We help groups to develop and implement organizational development strategies, community-profiles, grant strategies, meeting facilitation, community engagement strategies, community capacity building strategies, program development strategies, environmental and social justice strategies. Our strategy development concepts are based on three models: The Logic Model, Collaborative Problem-Solving Mod
el, and the Community-based Participatory Research Model. All of these models are grounded in ensuring the meaningful engagement and participation of communities. Services
Assessing, documenting and monitoring environmental concerns
Educating individuals, community organizations, businesses, and elected officials about environmental concerns
Environmental Site Assessment
Community Capacity Building
Conflict Resolution
Community Engagement
Grant Writing
Community Profile Development
Organization Development Strategy
Meeting Facilitation
Technical Support
Permit Review
Drafting Public Comments
Analysis of Environmental Data
Educational Material Development
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Review
NEPA Process
Brownfield, Superfund, and Toxic Release Inventory Analysis
Promoting Public participation in governmental processes related to environmental decision making
Facilitate dialogue and conflict resolution between communities, private/public businesses, and governmental agencies
Zoning Review and Analysis
Grant Services
The Mission of our Grant Coaching and Writing Services is to provide affordable services to help non-profits, community and faith-based groups achieve their missions and visions effectively. Our Grant Services focus on:
Grant Research
Grant Coaching
Grant Proposal Review
Grant Proposal Writing
Consultant
Omar’s work in the environmental and social justice movements occurred in 2007 with a grassroots organization called Lowcountry Alliance for Model Communities (LAMC). LAMC’s mission is to empower residents in the poorest communities in North Charleston, SC to become participatory in the decision making processes that impact where they live, work and play through education, advocacy, and evidenced- based actions. Omar currently sits on the Board of Directors for Union Heights Community Council, Community Project Coordinator for the Charleston Community Research to Action Board (CCRAB), President of LAMC , grant writer for LAMC and CCRAB and Webmaster for LAMC. Omar’s work in the community dates back to 2005 where he started an outreach program dedicated to introducing minority students to the STEM careers. Every summer, he makes presentations to community summer camps about Ocean Life, Careers in Marine Science, and Being Good Stewards of our Environment. He has been involved in the community/academia research projects where he collected soil samples and community surveys.
