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FC Tulsa Teams up with Tulsa Police Dept. to Launch Project ENGAGE

Published on February 17, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
FC Tulsa News Release


TULSA - FC Tulsa is teaming up with the Tulsa Police Department to help connect Tulsa law enforcement and under-resourced youth around the city. Dubbed "Project eNGAGE," TPD officers from the Community Engagement Unit will host monthly gatherings at local community centers where youth from around the area can play Esports, FIFA and Rocket League, listen to guest speakers and enjoy a meal with the officers. The club will provide support for Project eNGAGE including managing the events and coordinating the guest speakers.

"The Tulsa Police Department is proud to join forces with FC Tulsa for Project eNGAGE," said Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin. "The TPD Community Engagement Unit is always looking for ways to foster positive interactions between officers and the youth of Tulsa, and this new program will help provide a fun and safe environment to help build those relationships."

Numerous donations and funding from the Tulsa community have allowed the project to become a reality. Local Walmarts have donated 10 TVs for use, while the Tulsa Hills GameStop donated 10 PS4s. FC Tulsa's Official Supporters Group, 83 United, purchased copies of FIFA, Rocket League and Madden, and a local Target and a local printer, TPSi, also each donated $500 to go towards the initiative.

"It has been so heartwarming to see all corners of our city stepping up to help us get Project eNGAGE off the ground," said FC Tulsa president James Cannon. "We pride ourselves on being more than just a sports team, but instead an organization that builds a better Tulsa community every day. This opportunity to help bridge the divide between our local police force and the under-resourced youth in our city is another chance for FC Tulsa to live up to that calling."

Project eNGAGE will kick off on March 25 from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Tulsa Dream Center in north Tulsa, featuring Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell as the guest speaker. Pinnell, a noted FC Tulsa super-fan, will be joined by TPD Chief Wendell Franklin.

The second Project eNGAGE event will follow on March 31 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Tulsa Hope Academy and will feature Franklin himself as the guest speaker, while 36 Degrees North CEO Devon Laney will be the guest speaker on April 6 from 3-5 p.m. at The Common Good's Northwest Tulsa Hub. All details for Project eNGAGE can be found at FCTulsa.com/project-engage.

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