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.

Applications Closed

Program Details

  • Dates: Mondays, Sept 28 - Nov 16 2026

  • 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 16+ 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.