just the beginning

Breaking Cycles
Building Futures

From Incarceration to Inspiration: A New Beginning for Justice Involved Women.

Empowering Women Through Support

About Just The Beginning

Every day, women in Oklahoma face barriers that threaten to define their futures—cycles of incarceration, addiction, abuse, and generational poverty. At Just The Beginning (JTB), we believe these barriers don’t have the final say. With compassion, faith, and community, we walk with justice-involved women as they rediscover their worth, reclaim their purpose, and rebuild their lives.

With a proven 93% success rate, JTB provides more than programs—we provide hope. From the moment a woman steps into our doors, she finds safety, support, and a family ready to stand beside her for the long journey of healing and transformation.

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Our Pillars are:

Discover the transformative programs designed for women in need.
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Empowerment Programs

Alternative/Diversion - Reentry - Prison Training - Leadership Development
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Career Development

Workshops and mentorships to enhance employability skills and job readiness.
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#HealthyMatters Workshops

Wellness classes focused on promoting health equity and overall well-being.
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Community Outreach

Engaging the community to build support networks for women in need.

Become Part of the Change

Support our mission in empowering women to heal, thrive, and contribute to their communities.
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Our Commitment to Change

Impact Snapshot:

  • Women return to their children and rebuild families.
  • Participants secure stable jobs, housing, and education.
  • The ripple effect touches neighborhoods, churches, and workplaces across Tulsa.

A 93% success rate—JTB participants achieve self‑sufficiency, emotional wholeness, and restored hope.

Your support fuels this transformation. Donate, volunteer, or join the movement—because for every woman, this is Just The Beginning.

Our Sponsors

Our Journey in Images

Moments of Transformation

Oklahoma incarcerates more women per capita than anywhere else in the United States. Many are mothers, most are non-violent offenders, and nearly all face trauma, addiction, or abuse. Without intervention, the cycle repeats—tearing families apart and straining our community.
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Voices of Change

What Our Participants Say

Real stories from our empowered women.
I was One of the first members of just the beginning, almost 9 years later and a lot of faith in my higher power, of have been clean almost 9 years after a 20 year run on methamphetamines, smoking a pack of Cigarettes a day; I am
Now free from all substances and serving the lord in an amazing disciple ship!! It was truly “just the beginning” for me! Thank you Jenice for always believing in me

Bethany Wilson Caballero

I love miss Jenice and miss Charlotte! the encouragement , enlightenment, and support that this dynamic duo give inspires me to do great things and not be satisfied with just one success. The mentoring, referrals, and wrap around services offer healing for more than just emotional trauma. it’s renewed thinking for a transformed lifestyle!

Maria Morris

Take Action Today!

Join us in empowering women and transforming lives in our community.
Working hours

Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 4 PM

Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Contact us

Legacy Plaza, 5330 E 31st St., ​Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135

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