Long-term Client Spotlight

Montbello Organizing Committee

Client Since:

2021

Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC) is a nonprofit Community Development Corporation that collaborates with many partner organizations and residents to provide them with the tools and resources necessary to develop their leadership skills to proactively address the issues affecting their community and quality of life. MOC’s work is driven by the community and focuses on affordable housing, food security, economic development, mental health and wellness, safety, transportation and other initiatives to improve the quality of life for residents.

GHG's Role

GHG was initially hired in 2021 to help MOC spread the word about a grant that the organization had received from the Kresge Foundation to spearhead the development of the FreshLo Hub and engage funders and community in the project. Over the years, GHG’s role has evolved to become a strategic communications partner for MOC, providing marketing materials, website development, e-newsletter platforms, printed publications, media outreach, event planning assistance and more.

GHG Services Utilized

Communications Strategy
Integrated Marketing Campaign
Branding and Graphic Design
Thought Leadership
Interim Communications Leadership
Website Design and Support
Email Marketing
Social Media Management
Media Relations and Earned Media
Messaging and Storytelling
Media Training
Multilingual and Multicultural Communications
Event Planning

Cumulative Partnership Impact

Since GHG began working with MOC, the organization has grown from a small community organization with a few staff members to a full-time team of nearly 20. During this time, MOC has developed and built the FreshLo Residences building with 97 units of affordable housing, a mental health center, and a business accelerator; is poised to open a nonprofit grocery store in late 2026; and has received recognition and awards for its Entrepreneurship Foundation program, community gardens, food pantry, and many other initiatives. GHG has also helped raise awareness of the services provided by core MOC partners and helped establish a more positive identity for the community of Montbello among Denver residents.

Featured Case Studies

MOC Case Study - Seedling distribution - May 2025

Elevating Community Impact Through an Integrated Strategic Communications Approach

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The Results