordable housing. It’s a powerful day of teamwork and impact, and a great way to celebrate Tulsa’s 918 Day!
Visit the link below to learn more about this event and discover how your organization can get involved.
Save More at the ReStore Rack Friday, Aug 1st & Saturday, Aug 2nd (Closed on Aug 3rd)
During Oklahoma’s annual Sales Tax Holiday—August 1st & 2nd—eligible items like clothing and footwear under $100 are exempt from sales tax.
That means when you shop at Tulsa ReStore Rack (1112 S. Memorial Dr.), you'll not only enjoy deep thrift-store discounts, but you’ll pay no state sales tax on qualifying items, including kids' boots, coats, hats, belts, socks, sneakers, and uniforms.
It’s a perfect way to stretch your dollars, save big, and support our mission to build safe, quality homes for families across Green Country.
Thank You! Your support is appreciated for our ability to build affordable homes, acquire land, develop infrastructure, and provide education with assistance to our future homeowners. GreenCountryHabitat.org • 6235 E. 13th St. Tulsa, OK 74112 • (918) 592-4224
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