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 [...]
Louise Evans delivered 25 years of advocacy during her 360 Communities career The closing of our Hastings Lewis House coincided with the sunset of an impactful career. For more than two decades, Advocate Louise Evans has been the guiding light for those navigating the darkest of times, offering unwavering support, a compassionate ear, and [...]
Closing the doors of our Hastings Lewis House shelter For over two decades, 360 Communities has operated two shelters for victims of domestic and sexual violence in Dakota County. In November, we were forced to close our Lewis House shelter in Hastings. We could not operate two shelters due to the stagnant nature of [...]
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 [...]
360 Communities to close Hastings Lewis House 360 Communities will close its Lewis House domestic and sexual violence shelter in Hastings and reduce staffing in its violence prevention and intervention program by mid-November 2023. “Resource constraints led us to this difficult decision,” says 360 Communities President & CEO Jeff Mortensen. “Unfortunately, at a time [...]
Laniado Embraces Role of Board Chair Hannah Laniado says taking on the role of Board Chair on the 360 Communities Board of Directors was an easy decision. “360 Communities is one of the most impactful and inspiring organizations I have ever had the privilege to be connected with,” she says. “I’m deeply committed to [...]
Embracing diversity to build a more prosperous future for all A message from Jeff Mortensen, President & CEO 360 Communities’ 90 staff and 1,000 volunteers courageously walk alongside more than 15,000 people every year. Learning from this collective strength, wisdom, and feedback, 360 Communities adjusts and improves programming to build a strong organization that delivers [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
