Julie Davis, the CEO of YWCA , said they were told in February of 2025 that $6.5 million in state and federal funding was being cut. Staff with the Tulsa nonprofit said they’re worried they won’t be able to help thousands of Tulsans with jobs, healthcare, and transportation. Davis said they were not given any reason for the budget cuts.
Elham Kucirek was an immigrant who came to the United States to be a student. She eventually got a job at YWCA helping other migrants with healthcare.
“I came here from Iran because I didn’t have female rights and. Didn’t want to live there,” said Kucirek.
Davis said their refugee and migrant program also helps migrants find housing and learn English…