Social Science Solutions (SSS)
Innovative strategies for nonprofits, microenterprises, startups, and communities
Start-Ups
We empower start-ups with the tools they need to succeed. Our services include creating detailed business plans, securing funding, navigating legal and compliance requirements, developing a compelling brand identity, and setting up efficient operational systems.
Non-Profits
We support non-profits in achieving their mission by assisting with strategic mission development, grant writing, board training, community outreach, and measuring program impact to showcase their effectiveness to funders and stakeholders.
Educational Entities
We collaborate with educational organizations to enhance learning outcomes through curriculum development, professional training for educators, accreditation support, partnership building, and creating student engagement programs like mentorships and internships.
Community Initiatives
We help communities thrive by conducting needs assessments, designing impactful programs, coordinating volunteers, running advocacy campaigns, and planning events to address key community challenges and build stronger connections.
Entrepreneurial Development
We guide entrepreneurs to success through personalized coaching, hands-on workshops, access to incubators and accelerators, funding guidance, and adopting innovative technologies to scale and optimize their ventures.
We believe those most affected by a problem have the solutions and can ignite change.
WHAT WE DO
We deliver inventive solutions that establish infrastructures for nonprofit and small business organization that focused on practical application of knowledge to address organization challenges faced by the administration. We leverage accumulated knowledge and harness it over time, the aim is to enhance the learning process and cater to the needs of both community residents and key stakeholders.
Research and Grant
Research and grant projects are meticulously crafted to leverage innovative methodologies and accumulated knowledge to enhance the overall functioning of an organization. They heavily rely on scientific approaches to address queries arising from extensive research endeavors. These projects are geared towards bolstering and propelling knowledge development. Research projects span various domains including scientific, social, economic, and technological spheres. For instance, extensive research on the prevention and treatment of chronic brain injuries exemplifies a research project.
Educational Services
Educational projects involve working with school, educational leaders, and stakeholder by developing practical solution in the educational environment. Working on community initiatives to improve school and community ecosystems, designed parent and teachers engagement plans, youth special education initiative’s to include, science, math, technology strategies, social science, humanities project, and funding are examples of an educational projects
Community Projects
Community projects share similarities with social projects, but with the distinct feature of direct beneficiary involvement throughout the project process. Their aim is to address the welfare needs of community residents, which may encompass charitable endeavors. Economic community projects additionally target mitigating economic hardships stemming from various factors, thus enhancing the overall well-being of community members through impactful, albeit modest, initiatives. Supporting local orphanages through community funding exemplifies such projects.
What SSS Values
SSS recognizes that achieving our goal requires strong partnerships with like-minded organizations, public and private entities, foundations, government entities, businesses, and individuals who share our passion for social change and humanitarian endeavors. By building strategic alliances and fostering a network of supporters, volunteers, donors, and like-minded people, we will amplify our impact and create far-reaching ripple effects that extend beyond our immediate reach.
Dr. Graylyn Swilley Woods
Founder – President
Dr. Graylyn Swilley Woods, boasts a rich leadership history across various non-profit organizations. Her roles included executive director of the Black Hospitality Initiative and founding executive director of the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition, and her expertise extends to consultancy for associations and businesses. She founded Social Science Solutions, LLC, with the goal of aiding nonprofits and small businesses create opportunities for growth and sustainability. As a staunch social justice advocate and scholar-activist, she champions policy changes, community outreach, and support for underserved groups. With extensive experience as a scholar-activist, domestically and internationally, Dr. Swilley-Woods brings decades of expertise in navigating complex social, cultural, and political landscapes. Noteworthy for raising millions and diversifying revenue streams, she fosters cultural shifts and inspires belief in change.