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A year of growth and impact

2023-12-18T15:39:29-06:00

2023 A year of growth and impact In 2023, 360 Communities experienced remarkable growth. Our commitment to fiscal responsibility shone through as we navigated an 18% increase in individuals seeking services. This translates to a striking 47% rise in households served. More than 98% of those served had household incomes below 200% of the [...]

A year of growth and impact2023-12-18T15:39:29-06:00

A safe pathway for a survivor and her family

2023-12-20T14:45:29-06:00

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, [...]

A safe pathway for a survivor and her family2023-12-20T14:45:29-06:00

Getting help and giving hope – a 360 Communities story

2023-12-18T17:55:35-06:00

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 [...]

Getting help and giving hope – a 360 Communities story2023-12-18T17:55:35-06:00

Creative ways to support the mission

2023-12-19T12:21:07-06:00

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 [...]

Creative ways to support the mission2023-12-19T12:21:07-06:00

Collaborating to reach unheard populations

2023-12-31T07:58:26-06:00

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 [...]

Collaborating to reach unheard populations2023-12-31T07:58:26-06:00

It’s About Connection

2023-12-31T08:00:25-06:00

It's about connection a message from President & CEO Jeff Mortensen “360 Communities saved my life. I stayed in an abusive relationship for 12 years, and now I’m free and looking to inspire someone facing a similar situation to let them know that there is hope,” says domestic violence survivor Cheryl. “I am grateful to [...]

It’s About Connection2023-12-31T08:00:25-06:00

Wirt gives back at Lewis House and Rosemount Food Shelf

2023-12-31T08:01:38-06:00

Volunteer Spotlight: Rich Wirt 360 Communities honored Rich Wirt at the 37th Annual Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Luncheon with a Community Caring Award for his work to support abuse survivors. Rich has given 20 years of volunteer service at the Lewis Houses and the Rosemount Resource Center and Food Shelf. Last year, Rich donated 215 hours [...]

Wirt gives back at Lewis House and Rosemount Food Shelf2023-12-31T08:01:38-06:00

Meaden gives back at Rosemount Food Shelf

2023-12-31T08:02:17-06:00

Volunteer Spotlight: Tom Meaden Tom Meaden is a familiar face around the 360 Communities Rosemount Resource Center and Food Shelf, where he has volunteered since 2020. He lives in Rosemount with his wife, Cris, and their son, Jonathan. Tom Meaden spent a 52-year career in the grocery industry, 28 with Cub Foods. He’s managed [...]

Meaden gives back at Rosemount Food Shelf2023-12-31T08:02:17-06:00

Little gives back at Burnsville Food Shelf

2023-12-31T08:03:16-06:00

Volunteer Spotlight: Barb Little After working in retail for 30-plus years, Barb retired and knew that volunteering was what she wanted to do with her time. Barb Little started volunteering with us in July of 2022, and since then, she has become an essential part of our team. She is driven to give back [...]

Little gives back at Burnsville Food Shelf2023-12-31T08:03:16-06:00

Delivering safety and stability to prevent homelessness

2022-11-05T13:10:27-05:00

Safe, affordable, stable housing is a foundation for having strong families and communities. But far too many Dakota County residents either lack or are at risk of losing this vital and most basic need of shelter. On any given night in Dakota County, there are more than 300 people who are homeless and without adequate [...]

Delivering safety and stability to prevent homelessness2022-11-05T13:10:27-05:00
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