Presbyterian Homes & Family Services and Family Alliance is a nonprofit organization providing community-based services to children, adults and families in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This organization was formed from the merger of Presbyterian Homes & Family Services (PHFS) and the Family Alliance (FA). This is clear evidence of the benefits of applying the “mastering the art of adaptation” practice touted in Forces for Good by Crutchfield and McLeod. In fact, on the one hand, PHFS arose from the efforts of a group of Presbyterians. churches who came together to fulfill their social responsibility by founding an orphanage. However, as orphan status evolved, the federal government favored the return of children to a family or community setting rather than group care. As a result, demand for group homes declined, and although the organization included adult housing services for people with disabilities and later offered some community services, it faced a declining donor base and lost its relevance. On the other hand, the Family Alliance is the result of a community outreach effort by several Lynchburg churches. FA focused on services to the Lynchburg community, promoting neighborhood leadership, youth training, prevention and intervention. However, the organization was approximately 85% funded and therefore relied heavily on federal and local grants. As the state of the economy deteriorated, statewide support for foster care declined. The organization lost funds and had to stretch its remaining funds while maintaining the quality of its services. Ultimately, both companies faced challenges that called attention to the need to change their tactics and respond to ...... middle of paper ...... t to offer services to the person and to respond to them through a results approach, a feasibility analysis. , and advocacy in the community. Ultimately, together, Presbyterian Homes & Family Services and Family Alliance can better provide for the needs of their community and better adapt to changing needs. The organization can further expand its services and programs and impact more lives by fostering collaboration among nonprofits, inspiring committed volunteers, sharing leadership, and advocating for its cause. However, its current rebranding efforts draw attention to its need to market itself effectively in order to convey a clear and reliable representation of its vision. Works Cited http://www.phfs.org/about_landing.aspxCrutchfield, Leslie R. and Heather McLeod Grant. Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008. Print.