Bringing resources together and creating a climate of change in some of Tulsa’s “toughest neighborhoods” were the goals of a gathering at the Guthrie Green on Tuesday evening.

Supporters of the Eugene Field and Kendall-Whittier neighborhoods joined representatives from several area organizations and foundations for a picnic at the downtown park.

The event was a chance to showcase Growing Together’s efforts to improve the two neighborhoods and celebrate its new partnerships with four national nonprofit organizations.

Growing Together is a community partnership supported by the Community Action Project of Tulsa County that is designed to bring organizations and residents together to help residents become self-sustainable by depending on one another for solutions that provide safe and supportive neighborhoods and schools.

Learn more about Talent Development Secondary and Diplomas Now’s partnership in Tulsa, here at the Tulsa World.

Read more reaction to this and other good news in local communities, here at Judy’s Notebook on PBS Newshour.