RestoreOKC

What RestoreOKC does

RestoreOKC is a 501(c)(3) place-based community development nonprofit operating exclusively in Northeast Oklahoma City, founded on Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) principles of asset-based redevelopment. The organization runs four interconnected programs—Restore Health, Restore Education, Restore Residences, and Restore Employment—designed to address generational poverty as a system of interlocking failures rather than discrete issues. Each program tackles a specific failure mode: health (food access, peer recovery, care navigation via partners such as Integris Health and EAST Coalition), education (teacher retention, student stability in partner schools), housing (affordable rentals, homeownership pathways via Bank of America, free home repairs), and employment (an 18-month supportive program for adults in re-entry, recovery, or family reunification).

The operational model blends grant-funded programming with a portfolio of five social enterprise businesses that double as workforce development platforms: Wellspring (commercial and residential cleaning), Eastside Eatery (commercial kitchen and catering), Market at Eastpoint (community-owned grocery store supplied by the in-house Urban Farm in a former food desert), Market at Restore Farms (farmers market, coffee, and cafe), and Restore Redbarn (construction skilled trades workshop). Combined, the enterprises generated $7.4M in revenue and created 273 new jobs, with 180+ neighbors employed across the portfolio. The closed-loop design—where the farm supplies the grocery, social enterprises employ program graduates, and housing participants access wraparound services—constitutes the organization's core operational innovation.

RestoreOKC is led by Managing Director Jonathan Veal and Executive Director Caylee Dodson, with a 30+ person staff and a board of directors including Kori Hall (President) and representatives from major partner institutions. The organization is funded through a mix of foundation grants (In As Much, Anderson, Zarrow, Gaylord, Heartland), corporate partnerships (Bank of America, Integris Health, Simple Modern, By JasCo), individual donations via Givebutter, and social enterprise revenue. Quantifiable outcomes include a teacher retention increase from less than 6% to more than 80% in partner schools and the launch of a grocery in an area marked by an 18-year life expectancy gap. Geographic concentration in Northeast OKC is intentional and explicit—no expansion beyond the target neighborhood is signaled.

Name

RestoreOKC

Legal name

RestoreOKC, Inc.

Website

https://restoreokc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

RestoreOKC is a 501(c)(3) place-based nonprofit in Northeast Oklahoma City that combines four interconnected programs—health, education, housing, and employment—with five social enterprises (cleaning, catering, grocery, cafe, construction trades) to rebuild community ecosystems and create pathways out of generational poverty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK), Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN), Code Compliance, Permitting & Inspections (Rebuild) (HSAPAOAK)

Keywords

• Community development
• Workforce development
• Affordable housing
• Social enterprise
• Nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Enterprise Businesses Revenue: RestoreOKC operates multiple social enterprise businesses including Wellspring (commercial and residential cleaning), Eastside Eatery (commercial kitchen and catering), Market at Eastpoint (community grocery store and wellness hub), Market at Restore Farms (farmers market, coffee and cafe), and Restore Redbarn (construction skilled trades workshop). These enterprises generate revenue while providing employment opportunities to community members.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RestoreOKC is a 501(c)(3) community development nonprofit that operates four interconnected program areas — Restore Health, Restore Education, Restore Residences, and Restore Employment — combined with social enterprise businesses (Wellspring cleaning, Eastside Eatery catering restaurant, Market at Eastpoint grocery, Market at Restore Farms farmers market and cafe, Restore Redbarn construction, and an urban farm) to serve residents of Northeast Oklahoma City. The organization walks alongside community members facing generational poverty, providing direct services and dignified employment in a defined geographic footprint.

Product overview

RestoreOKC is a place-based community development organization operating four interconnected programs: Restore Health, Restore Education, Restore Residences, and Restore Employment. These programs work together to address interconnected systems of poverty through holistic interventions. Restore Employment operates several social enterprise businesses (Wellspring, Eastside Eatery, Market at Eastpoint, Market at Restore Farms, and Restore Redbarn) that provide employment and job training while generating revenue to support the organization's mission. The Urban Farm supplies fresh produce to the grocery store, creating a closed-loop food system. The organization focuses on Northeast Oklahoma City, serving neighbors facing generational poverty, incarceration, addiction, and housing instability.

