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 [...]
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 [...]
Celebrating 25 years of dedication: Chris Kyrola-Miller’s journey with 360 Communities Throughout Chris Kyrola-Miller’s 25-year career journey with 360 Communities, she has been committed to helping families and students lay the foundation for a bright future.A friend’s wife introduced her to 360 Communities, prompting her to apply for a school-based family support worker position. She had [...]
Acacia Montessori: A Wayfinder partnership to support early childhood development in the Somali community Partnering to empower diverse communities The story of Acacia Montessori in Apple Valley is an example of how 360 Communities empowers diverse communities and improves early childhood development. Child Care Startup and Retention Coordinator Karen Bratland played a pivotal [...]
Employee Spotlight: Steph Hogan A decade of prevention and impact Steph Hogan is a bedrock of 360 Communities’ Partners for Success® program, which improves graduation rates, attendance, and student behavior. Steph and her colleagues positively impact the lives of over 1,200 students each school year, stabilizing and supporting at-risk youth and their families, assisting [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Donaldson Foundation awards 360 Communities $25,000 to support its school success work Burnsville, MN -  The Donaldson Foundation recently awarded a $25,000 grant to 360 Communities to support its school-based Partners For Success® program. Partners for Success® has family support workers in 29 schools in six districts where they build trusting relationships with [...]
Child Care Aware to expand beyond Dakota County 360 Communities Child Care Aware coaches train and support child care providers to strengthen their programs to better prepare children for school. 360 Communities currently administers the Child Care Aware program for Dakota County. Soon we will expand the program to cover Scott and Carver Counties [...]
Mother of two faces adversity Ella and her husband split up after her husband abused her. She and her two elementary school children were traumatized. She was alone, afraid, and uncertain of what to do next. Without financial stability, she fell behind on rent and faced eviction. She worried about her children’s emotional well-being with [...]
