What Avivo does

Avivo is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1960 as RESOURCE and rebranded to Avivo in 2017, operating from Minneapolis with 251-500 employees. The organization delivers an integrated portfolio of human services spanning four domains: chemical and mental health treatment (assessments, 245G substance use disorder programs, intensive outpatient treatment, family treatment, mental health clinic, and the Community Support Program with its ArtWorks sub-brand); employment services (career counseling, job placement, Dislocated Worker Program, Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership, and Youth Employment); the Avivo Institute of Career & Technical Education (a CARF-accredited, WIOA-licensed post-secondary school offering IT Support, Medical Office Support, Telecommunications Installation, HVAC, and green-energy training); and Ending Homelessness services (street outreach, housing case management, and Avivo Village indoor shelters in Minneapolis and St. Cloud). The model deliberately pairs wellness services with economic-advancement services, addressing the interdependence of recovery, housing stability, and employment outcomes for individuals facing complex barriers.

Avivo serves more than 11,000 individuals annually (with one source citing up to 18,000) across Minnesota through ten physical office locations in Minneapolis, Bloomington, Buffalo, Burnsville, Cambridge, Elk River, Milaca, Roseville, Waite Park, and West St. Paul, supplemented by street outreach, virtual programming, and partnerships with the American Job Center Network and county Coordinated Entry systems. Services are free or no-cost to eligible participants; revenue derives from Minnesota state agency contracts (DEED, DHS, Department of Health), county health and human services funding, federal pass-through grants, private/corporate donations, and foundation grants (e.g., Otto Bremer Trust, Thrivent). The organization holds CARF International accreditation, Candid Platinum Transparency, and Points of Light Service Enterprise certification. Leadership is provided by President & CEO Kelly Matter and CFO/COO Darcy Diederich.

Name

Avivo

Legal name

Resource, Inc.

Website

https://avivomn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Avivo is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1960 that delivers integrated chemical/mental health treatment, career training, employment services, and homelessness programs to more than 11,000 individuals annually across ten office locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services / Social Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Human services nonprofit
• Career technical education
• Substance abuse treatment
• Homeless services
• Employment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: Avivo is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization (EIN: 41-0828779) that receives donations from individuals, corporations, and organizations. The organization offers multiple giving options including online donations, monthly sustaining donations, stock and mutual fund gifts, donor advised funds, and planned giving through wills and estates.
2. Government Grants and Funding: Avivo receives funding from government sources including the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Minnesota Department of Human Services, Minnesota Department of Health, and county health and human services. Services like the Dislocated Worker Program are funded by Minnesota DEED.
3. Program Service Fees: Some services are covered by insurance, PMAP, and CCDTF. Chemical health assessments have no cost for eligible individuals; self-pay fee is $125 for those not meeting eligibility guidelines. Career training programs are free or no-cost for individuals meeting eligibility requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Avivo is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers an integrated portfolio of human services including chemical and mental health treatment, career and technical education, employment services, and ending homelessness programs. The organization pairs recovery and wellness services with employment and training programs to help individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, unemployment, addiction, or mental illness achieve recovery and economic stability. Avivo serves more than 11,000 Minnesotans each year through 10 office locations and serves as a licensed post-secondary career school accredited by CARF International.

Product overview

Avivo is a nonprofit organization offering an integrated suite of human services as a single unified program portfolio. The organization provides Chemical & Mental Health Services (including Chemical Health Assessments, substance use disorder treatment, Mental Health Clinic, and Community Support Program with its ArtWorks sub-brand), Employment Services (including Dislocated Worker Program, Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership, and Youth Employment Services), and the Avivo Institute of Career & Technical Education (offering training programs including IT Support, Medical Office Support, Office Support Specialist, Telecommunications Installation & Support, HVAC, and green energy careers). Additionally, Avivo provides Ending Homelessness Services through Avivo Village shelters in Minneapolis and St. Cloud. The organization pairs these services to meet the unique needs of individuals facing poverty, homelessness, unemployment, chemical addiction, or mental health concerns, serving more than 11,000 Minnesotans each year since 1960.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Avivo ArtWorks: A program within Avivo's Community Support Program (CSP) that supports artists living with mental illness as they create art, build community, and reduce stigma. ArtWorks programming is founded on the principles of arts access, recovery, and social justice.
• Avivo Village

Products and services

• Chemical & Mental Health Services Provides chemical health assessments, co-occurring substance use disorder treatment (245G), intensive outpatient treatment, family treatment programs, mental health therapy, psychiatric care, medication management, and case management for individuals and families facing addiction and mental health challenges.
• Mental Health Clinic
• Community Support Program (CSP)
• Avivo ArtWorks
• Employment Services
• Dislocated Worker Program
• Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership Program
• Youth Employment Services
• Avivo Institute of Career & Technical Education
• Telecommunications Installation & Support Career Training
• Ending Homelessness Services
• Avivo Village Minneapolis
• Avivo Village St. Cloud

