Challenge
Since its founding, the community has known Places for People as an organization helping those with mental illness get off the streets, into supportive homes and communities. After 40 years, PFP had moved past their housing roots and now works to meet both physical and mental health needs. They were ready for a brand that would set them apart in the field of mental health, with flexibility to explain the breadth of their work.
Solution
Because the organization was going to retain its name, the new brand had to tell the whole story of their work, and also make sense to both long-term and new supporters. By expanding the idea of "place" to include a person's place in society and in life, we created key messages and visual assets that position the organization for the future. Brand launch plans included outreach to new audiences to flip perspectives of mental illness. The relationship between PFP staff and those they serve is one of understanding and connection. We partnered with photographer Jay Fram to create a suite of images of staff and individuals served, communicating the reality of the people who are engaged in this work. Photos are used throughout print and digital communications materials and paired with personal stories, triumphs, and expertise.
Results
The expert staff at Places for People use evidence-based practices to meet people where they are on their road to recovery. To educate their audience of donors and supporters about key data and mental health statistics while also working to remove stigma, we developed a visual language, showcasing surprising information and the unique approach to mental illness taken by Places for People.
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