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Oklahoma is a nationwide leader in incarcerating young men, with many of them serving sentences for nonviolent offenses. Life behind bars changes these young men forever, and oftentimes for the worst.
Not having life skills or job training, and facing discrimination as ex-convicts, many return to their past lives and the behavior that put them in prison in the first place. Losing a young man to a life of crime is a personal tragedy and a lost opportunity for us all.
You can help these young men stay out of prison and take the 1st Step towards a better way.
How to support 1st Step.
Donations can be made through Our Donation Form. Please click Donate Now below to make your generous donation to 1st Step Male Diversion — thank you!
Turn Spare Change Into Second Chances
Every time you buy something with your Visa or Mastercard, RoundUp rounds the total up to the next dollar. That spare change adds up over the month and goes straight to 1st Step.
Link your card once and your everyday purchases start supporting these young men automatically. Signing up is free and tax deductible, and you can set a monthly cap or cancel anytime.
Step 1: Link Your Card
Enroll your Visa or Mastercard in about a minute, and set a monthly cap if you want one.
Step 2: Round Ups Add Up
Each purchase rounds up to the next dollar, and the total is collected once a month.
Step 3: You Fund a Second Chance
That change goes straight to 1st Step's work with these young men, and you get a receipt for taxes.
Shop Amazon. Make a Donation.
Sign up for AmazonSmile and select 1st Step Male Diversion as your preferred charity. Remember to shop for deals at smile.amazon.com, or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon app, and they will donate to us at no cost to you.
Mail Your Check
You may donate by mailing your check to:
1st Step Male Diversion Program
1516 S Boston Ave. Suite 115
Tulsa, OK 74119-4055
Corporate Donations
To discuss a corporate partnership or contribution please reach out to:
David Phillips
Executive Director
dphillips@1ststepmdp.com
918-367-0641
Volunteer
Make your contribution to these young men by volunteering your time. From mentoring to administrative support — we value and welcome your commitment.
