community re-entry services

Housing, Jobs, & Support for Men rebuilding lives following incarceration

For immediate help or referral:

CALL (612) 813-5006

Community Re-Entry Services is where it all started for 180 Degrees. Clifton Place, our inaugural program, launched in 1973 has assisted over 10,000 men rebuild their lives following incarceration. Offering housing, job placement, and consistent support throughout the transition back to community, 180 Degrees re-entry serives now include programs in three locations.  

Clifton Place Referral Form

Great River Landing Referral Form

programs & Locations ​

Clifton Place 236 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Columbus-Franklin Apartments 
Minneapolis, MN 55404
NEW! Great River Landing 813 North 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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programs & services

• 24/7 supervised and secure facilities
• Sober facilities (drug testing available)
• One-to-one case management empowers clients to navigate a major life transition, meet conditions of release, build life skills, and access helpful resources for a successful transition
• Housing navigation and placement 
• Employment navigation and placement with felon-friendly employers
• Daily and weekly on-site support groups including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, SmartChoices/DecisionPoints
• Family Reconnection includes the Father's Project education & support group  and supervised family visits (GRL only) 
• Life skills training including money management, budgeting, and banking education
• Mental Health services and support groups & wellness education
• Spiritual outlets to help engage the residents in social activities in positive environments
• House leadership opportunities

In Kind Donations

If you are interested in donating new items at either Great River Landing or Clifton Place, you may email Layee Sanoe, Associate Director, at [email protected]. Please schedule a time for a donation drop off between 8 AM and 4 PM Monday - Friday. Thank you!

The most needed items are:

• New undergarments, socks, or t-shirts
• Hygiene Kits (soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, towels, wash clothes, etc.)
• Laundry detergents or baskets
• Gently used or new men's clothing including seasonal items, work boots/shoes (larger sizes appreciated), or belts
• Dishes, silverware or small kitchen appliances
• Bedding (sheets, pillows, or blankets (twin or full sized))
• Cleaning supplies (disinfectant, wipes, paper towels)
• Notebooks, workbooks or GED prep materials
• New or gently used and wiped electronics (USB Drives, laptops, tablets, headphones, calculators)
• Bus passes, grocery gift cards, gym or wellness passes
• Bikes & bike locks

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

Clifton Place

Building Brighter Futures:  $5 million Capital Project​
Over 10,000 men have accessed safe housing with structured support and services at Clifton Place.  $4 million has been secured to renovate interior spaces.  The Building Brighter Futures campaign seeks to raise $1 million to compete the project.

Constructed in 1900, Clifton Place has not had a major renovation since 1971. Interior renovations begin Spring, 2024.

Building Brighter Futures Campaign Donate Now

Critical repairs are needed to ensure contiued operations.  Architectural plans by parter BKV Group will update electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, along with updated bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen. Thank you to project partners Hennepin County and Stearns Bank. 

The final stage of the funding campaign will address needed exterior renovations like tuckpointing, roofing, siding, and security.

“180 Degrees 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.”
-- Robert, age 44, former Clifton Place Resident

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Great River Landing

Early funding from Greater Twin Cities United Way is helping launch 180 Degrees new program at Great River Landing.

In partnership with Beacon Interfaith, 180 Degrees nearly doubled capacity to serve more men released from prison or experiencing homelessness. Great River Landing, a 72-unit residential building in Minneapolis, offers single and shared apartments. Onsite services include case management, mental health, substance use services, job placement, and family reconnection.

You can make a meaningful difference

180 Degrees comprehensive Community ReEntry Services are possible only because of generous community support.  When you make a gift to 180 Degrees, you help men achieve economic stability, rebuild family connections, and contribute positively to their futures.

DONATE NOW

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