The Cloud Institute prepares school systems and their communities to educate for a sustainable future through meaningful content and learner-centered instruction. Their work with schools revolves around professional learning, curriculum, instruction, and assessment aspects of Education for Sustainability (EfS). They also provide the strategic planning and leadership development support required for lasting school change.

“DevoCenter supports our mission by providing guidance in the areas of finance and brand presentation for the organization. In the next year we will renew our contract for technical assistance, and we’ll plan to work together to develop service-learning curricula that educates for sustainability for post-secondary school students and adult learners”
— Jaimie P. Cloud - Executive Director, The Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education

Marcy Houses Scholarship Fund exists to encourage and motivate post-secondary students from the Marcy Houses in Brooklyn, NY, and strategize with them to complete a course of study. Their vision is higher education, economic achievement and social well-being for all Marcy Houses students. In service of this vision, they provide financial support and mentorship to college or trade school students who live in the Marcy Houses.

“Charlene at DevoCenter immersed herself in our work and helped us formalize a logic model which captures the essence of what we are doing and what we believe is possible to achieve. She listened to our plans and ideas and used that information to revamp our mentorship program.” — Valerie Johnson - Board Chair, Marcy Scholarship Fund

Little Sun People believes that every child is a treasure who brings something special to the world, and that it's their job to honor, nourish, and inform their gifts They offer a robust curriculum, fun and challenging extra-curricular activities, and a safe, child-centered environment with lots of love and care. The school aims to help children grow in mind and body. They supply a healthful variety of nourishing meals, African dance for physical activity, outdoor recreational experiences, and special events throughout the year where children, parents and school staff can celebrate together.

DevoCenter consulted with and provided board leadership support to LSP to inform change management policies and practices.

Brooklyn Capital Collective (BCC) is a partnership of ideas whose aim is to inspire and prepare families to build, preserve and transfer generational wealth. Their mission is to address the wealth gap in America by providing financial literacy programs and support to communities of color. They curate relevant content, host educational events and partner with others to serve adults and young people in Brooklyn, New York and online communities nationwide.

DevoCenter developed a pitch deck, budgets, proposal template and leadership plan of action that resulted in raising money for a new program over a 12-week project period.