In fifteen months, Martha's Foundation grew from a leased house to a home of our own, and is now preparing to move into a larger permanent residence. Outreach more than doubled, our work was recognized statewide, and our Capital Campaign raised more than a third of its goal in its first three months.
This year marked our move from stabilization to growth: outreach expanded, governance strengthened, and the groundwork was laid for a permanent home.
The 2024–2025 reporting period represents a pivotal transition from stabilization to strategic growth, marked by expanded outreach, strengthened governance, cured compliance findings, and preparation for permanent asset acquisition.
155 → 320 — outreach clients, June 2025 to year-end 2025 $173,049 — raised for the Capital Campaign in its first three months 2 homes — one purchased outright in 2026, a larger one approved for purchase 3 audits passed — DHS (August 2025) and two more with no findings (early 2026) 1 statewide award — OPCN Community Connections Award, July 2026
Our Journey
Early 2000s — Myrtle Watson opens her home to pregnant young women in need.
2013 — Martha's Foundation Inc. is incorporated as a nonprofit.
2020 — The foundation opens its residential home for teen mothers in Tulsa.
June 2025 — Outreach serves 155 active clients.
August 2025 — Outreach reaches 229 clients; 12 back-to-school events held. Our Oklahoma Department of Human Services audit passes at 100%.
October 1, 2025 — The $500,000 Capital Campaign launches.
December 2025 — The campaign passes $173,000 raised, and outreach closes the year with 320 participants.
February 2026 — We move into a home purchased outright in the foundation's name.
Spring 2026 — Two audits pass with no findings. Our first baby showers for residents. A United Way Day of Caring at the home.
May 2026 — Mother's Day open house and alumni gathering.
June 2026 — Our Oklahoma Pregnancy Care Network audit is completed successfully, and our contract is renewed and expanded.
July 2026 — OPCN honors Martha's Foundation with its Community Connections Award.
August 2026 — The Board votes unanimously to purchase a larger, five-bedroom permanent home.
October 2026 — Move planned into our new home.
Safe Housing, Around the Clock
Our home provides 24-hour supervised care for pregnant and parenting young women. Residents attend alternative school or work toward their GED, receive weekly individual therapy, and build life and parenting skills alongside our staff.
This year, residents earned CNA certifications while still in high school, obtained state IDs, and received scholarships from Epsilon Sigma Alpha. In 2026 we held our first baby showers. For most of our residents, it was the first one they had ever had.
Demand keeps growing. We regularly have young women on a waiting list, which is why a larger home matters.
Through approved Alternative Compliance Requests, MFI provided immediate placement for mothers under the age of 16 who were otherwise facing:
Homelessness
Placement in state custody
Continued exposure to violent or unsafe environments
These interventions directly prevented foster care entry, preserved maternal-infant attachment, and ensured continuity of medical and behavioral health care.
Meeting Families Where They Live
Our outreach team brings diapers, wipes, food, and maternal supplies directly to families across Tulsa: apartment communities, schools, and community centers. Outreach grew from 155 active clients in June 2025 to 320 participants by year's end. In September 2026 alone, our team scheduled 11 distributions across 9 sites.
A Permanent Home
Our $500,000 Capital Campaign launched October 1, 2025, and raised more than $173,000 in its first three months. In February 2026, we purchased our first home outright. In August 2026, the Board voted to purchase a larger, five-bedroom home to serve more young mothers, with the move planned for October.
Your gift helps us complete the purchase and furnish the new home, including beds and dressers for three bedrooms.
Growing Stronger
Our Board grew in 2026, welcoming new members and strengthening oversight of our finances and programs. We are grateful to the Oklahoma Pregnancy Care Network, United Way, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Walmart, Tulsa Street School, and every volunteer and donor who made this year possible.
Coming Up
October 2026 — Moving into our new home
October 24 — ESA Craft Show
October 25 — Studio 308 Vendor Fair, benefiting Martha's Foundation
December 1st — Giving Tuesday
Martha’s Foundation Inc. (MFI) is a nonprofit organization providing 24-hour supervised residential care and comprehensive support services for pregnant and parenting teens who lack stable housing or face high-risk environments. The organization exists to prevent homelessness, state custody placement, and long-term instability by delivering trauma-informed care, life-skills development, and community-based outreach.
The 2024–2025 reporting period represents a pivotal transition from
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