The White House’s point person for Afghan refugee resettlement says the “Oklahoma standard” has quickly become a model for all 200-plus U.S. cities currently taking in those displaced by the American withdrawal.

The White House coordinator helping oversee Afghan refugee resettlement across America was in Tulsa Friday and said he is impressed with how the process is going here.  

Dozens of families from Afghanistan have been arriving in the Tulsa area over the last month, fleeing from the crisis in Afghanistan.  On Saturday, those families were welcomed to an FC Tulsa soccer match and treated to dinner prior to the game, all provided through Food on the Move and...

Welcoming the Stranger Afghan refugee resettlement is community effort for Catholic Charities

South Tulsa Baptist — in partnership with Catholic Charities, which is heading up the overall resettlement effort — has been in charge of welcoming Afghan refugees at Tulsa Airport since arrivals began in September.

Dozens of families from Afghanistan have been arriving in the Tulsa area over the last month, fleeing from the crisis in Afghanistan.  On Saturday, those families were welcomed to an FC Tulsa soccer match and treated to dinner prior to the game, all provided through Food on the Move and...

Around 150 Afghan refugees working to resettle their lives in our area were treated to a free FC Tulsa match Saturday night.

“This is an honor for me. I have received so many gifts from you that have already changed not just mine but my whole family’s lives with all of the opportunities that you provide.” – Francisco Briceno

For Kim Owen, problem-solving, innovating and creating are second nature. Retiring as the Vice President of Human Resources at QuikTrip as well as managing rodeos and running a ranch with her husband, Kim is no stranger to leadership. Her unique background was the key to success when Catholic Charities partnered...

A 20-year veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan wants Oklahomans to understand something about the refugees being resettled here.