Your $50 Builds Freedom for a Neighbor in Need
500+ volunteers have built 75 wheelchair ramps for seniors, single moms, and at-risk families across Oklahoma City. Join us this Saturday.
- 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible
- 500+ Volunteers
- $0 Cost to Families
Oklahoma’s own News 9 spotlighted the mission behind Open Vessels
Something Good · January 30, 2026
Reporter Mike Glover
“How One Oklahoma Man Is Giving Back to Those Who Can’t Help Themselves”
“I just went out helping people, and man, it felt so good. We’re not doing it for a pat on the back, we’re doing it because someone needs help.”
— Joey Chappell, Founder
Watch how Joey Chappell turned his own second chance into a movement — now leading 500+ volunteers who build wheelchair ramps and repair homes for veterans and elderly neighbors across Oklahoma City, one family at a time.
Rally Behind Mrs. Seymour
Help us reach our $5,000 goal for emergency home repairs. We’re 66% there.
Emergency Home Repair for Mrs. Seymour
Mrs. Seymour is an elderly woman living alone on a fixed income. Her home faces code violations that must be addressed before the city deadline arrives.
Community in Action
Real neighbors building real accessibility. Every weekend, skilled volunteers and first-timers work side-by-side to transform homes across Oklahoma City.
Our Community Impact
Lives Transformed
Real stories from neighbors who received life-changing support from our community.
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.”
Maria Santos
Home Repair, September 2024
“As a single mom of three, I never thought I could afford these repairs. Open Vessels showed up and changed everything for my family.”
The Johnson Family
Accessibility Modification, November 2024
“When we fell on hard times, Open Vessels was there. They didn't just fix our home—they restored our hope.”
Volunteers building a wheelchair ramp in OKC
Because No One Should Be Trapped in Their Own Home
Right now, seniors, single moms, and at-risk families across Oklahoma City are struggling. 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.
Volunteer Powered
Cost to Families
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about Open Vessels and how we serve Oklahoma City families.
What does Open Vessels do?
Open Vessels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Oklahoma City that provides free wheelchair ramps, home repairs, and accessibility modifications for seniors, single moms, veterans, and at-risk families. We are 100% volunteer-powered and there is zero cost to the families we serve.
How do I get free home repairs in Oklahoma City?
Visit our Request Help page and fill out an application. We serve seniors, single moms, veterans, and at-risk families in Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma. All services are completely free — you pay nothing for materials or labor.
How do I volunteer with Open Vessels?
No construction experience is required! Join 500+ volunteers every Saturday. Visit our Get Involved page to sign up your team or yourself. We welcome churches, businesses, families, and individuals.
Is Open Vessels a 501(c)(3)? Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes, Open Vessels is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 88-4053817). All donations are tax-deductible. Every dollar goes directly to building materials for wheelchair ramps and home repairs.
What areas does Open Vessels serve?
Open Vessels serves families across Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma. We focus on seniors, single moms, veterans, and at-risk families who need wheelchair ramps, home repairs, or accessibility modifications.
How much does it cost families to receive help from Open Vessels?
$0. Open Vessels is 100% volunteer-powered and provides all services completely free of charge. Donations from the community cover the cost of building materials. $50 builds one wheelchair ramp section.
Still have questions?
Contact UsSee 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.
Directly to Programs
The vast majority of funds go directly to purchasing materials (lumber, shingles, paint) and supporting our volunteer teams on the ground.
Fundraising
Essential costs to spread the word and gather the resources needed to help more people.
Management and General
We keep our overhead extremely low to maximize your impact.
Your Impact
100% of your gift funds materials and tools—volunteers provide the labor for free.
Help 1 family gain access to their home
100% tax-deductible
Immediate impact
Secure payment via EasyTithe
Change a life with full home modifications
100% tax-deductible
Immediate impact
Secure payment via EasyTithe
Empower volunteers to serve dozens of families
100% tax-deductible
Immediate impact
Secure payment via EasyTithe
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 Partners
Partnering with businesses that share our commitment to community impact.
Victory Church
Chase The Plumber
City Center
Oklahoma Ceiling Systems & Drywall
Bricktown Rotary Club
R3DPILL.AI
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Will You Help Us Reach 300 Monthly Donors?
Monthly giving is the foundation that lets us say “yes” to every neighbor who needs help. Join The Vessel 300 today.
Every $50/month builds one ramp section. Cancel anytime.