At Acorn Housing Services all of our staff are compassionate about helping others. We pride ourselves on being full of empathy and grace. We truly strive to understand...
Get to Know Our Team
Mindi Watson
Mariah Bates
Mariah Bates
My name is Mindi Watson. I am the Housing Director with Acorn Housing Services. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. My passion is assisting and empowering people with accomplishing their goals. I think the best method when assisting clients is using a strengths-based perspective and solution focused approach.
Mariah Bates
Mariah Bates
Mariah Bates
"Born & raised in Minnesota, Mariah is a kind-hearted nurturer. She spends a lot of her free time with her two kids and dog. She has a lot of experience in customer service and healthcare work fields. Mariah loves to volunteer for the youth in her community and believes in inspiring the youth to become the greater generations for their future by taking care of their peers, elders, and the planet with kindness....
Dani Hartwell
Mariah Bates
Dani Hartwell
Dani brings a unique blend of personal experiences and professional dedication to their role in Housing Advocacy. Despite a background not traditionally rooted in social services, Dani's innate passion for social justice and advocacy has seamlessly translated into their work....
Our Fearless Leaders
Our Founders Carmen Pouliot and Tracy Pierce have over 20 years of experience and community engagement in housing and hunger supports.
They built this business with the passion and drive believing that those who receive the services that Acorn provides should be the focus and reason for what we do. This sounds simple, but it is the idea that those who need the services know the best way to get everything they need from them. It is putting the client in the driver's seat and trusting them to make the best decision for themselves. It is NOT telling them what to do or how to do it. Our staff is here to support what our clients need based on their direction.
At Acorn, we believe that our services and exceptional quality of care have the potential to be real game changers that will make a significant difference in the ongoing struggle of housing instability. Our goal is to make this process as easy and convenient to sign up and receive as possible.