Restore Tulsa

It's always rewarding when I can offer my talents to the people and causes that spread hope to those in need. Restore Tulsa is an organization endeavoring to do just that. Their mission statement is:

"To 'seek the welfare of the city (Tulsa) by restoring everyday relationships across racial, economic, and cultural divides as a response to our restored relationship with God through Christ."

One of the people in our church who works with Restore Tulsa asked if I would help with a brochure to raise awareness for the group. There was almost no budget and very few resources to draw from. I consulted with some of the folks in the group about how the piece would be used. We discussed the need and I developed a theme. I started by designing a logo that incorporated a graphic of a green plant sprouting up from the words, "restore tulsa". I felt that the green sprout would convey the notion of restoration and new life well. I designed a simple letter fold brochure with a scripture verse on the front. The verse speaks of restoration and the benefits of helping those in need.

The inside of the brochure reveals a photo of a little girl, (a daughter of on of the volunteers), working in a community garden in a neighborhood in north Tulsa. The photo is a brown and black duotone with the exception of the plant she has just put in the ground. The plant is vivid green and is the only real color on the page and provides a nice tie with the logo.

The brochure communicated the need for involvement and helped educate others about the work of Restore Tulsa. I was blessed to have some part in a very worthwhile endeavor. My hope is that others will be encouraged to participate in this work of "restoration".

Whether it's business or non-profit, if the message is important, I can assist with your next communication project.