Rising Village Foundation

Rising Village Foundation The women learn through project-based guidance, targeting two skill levels of beginner and intermediate.

Helping marginalized people become full participants and contributors in Tulsa through refugee resettlement, skills training, prenatal classes, language learning, and community partnerships. The RiSE Program gives local refugee and immigrant women the opportunity to develop or strengthen sewing skills through free classes that meet once a week for two hours. Integrated within the instruction are E

nglish-skills learning, relationship-building, and social integration for women from countries around the world. We connect women with business owners who can hire them for at-home production. This gives economic empowerment to seamstresses while still allowing them to care for their children as they earn income. We are also establishing a production workshop where women create sustainable fashion products to sell on the online store and at area markets and craft fairs. We also are looking to connect with small businesses that need a "cut and sew" workforce.
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We also provide classes to help families who have been resettled navigate the day-to-day challenges of cultural differences. As needs arise, we seek to find community resources, or meet the needs through our network of supporters, donors, volunteers and staff.


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We are excited to officially welcome Marissa Carter to our team as our Associate Executive Director!Marissa has been ser...
06/10/2026

We are excited to officially welcome Marissa Carter to our team as our Associate Executive Director!

Marissa has been serving alongside us in a part-time capacity for almost a year. As she steps into this new full-time role, we couldn't be more grateful! Marissa brings years of experience and a deep passion for serving others.

Since joining our team, she has already made an impact through her care for our clients, support for our staff and volunteers, and with her commitment to serving vulnerable people here in Tulsa. Whether she's helping meet a practical need or building meaningful relationships, Marissa is always ready to serve her community!

We're thrilled to have her and look forward to all that lies ahead. Join us in welcoming Marissa! 🎉

We love our RISE Director! Thanks for all you do Sydney!
06/05/2026

We love our RISE Director! Thanks for all you do Sydney!

For everybody wanting to attend our morning prayer gathering, they will be every other Thursday over the course of the s...
05/25/2026

For everybody wanting to attend our morning prayer gathering, they will be every other Thursday over the course of the summer. Come join us in sharing each other's burdens by gathering for prayer.

We want to congratulate one of our favorite people on graduating from TU this past weekend! 🎉Sadaf balanced being a full...
05/20/2026

We want to congratulate one of our favorite people on graduating from TU this past weekend! 🎉

Sadaf balanced being a full-time student while also caring deeply for the refugee and immigrant families we served during refugee resettlement. Whether she was helping clients navigate difficult situations or just showing up with compassion and consistency, she made a lasting impact on so many lives.

Her kindness, hard work, and heart for people have been such a gift to our team and community. We are incredibly proud of all she has accomplished and excited to see what this next chapter holds for her.

Sadaf, we wish you the very best as you step into this new season of life. Congratulations! 🎓

Our Volunteer Training is coming up! If you want to join our trained and passionate team of volunteers, sign up for our ...
05/19/2026

Our Volunteer Training is coming up! If you want to join our trained and passionate team of volunteers, sign up for our next training on May 28 at 6:30pm. We will offer you tools, stories, and experiential lessons that will equip you for an exciting season of serving our refugee neighbors in the Tulsa area. Whether you're wanting to be an English tutor, offer rides to class, play with kids, help teach sewing, or simply sit for tea with one of our refugee neighbors, come join our training to take your first step.

🗓 Date: 6:30 PM
⏰ Time: May 28, 2026
📍 Location: Rising Village Office

This summer, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of refugee and immigrant families in Tulsa. From transpor...
05/06/2026

This summer, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of refugee and immigrant families in Tulsa. From transportation to childcare, volunteers help create community, build relationships, and support families as they navigate life in our city.

Whether you can serve weekly or jump in when needed, we would love to have you join us this summer. Learn more and get involved at www.risingvillage.org/volunteer

Last week we had the pleasure of having a table at an awesome event put on by and . The event focused on equipping new ...
04/29/2026

Last week we had the pleasure of having a table at an awesome event put on by and . The event focused on equipping new citizens to confidently engage in the civic process. We love the work they do here in our amazing Tulsa community!

Thank you for all you have done for the RISE Program Kelsey! 🫶
04/28/2026

Thank you for all you have done for the RISE Program Kelsey! 🫶

Our director, Kelsey, taught her last sewing class with the RISE program yesterday. Six years and nearly 400 students. Organizing craft shows and pop-ups, heading up the program as we transitioned into new space, bandaging fingers, crying, and laughing over sewing mishaps, welcoming refugees, and guiding volunteers. She is leaving the program in capable hands, but we will miss her gentle spirit and deep passion for refugees in our community. Thank you from the bottom of so many hearts, dear friend. We have you for one more month, but we know it was hard to goodbye to the classroom yesterday. You have done good work, Teacher ❤️

We're excited about our first RISE Pop-up Shop & Open House! Come out and support refugee seamstresses. These women meet...
03/07/2026

We're excited about our first RISE Pop-up Shop & Open House! Come out and support refugee seamstresses. These women meet every Thursday in our Sewn Goods Workshop, making products that we purchase wholesale from them. They earn income and you get to shop with purpose! 🧵🛍️

02/09/2026

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7225 S 85th E Avenue Unit 400
Tulsa, OK
74133

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Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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