FIRM FOUNDATION, INC.

Mission

To increase commitment and dedication in creating and developing culturally competent strategies and programs to help improve the lives of our communities.

Profile

Firm Foundation, Inc., [FFI] is a grassroots resource center, and was initiated in 1999 as a 501(c)3 organization aimed at providing outreach, education, training and program development.

Organizations with which FFI has Professional Associations and Credentials:

American Studies Association.
Capitol Region Conference of Churches.
Capitol Region Mental Health Steering Committee.
(CAUSA) CT Association for United Spanish Action.
CT Collaborative for Education against Gun Violence.
CT Alliance for Basic Human Needs.
CT American Disabilities Act.
Massachusetts States Attorney Task Force.
Springfield Citywide Domestic Violence Task Force.
Latino & Puerto Rican Affairs Commission.
CT Department of Corrections.
Permanent Commission on the Status of Women.
Puerto Rico College of Professional Mediation.
Hispanic Professional Network.
Massachusetts Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Urban League of Greater Hartford.
U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
(WOMEN)Women of color On the Move, Empowering and Networking.
Fatherhood Initiative of CT.
National Women of Color Network.
Yale University Dept of Psychology.
CT Coalition against Domestic Violence.
Pennsylvania Coalition against Domestic Violence.
Ohio Coalition against Domestic Violence.
NC Coalition against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
Domestic Violence Statewide Interfaith Partnership.
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
A Call To Men National Organization.
Hispanic Health Council.
No. Central Area Agency on Aging.
National Center for Victims of Crime.
Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance.
Capital Area Substance Abuse Council.
Northeast Regional Chaplaincy.
Dept. Mental Health & Addictive Services.
Governor's Task Force.
National Network to End Domestic Violence.
Puerto Rico Coalition against Domestic Violence.
Capitol Region Mental Health.
CT Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF).
RI Coalition against Domestic Violence.
Greater Hartford Legal Aid.
Non-Violence Alliance (NOVA-Batterer Intervention Program).
National Minority Aids Council.
National Latina Leadership Network.
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services.
National Center on Elder Abuse.

Types of Issues/Populations/Organizations With Which FFI Has Worked:

Adult Education, Advocacy, After-School Programs, Arts and Culture, Bilingual/Bicultural, Child Abuse, City & State Government, Coalitions, Community Development, Community Organizing, Criminal Justice, Disability Issues, Diversity/Anti-Racism, Domestic Violence, Economic Development, Elderly, Employment and Training, Faith-Based Groups, Family Planning, Foundations/Grantmakers, Gay/Lesbian/LGBT, Health Care, HIV/AIDS, Homeless, Housing, Immigrant/Refugee, Internship Services, Legal Services, Mental Health, Multi-Service Center, Poverty Issues, Professional Associations, Public Health, Residential Services, Social Justice/Advocacy, Social Services/Human Services, Substance Abuse/Prevention, Technical Assistance Organizations, Welfare Rights, Women/Girls, Youth Development/School Age.

Information

FFI is dedicated to providing training, program development, outreach and consulting to corporations and non-profit organizations interested in creating socially just and societal-conscious living/work environments.

Products/Services

FFI is well known for its specific expertise in the areas of specialization: workshops, seminars, conference, trainings and retreats. Advocacy, Public Policy, Board Development, Collaboration/Strategic Alliances, Community Development, Leadership Development, Diversity, Mentoring/Coaching, Organizational Assessment/Development, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Public Speaking and Presentations, Event Planning, Outreach, Curriculum Development, Retreat Planning, Mission Development, Program Development, Faith-base Outreach. Many of our services are offered to Bilingual Spanish/English constituents.

Education and Training:
Curriculum development
Design/Provide Training Program
Provide Leadership Training
Public Speaking and Presentations

Facilitation:
Conflict Resolution
Facilitation and Retreat Planning
Group Decision-Making
Mediation
Public Speaking and Presentations
Team Building

Government Relations:
Advocacy
Legislative Leadership
Public Policy Strategy

Program Planning and Evaluation:
Program Development
Organizational Development

Strategic Planning:
Constituency Development
Group Facilitation
Strategic Plan Development
Strategic Plan Implementation
Vision Planning

News

Partial listing of Conferences, Trainings, Workshops and Seminars conducted by Firm Foundation, Inc.:

Building and Strengthening Business
Community Organizing and Leadership
Healthy Marriage Conferences
Communities of Color Outreach
Best Practices in Counseling
Public Forums
Faith and Domestic Violence
Youth Leadership
Men's Work
Women's Work

Please note that Firm Foundation, Inc., trainings/facilitations can be accommodated to any contextual setting in accordance to the audience.