The Good OKC brings together people with different beliefs, backgrounds, and political views to build relationships first. Their secret? Curiosity, belonging, and learning each other's stories before debating ideas.
A paycheck matters, but belonging matters too. John Mays shares why relationships, friendship, and genuine community are often the missing ingredients that help people overcome life's biggest challenges.
The Good OKC isn't focused on maximizing profits. They're focused on maximizing opportunities. John Mays explains why paying people well, investing in employees, and creating margin for others is at the heart of their mission.
From thrift stores to candle businesses, The Good OKC is building social enterprises that provide dignified employment for people overcoming homelessness, incarceration, and other life challenges. This is capitalism with a purpose.
When visitors come to Oklahoma City, where should they eat? Megan Mueller reveals her favorite hidden gem restaurant in OKC and explains why she believes it's one of the city's best-kept secrets. Food lovers won't want to miss this recommendation.
What if community came before religion? John Mays explains how The Good OKC creates authentic friendships, meaningful relationships, and opportunities for people from every background to belong, regardless of where they are on their faith journey.
After struggling to find employment because of his past, Austin was given an opportunity through The Good OKC. Today, he's managing operations, leading people, and building a new future. This is what happens when someone believes in your potential.
Everyone deserves a second chance. In this powerful clip, John Mays shares why dignity, relationships, and meaningful work can help people move beyond the hardest chapter of their lives. Your past doesn't define your future.
What if the answer to some of our biggest social challenges isn't just resources, but relationships? In this episode of Oklahoma City Nonprofits in Action, we sit down with Jon Mays, founder of The Good OKC, to discuss dignified employment, authentic community, second chances, and why relationships remain one of…
What started as a single magazine grew into a thriving social enterprise creating jobs and opportunities for people experiencing homelessness. Learn how The Curbside Chronicle expanded into flowers, screen printing, shaved ice, and more before launching as its own nonprofit organization.
