Flow Zone, Inc. is a community outreach group that provides a healthy social network and Performing Arts platform for youth and young adults of diverse backgrounds and cultures to express their creative abilities, develop character, prevent acts of violence, and promote life long learning.
Flow Zone, Inc. is proud to announce our newest
partnership with Workforce Oklahoma Youth program. The Youth Focused Education,
Training and Employment (TODAY) Program offers NO COST services designed to
help 14-21 year olds get a job and/or complete their education or
training.
TODAY offers qualifying youth: individualized
assessment, educational and career planning, leadership development, assistance
returning to classes or obtaining a GED, job readiness training, occupational
skills training, academic resources, tutoring and study skills training,
supportive services, work experience
activities, guidance counseling, incentives for program completion, and
adult mentoring.
The new partnership between Flow Zone, Inc. and
Workforce Oklahoma Youth involves work experience activities.Millennials (young adults) will be placed at
Flow Zone, Inc.’s Arts & Outreach Center to run the day to day
operations.Millennials from the TODAY
program will be paid by the federal government to work full time for Flow Zone
Arts & Outreach Center.
This partnership came just in time for Flow Zone,
Inc.’s preparation for launching the Arts & Outreach Center in July of
2012.We are thankful for this
partnership, and look forward to working with the Millennials from Workforce
Oklahoma Youth (TODAY) Program.
Do you know a youth between the ages of 14-21 years
old who may be interested in the TODAY program? Contact the TODAY career coach
at Workforce Oklahoma 14002 E. 21st Place, Suite 1030, Tulsa, OK
74134 (918)796-1317.
“Branding” is a marketing reference used to describe the process a business or corporation will undergo to ensure instant product recognition among their competitors. Flow Zone, Inc. would like to give a special thank you to one of our biggest sponsors: Darlon Tucker & Fokus Creative.
Darlon Tucker is a philanthropist with years of marketing experience. Fokus Creative is the name of his marketing company that specializes in:
Logo Design
Video Production
Book Jacket Design & Layout
Web Design
Corporate Identity
Print Materials
Fokus Creative helped to "re-brand" Flow Zone, Inc by created a new logo, designing a website, and creating polished business print materials. These donations have helped Flow Zone, Inc. to leave a lasting impression with our constituents and future donors.
If you are interested in quality marketing at affordable prices visit fokuscreative.com for more information. Online you will find samples of Darlon Tucker's work, payment resources, and contact information.
Flow Zone, Inc. thanks our proud sponsor Darlon Tucker & Fokus Creative for your contributions!
Last year Flow Zone, Inc. has reached out to over 800 child
and young adults. We provided free community outreach events twice per
month. And this year, we need to do more.
We now have an administrative sponsor: The Tulsa Community
Foundation in Tulsa, OK.
What is Tulsa Community Foundation's role? (TCF)
For 2012, we are using the Tulsa Community Foundation to handle
donations for tax purposes. TCF is our official administrative sponsor,
allowing Flow Zone, Inc. to work within their 501(c)3 status. TCF has
set up a "Flow Zone Fund" and will hold your gift and other donations so
that you can receive a tax receipt for donating to a non-profit
organization.
We hope that you can help with a contribution of $50.00. To uphold the
quality of our services to the community and to accommodate more
families and youth, we have set the ambitious goal of raising double our
annual expenses.
We endeavor to open our Arts & Outreach Center in July 2012 to
provide 5 main programs: Summer Day Camps, Monthly Workshops, Emergency
Food Assistance, College Preparation, and After School Tutoring.
To keep our expenses modest and ensure wide accessibility, the center
must raise funds from the community it serves. The cost to rent our
new found facility is $400 including utilities.
All of our programs depend on grants, and donations from individual
donors. Our goal is to encourage 222 people to give $50.00 to raise a
total of $11,100.00
On Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Home Depot on Delaware Ave in Tulsa
made a contribution of two $25.00 dollar gift cards to Home Depot. We are very thankful! On behalf of
the
Flow Zone Community Outreach Center, I want to extend a heart-felt thank
you to
the Home Depot on Delaware Ave in Tulsa.
Your contribution will help us purchase more materials to help with our facility repair project.
It
is the vision of the Flow Zone Arts &
Outreach Center to provide the community with a comfortable environment.
Part of that comfort includes painting our
new facility. Your generous contribution helps to make our vision a
reality by
helping to offset the cost of repairing and renovating our Outreach
center
environment.
As
we continue to grow as an Outreach Center,
please know that partnerships with our sponsors are vital to our
success. You are truly appreciated. Are you interested in
becoming a sponsor to assist the Flow Zone Arts &Outreach Center? Please email us at: gowens@myflowzone.com all gifts
are tax
deductible through the Tulsa Community Foundation, for the benefit of
the “Flow
Zone Fund.” Thank you!
On Monday, April 23, 2012 Lowes in West Tulsa
made a contribution of 5 gallons of paint. We are excited! On behalf of the
Flow Zone Community Outreach Center, I want to extend a heart-felt thank you to
the Lowes West Tulsa store.
