Building a foundation of hope A message from Jeff Mortensen, President & CEO As we reflect on the past year, I am grateful for the unwavering commitment of our supporters, volunteers, participants, and staff, who turn 360 Communities’ mission into impact. Together, we’ve built bridges of hope for individuals and families navigating challenging [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
