CLIFTON PLACE

Supportive Housing for Men Exiting Prison

For immediate help or referral:

CALL (612) 813-5006

236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403​

What is Clifton Place?
In 1971, Robbie Robinson founded 180 Degrees, Inc. and the Clifton Place Program. Robinson spent twenty years in and out of prison, and wanted to improve the odds for other ex-offenders. With the help of his parole officer and other "experts" like himself, Robinson mapped out a plan for a residential program providing services needed by clients just like him. 180 Degrees' first board of directors included Robinson and other ex-offenders. They opened Clifton Place in 1973 in a stately red-brick mansion, once home to the founders of General Mills. 

Today, nearly fifty years later, Clifton Place has assisted more than 9,000 men with their transition back to the community, their families and their new lives.

Providing short-term affordable housing in a 37-bed residence, structured programming and case management, clients are supported to secure stable employment, maintain sobriety and establish new living arrangements.

Services are free and designed to meet the unique needs of men who have completed their prison sentence and are returning to their communities. ​  

Services

Adult Supportive Housing

• Semi-private congregate housing
  
• Sober facility (drug testing available)
  
• 24/7 supervised and secure facility
  
• Individual case management
  
• Individual assistance with employment search
  
• Contacts to felon-friendly employers
  
• On-site support groups
  
• Life skills training
  
• Finance and money management education
  
• Community connections and networking
  
• On-site laundry
  
• Fitness room

Clifton Place Apartments

• Permanent housing (rental lease with indefinite renewals)
• Case management
• On-site support groups, AA, anger management, life skills
• Community connections and networking
• Structured group activities centering on job retention
• Wellness education 
• Spiritual outlets to help engage the residents in social activities in positive environments
• Individualized education in life skills and employment readiness
• House leadership opportunities
• Community connections and networking

live with respect & dignity

"Michael, 41"

“Clifton Place has been giving me a real stepping stone. I have a good-paying job and I’ve learned how to manage the responsibility of having bills, real bills, and getting the chance to help myself.”
-- former Clifton Place Resident

“I work for those that are looking for a fresh,
non-judgmental, and supportive start in our community
after coming out of a period of incarceration.”
   -- Nate, Clifton Place Case Manager

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Clifton Place is possible only because of generous community support.  When you make a gift to Clifton Place, you help men achieve economic stability and contribute positively to their communities.

Carlos

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Robbie robinson: Founder of Clifton place