Statement regarding domestic violence killing in Empire Our community has experienced another loss of life to domestic violence-related homicide. Earlier this week, 27- year-old Payao Vang was shot and killed by her husband in the city of Empire. Our hearts are with Payao’s loved ones during this extremely difficult time. So far this year, there have been at least [...]
Statement regarding Burnsville domestic violence killing Our community has experienced another loss of life due to domestic violence. Eight-year-old Amir Demarion Harden was trying to protect his mother when he was shot and killed by his father. Our hearts are with Amir’s mother and siblings who witnessed this tragedy, as well as other family [...]
Statement regarding Lakeville domestic violence killings 360 Communities extends our heartfelt condolences to the family of Bethany Israel after the tragic incident of domestic violence that claimed her life and the life of her unborn baby last week. Our thoughts are with her mother, the first to arrive at the horrific scene, her husband, [...]
Statement regarding Burnsville domestic violence killings Domestic violence has claimed more lives in our community, leaving us heartbroken and grieving. 360 Communities extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the first responders killed Sunday. Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth made the ultimate sacrifice. Sgt. Adam Medlicott is recovering [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
