🚨Help Mr. Henderson keep his home dry
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Open Vessels volunteers gathered on a completed wheelchair ramp

Your $50 Builds Freedom for a Senior

500+ volunteers have built 75 wheelchair ramps for elderly neighbors trapped in their homes. Join us this Saturday.

Recent Impact
Sarah M.donated$503 mins ago
Urgent Need

Emergency Roof Repair for Mr. Henderson

Mr. Henderson, 82, is a veteran living in a home with severe roof leaks. We need to replace the shingles before winter storms arrive.

$2,150 raisedGoal: $3,500

61% funded • Deadline: November 30th

Home in need of repair

"I just want to stay dry this winter." – Mr. Henderson

Community in Action

From weekend warriors to skilled craftsmen, our volunteers are the heartbeat of Open Vessels.

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Lives Transformed

Real stories from seniors who received life changing support from our community.

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Mrs. Dorothy Williams, 78

Wheelchair Ramp, October 2024

"I could not leave my house for two years. These wonderful people built me a ramp in one day. I cried tears of joy."
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James Patterson, 81

Home Repair, September 2024

"After my accident, I thought I would have to sell my home of 40 years. Open Vessels gave me my independence back."
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Linda Martinez, 76

Bathroom Modification, November 2024

"The volunteers did not just fix my bathroom. They restored my dignity. I can take care of myself again."
Group photo of volunteers and the family on the front porch with the new ramp
Our Mission

Because No One Should Be Trapped in Their Own Home

Right now, seniors across Oklahoma City are prisoners in their own homes. A broken step. A missing handrail. A wheelchair ramp they cannot afford. These "small" barriers steal their independence.

Your donation changes that. $50 buys the lumber. Our volunteers provide the labor. Together, we restore freedom.

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See Our Impact

Watch how the community came together to bless a grandmother in need with a life changing gift.

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Transparency and Trust

We believe in complete transparency. Here is how every dollar you donate is used to impact our community.

⭐ We're 13% more efficient than the national nonprofit average

Financial Breakdown
Based on our 2023 Annual Report
78%

Directly to Programs

The vast majority of funds go directly to purchasing materials (lumber, shingles, paint) and supporting our volunteer teams on the ground.

15%

Fundraising

Essential costs to spread the word and gather the resources needed to help more people.

7%

Management and General

We keep our overhead extremely low to maximize your impact.

Your Impact

Every dollar goes directly to materials and tools that transform homes.

$50
Materials Supporter
Provides lumber for one wheelchair ramp section

Help 1 senior gain access to their home

100% tax-deductible

Immediate impact

Secure payment via EasyTithe

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$250
Home Transformer
Funds a complete safety upgrade project

Change a life with full home modifications

100% tax-deductible

Immediate impact

Secure payment via EasyTithe

$1,000
Major Impact Partner
Sponsors tools and equipment for multiple projects

Empower volunteers to serve dozens of families

100% tax-deductible

Immediate impact

Secure payment via EasyTithe

Volunteer team and plumbers inside the renovated bathroom
Get Involved

Your Team Can Change Lives

No construction experience required. Whether your team swings hammers or serves lunch, organizes supplies or connects with families, there is a place for everyone.

Every Saturday, volunteers from churches, businesses, and families unite with one purpose: loving our neighbors through action.

Our Corporate Sponsors

Partnering with businesses that share our commitment to community impact.

Victory Church
Chase The Plumber
City Center
Oklahoma Ceiling Systems & Drywall
Bricktown Rotary Club
Victory Church
Chase The Plumber
City Center
Oklahoma Ceiling Systems & Drywall
Bricktown Rotary Club
Victory Church
Chase The Plumber
City Center
Oklahoma Ceiling Systems & Drywall
Bricktown Rotary Club
Victory Church
Chase The Plumber
City Center
Oklahoma Ceiling Systems & Drywall
Bricktown Rotary Club

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Large group of volunteers standing on and around a newly completed wheelchair ramp for Miss Beatrice

Will You Help Us Reach 300 Monthly Donors?

Monthly giving is the foundation that lets us say "yes" to every senior who needs help. Join The Vessel 300 today.

Every $50/month builds one ramp section. Cancel anytime.