May 8 helps our clients drive policy change to advance thriving equitable communities through evidence-based research analysis, effective implementation, better collaboration and advocacy. May 8 has two decades of experience guiding nonprofit, foundation and government leaders to create impact that is powerful, equitable and inclusive.
Recent News
Who Holds the Power? How One Corridor Flipped the Script on Development
An October 2025 Shelterforce article by Karen Black and Adriana Abizadeh-Barbour looks at how the Kensington Corridor Trust is building local control through collective ownership of commercial and residential properties. https://shelterforce.org/2025/10/03/who-holds-the-power-how-one-corridor-flipped-the-script-on-development/
Home Repair Needs Assessments
We are working with cities and counties to preserve low-income homeownership, prevent displacement and help Seniors to age in place. A May 8 Home Repair Needs Assessment quantifies who is currently being served with home repair assistance, estimates the level of unmet need and presents recommendations to build a more resilient, effective and equitable home repair ecosystem. See the Executive Summary for Louisville’s recent needs assessment or contact May 8 to discuss the full needs assessments we have completed for a diverse roster of places like the City of Charlotte and County of Mecklenburg North Carolina.
