360 Degrees Group Inc. Announces Groundbreaking Community Development Partnership with Howard University Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center , SOUNDS OF MY PEOPLE MUSIC & ARTS ENTERPRISES, LLC
Empowering Communities Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Cultural Excellence
Washington, D.C. – 360 Degrees Group Inc. is proud to announce a transformational partnership with Howard University Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center (HUMGC), & SOUNDS OF MY PEOPLE MUSIC & ARTS ENTERPRISES, LLC, to launch a bold and inclusive community development initiative. Together, these organizations are united by a shared mission to uplift, educate, and empower underserved communities through Workforce Development, Small Business Growth, the Small Business Systems Business Center (SBSBC) & Howard University Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center (HUMGC) Smart Money Program, and Micro-Internships that connect generations and spark change.
This partnership brings together academia, arts, technology, and grassroots leadership to target critical community needs while advancing intergenerational opportunity and economic empowerment.
Strategic Areas of Impact
📲 Technological & Social Media Training:
Empowering youth and seniors with digital tools to document historical life experiences, utilize social media for mental health interventions, and master platforms for marketing and storytelling.
🧠 Social Isolation Prevention:
Addressing the silent epidemic of loneliness by fostering connections between generations and creating spaces that promote emotional well-being and social engagement.
🌍 Cultural Competence & Intelligence:
Exploring how epigenetics, gene expression, and intergenerational trauma impact communities of color. This includes culturally responsive education and care strategies that address the evolving needs of a diverse aging population.
💊 Substance Use & Psychopharmacology:
Raising awareness around opioid addiction, family impact, and innovative treatment models through education and advocacy.
🧘 Mental Health, Self-Care & Forgiveness:
Equipping communities with tools and knowledge to practice forgiveness, healing, and self-care as essential pillars of personal and collective resilience.
💰 Financial Wellness & Wealth Building:
Through the Smart Money Program, participants will gain crucial insights into housing choices, retirement planning, business development, and the tools to build, protect, and sustain generational wealth.
👥 Community Outreach & Youth Mentorship:
Developing actionable solutions to combat gun violence, foster intergenerational mentorship, and implement community-centered interventions that create safe, empowered spaces.
🩺 African American Health & Well-Being:
Highlighting ethics in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care using a human-centered design approach, and spreading vital information on leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Black communities.
A Call to Action for Unity and Progress
Carlos Gladden, CEO of 360 Degrees Group Inc., stated:
“This partnership is more than a collaboration—it’s a movement. Together with Howard University Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center (HUMGC) & SOUNDS OF MY PEOPLE MUSIC & ARTS ENTERPRISES, LLC, we are creating a sustainable model that redefines community impact. This initiative speaks to our core mission: to build systems, technology, and opportunity that transform lives and strengthen families.”
From classrooms to community centers, from digital spaces to dinner tables—this initiative will uplift voices, connect generations, and pave the way for lasting economic, social, and cultural progress.
Learn More: https://socialwork.howard.edu/centers/multidisciplinary-gerontology-center
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Together, we build. Together, we heal. Together, we rise.
360 Degrees Group Inc. – Innovating Community, Empowering Generations.