Lowes West Tulsa Manager Seth
It is the vision of the Flow Zone Arts &
Outreach Center to provide the community with a comfortable environment.Part of that comfort includes painting our
new facility. Your generous contribution helps to make our vision a reality by
helping to offset the cost of repairing and renovating our Outreach center
environment.
As we continue to grow as an Outreach Center,
please know that partnerships with our sponsors are vital to our success.You are truly appreciated.
If your organization is interested in
becoming a sponsor to assist the Flow Zone Arts & Outreach Center with
preparing for our anticipated opening July 2012 please email us at: gowens@myflowzone.com all gifts are tax
deductible through the Tulsa Community Foundation, for the benefit of the “Flow
Zone Fund.” Thank you!
Will provide summer day camps, after-school activities, tutoring, workshops, emergency food assistance, and college preparation programs that enhance job readiness and prepare youth for life after high school.
Summer day camps- Summer day camps for children and youth in the community. 3 one week sessions will include breakfast, lunch, arts & crafts, and various activities including special guests!
After-SchoolTutoring- After school tutoring will be directed by a certified experienced teacher and trained volunteers. The focus of the tutoring program is to limit regression in math and reading skills during the school year and assist with homework.
After-School activities- School aged youth will participate in educational games, as they learn valuable social skills during the school year.
SummerTutoring- Summer tutoring will be directed by a certified experienced teacher and trained volunteers. The focus of the tutoring program is to limit regression in math and reading skills over summer months.
Workshops-Youth and Adults will be provided with quality workshops once a month that will teach them valuable skills necessary to lead productive lives. Community leaders, business professionals, and entrepreneurs who are experienced will share their expertise.
Performing Arts Workshops
Theater Workshop
Adults and children work together on a specific production. The cast participants make their own stage sets and costumes as well as focus on voice, self-confidence, working collaboratively, and poise in front of an audience. Two or three final, public performances will be scheduled along with a cast party and refreshments.
Let’s Dance
Year round evening and Saturday classes focusing on ballet, modern, jazz and lyrical. Recitals provide students, family and friends with a spectacular experience.
Student Showcase Exhibition
A gallery exhibition featuring artwork created by local Elementary, Middle, and High school students. This free, annual program includes a reception and awards presentation.
Emergency food assistance- Runs every Saturday from 12noon-2pm. Intake procedures: Must provide one of the following: driver’s license, birth certificate, insurance card, passport, or Social Security card. Eligibility requirements: Families can receive assistance once per month. Families must fill out a form upon receiving food assistance.
Kids Flow- Runs every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month (beginning in August 2012) from 12noon-2pm. Two hour classes focus on a number of educational and artistic projects—painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, creative crafts are a few of the areas covered. Kids ages 7-13 are invited to participate (kids under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult).
College preparation program- The name of our college preparation program is: The Intersection (where needs and opportunities meet). During the school year, the program serves young adults ages 16-25 from low-income families, and young adults from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree. The goal of The Intersection is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post secondary education.The Intersection activities include: going on college visits, participating in service projects, ACT and SAT preparation, and more.
Target Opening
Our targeted grand opening is July 2012! The positive and supportive atmosphere of The Flow Zone Arts and Outreach Center is a much needed alternative to the violence, drugs, truancy and poverty, which have become neighborhood trademarks in parts of Tulsa county.
Volunteer
The Flow Zone Arts and Outreach Center is volunteer-driven and welcomes anyone that wants to use his or her skills and talents to make a difference. You can give a few hours or an entire day volunteering in one of our programs that benefit the community we serve. We are always in need of people that want to be the change they want to see in the world.
Flow Zone, Inc. is now a member of The Oklahoma Center For Non Profits. As a member of a powerful non profit association, Flow Zone, Inc. has direct access to quality training and consulting to become a more effective non profit organization. The Oklahoma Center For Non Profitsis a nonprofit organization equipping and strengthening the Oklahoma nonprofit sector through training, consulting, advocacy, membership, networking and awards.
What is membership? Joining the Center as a member means that a non profit organization is part of a powerful nonprofit state association! Oklahoma nonprofits registered with the Secretary of State are eligible to join as an organization, and individuals, corporations and future nonprofits are eligible to join as associate members. Why membership?Becoming a member of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits provides an array of benefits for Oklahoman organizations and individuals. The primary goal for membership is to unify and strengthen the Oklahoma nonprofit sector, giving us one clear voice to the legislature and to the public. Membership also gives you numerous opportunities to meet other nonprofit professionals and network. Lastly, there are discounts on an array of products and services, including Dell computers, Office Depot supplies and grant-finding products.
Special Thank You
Flow Zone, Inc. would like to give a special thank you to the Chapman Foundations Management, LLC who provided Flow Zone, Inc. with a scholarship to become a member of The Oklahoma Center For Non Profits. It is because of this generous donor, that Flow Zone, Inc. is privileged to training on non profit operations that will build sustainability.
TODAY offers qualifying youth: individualized
assessment, educational and career planning, leadership development, assistance
returning to classes or obtaining a GED, job readiness training, occupational
skills training, academic resources, tutoring and study skills training,
supportive services, work experience
activities, guidance counseling, incentives for program completion, and
adult mentoring. 
