WE BUILD. WE WRITE. WE RESTORE.

We partner with changemakers, cultural leaders, and mission-driven organizations to deliver strategic solutions that spark community transformation. Whether through funding strategies, leadership consulting, or historic redevelopment, our services are designed to uplift impact and honor lived experience. 

What We Offer

Community Consultation: Grant Writing & Program Development  

We collaborate with local organizations, businesses, and stakeholders to develop strategies that foster community growth and resilience. Our consulting services include needs assessments, strategic planning, and program development tailored to each community's unique dynamics.

• Objective: Provide strategic guidance to organizations aiming to implement community-centered projects.​
   
• Methodology: Conduct needs assessments, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and develop actionable plans rooted in equity and cultural relevance.​

• Target Audience: Nonprofits, community organizations, local businesses.​

• Offerings:

• Development of compelling proposals and letters of intent (LOIs).​

• Stakeholder engagement needs assessments and strategic planning—customized grant research tailored to specific missions and goals.​
   
• Strategic planning for short-term and long-term funding opportunities.​
   
• Assistance with compliance and reporting requirements.​
   
• Expected Outcomes: Successful implementation of projects that reflect community needs and values, leading to sustainable impact.

Cultural Strategy: Nonprofit Formation & Strategic Planning  

Our team designs and implements cultural initiatives celebrating local heritage and promoting inclusivity. We work closely with artists, cultural institutions, and community leaders to create programs and events that resonate with diverse audiences and strengthen community bonds.

• Objective: Amplify community voices and histories through strategic storytelling initiatives.​
   
• Methodology: Collaborate with local historians, artists, and residents to collect narratives, produce multimedia content, and integrate stories into public spaces.​

• Target Audience: Organizations and institutions aiming to embed cultural equity into their operations and community engagement strategies.

• Offerings:
   
  • Organizational assessments to identify areas for equity integration.​
     
  • Development of inclusive policies and practices.​
     
  • Facilitate workshops and training sessions on cultural competency.​
     
  • Ongoing support for implementing and evaluating equity initiatives.

• Expected Outcomes: Enhanced community identity and cohesion, increased public awareness of local heritage, and strengthened cultural preservation efforts.

Storytelling

We harness the power of storytelling to amplify community voices and preserve local histories. Through digital media, workshops, and public art installations, we facilitate platforms for individuals to share their experiences, fostering empathy and understanding across communities.

• Objective: Amplify community voices and histories through strategic storytelling initiatives.​
   
• Methodology: Collaborate with local historians, artists, and residents to collect narratives, produce multimedia content, and integrate stories into public spaces.​

• Target Audience: Community groups, urban planners, and local governments focused on revitalizing neighborhoods through culturally informed approaches.​

• Offerings:
   
  • Strategic planning for community-led redevelopment projects.​
     
  • Engagement of stakeholders through participatory processes.​
     
  • Integration of arts and culture into urban development plans.​
     
  • Support is needed to secure funding and resources for redevelopment efforts.​ 

• Expected Outcomes: Enhanced community identity and cohesion, increased public awareness of local heritage, and strengthened cultural preservation efforts.

Legacy Revitalization: (Westwood Project) 

Leading the transformation of the historic Westwood Theatre into a vibrant cultural hub, blending economic development, food, arts, and healing into a shared space for the Five Points & Library Village community.

• Objectives:
   
• Preserve and celebrate local heritage.
   
• Foster community engagement through arts and culture.
   
• Stimulate economic growth in the neighborhood.
   
• Methodology: Engage local stakeholders through community meetings, collaborate with artists and cultural organizations, and secure funding for restoration and programming.​

• Target Audience: Communities interested in preserving and repurposing legacy spaces. 

• Offerings: Transformation of the historic Westwood Theatre into a multifunctional cultural hub, incorporating spaces for art, dining, and community events.​
   
• Expected Outcomes: A restored theatre serving as a center for arts, culture, and community events, fostering economic development and neighborhood pride.

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