Classic Project Clients 2022-23
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ADOPTIONS TOGETHER
Calverton, MD | www.adoptionstogether.org
Adoptions Together works to build healthy lifelong family connections for children, and advocates for the continuous improvement of systems that promote the well-being of children.
Adoptions Together is receiving a DECISION SUPPORT project to develop a decision-making framework for assessing opportunities and providing high-quality services in a sustainable manner through expected and unexpected changes.
ANACOSTIA WATERSHED SOCIETY
Bladensburg, MD | www.anacostiaws.org
Anacostia Watershed Society’s (AWS) mission is to protect and restore the Anacostia River by bringing partners and communities together to achieve a clean and safe Anacostia River for the benefit of all.
AWS is receiving a NEW VENTURES project to help them develop program recommendations and a business plan for their future environmental education center located in the 11th Street Bridge Park.
ARTSTREAM
Chevy Chase, MD | www.art-stream.org
ArtStream provides collaborative performance and lifelong learning opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
ArtStream is receiving a DECISION SUPPORT project to help them optimize their program and associated organizational model for the post-pandemic landscape.
BREAKTHROUGH MONTESSORI PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Washington, DC | www.breakthroughmontessori.org
Breakthrough Montessori provides families with a public Montessori program that enables children to develop within themselves the power to shape their lives and the world around them.
Breakthrough Montessori is receiving a STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT project to help them evaluate and align their mission, vision, and goals to help them prepare for their first strategic plan.
BYTE BACK
Washington, DC | www.byteback.org
Byte Back provides under-resourced communities an equitable pathway into the digital economy through digital advocacy, digital literacy and tech certification training.
Byte Back is receiving a FUNDING STRATEGY project to help them diversify their revenue streams to build long-term financial sustainability.
CITY KIDS WILDERNESS PROJECT
Washington, DC | www.citykidsdc.org
City Kids Wilderness Project builds resiliency and broadens horizons for DC children through intensive, long-term youth development programming by using natural and wilderness settings.
City Kids Wilderness Project is receiving a BOARD DEVELOPMENT project to identify best practices, determine optimal board structure, and foster greater board engagement.
DC SCORES
Washington, DC | www.dcscores.org
DC SCORES creates neighborhood teams that give kids the confidence and skills to succeed on the field, in the classroom, and in life.
DC SCORES is receiving a PARTNERSHIPS, COLLABORATIONS & MERGERS project to help assess a potential merger as it pertains to their mission, HR, legal, communications, and fundraising.
FRIENDSHIP PLACE
Washington, DC | www.friendshipplace.org
Friendship Place’s mission is to empower people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to attain stable housing and rebuild their lives.
Friendship Place is receiving a FUNDING STRATEGY project to evaluate their current fundraising methods and identify strategies that will help to diversify their donor base.
GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF WASHINGTON, DC
Washington, DC | www.gmcw.org
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC sings to inspire equality and inclusion with musical performances and education promoting justice and dignity for all.
Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC is receiving a STRATEGIC MARKETING project to evaluate and refine their marketing practices to better position them as they strive to raise their platform locally and nationally.
HOPE FOR HENRY
Washington, DC | www.hopeforhenry.org
Hope for Henry is reinventing how hospitals care for children and their families through innovative, scientifically tested programs that help hospitalized kids confront the challenges of serious illness, adhere to their medical plans, and thrive.
Hope for Henry Foundation is receiving a STRATEGIC MARKETING project to help them capture, quantify, and market the benefits of their new incentive program, so that they can expand to new markets.
INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH INNOVATION
Washington, DC | www.institutephi.org
Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) develops multi-sector partnerships and innovative solutions to improve the public’s health and well-being across the DMV.
IPHI is receiving a FUNDING STRATEGY project to evaluate their funding portfolio, the strengths and limitations of their current programs, and to help identify potential opportunities for growth.
JOSEPH’S HOUSE
Washington, DC | www.josephshouse.org
Joseph’s House provides and coordinates holistic care for homeless adults living with HIV/AIDS to support them on their life’s journey.
Joseph’s House is receiving a STRATEGIC MARKETING project to help raise awareness and better connect with potential clients and partner organizations in order to serve more people in need.
LEVINE MUSIC
Washington, DC | www.levinemusic.org
Levine Music is a welcoming community where children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music.
Levine Music is receiving a NEW VENTURES project to conduct a feasibility assessment for a large-scale annual showcase event that would bring greater awareness to and expand the Levine community.
MANNA
Washington, DC | www.mannahomes.org
Manna helps low- and moderate- income persons acquire quality housing, build assets for families through homeownership, revitalize distressed neighborhoods, and preserve racial and ethnic diversity.
Manna is receiving a NEW VENTURES project to evaluate and possibly develop a new business plan for their construction subsidiary.
MID-ATLANTIC INNOCENCE PROJECT
Washington, DC | www.exonerate.org
The Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project works to prevent and correct the conviction of innocent people in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project is receiving a FUNDING STRATEGY project to leverage their recent growth and develop a funding strategy that includes their new and long-time donors, while identifying areas for additional growth.
THE MUSICIANSHIP
Washington, DC | www.themusicianship.org
The MusicianShip’s mission is to change lives by facilitating music lessons, experiences, and opportunities to benefit those who need us most.
The MusicianShip is receiving a STRATEGIC MARKETING project to leverage and amplify their newly acquired partner organizations and create a stronger, more cohesive brand.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN CENTER
Baltimore, MD | www.ndc-md.org
The Neighborhood Design Center supports the growth of healthy, equitable neighborhoods through community-engaged design and planning services.
The Neighborhood Design Center is receiving a STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT project to help them analyze data, evaluate their programs, and review their mission to align board and staff as they embark on a strategic planning process.
OASIS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Washington, DC | www.oasiscommunitypartners.org
Oasis improves food access and community health through their flagship enterprise, the Good Food Markets small-format grocery.
Oasis Community Partners is receiving a NEW VENTURES project to evaluate and develop an implementation strategy for their new home delivery meal program.
PATHWAYS TO HOUSING DC
Washington, DC | www.pathwaystohousingdc.org
Pathways to Housing DC transforms individual lives by ending homelessness and supporting recovery for people with disabilities.
Pathways to Housing DC is receiving a DECISION SUPPORT project to help them evaluate their current staffing and program models and explore creative ways to recruit and/or retain employees.
QUALITY TRUST FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Washington, DC | www.dcqualitytrust.org
Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities partners with people with developmental disabilities and their families so they can succeed, thrive, and experience full membership in their communities.
Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities is receiving a STRATEGIC MARKETING project to develop a go-to-market product strategy for their newly developed monitoring system.
UNITED PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Washington, DC | www.UPO.org
United Planning Organization offers more than 30 programs and services such as education, youth development, job training and placement, health and wellness, housing, and volunteering.
United Planning Organization is receiving a NEW VENTURES project to create a business plan as they prepare to launch their food truck entrepreneurship training program.
