We design and implement community-centered solutions that help businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies close critical gaps, strengthen capacity, and drive meaningful, lasting impact.
About Us
Francis and Wade, LTD. is a boutique consulting firm that designs community-centered solutions to help organizations close critical gaps through ecosystem building, place-based strategy, and creative entrepreneurship. Founded in 2019, we partner with community-based and government organizations to manage projects, build capacity, and lead strategic planning and facilitation, contributing to more than $32 million in community impact.
our values
Our values shape how we show up, who we partner with, and the impact we create.
Everything we build is rooted in culture, driven by community, and sustained through connection.
Culture
Culture is our foundation. We center the stories, creativity, and lived experiences of communities to ensure every solution reflects who it’s for—building trust, relevance, and lasting impact.
Community
Community drives our process. We co-create with residents, not for them—prioritizing shared power, local leadership, and outcomes that communities truly own.
Connection
Connection is our strategy. We bring people, ideas, and resources together to spark collaboration, unlock opportunity, and sustain meaningful change.
Let’s connect!
