Join us in writing a letter:

We invite you to join us in writing to our state leaders to advocate for our neighbors. We want Oklahoma City to remain a city of welcome and belonging.

Below you will find some examples, but we encourage you to customize them and add any personal experiences or stories that you may wish to share.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at info@thesperoproject.com and we would
love to help.

With Hope,
The Spero Project Team

LETTER SAMPLES

Dear Senator Lankford,

My name is [name] and I am a [constituent/other relationship] from [city/town/etc.]. I am reaching out today to thank you for your prior support for refugee resettlement and to ask you to protect Oklahoma’s legacy of success in welcoming refugees.

Reception and Placement programs help refugees to find stable employment, access English-learner resources, and find safe housing. Individuals utilizing R&P services contribute positively to the Oklahoma community and to our economy. In 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found that resettled refugees generated a net fiscal benefit of $123.8 billion from 2005 to 2019 (Ghertner, Macartney, and Dost, 2024). Data shows that the contributions of resettled individuals far outweigh governmental expenditure on the services which help them settle into their new communities.

Refugees are human beings deserving of safety and who also contribute positively to the Oklahoma community. Please uphold Oklahoma’s legacy of successful resettlement by advocating to restart the Reception and Placement program.

Thank you.

(Signature)

Mail your letter to:

Senator Lankford
1015 N. Broadway Ave.
Suite 310
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Dear Representative Bice,

My name is [name] and I am a [constituent/Oklahoma community member/other relationship] from [city/town/etc.]. I am reaching out today to ask you to protect Oklahoma’s legacy of success in welcoming refugees.

Reception and Placement programs are vital for helping refugees find stable employment, access English-learner resources, and find safe housing. Individuals utilizing R&P services contribute positively to our economy and our beautiful Oklahoma community. In 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found that resettled refugees generated a net fiscal benefit of $123.8 billion from 2005 to 2019 (Ghertner, Macartney, and Dost, 2024). Data shows that the contributions of resettled individuals far outweigh governmental expenditure on the services which help them settle into their new communities.

Refugees are human beings deserving of safety and who also contribute positively to the Oklahoma community. Please uphold Oklahoma’s legacy of successful resettlement by advocating to restart the Reception and Placement program.

Thank you.

(Signature)

Mail Your Letter to:

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice
101 N Robinson
Suite 1105
Oklahoma City, OK 73102