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,000+ individuals served each year
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marsden ServicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarsden Services, represented by Joy Nguyen, has been one of Avivo's most dedicated partners, bringing deep commitment to community service and nonprofit advocacy. Marsden supports key initiatives including mentorship, housing support, health, wellness, and workforce development.
• Business Partner Council MemberscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAvivo's Business Partner Council is an innovative network of employers and professionals committed to strengthening Minnesota's workforce. Members include employers who host interns/externships, provide mock interviews, facilitate skills workshops, conduct classroom presentations, directly hire qualified participants, support curriculum development, and participate in quarterly career fairs. Over 60 business partners provide job candidates, interview opportunities, and career guidance.
• American Job Center NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvivo is a proud partner of the American Job Center Network, providing employment services through this federal-state-local workforce development system that helps employers and job seekers meet their workforce needs.
• Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvivo Institute has articulation agreements with Anoka-Ramsey Community College, allowing career education program graduates to continue their education with transfer credits.
• Century CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvivo Institute has articulation agreements with Century College, allowing career education program graduates to continue their education with transfer credits.
• Dakota County Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvivo Institute has articulation agreements with Dakota County Technical College, allowing career education program graduates to continue their education with transfer credits.
• Meetinghouse ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the most prolific volunteer groups, with members giving more than 500 hours of their time, saving Avivo more than $17,000 in labor costs. Supported Avivo Village by purchasing and assembling resident baskets, providing holiday pies and gifts.
• TargetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTarget corporate volunteers (as well as nearly a dozen Target store volunteers) gave nearly 300 hours of their time, as well as important in-kind donations. Volunteers completed projects across the organization including landscaping, building furniture, supporting fundraising efforts, and supporting Adopt-A-Family.
• Andersen Windows & DoorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with Avivo and HandsOn Twin Cities to donate nearly 60 pro bono hours in 2022 to support Avivo's Communications team to evaluate analytics on Avivo's website, helping Avivo reach more prospective participants, partners, donors, and volunteers.
• HandsOn Twin CitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with Avivo and Andersen Windows & Doors for pro bono analytics support to help improve Avivo's communications and reach.
• Greater Twin Cities United WayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated more than 800 backpacks full of school supplies for children of Avivo's program participants.
• The DrawerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal nonprofit that provided nearly 1,700 pairs of socks and 1,200 pairs of underwear for Avivo's in-kind donation program.
• North Loop Neighborhood AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHeld a donation drive collecting 500 personal items for new Avivo Village residents and individuals moving on to permanent housing.
• Plymouth Congregational ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided move-in kits for 40 new units at the Lydia Apartments, helping program participants settle into permanent housing.
• Vocational Rehabilitation ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMinnesota state agency that refers individuals with disabilities to Avivo for assessments, career education training, enhancement course offerings, paid work experiences, and Extended Employment Support.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota: Minnesota-based nonprofit delivering a similarly broad portfolio of human services including chemical and mental health, employment, refugee resettlement, and housing support — directly comparable to Avivo's integrated model and regional footprint.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Twin Cities nonprofit offering housing, chemical health, employment, and immigration services, often through county and state contracts. Competes with Avivo for similar vulnerable populations and government funding pools.
• Pillsbury United Communities: Minneapolis-based nonprofit providing integrated social services including mental health, housing, employment, and youth programming — closely aligned with Avivo's holistic, community-anchored approach.
• People Incorporated: Minnesota mental-health provider operating outpatient mental health, substance use, housing, and community-support programs — directly comparable to Avivo's mental health clinic, CSP, and supportive housing offerings.
• Simpson Housing Services: Minneapolis nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive housing with employment services — directly comparable to Avivo Village and ending-homelessness programming.
• Tubman (formerly Tubman Family Alliance): Twin Cities nonprofit delivering chemical and mental health, family services, housing, and youth programming — directly comparable to Avivo's family treatment and integrated service model.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota: Larger, established Minnesota nonprofit operating career training, employment placement, and disability services at scale — competes with Avivo Institute and employment services with a broader geographic and programmatic reach.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National leader in addiction treatment and recovery with a strong Minnesota presence — overlaps with Avivo's chemical health, intensive outpatient, and recovery housing services, though Hazelden operates at much larger scale and acuity.

Regional players

• Minnesota Workforce Centers (CareerForce): State-run workforce development network that Avivo is a proud partner of; functions as a public-sector comparator for Avivo's employment services, dislocated worker, and youth employment programs.

Emerging players

• Youthprise: Minnesota-focused youth development funder and intermediary supporting youth employment and career pathways — partially overlapping with Avivo's youth and young adult employment services (ages 14-24).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avivomn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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