360 Communities is a center of engagement, purpose, and meaningA food shelf volunteer recently said he wakes up on his volunteer days and thinks, “It is a sunshine day.” For this person and others who walk through our doors, 360 Communities is a light. It is inspiring. It is hopeful. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer, a [...]
360 Communities is proud to offer SuperShelf shopping at all five food shelves The Farmington Food Shelf is the latest 360 Communities food shelf to complete the transformation to a SuperShelf!As diversity increases, it is essential for 360 Communities to be in tune with the accessibility and inclusivity needs of the community. Listening to the people [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Linda JohnsonGrounded in gratitudeLinda Johnson is a steady, compassionate presence at 360 Communities. For over a decade, she has generously given her time, energy, and heart to help strengthen our community, embodying the true spirit of volunteerism.Linda first got involved after seeing a call for volunteers in the local Burnsville paper. At the time, [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Karen BrownawellFor more than six years, Karen Brownawell has been a guiding force at the Farmington Food Shelf, a 360 Communities partner site. Her leadership and compassion have made a lasting impact in the community she’s called home since 1979.Leadership roleAfter retiring from a career as a medical technologist, Karen was drawn to the [...]
Darvis’ Journey with 360 Communities A Story of Strength, Mission, and Hope Darvis’ calling to ministry inspired his journey to the United States from Cuba three years ago. Having served as a pastor in Cuba for over two decades, Darvis felt a profound connection to the church and a dream of providing his daughters [...]
Delivering stability for generations A message from Jeff Mortensen, President & CEO Housing stability is essential Housing stability is an award-winning cornerstone of 360 Communities’ mission to deliver safety and stability that improves lives. When families have access to secure and affordable housing, they can build the foundation necessary for long-term success. Stable housing not [...]
Sonja's story Housing for Success works with school districts to reduce homelessness and support family stability in Dakota CountyIn October of 2023, 360 Communities launched Housing for Success, a new partnership with Dakota County school districts and Dakota County to reduce homelessness among students. In the program’s first year, our staff secured stable housing for 82 [...]
Elan and Think Bank team up to support 360 Communities This spring, Elan and Think Bank, in a powerful partnership, dedicated a day of service at 360 Communities, amplifying the impact of a generous gift to 360 Communities as a part of the Elan Charitable Giving Program. Partnership amplifies impact In January, Elan [...]
Messiah Community Food Shelf: a community-led approach that transforms lives Volunteer finds community and purpose When Erin Lemke and her family moved to Lakeville, she desired a place of belonging where she could use her skills to help others. She found Messiah Lutheran Church, a community that partners with 360 Communities [...]
2023 A year of growth and impact In 2023, 360 Communities experienced remarkable growth. Our commitment to fiscal responsibility shone through as we navigated a substantial increase in individuals seeking services. More than 98% of those served had household incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level. Our programs thrived thanks to our extensive [...]
