In October, Thomson Reuters welcomed a team from Brittany’s Place, 180 Degrees’ emergency youth shelter for trafficked girls, to their annual leadership conference, Aspire to Lead. The conference marked the culmination and celebration of a year-long mentorship program between Thomson Reuters women executives and staff and leaders working on the front lines at Brittany’s Place. Meeting at least monthly, mentors and mentees formed personal relationships and were able to explore issues of leadership and professional development. “Professional development can take a back seat when you are working in a 24-hour crisis environment and experiencing daily trauma,” said Janet Hallaway, Chief Advancement Officer. “This partnership provided our team with dedicated resources to support professional growth.” DeBrea Chambers, Sr. Program Manager, at Brittany’s Place, was one of the keynote speakers at the conference. She leads the 100% female team at Brittany’s Place, which shelters and supports Minnesota youth who have experienced sex trafficking and exploitation. The program, the largest in Minnesota for sex trafficking victims, includes emergency shelter, transitional living, non- traditional mental health services, and outreach.
Early giving starts this Friday, November 1st for Give to the Max 2024! In Minnesota, Give to the Max day (November 21) is the biggest day for giving of the year. Whether you want to end hunger, homelessness or trafficking, this is an incredible opportunity to show up for the causes that are important to you. Your gift - no matter how small or big - can change lives at 180 Degrees programs.
Across Minnesota, youth access our services to receive emergency shelter, trauma responsive care, nutritious meals, education, resources and more! At Brittany's Place and Hope House, youth are also healing from sex trafficking, exploitation and homelessness. Our St. Cloud Youth shelter is the only 24-hour emergency shelter in a 13-county region of Central Minnesota. No matter what issues are important for you, we have a cause to support. In total, over 2,000 vulnerable Minnesotans access services and resources through 180 Degrees each year, over 75% of which are BIPOC and many are LGTBQIA+. With your help, you can nourish new beginnings and hope for these Minnesotans in their greatest time of need. Will you give today to provide safe emergency shelter, warm meals and trauma informed care? Your kindness is making a big impact! P.S. New Donors: During Give to the Max, your gift -- of any size -- has the power to bring $50,000 more for youth in our community. When gifts to 180 Degrees reach $50,000 from new donors, the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation will donate an additional $50,000 -- doubling your impact! We must raise the full $50,000 amount to access this incredible "All or Nothing Challenge" gift. |
For over thirty years, CEO Dan Pfarr has been on the front lines of the human services community, working to lift-up youth, adults, and families in crisis. His focus on trauma-informed care helps shape the direction of 180 Degrees and inspire a team of nearly one hundred employees. As a multi-cultural organization with staff and clients who have suffered a life of prejudice and inequality, 180 Degrees continues prioritizing discussion and action against a system of racial injustice.
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