named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
A Restorative Life Curriculum
Educational framework covering trust, empathy, healing, and leadership to guide individuals toward restorative living through structured reflection and dialogue.
Male Wellness
Programs addressing the wellness needs of males, including Men's Wellness Circle, teen mentoring, and Men of Grace initiatives.
Mindful Movement
Group exercise programs including Mad Hot Movement and Restorative Yoga to support community wellbeing through movement and mindfulness.
Restorative Circles
Facilitated group sessions promoting emotional wellness, communication, and accountability through restorative dialogue for youth and adults.
Restorative Leadership
Workshops for schools and companies to build trust, improve communication, and strengthen relationships through restorative practices.
Restorative Yoga
Guided yoga practice focusing on gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to release tension and reconnect mind, body, and emotions.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Restorative Justice and Peer Mediation Programs 2 activities
- Delivers curriculum-based restorative practices and leadership developmentOffers a structured curriculum and experiential programs in restorative practices covering trust, communication, empathy, accountability, resilience, healing, and leadership, aimed at fostering individual and community transformation. Includes leadership development experiences grounded in emotional literacy and wellness-based engagement.
- Facilitates restorative circles for emotional wellness and community buildingProvides restorative circles for youth, adults, schools, and companies to support positive communication, emotional wellness, personal growth, and inclusive environments. These programs are delivered directly and through partnerships with educational, faith-based, and public organizations.
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Tai Chi and Mind-Body Wellness Instruction 1 activity
- Offers group movement and wellness programs for community wellbeingProvides structured group movement programs including Restorative Yoga, Mad Hot Movement, and restorative dance to support stress reduction, mindfulness, emotional balance, and physical wellness as part of a holistic approach to community health.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Provides male-specific wellness and mentoring programsOffers targeted programs for men and boys including The Men's Wellness Circle, teen mentoring, and the Men of Grace initiative, providing counseling and developmental support focused on emotional literacy, personal growth, and healthy masculinity.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
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Total revenue$46K
Contributions & grants$46K100%
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Total expenses$46K
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3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -40.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Anthony Heyward — Executive Director
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- City University of New York Partner — Collaborative partner in restorative programming
- Companies Partner — Partner organizations participating in Restorative Circles and Restorative Movement workshops.
- GoDaddy Partner — Provides website builder services for The NRU Corporation
- Grace United Methodist Church of Valley Stream Partner — Collaborative partner in restorative programming
- KIPP Schools Partner — Collaborative partner in restorative programming
- NYC Department of Corrections Partner — Collaborative partner in restorative programming
- New York City Schools Partner — Collaborative partner in restorative programming
- Revolution Yoga Studio Partner — Collaborative partner in restorative programming
- Schools Partner — Partner organizations participating in Restorative Circles and Restorative Movement workshops.
- The National Restorative Union Network — The NRU Corporation operates as The National Restorative Union.
- YMCA of Greater New York Partner — Collaborative partner in restorative programming
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Coalition Building for Systemic Integrationmethodology: community-coalition-buildingBy forming coalitions with schools, faith institutions, and public agencies, we embed restorative practices across community systems, because sustainable change requires institutional partnerships that reinforce shared norms of connection and accountability.
- Integration of Mindful Movement and Wellness for Collective Healingmethodology: mindful_movementBy combining movement-based practices like Restorative Yoga and Mad Hot Movement with emotional literacy, we support individual and community wellbeing, because embodied wellness strengthens resilience and deepens capacity for relational and community reconnection.
- Relational Reconnection as a Path to Collaborative Problem-Solvingmethodology: relational-reconnectionBy rebuilding trust and shared purpose in groups, we enable collaborative solutions to community challenges, because strong relational bonds are prerequisites for effective collective action and healing.
- Restorative Leadership Developmentmethodology: restorative-leadershipBy integrating emotional literacy, restorative dialogue, and wellness into leadership training, we improve interpersonal dynamics and communication, because leaders who model accountability and compassion catalyze cultural change in institutions and communities.
- Restorative Practices for Community Transformationmethodology: restorative_practicesBy using structured dialogue, restorative circles, and participant-driven facilitation, we foster empathy, accountability, and personal growth, because shared emotional safety and relational reconnection are foundational to lasting community change.