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 [...]
360 Communities Lewis House: A safe pathway for a survivor and her family For Charlene, the abuse was physical, mental, and emotional. Her ex-husband inflicted beatings that escalated over time and resulted in severe injuries, including a miscarriage. She knew she needed to escape, but that would not be easy. Legal constraints, financial insecurity, [...]
Getting help and giving hope: a 360 Communities story Melinda M is the first person in her family to graduate from college, earning her criminal justice degree with honors. She has worked as a correctional officer at Minnesota’s only women’s prison. Melinda is also a domestic violence survivor. These experiences have armed her with [...]
Creative ways to support the mission Community members, young and old, supported 360 Communities with financial gifts, volunteer hours, and creativity this past year. Their contributions lie at the heart of our mission and bolster our impact in the community. Volunteers bring passion and expertise, amplifying our reach and effectiveness. Meanwhile, donations fuel our [...]
Collaborating to reach unheard populations Kae Jae Johnson is the founder and executive director of Residents of Color Collective (ROCC) in West St. Paul. When Johnson moved to West St. Paul from Chicago in 2018, she brought with her decades of community organizing and nonprofit experience.  “When I got here, there were no resources [...]
