Meet the young men who have changed their lives.
Making a proven difference in people’s lives, one step at a time.
1st Step is recognized by these institutions for our high standard of excellence and ensuring donations are well spent.
13,000 Oklahomans are incarcerated for non-violent crimes, one of the highest in the nation.
We’re breaking the school to prison pipeline, helping young men beat their addictions and build productive lives — keeping families whole, reducing recidivism and saving Oklahoma taxpayers money.
Sober Living
Young men live communally away from negative relationships and influences, in a sober environment with security, discipline, and stability.
Treatment
Trained professionals help young men in individual and group settings develop better decision-making skills to lead more successful, crime-free lives.
Job Placement
Helping each young man forge his own career path to achieve financial independence, self confidence, and community acceptance.
Mentoring
We partner with Stand In The Gap to teach young men who may have grown up without positive guidance to cope with life’s challenges, and live productively in society.
Education
Young men earn their high school diplomas or G.E.D., and receive advanced education in partnership with Tulsa Community College and Tulsa Tech.
Success
Young men graduate with renewed optimism, personal resolve, social skills, educational and career goals and a commitment to family, community and citizenship.
Support
You can help young men stay out of prison and build better, more productive lives. Help us break the prison pipeline and make a proven difference in people’s lives, one step at a time.
