In 1999, Jackson Street Youth Shelter was founded to fill a gap in housing homeless youth — but after 15 years of operation, the non-profit’s service offerings had expanded considerably. It needed a new name and identity to reflect that.

Challenge

The non-profit organization’s original name no longer represented the full scope of its service offerings, and its dated logo didn’t convey the hope and vibrancy it needed to express.

Goal

To fulfill its mission, Jackson Street needed to be perceived as approachable, friendly, and modern — and to do that, it needed to completely refresh its visual identity.

Execution

The MAC developed a naming strategy for the organization and its programs, designed a fresh, vibrant identity system, and extended the new brand through a variety of applications, including brand collateral and annual reports.

Before and after: Jackson Street’s updated logo created a fresh look for their brand

Result

The new name and identity support the non-profit’s goals for planned growth, community recognition, and greater effectiveness. Thanks to the rebrand, Jackson Street is positioned to reach youth in its community for many years to come.

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