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 [...]
360 Communities honored with Amicus Curiae Award for housing work On August 9th, the Minnesota First Judicial District Dakota County judges honored 360 Communities with the Amicus Curiae Award for our dedication to supporting stable and affordable housing for families through our participation in Dakota County’s Housing Court.Eviction court hearing supportIn 2022, 360 Communities teamed up [...]
Housing for Success works with school districts to reduce homelessness and support family stability in Dakota County In 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 students [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Mother finds housing and employment with Partners For Success® Kristine recently moved with her six-year-old daughter Natalie to Minnesota from another state to be closer to family. They arrived in Minnesota with only their car and a few possessions. Kristine’s brother and his family lived in the area but could not take them in for [...]
“For your years of steadfast and passionate advocacy for Equity, Racial and Social Justice for All,” reads the Community Hero award presented to 360 Communities on December 19, 2022, “by the Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing (MICAH) Board of Directors, Staff, Congregations, Friends and People who are at risk or have experienced homelessness.” Receiving [...]
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 [...]
Family faces homelessness Jasmine is an optimistic person and looks for the positive in every situation. But recently, she faced a crisis that has become all too common in Dakota County: the prospect of homelessness. Jasmine and her nine-year-old daughter moved from one apartment to a larger one in the same complex and became involved [...]
