South Tulsa Community House

What South Tulsa Community House does

South Tulsa Community House (STCH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered at 5780 South Peoria Avenue in the Riverwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 1994 as the South Peoria Neighborhood Connection Foundation (SPNCF) and rebranded under its current name in 2012, STCH operates a single 8,000-square-foot One-Stop Social Service Center that delivers free, in-person services to vulnerable residents — 98% of whom earn less than 30% of U.S. median family income. Its service portfolio includes a supplemental food program (food pantry with senior and veteran-specific distributions), a Business/Computer Center providing internet and job-search access, hygiene supplies, bus tokens, meeting space, and referrals to partner organizations.

STCH is funded exclusively through charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate donors — including designated program contributions (food program, bus program, computers, building repair) — and operates without any fee-based pricing model. Its go-to-market is community-led: direct service at the facility, word-of-mouth referrals, and a network of 30 collaborating partner organizations (including ORU, Family & Children's Services, Hillcrest Hospital, the Red Cross, the Department of Justice, and the Flint Family Foundation). Marketing is limited to the organization's website and community-based outreach, with volunteer and donor engagement supporting visibility.

The organization runs with 11-50 employees, 3,000 annual volunteer hours, and reports serving 12,000+ individuals per year, 100,000+ meals provided, and 400,000+ pounds of food processed. Leadership is provided by Executive Director Joan Calvert (appointed after Lindiwe Chasa Jangira's 2019 appointment) and a Board of Directors led by President/Chair Linda Hollingsworth. STCH has no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no equity funding; it is an independently governed community-based nonprofit with no technology product, no AI capabilities, and no patents or trademarks — its core infrastructure is the physical facility and the human service model.

Name

South Tulsa Community House

Legal name

South Tulsa Community House

Website

https://southtulsacommunityhouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

South Tulsa Community House is a Tulsa-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a single 8,000-square-foot One-Stop Social Service Center in the Riverwood neighborhood, delivering free food, transportation, computer access, and referral services to over 12,000 low-income residents annually through donations and a 30-partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Food assistance program
• Poverty alleviation
• Emergency aid services
• Nonprofit outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a 501c(3) nonprofit social services agency, South Tulsa Community House operates primarily through charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate donors. The organization accepts both online donations via Square payment link and in-person donations. Donors can designate contributions to specific programs such as food program, bus program, computer purchases, or building repair.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

South Tulsa Community House is a 501c(3) nonprofit social services organization that operates a One-Stop Social Service Center in Tulsa's Riverwood neighborhood. It provides free direct services to vulnerable residents including a supplemental food program, a business/computer center with internet access, transportation (bus tokens), hygiene supplies, senior and veteran food distribution, and referrals to outside community resources. The organization also offers meeting space and pathways to self-sufficiency through empowerment-focused programming.

Product overview

South Tulsa Community House is a non-profit social services organization offering a 'One-Stop Social Service Center' in the Riverwood neighborhood of Tulsa. The organization provides direct services including a supplemental food program, business/computer center, hygiene supplies, bus tokens, and referral services. The portfolio centers on reducing hunger, combating poverty, and providing a pathway to empowerment for vulnerable populations including job loss victims, working individuals, seniors, families, and those with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supplemental Food Program Food pantry providing meals to families in need, operating Monday through Thursday 9am-3pm, Friday 9am-1pm, and Wednesday evenings for those working or attending school. Includes both emergency food assistance and ongoing food pantry services.
• Business Center Computer lab and business center with copier, fax, phone, and internet access for employment seeking, school assignments, resume drafting, and job applications. Operating Monday-Friday 9am-1pm.
• Food Services for Seniors and Veterans Specialized food distribution for seniors on 1st and 3rd Fridays and veterans on 2nd Fridays, addressing the unique needs of these populations.
• Hygiene Supplies Hygiene supplies provided every 30 days to address health, sanitary issues, and improve quality of life for eligible recipients.
• Bus Tokens Transportation assistance tokens to help community members acquire or maintain benefits, housing, make critical appointments, and address legal concerns.
• Meeting or Gathering Space Community space available for hosting meetings and gatherings for local groups and partner organizations.
• Referral to Resources Referral services to additional community resources for those with needs not directly addressed by STCH programs, leveraging a network of 30 partner organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serve over 12,000 individuals annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ORU (Oral Roberts University) Social Work StudentsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995University social work students provided support and volunteer assistance during the organization's early years starting in 1995, contributing to programs including food pantry, computers, and after school tutoring.
• Family & Children's ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Partner organization providing support during the organization's early development phase in 1995, contributing to the food pantry and community service programs.
• Hillcrest HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Healthcare partner providing support during the organization's early development phase in 1995, contributing to community health access initiatives.
• Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Humanitarian organization partner supporting the organization's early development phase in 1995, contributing to community assistance programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Tulsa Area United Way: Regional United Way chapter that funds and coordinates many of the same Tulsa-area social service nonprofits. Functions as a major funder and ecosystem coordinator that influences STCH's grant opportunities and partner referrals.
• Oklahoma Department of Human Services: State agency administering food assistance (SNAP), TANF, and other social services. STCH's referral services and food program complement DHS benefits programs for the same low-income target population in Tulsa.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National hunger-relief organization and network of regional food banks. STCH's food program operates within the broader Feeding America supply chain model as a local service provider addressing food insecurity.
• The Salvation Army: Large national/international multi-service charity providing food, housing, and emergency social services. STCH's integrated model of emergency assistance and empowerment parallels Salvation Army's broader community service approach, though at far smaller scale.

Direct peers

• Hunger Free Oklahoma: Oklahoma-based anti-hunger organization working on food security policy and direct service. STCH's food pantry and meal program address the same core mission of reducing food insecurity across the state.
• Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma: Regional food bank serving eastern Oklahoma including Tulsa, distributing food through partner pantries and agencies. STCH's food program operates as a downstream distribution point in this larger network, addressing the same anti-hunger outcomes in overlapping service areas.
• Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma: Multi-service nonprofit providing food, housing, refugee, and social services across eastern Oklahoma. STCH's Pathway to Empowerment model closely mirrors Catholic Charities' integrated social services approach for low-income populations in the same geography.
• Goodwill Industries of Tulsa: Tulsa-based nonprofit providing workforce development, job training, and community services. STCH's Business Center (computer access for job seekers) directly overlaps with Goodwill's employment-focused mission and target demographic.
• YWCA Tulsa: Tulsa-based nonprofit providing social services, advocacy, and community programs focused on vulnerable populations. STCH's multi-service community center approach aligns with YWCA's integrated service delivery model.
• Community Action Program of Tulsa County: Tulsa County's designated Community Action Agency providing anti-poverty services including food, housing, and workforce assistance. Directly overlaps with STCH's mission to reduce poverty in the same service geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SouthTulsaCommunityHouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-tulsa-community-house

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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