As Tulsa continues to grapple with rising homelessness, shelters like the Tulsa Day Center are seeing an increase in demand, with visits increasing by 11% from 2023 to 2024.
In this Q&A, Mack Haltom, CEO of the Tulsa Day Center, discusses the impact of cold weather on Tulsa’s homeless population, the barriers to housing stability, and what solutions are needed to combat the city’s growing crisis.
Q: Is it common for people to show up to shelters during really cold spells and nasty weather?…