Connection Heals the Heart.
360 Love, the heart of 360 Love Healing and Abundance is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that brings together seniors, at-risk youth, and animals through purpose driven activities designed to build skills, confidence, and community.
Our signature model creates meaningful, reciprocal relationships that nurture belonging and personal growth while fostering improved academics, reduced absenteeism and delinquency, and greater resilience among youth. Seniors benefit through enhanced cognitive and physical health and reduced social isolation, while animals provide healing connections.
By addressing individual challenges within a shared, holistic framework, 360 Love strengthens community bonds and cultivates a culture of compassion and inclusion.
At-Risk Youth
National Level: Approximately 11 million children live in poverty, a primary risk factor for academic and social struggles (Census Reporter, 2024).
Georgia: The most recent data shows 34.2 percent of Georgia’s children live in single-parent homes (Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Center 2019-2023)
Hall County: With 23.7% of its population under 18 and 10.9% living below the poverty line, many youth are at risk of educational disengagement and social challenges (Census Reporter, 2024)
Youth Engagement
Core Activities:
Financial & Life Skills: Financial literacy, budgeting, goal-setting, entrepreneurship, and teamwork
Creative Expression: Art, music, theatre, storytelling, video, and creative expression
Healthy Living: Gardening, nutrition, meal prep, and hands-on wellness activities
Social & Emotional Learning: Self awareness, resilience, communication, empathy, and relationship-building
Impact Outcomes:
Well-Being & Belonging: Stronger social and emotional well-being and sense of connection
Resilience & Confidence: Growth in self-confidence, self-awareness, and coping skills
Life Skills: Practical skills in financial literacy, communication, teamwork, leadership, and decision-making
Purpose & Engagement: Opportunities to discover interests, develop strengths, and contribute to community
Senior Adults
National Level: Approximately 34% of older adults report feeling some degree of loneliness (America’s Health Rankings, 2024).
Georgia: The state's aging population faces increasing risks of social isolation, exacerbated by factors such as disability and living alone (America’s Health Rankings, 2024).
Hall County: With 16.1% of its population aged 65 and older, many are at risk of social isolation (Jackson EMC, 2024).).
Senior Engagement
Core Activities:
Intergenerational Workshops: Collaborative sessions in gardening, nutrition, meal prep, art, music, and other shared learning experiences
Shared Learning: Storytelling, creative activities, movement, and opportunities to share knowledge and life experiences
Animal-Assisted Connection: Therapeutic animal interactions that encourage conversation, comfort, and connection
Impact Outcomes:
Emotional Well-Being: Increased connection, engagement, and sense of belonging
Social Connection: Meaningful relationships with youth, peers, and community
Sense of Purpose: Opportunities to share wisdom, experience, and encouragement through mentorship and participation
Reciprocal Learning: Youth and seniors learn from one another, building mutual respect across generations
Animals
National Level: Approximately 6.3 million companion animals (including cats and dogs) enter U.S. shelters annually, with 920,000 euthanized due to lack of adoption (AccessWDUN, 2024)
Georgia: The state faces challenges with shelter overcrowding, leading to difficult decisions regarding animal euthanasia (Fulton Animal Services, 2024).
Hall County: The Hall County Animal Shelter has been working towards improving save rates but continues to face challenges with intake numbers (Hall County, 2024).
Animal Engagement
Core Activities:
Animal-Assisted Experiences: Structured opportunities for youth and seniors to interact with therapy animals in a safe, supervised environment
Animal Care & Education: Learning about responsible animal care, training, grooming, costs, and the commitment involved in caring for a family pet
Giving Back: Creating enrichment items, treats, and other needed supplies to support local animal organizations
Impact Outcomes for Pets, Youth and Seniors:
Connection & Comfort: Animals create natural opportunities for interaction, comfort, and shared experiences
Empathy & Responsibility: Participants strengthen compassion, responsibility, and confidence through animal-related learning
Community Connection: Animals serve as a bridge for conversation and intergenerational relationships
Humane Education: Participants gain a greater understanding of responsible animal care and community animal needs
Loneliness Spares No One.
Our solution is grounded in love, empathy, respect and compassion.
We’re pioneering a scalable model of unconditional love, purpose and belonging that bridges age, race, income and background. Our ambition: 95%+ participant growth and satisfaction to spark lasting community engagement.
A Day at 360 Love
Program Hours are Monday - Thursday, 3pm - 530pm (aligned with the Gainesville Public School Calendar)
Homework and Heart Work
3pm-4pm
Interns and volunteers provide academic support, turning homework time into mentorship moments that build confidence and connection.
Learn and Lead Together
4pm-530pm
Community partners and skilled facilitators lead hands-on programming designed to build confidence, life skills, relationships, and real-world learning.
Join Our Healing Circle
Become a CHAMPION FOR CONNECTION - give, volunteer, or partner with 360 Love Healing and Abundance today.
Help us sustain life changing programs at 360 Love Healing & Abundance.
Your donation provides material, meals, transportation, and more so that seniors, youth, and animals can learn, grow, and heal together.
Be the Connection That Changes Their World.
Become a volunteer, mentor a child, support daily activities, or help shape the path forward. Bring your skills and passion. We’ll match you with a role where your presence truly matters.
Let’s Build Something Better Together.
Have a program, idea, or resource that could enrich lives? We’re seeking mission-aligned partners to expand our 360 model and deepen the growth of every child, senior, and animal we serve.
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