Strategic Outreach Solutions

ABOUT US

SOS is led by Janice Flemming-Butler, a longtime community organizer and political consultant. Her work has successfully shaped development projects in school construction, sports facilities and housing, changing the trajectory of support from a community perspective. With a commitment to community empowerment and respect among community leaders, she has established a reputation for results.

OVER 10 YEARS
OF EXPERIENCE

Each role SOS has played played has reinforced the importance of driving impact through outreach and strategic planning. In fact, much of our experience has been devoted to incorporating voice of underserved communities in ensuring the success of development projects. Through our commitment to community awareness and investment, SOS boosts the capabilities of organizations working in the public and private sectors.

OVER 50
PROJECTS

Arcadis/O&G – Representing program and construction firm Arcadis Construction and construction services firm O&G; Industries, the program management collaborative was selected to oversee the renovations of several Hartford public schools.

Centerplan – National company delivering services in real estate development, acquisition, and asset repositioning on commercial and residential properties, and developer for Dunkin Donuts Park baseball stadium.

Overlook Village Redevelopment Associates – A partnership among Stamford-based JHM Financial Group, the Richman Group Development Corp., Imagineers LLC and Nutmeg Planners LLC, selected by the Hartford Housing Authority to redevelop the Bowles Park public housing complex.

THREE THINGS WE DO BEST

PLANNING

Strategic Outreach Solutions (SOS) will help you define and set your goals, develop an action plan to reach those goals, and implement the strategy to reach those goals, adapting to political or other environmental changes.

COMMUNICATIONS

Incorporating its understanding of the various implications of a development project, SOS will facilitate communications with the community at large, keep them informed of progress, and provide opportunities for engagement through existing and coordinated meetings.

OUTREACH

SOS knows that outreach and engagement help shape an agenda and its resulting outcomes. Working collaboratively with stakeholders and constituents on various levels, we will demonstrate agility in providing access and strengthening partnerships.

OUR SERVICES

Strategic Outreach Solutions (SOS) has more than a decade of experience in community organizing and political strategizing, tools that allow for:

Mapping and prioritizing areas of influence
Crafting and delivering powerful messaging
Identifying potential internal/external partners
Assessing the socioeconomic and political and landscape
Mobilizing communities around their needs and priorities
Monitoring progress to ensure forward progress

OUR STORY

Strategic Outreach Solutions was established in 2015 in response to the increasing need in urban communities for a means to strategically communicate their priorities to residents and other stakeholders.

While a newspaper article or municipal hearing is intended to provide information on development and other projects, reaching urban constituencies often requires a more comprehensive approach.

Utilizing years of experience organizing and informing communities, SOS serves as a critical bridge between institutions and the communities they serve.

FOUNDER’S MESSAGE

WELCOME

Thank you for considering SOS for your outreach needs.

As someone who grew up in an underserved community, I understand how unanswered questions and unaddressed concerns can derail even the best intentions. Together, we can successfully implement your project and positively impact all stakeholders. Let’s get to work!

Janice Flemming-Butler

founder