06/17/2026
Today, we celebrated the reopening of Walker Hall and a new chapter of hope for Native youth in Oklahoma.
For more than 35 years, Walker Hall has provided safe, stable housing for young people experiencing homelessness. Through a new partnership with Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Walker Hall is now the first residential program for Native youth with juvenile justice involvement. Residents ages 16–18 will receive culturally grounded housing, supportive services, educational support, and life-skills development as they transition into adulthood.
We are deeply grateful to Muscogee (Creek) Nation for their vision, partnership, and commitment to ensuring Native youth have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the Sanford & Irene Burnstein Family Foundation, whose steadfast support of Walker Hall for decades has helped make this moment possible.
Together, we are creating a place where young people can find stability, strengthen their cultural connections, build resilience, and pursue their goals with confidence.
Thank you to everyone who joined us today to celebrate this exciting new beginning.