Future GLBT Community Center...4th and Kenosha

[MichaelC]

From http://www.tohr.org/

quote:A dream has come true and history is made!  On October 31st at 4:30 PM, documents were signed finalizing the purchase of our new home!  Tulsa now has permanent site for the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center.

Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Pyramid Project has worked 5 years to bring the GLBT & allied community to this historic place.  At 18,000 square feet, the new center will be the 2nd largest GLBT Community Center in the Midwest.  The historic 2-story brick building, built in the 1930's with a 1-story annex of the 1960's, allows for expanded community programs, larger and more meeting spaces for organizations and groups, lease space and a large capacity special events center.  Our new home will serve as a permanent and visible presence now and for generations to come.

The building is an anchor of the growing East Village of downtown Tulsa.  Sitting prominently at the corner of 4th & Kenosha, the permanent Tulsa GLBT Community Center is a gateweay to the entire area.  If you've not seen your new home, please drive by in the near future.  It is at 621 E 4th Street.  That is 4 blocks West of 4th & Peoria and 3 doors West of Youth Services of Tulsa.  Although not quite ready for move-in, "Raise the Rainbow," a flag-raising and house blessing ceremony is planned for Saturday, November 19th at 10:00 AM.  We hope to see you there!

After improvements and renovations, the grand opening will be in the Spring of 2006.  Most initial expenses are fire safety and ADA compliance items.  Please remember, we are still raising the necessary funds to complete this historic move-in.  Please visit the Pyramid Project website to make a donation or pledge and help us SPRING into our new home for the GLBT & allied community.

With your continued help, TOHR's Pyramid Project will continue its goal of "Building a Home...Funding the Future.