The Neighborhood Network

Learn. Organize. Lead Change in Your Community.

Do you care about your neighborhood? Want to learn how to make a difference where you live?

Join The Neighborhood Network, an 8-week hands-on program that brings neighbors together to learn about organizing, building strong communities, and taking real action to solve local issues.

You'll meet weekly with a small group, learn how the city works, and work together to decide how to spend $20,000 to improve your area. Yes, really, you help decide where the money goes.

And the best part? Participants get paid $500 for completing the program!

Ready to Join? Fill out the short interest form and we’ll be in touch.

Program Details

  • Dates: Mondays, Sept 29 - Nov 17

  • Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

  • Language: Offered in English and Spanish.

  • Pay: $500 stipend per participant

  • Spots available: 20

What You’ll Learn

  1. Welcome and pre-survey

  2. Elected officials and voting

  3. Organizing your community

  4. Building/running a neighborhood association

  5. Deep dive into issues and opportunities

  6. Finding solutions + setting priorities

  7. Developing your ideas

  8. Pitch Night! Final project presentations + post-survey

What Happens After the Program?

We’ll help you and your cohort put your project ideas into action. You’ll also have the chance to stay involved through the Community Council, a new space for residents to influence how Eastside Rise supports our neighborhoods.

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for residents and business owners near the Tulsa Global District or East Tulsa only, including:

  • Cooper

  • Magic Circle

  • Valley Glen/Columbus

  • Disney

  • 21st & Garnett commercial district

You don’t need any prior experience, just a passion for your community and a willingness to show up.

Space is limited, so don’t wait. Let’s build stronger neighborhoods, together.