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Products and services

• Restore Health Community health program providing the Healthy Living curriculum to children and families in Northeast Oklahoma City, with 1,170 children reported in attendance.
• Restore Education Education program pillar delivered through three partner schools in Northeast OKC, engaging 136 students via parent-teacher home-visit methodology, Healthy Living curriculum, and Career Readiness learning cohorts (97 students).
• Restore Residences Housing program pillar providing supported and transitional housing placements to residents, including adults in re-entry or reunification situations; 31 residents were housed and 90 housing seekers served in the reported period.
• Restore Employment Workforce development program pillar providing Career Readiness training cohorts (8 graduates reported) and supporting job placements across the organization's social enterprises.
• Wellspring Cleaning Services Cleaning social enterprise providing commercial and residential cleaning services; functions as a revenue-generating social enterprise that offers dignified employment to program participants.
• Eastside Eatery Catering and restaurant social enterprise offering food service, catering, and event dining to the Oklahoma City community; functions as both a revenue source and an employment vehicle.
• Market at Eastpoint Grocery store social enterprise providing fresh and local food retail to the Northeast Oklahoma City community; functions as both a revenue source and an employment vehicle.
• Market at Restore Farms Farmers market and cafe social enterprise selling produce and farm-to-table cafe items to the Oklahoma City community; functions as both a revenue source and an employment vehicle.
• Restore Redbarn Construction trades social enterprise providing building, repair, and renovation services; functions as both a revenue source and a workforce development and employment vehicle.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% increase in teacher retention (from less than 6% to more than 80%)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Simple ModernminorOthersCorporate partner supporting RestoreOKC's community development initiatives through the organization's partnership program.
• Flourish OKCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner collaborating with RestoreOKC on community development initiatives in Oklahoma City.
• Integris HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner contributing to RestoreOKC's health programs and addressing social determinants of health in the community.
• By JasCominorOthersCorporate partner supporting RestoreOKC's community initiatives.
• Life.ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner providing support for RestoreOKC's community-based programs.
• MettiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization collaborating with RestoreOKC on workforce and community development.
• Regional Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partner supporting RestoreOKC's food access and nutrition programs, including the Market at Eastpoint grocery store.
• WM (Waste Management)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental services partner supporting RestoreOKC's sustainability and environmental health initiatives.
• Community Action PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational community development organization partner providing support and resources for RestoreOKC's local initiatives.
• Church Ablaze TVminorOthersChurch partner providing spiritual and community support to RestoreOKC programs.
• ReMerge OKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRe-entry services partner supporting RestoreOKC's workforce development for individuals returning from incarceration.
• Frontline ChurchminorOthersChurch partner supporting RestoreOKC's community outreach efforts.
• AmerigroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner contributing to RestoreOKC's health programs and access to care for community members.
• City Pres OKCminorOthersChurch partner providing community support for RestoreOKC programs.
• Hope House OKCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport services partner for RestoreOKC's programs serving families and individuals in need.
• Catholic Charities OKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services partner providing support for RestoreOKC's community assistance programs.
• Minick MaterialsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaterials supplier partner supporting RestoreOKC's skilled trades and construction programs.
• Double Up BuckscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNAP matching program partner enabling food stamp recipients to double their purchasing power for fresh, organic fruits and vegetables at The Market at Eastpoint.
• EAST Coalition of Oklahoma Department of Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services partner connecting RestoreOKC community members with counseling services, referrals, and support.
• MetroTechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade school partner collaborating with RestoreOKC to operate a skilled trades program in the community, teaching adults how to make repairs and scale businesses.
• CCDA (Christian Community Development Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization focused on asset-based community development; RestoreOKC is a proud member, aligning their work with CCDA principles.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution supporting place-based revitalization through capital, capacity, and technical assistance. Comparable to RestoreOKC's place-based, multi-sector approach, particularly via Bank of America partnership overlap.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that invests in affordable housing and community development, including community-driven revitalization initiatives. Larger scale and policy-oriented, but shares RestoreOKC's housing plus community development orientation.
• Harlem Children's Zone: Pioneering place-based organization serving a 100-block area in Central Harlem with cradle-to-college pipelines. Operates at much larger scale but shares the asset-based, neighborhood-wide intervention philosophy that RestoreOKC applies in Northeast OKC.
• Habitat for Humanity: National affordable housing nonprofit operating home repair, homeownership, and volunteer housing programs. Restore Residences' home repair and homeownership pathways align with Habitat's mission, though Habitat lacks RestoreOKC's social-enterprise workforce dimension.

Direct peers

• Homeboy Industries: Los Angeles-based nonprofit operating social enterprises (bakery, cafe, merchandise) to provide employment and wraparound services for formerly incarcerated individuals. Directly comparable to RestoreOKC's Restore Employment re-entry/recovery workforce model.
• Purpose Built Communities: National nonprofit network that supports place-based community revitalization following a four-pillar model (mixed-income housing, cradle-to-college education, community wellness, economic development). RestoreOKC's four-program structure closely mirrors Purpose Built's framework.
• East Lake Foundation: Atlanta-based place-based community development organization that rebuilt a disinvested neighborhood (East Lake) through mixed-income housing, cradle-to-college education, and community wellness. Most directly comparable to RestoreOKC's holistic ecosystem approach in a single geography.
• The Resurrection Project: Chicago-based faith-inspired community development organization serving immigrant and working-class communities through housing, civic engagement, and economic opportunity. Shares CCDA-aligned, asset-based community development DNA with RestoreOKC.
• Greyston Bakery: Yonkers-based social enterprise bakery operating an 'Open Hiring' model that employs individuals with barriers to employment, including those in re-entry. Comparable to RestoreOKC's use of Wellspring, Eastside Eatery, and Restore Redbarn as dual-mission businesses.
• Lawndale Christian Development Corporation: Chicago-based CCDA-affiliated Christian community development organization providing housing, health, education, and economic development in Lawndale. Closely comparable in faith-inspired approach, CCDA alignment, and integrated service model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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