Company Profile

Sisu Youth Services

Company Overview

Sisu is a low-barrier, identity-affirming space in Oklahoma City where unhoused transition-age youth find the shelter and support they need to pursue the life they want.

Company History

The work of Sisu Youth Services began in 2010, when Penny Reynolds set out to collect and share resources for at-risk youth in Oklahoma City. By 2013, her simple mission had become a full-scale intention to create a program that would simplify the process of connecting youth in crisis to emergency support services at every level of care.

The Sisu Youth Day Center first opened its doors in 2014. One day a week, donors, case managers, service providers, and volunteers rallied together to connect with and support unhoused youth in our city. The continual outpouring of love we received from our community every week blew us away, but we knew that our work wasn’t done.

Our youth needed a space that was open to them every day. A place where they could come as they are and be accepted and welcomed with open arms, no matter their gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural background, or religious affiliation.

The dedication of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors have allowed us to expand Sisu into what it is today: a low-barrier, identity-affirming emergency overnight shelter and drop-in resource hub for unhoused and at-risk youth across our city.

Together, we have the power to show one another empathy, kindness, and respect. Together, we can end youth homelessness.

Benefits

In addition to offering medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid sick leave and paid vacation; we also provide life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees can purchase supplemental insurance through Aflac.

Positions Available
  • < a day ago

    Development Director

    Sisu Youth Services - Oklahoma City, OK, United States

    Are you a natural connector who enjoys engaging conversations, building relationships, and helping people contribute to a critical, shared mission? We're looking for a driven and strategic leader with 5+ years of experience fundraising and turning relationships into meaningful impact to lead Sisu s Development Team. Our ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and an excellent communicator who is passionate about ensuring unhoused youth have the shelter and support they need to pursue the ...

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