360 Communities is a center of engagement, purpose, and meaningA food shelf volunteer recently said he wakes up on his volunteer days and thinks, “It is a sunshine day.” For this person and others who walk through our doors, 360 Communities is a light. It is inspiring. It is hopeful. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer, a [...]
360 Communities is proud to offer SuperShelf shopping at all five food shelves The Farmington Food Shelf is the latest 360 Communities food shelf to complete the transformation to a SuperShelf!As diversity increases, it is essential for 360 Communities to be in tune with the accessibility and inclusivity needs of the community. Listening to the people [...]
Powerful Insights at the Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Luncheon On April 11th, 360 Communities hosted its 39th Annual Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Luncheon at Brackett’s Crossing Country Club in Lakeville, drawing an inspiring gathering of 309 attendees committed to fostering change and supporting survivors. The impactful event centered around the theme “Coercive Control,” shedding light [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Linda JohnsonGrounded in gratitudeLinda Johnson is a steady, compassionate presence at 360 Communities. For over a decade, she has generously given her time, energy, and heart to help strengthen our community, embodying the true spirit of volunteerism.Linda first got involved after seeing a call for volunteers in the local Burnsville paper. At the time, [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Karen BrownawellFor more than six years, Karen Brownawell has been a guiding force at the Farmington Food Shelf, a 360 Communities partner site. Her leadership and compassion have made a lasting impact in the community she’s called home since 1979.Leadership roleAfter retiring from a career as a medical technologist, Karen was drawn to the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
