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 rescue 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 rescue 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)
Our Goal
Participation Targets:
2025: 20+ at-risk youth (launched October 2025)
2026: 85+ at-risk youth
Core Activities:
Financial & Social Learning: Budgeting, goal-setting, and teamwork activities
Creative Expression: Art, music, theatre, and creative expression
Healthy Living: Gardening, nutrition and meal prep workshops
Impact Outcomes:
Well-Being: Improved mental, social and emotional health
Resilience & Confidence: Measurable gains in self-esteem and coping skills
Skill Development: Accelerated academic readiness, increase discipline and practical life skills
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).).
Our Goal
Participation Targets:
2025: Launched with at-risk youth.
2026: 65+ seniors
Core Activities:
Intergenerational Workshops: Collaborative sessions in gardening, nutrition, meal prep art and music
Shared Learning: Theatre, storytelling circles, motion/exercise classes
Animal-Assisted Support: Pet therapy, animal care, grooming and other activities that create conversation and connection
Impact Outcomes:
Emotional Well-Being: Reduced anxiety and social isolation, increased community connection, and greater life satisfaction
Cognitive Health: Improved memory, attention, mental and physical health
Social Connection: Reduced feelings of loneliness and stronger community bonds
Sense of Purpose: Renewed confidence through mentorship and meaningful relationships
Rescue 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).
Our Goal
Participation Targets:
2025: Launched with at-risk youth
2026: 40+ rescue animals
Core Activities:
Pet Therapy Partnerships: Structured visits where seniors and youth work together to socialize and comfort animals
Animal Care Workshops: Hands-on animal feeding, grooming, and training; plus budget and other prep planning for a family animal
Animal Needs Activities: Making enrichment items and treats; putting together dog beds and cat towers and various other animal needs as provided by Humane Society of NE GA.
Impact Outcomes for Pets, Youth and Seniors:
Enhanced Well-Being: Lowered stress and anxiety in animals, seniors and youth measured by behavioral assessments
Skill Building: Participants develop empathy and compassion, responsibility and confidence and animal budgeting and handling competencies
Community Connection: Rescue pets become catalysts for intergenerational bonding and shared purpose
Adoption Readiness: Increased socialization leads to faster placement and higher adoption rates
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-330pm
Seniors, interns, and volunteers provide academic support, turning
homework time into mentorship moments that build confidence
Learn and Lead Together
330pm-5pm
Partner-led programming for seniors and youth to engage in hands-on intentional activities with our rescue animals offering therapeutic interaction.
Reset and Reflect
5pm-530pm
Youth and Seniors reflect on each days programming and activities through storytelling and journaling, building community and connection.
2026 Full Launch
Scalable eight-week session pairing youth, seniors and our furry rescue animal friends.
Winter - January to Mid-March
Spring - Mid-March to May
Summer - June to July
Fall - August to December
Our 2026 Impact Goal: 150+ total participants. 40+ Rescue Animals. 500+ hours of transformative programming.
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 rescue 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 rescue animal we serve.
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