Bartlesville’s Multicultural Hub and Resource Center
We exist to reflect the beauty, diversity, and resilience of our community.
Our vision is to be a vibrant hub where cultures connect, generations collaborate, and opportunities grow. We serve youth, adults, and seniors through programs that inspire lifelong learning, strengthen community bonds, and celebrate heritage.
Rooted in equity and driven by impact, we are building a future where every voice is valued, and every neighbor has access to the resources they need to thrive.
Ready to get involved?
Discover how you can make a lasting impact with Bartlesville’s multicultural movement for unity, growth, and empowerment.
About Westside Community Center
For over 70 years, Westside Community Center (WCC) has been a pillar of connection, culture, and opportunity in Bartlesville. Born from vision and sustained by resilience, WCC has served as a safe haven, a learning space, and a launchpad for generations.
Today, we stand as Bartlesville’s Multicultural Hub—a place where diverse voices are celebrated, heritage is honored, and futures are built.
We serve youth, adults, and seniors through innovative programs that bridge generational gaps, promote lifelong learning, and champion equity. From after-school STEAM education and civic engagement trips to workforce development, cultural events, and senior tech workshops—our goal is simple: build a stronger Bartlesville where everyone belongs and thrives.
We are not just a center—we are a movement of neighbors becoming family, stories becoming legacy, and hope becoming action.
Westside Community Center
Our Youth Programs
Where Potential is Nurtured, Cultures Are Celebrated, and Futures Are Built
At Westside Community Center, we believe every child deserves access to opportunity and a safe place to grow into their full potential.
From science labs to art studios, life skills workshops to entrepreneurship, our youth programs are designed to expose students to what’s possible—and empower them to chase it.
We introduce students to trades, entrepreneurship, and emerging tech, while reinforcing values like responsibility, discipline, and vision. Workshops, mentorship, and job apprenticeship included.
Youth Civics & Leadership
From mock debates to D.C. trips, our civics programming helps youth understand government, justice, and their role as leaders. We’re raising informed, empowered citizens from a nonpartisan perspective.
C.A.S.H. – Community Advanced Study Hall
This isn’t just tutoring—it’s transformation. Through hands-on science, tech, arts, and leadership activities, students gain real-world skills, cultural awareness, and confidence that lasts a lifetime.
Summer Fine Arts
Creativity, Culture, and Confidence All Summer Long
Students explore dance, painting, theater, digital design, DJ mixing, and more—taught by real artists and creatives of color. Every summer ends with a showcase that celebrates their growth.
Adult Initiatives and Events at WCC
Where Growth Has No Age Limit and Community Has No Barriers
WCC is more than a building; it’s a bridge. A place where adults of all backgrounds can develop new skills, find support, and connect with others in an environment that honors culture, dignity, and lifelong learning.
Whether you're restarting, reskilling, or just rediscovering what’s possible, we’re here for the journey.
Workforce Bridge Initiative
Trades. Training. Transformation.
For adults looking to reenter the workforce, change careers, or explore the trades, this program connects you to hands-on opportunities, virtual reality exposure, mentorship, and job readiness support.
You’ll gain access to:
Skills training and certifications
Career coaching and resume help
Industry guest speakers
Pathways to apprenticeships and employment
Health & Financial Wellness
Whole-Person Wellness for a Thriving Life
At WCC, we know wellness is more than a doctor’s visit or a dollar amount—it’s about wholeness. Our workshops help adults take control of their health and finances in ways that are practical, personal, and culturally grounded.
Topics include:
Managing stress, sleep, and chronic conditions
Navigating healthcare and insurance
Debt-free strategies & budgeting on a fixed income
Building generational wealth with practical tools
Healthy habits for body, mind, and wallet
Empowerment starts with education—and we’re here to walk with you every step of the way.
Because You’re Never Too Old to Learn Something New
Wednesdays are for our elders! This hands-on class walks seniors through using smartphones, tablets, and computers at your pace, without judgment. Laughter, learning, and support are included.
We cover:
Texting, emailing, and internet basics
Using apps to connect with loved ones
Online safety and scam prevention
Accessing resources and telehealth tools
Community Conversations & Town Halls
Real Talk. Real Solutions. Real Change.
Join the table. At WCC, we believe respectful dialogue is not optional; it’s essential. In a world where people are often afraid to engage across lines of difference, we offer a space where disagreement isn’t a threat, it’s an opportunity.
Why This Matters
Our society doesn’t need more silence. It needs more courage—the kind that listens, challenges, and grows.
“Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.”
— Ronald Reagan
“Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tech Savvy Seniors
Here at WCC, we don’t host shouting matches. But we do create space for passionate, truth-centered conversations where tension is not only allowed, it’s respected.
Executive Director, Shavon Annette, says:
“We won't argue, but we will have passionate discussions. And we make space to hold that tension. It’s not a threat; it’s how growth happens.”
For years, she’s been holding conversations like this in corporate boardrooms, political town halls, cultural spaces, and religious circles—places where disagreement is often met with division. But here at WCC, we’re building something different.
This isn’t about changing minds. It’s about creating room to understand where people are coming from. That’s how we honor one another. That’s how we grow. When truth and grace walk together, order follows, and transformation becomes possible.
This is the beauty of what we’re building here. A place where we can disagree without dishonor, engage without fear, and lead with both courage and compassion.What You’ll Find
Civility, not censorship
Facilitated conversations, not chaos
Lived experiences and expert voices
Topics that matter: justice, health, housing, faith, education, and more
A Space for Growth
This isn’t about who’s right, it’s about what’s real. We mirror to our community how to sit with difference, hold space for hard questions, and move forward with dignity.
Why Our Adult Initiatives Matter?
When adults are equipped, families are stronger. Communities thrive. And legacies are rewritten.
At WCC, our programs meet you where you are, but never leave you there. We walk with you as you grow, connect, and lead.
Click below to view our upcoming workshops, sign up for programs, or learn how to become a mentor or partner.
Got Questions?
Reach out to us for questions about our programs and how to get involved through mentorship, volunteering, or teaching!
