Become rooted in Tulsa.
A 6-week community integration journey for new residents ready to connect deeply and become home.
Rooted™ is a 6-week immersive experience designed to help new Tulsa residents build community, explore the city, and find their rhythm in a new chapter. From intentional gatherings to quiet moments of reflection, Rooted™ helps you connect to yourself, to others, and to the place you now call home.
You’ll be paired with a local Kinfolk Ambassador — someone who’s navigated the transition into Tulsa life — and supported through a curated journey of community events and personalized one-on-one check-ins.
We’ve partnered with:
JP Morgan Chase – for residents looking to build wealth and take steps toward homeownership
Leadership Tulsa – for those ready to lead, serve, and show up where decisions are made
We don’t just want you to live here. We want you to become home — in the place, and in the process.
What Is Rooted™
You’ll Experience
Weekly gatherings
Kinfolk Ambassador support
Healing practices
Resource navigation
Final reflection artifact
Become a kinfolk ambassador
Kinfolk Ambassadors are local connectors who walk alongside new residents, helping them feel seen, supported, and at home in Tulsa.
Whether you're a parent, entrepreneur, artist, faith leader, or just someone who remembers what it felt like to be new — you may be the guide someone’s been waiting for.
Kinfolk Ambassador Stipend
We believe the labor of care should be compensated. Kinfolk Ambassadors receive a stipend as a thank-you for their time, energy, and leadership throughout the Rooted™ experience.
Compensation Overview:
Base Stipend: $300 for each 6-week cohort
Performance Bonuses (up to $200):
$50 if your participant stays engaged through all 6 weeks
$75 for contributing a storytelling artifact (audio or video)
$75 for submitting 3+ verified local resources (housing, wellness, etc.)
Total potential compensation: $500 per cohort
Faqs
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Anyone new to Tulsa who wants to feel grounded, connected, and more at home — especially Black and BIPOC professionals, families, and creatives who want to find community and belonging.
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No problem! Rooted™ is its own experience. While it shares values of intentionality and connection, you don’t need to have attended a KIN gathering to apply.
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Rooted™ is free for selected participants, thanks to our generous partners and funders
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Yes. Kinfolk Ambassadors receive a base stipend of $300 for participating in the 6-week program, with opportunities to earn up to $500 through additional engagement bonuses.
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We recommend choosing one path to fully engage in the experience. If you’ve lived in Tulsa for a while and want to give back, consider being a Kinfolk Ambassador. If you’re newer and looking to connect, apply as a participant.
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We use shared identity, life stage, communication style, and community interests to pair participants with Kinfolk who align with their journey. It’s not just a match — it’s a mirror.
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The next Rooted™ cohort begins September 2025.
