Homes For
Heartland
Integrating disaster-resilient reconstruction with historic preservation and economic restoration across Oklahoma and Tulsa's Greenwood District.
Strategic Focus Areas
"Recovery efforts which ignore history, equity, and local leadership often reproduce the very harms they aim to address."
Resilience Through Restoration
Homes for Heartland is BLAC PAC's response to Oklahoma's dual challenges: the increasing frequency of weather-related disasters and the enduring legacy of disinvestment in historic communities like Tulsa's Greenwood District.
Disaster-Resilient
Housing reconstruction for weather-impacted areas.
Historic Repair
Investing in Greenwood's legacy and future.
Restorative Justice
Aligning recovery with equitable outcomes.
Local Leadership
Centering impact via community planning councils.
The Legacy of Greenwood
Protecting Black Wall Street through housing stability, historic repair, and economic revitalization.
Weather Impact
Equitable recovery for families displaced by severe storms.
Preservation
Restoring the historic integrity of Tulsa's Greenwood District.
A Dual Challenge
Homes for Heartland intentionally bridges disaster recovery and historic repair, acknowledging that both require long-term commitment and community governance.
Weather-Affected Families
Families displaced by tornadoes, flooding, and severe storms.
Tulsa's Greenwood District
Housing stability and economic restoration for Black Wall Street.
Marginalized Communities
Ensuring resources reach those least equipped to recover.
Local Planning Councils
Centering decision-making authority in community hands.
Goals of Impact
Legislative
Secure disaster relief reforms and historic preservation protections.
Housing
Rebuild homes with climate-resilient design and affordability safeguards.
Economic
Support minority developers and local contractors in restoration efforts.
Community
Strengthen local capacity for preparedness and equitable distribution.
2026 Milestones
Stakeholder Engagement
Legislative drafting; federal agency outreach; local stakeholder alignment.
Legislation & Councils
Introduction of key legislation; activation of community planning councils.
Capital & Procurement
Initial capital commitments secured; procurement and rebuilding initiated.
Progress & Reporting
Legislative progress achieved; reconstruction milestones reached; public reporting.
Risk Mitigation
Early Engagement
Proactive outreach to funding agencies to prevent delays.
Coalition Building
Broad support across political lines for restorative justice.
Transparent Allocation
Clear criteria to ensure equity in resource distribution.
Contingency Planning
Readiness for additional weather-related disruptions.
Evaluation Metrics
Legislative Success
Number of bills introduced or passed with equity focus.
Capital Committed
Total funds secured for reconstruction and preservation.
Homes Rebuilt
Number of households safely returned to resilient housing.
Economic Equity
Minority developer participation and local hiring rates.
Support the
Heartland
Housing is a vehicle for long-term resilience, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment. Join us in rebuilding Oklahoma.