Center for Social Innovation
Non-profit OrganizationsOklahoma, United States11-50 Employees
The Center for Social Innovation is a small nonprofit based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that provides educational pathways and support for individuals with challenging backgrounds within a college setting. It was launched on August 31, 2020, through a donation from the Gaylord Foundation. The center aims to help people answer what's next after life-changing events such as sobriety or regaining custody by focusing on training and development. It emphasizes helping participants discover their identity and decide what they want to pursue in their updated lives. The organization frames long-term recovery as sustainable when individuals are motivated by hope and empowered to become leaders who contribute to their communities. It operates with a small staff and functions within the nonprofit sector in Oklahoma City.