Safe Move Tulsa Houses 50 People from Downtown, Aims to End Street Sleeping

The city's initiative has now connected 118 people to housing, with all former encampments remaining closed.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:04pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of blurred, warm-toned shapes and lights, conveying a sense of community, comfort, and care.The Safe Move Tulsa program's efforts to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with stable housing are creating a more inclusive and supportive community in the city's downtown area.Today in Tulsa

The City of Tulsa and community partners announced a major milestone in the Safe Move Tulsa initiative, with 50 regular Downtown sleepers connected to housing - bringing the total number of people housed through the program to 118. All former encampments within the Inner Dispersal Loop have remained closed since the program began.

Why it matters

Tulsa has struggled with homelessness and street sleeping, particularly in the downtown area. The Safe Move Tulsa program represents a coordinated effort by the city and local organizations to provide housing solutions and end unsheltered homelessness in the city's core.

The details

The Safe Move Tulsa initiative has worked to connect homeless individuals with housing, social services, and other resources to help them transition off the streets. The program has now housed 118 people who were previously sleeping regularly in the downtown area, with all former encampments remaining closed since the program's launch.

  • The Safe Move Tulsa initiative was announced in early 2026.
  • On April 6, 2026, the city announced that 50 more people had been connected to housing through the program.

The players

City of Tulsa

The local government of Tulsa, Oklahoma, which launched the Safe Move Tulsa initiative to address homelessness in the city's downtown area.

Safe Move Tulsa

A coordinated effort by the City of Tulsa and community partners to provide housing solutions and end unsheltered homelessness in Tulsa's downtown core.

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What’s next

The city plans to continue the Safe Move Tulsa program to connect more homeless individuals to housing and services, with the goal of ending street sleeping within the Inner Dispersal Loop.

The takeaway

Tulsa's Safe Move initiative demonstrates a comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness, involving both the city government and community organizations to provide housing and support services to those in need. The program's success in housing 118 people and closing all former encampments shows the potential for collaborative efforts to make a real impact on the issue of street sleeping.