“We Believe in Legacy. Healing. Possibility.”
WHO WE ARE
"Broken Crayons Still Coloring, LLC is a legacy-driven consulting and development firm reimagining equitable impact. We center healing, culture, and legacy in every engagement — from shaping policy to revitalizing historic landmarks like the Westwood Theatre."
our mission
"We empower communities by transforming spaces and narratives through equity-driven partnerships."
Our Why
We believe in transforming stories, spaces, and systems through community-led vision, equity-centered partnerships, and soulful reinvention.
✨ Meet Kathleen Greely – Founder & Principal Consultant
Kathleen Greely is a legacy strategist, cultural reinvestor, and the founder of Broken Crayons Still Coloring, LLC — a community-rooted consultancy dedicated to transforming spaces, stories, and systems through equity-driven redevelopment, financial precision, and purpose-led leadership.
With a 30+ year track record spanning 1031 exchange strategy, nonprofit leadership, and community wealth building, Kathleen is known for bridging boardrooms and neighborhoods with authenticity and soul. Her work has placed over 3,000 individuals into workforce systems, revitalized culturally significant properties, and helped investors reimagine capital through a reinvestment lens.
Kathleen leads from the heart, consults with vision, and creates healing frameworks that center joy, restoration, and sustainable impact. Whether guiding financial professionals or mentoring youth in transition, her message is clear:
“We’re not just restoring buildings. We’re building what outlives us.” 🖍️💛🍃
What We Believe
We are more than a consulting firm — we are a movement rooted in cultural memory, equity-informed action, and community rebirth.
Our Services
✅ Culturally Rooted Nonprofit Formation & Strategic Planning
✅ Nonprofit Compliance & Admin Consulting
✅ Grant Writing & Program Development
✅ Legacy Project Activation
“We specialize in legacy work — from dinner theatre to grassroots redevelopment, we build it from the ground up.”
Featured Project
The Westwood Project: Reviving a Cultural Landmark
We're leading the transformation of the historic Westwood Theatre into a vibrant cultural hub. This flagship redevelopment blends economic development, food, arts, and healing into a shared space for the Five Points & Library Village community.