Why Join
We are committed to making sure members are on the financial path that works best for them and their situation.
Giving back to our community is a commitment TTCU made 90 years ago.
The TTCU Cares Foundation brings that vision to life in a new way, through:
Nonprofit Grants
We provide grants and event sponsorships to local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations who provide programs or services within our philanthropic focus areas — Education & Financial Stability.
Grant Deadlines: March 31, June 30, Sept. 30, Dec. 31
Classroom Hero Grants
We provide Classroom Hero Grants for certified, full-time, public school teachers who are personally experiencing a severe financial crisis.
NOTE: You will need to include documentation of your financial hardship and a recommendation letter from your school principal or fellow teacher recommending you for this grant.
Grant Deadlines: The last day of each month.
The TTCU Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization
Meet our Classroom Heroes
At TTCU, we love our teachers. We are excited to introduce you to some of our Classroom Hero grant recipients. These grants are designed to help teachers facing financial hardship be able to afford to continue teaching.
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TTCU helps teacher after husband’s cancer diagnosisTametra will forever remember Oct. 21, 2021. It’s the day her husband was diagnosed with lymphoma.Read More about TTCU helps teacher after husband’s cancer diagnosis
Donate Now and Join the Foundation
Make a difference by donating today.
Your donation of $12 or more qualifies you as a member of the TTCU Cares Foundation. Your membership will help to support our Classroom Hero Grant Program and community educators going through severe financial hardship. We want to help improve the teaching ability of classroom teachers and encourage teachers to continue their important work in Oklahoma. With your donation, you will receive quarterly newsletters, email correspondence and eligibility to various volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Please consider joining the Foundation and become a member today!
Our Leadership
Director of the TTCU Cares Foundation
Amanda Flaherty, MPA, APR brings 20 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, community engagement and award-winning communications. She grew up in Tulsa, graduating from Union High School and earning a Bachelor of Science in International Business from Oklahoma State University. In 2018, she earned a Master’s in Public Administration from OU-Tulsa. Amanda currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Union Schools Foundation and the professional organization, PRSA Tulsa. Her husband, Mike, works for Manhattan Construction, her twin stepsons Ethan & Owen attend Union High School, and their toddler, Finn, keeps their family constantly laughing.
TTCU Cares Foundation Board of Directors
- Shelby Beil, Board President, is the President & CEO of TTCU. As a community volunteer, he is also on the Board of Directors for the Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce, Philbrook Museum, and Tulsa Community College.
- Stephanie Jones, Secretary, is the Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer at TTCU. Her involvement in the community includes serving on Tulsa Area United Way’s Board and Finance Committee, and the leadership team for the Tulsa Sister Society Global Women’s Leadership Network.
- Tana Wilson, Treasurer, is the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at TTCU. She has previously served as a mentor with Women in Recovery and is deeply passionate about criminal justice reform.
- Ron Morton, Member at Large, is the Branch Manager of our TTCU Muskogee location. He serves as the Chairperson for the Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Class, on the Board of Directors for the Muskogee County Economic Authority, and the Muskogee County Council of Youth Services.
- Steve Pittman, Member at Large, also serves on TTCU’s Board of Directors. Before his retirement in 2015, he served as a principal for Union Public Schools at the 6th/7th Grade Center, the largest middle school in Oklahoma. His involvement in the community includes volunteering with Saint Francis Hospital transporting patients to and from appointments and serving on the Advisory Board for the Phi Gamma Delta chapter at OSU.
Contact Us
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