“Liberatory technical assistance means listening first, aligning second, and only offering solutions when trust has been built. True support activates the wisdom already in the room.” - Aaron Mapenzi Johnson, Founder
Why It Matters
Traditional TA models often reinforce power imbalances by valuing compliance over context. Our work flips that script. We believe technical assistance should feel like a partnership—not a prescription. It should help communities move from surviving systems to shaping them.
Whether you're a small nonprofit navigating growth, a coalition anchoring a new initiative, or a municipality seeking to do things differently, we meet you where you are—and build from there.
Our Community-Driven TA is:
Culturally responsive and anti-extractive
Grounded in popular education and movement principles
Built around cycles of learning, unlearning, and iteration
Flexible in format: virtual, in-person, cohort-based, or one-on-one
“The community already holds the blueprint. We just help draw the lines bolder.” -Aaron Mapenzi Johnson, Founder
Community-Driven Support & Technical Assistance
We don’t parachute in with answers. We walk alongside communities to surface what’s already working, build what’s needed, and sustain change on their terms—not ours.
Our TA Approach: Built With, Not For
From grassroots collectives to citywide coalitions, we provide tailored technical assistance that honors lived experience as expertise. Our support isn't just about delivering resources—it's about co-creating strategies that are equitable, responsive, and deeply rooted in community-defined priorities.
Popular TA Formats:
Capacity-building for emerging nonprofits and CBOs
Strategic planning & facilitation support for community tables and collaboratives
Youth and stakeholder engagement design
Narrative strategy & communications coaching
Grant-readiness training & funding alignment consultations
Healing-centered evaluation & accountability structures