​Throughout the journey of this organizational rebrand, the biggest priority and benefit has been clear: to empower and provide safety for people who are in crisis. Having a stronger, clearer identity will make us a stronger service provider.  ​

​Thank you for your support in this next adventure and being a partner in creating safe spaces for people in crisis. ​

THE WHY: Over a year ago, 180 Degrees began reflecting on how we communicate who we are as an organization and how that affects how our clients are supported. During this strategy session, it became clear we needed to build our identity and recognition in the community, making connecting to clients and community partners more collaborative and effective. It became a natural fit to build our visual brand right alongside our messaging.   

THE HOW: 180 Degrees partnered with the talented creative agency StoneArch to take on this important project. Together, we dug into those questions – what do we do, why do we do it, and how? We reworked our messaging from the ground up and got feedback from staff, partner organizations, clients, supporters, and the community, which was then translated into a visual identity.  

THE WHAT: So what’s changed?   

• How we talk about ourselves. We've laid out six pillars that root our organization in what we do and tell the story of how we do our work.   ​
• Our mission statement has had a refresh to accurately reflect the heart of 180 Degrees and what we’re working to achieve in the community.  ​
• Our logo, branding color palette, and website will be completely transformed.  

    What will stay the same?   

• You can count on our services, priorities, and values continuing to be centered around supporting youth and adults who are in crisis.   
• Our service approach will continue to be rooted in equity, trauma-informed care, and strength-based programming.   
• We’ll continue focusing on meeting clients where they’re at, building community engagement, and creating a safe space for everyone.  

Throughout the journey of this organizational rebrand, the biggest priority and benefit has been clear: to empower and provide safety for people who are in crisis. Having a stronger, clearer identity will make us a stronger service provider.  ​

“180 Degrees does incredible work!” says CEO Dan Pfarr. “We want to make sure more people can support our mission, and the rebrand will help us do that -- growing our programs to serve more people in crisis” 

Over the past year, 180 Degrees focused on listening to what the community needs most. In response, we're adding more transitional housing to support those coming out of emergency housing. We’re working to make emergency housing more easily accessible for rural youth who experience high levels of isolation. We’re prioritizing fully embodying a trauma-informed organization with extensive trainings, organization-wide protocols, and staff support to ensure our actions speak louder than words. 

“Understanding the what, how, and why of the organization unites staff and the community, and strengthens fundraising for short and long-term stability. By having a clear message and an easy to navigate website, clients and community partners will have an easier time accessing support and getting connected to resources” Marketing Manager Alex Moeller said. 

Thank you to the community for your support in this next adventure, and being a partner in creating safe spaces for people in crisis. 

Arriving in Minneapolis with no money or plan, and a small bag of clothes, she lived on the streets while holding down a part-time job.  ​

With temperatures dropping and no place to go, it was hard to refuse an offer to move in with Ann - a woman she met one night. However, it soon became obvious the housing was not free.
​Carla was soon being trafficked around the Twin Cities and emotionally abused.  

​That’s when Carla made the call to Brittany’s Place, 180 Degrees’ emergency shelter for youth who are at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation. Carla describes the day she arrived. “I was scared. My anxiety was going through the roof. But I knew my life had a purpose and this was my last chance.” 

Carla was welcomed and offered food, water, and clean clothes. That evening, she slept in a private room and for the first time in her life. She finally felt safe.