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The Schimel Lode: Collaborating to Help People and Nonprofit Organizations Thrive

The Schimel Lode: Collaborating to Help People and Nonprofit Organizations Thrive

Examples of How The Schimel Lode Has Worked with Participants

The Liz Lerman Dance Exchange (www.danceexchange.org) received support and guidance for community development tools related to their “Animating Democracy Project.” The Lode also provided coaching on how to:

The DC Prisoners Legal Services Project (www.dcprisonerhelp.org) received guidance over a two-year period while in transition. When the District of Columbia dispersed most of its prison population, many prisoners where far away from family and other supports. To help the Project address this change, The Lode assisted with their:

Eco-Ventures International (www.eco-ventures.org) has projects in Africa and the District of Columbia that combine youth development with environmental entrepreneurship. We are providing guidance and support related to:

Already clear and original in its vision, Eco-Ventures has a continuing relationship with the Lode that builds on its commitment to improving effectiveness and self-sufficiency.

The Partnership for Prince George's County (Web site pending) will be launched in early 2008. We are participating in its development and implementation. Aspects of our focus may include capacity-building for leadership and management development as well as advocacy.

The mission of this Partnership is to connect the people who live, work, learn and play in Prince George's County to one another and the region. The Partnership will do this by: