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Statement regarding Burnsville domestic violence killings

2024-02-19T14:37:02-06:00

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 [...]

Statement regarding Burnsville domestic violence killings2024-02-19T14:37:02-06:00

A year of growth and impact

2023-12-18T15:39:29-06:00

2023 A year of growth and impact In 2023, 360 Communities experienced remarkable growth. Our commitment to fiscal responsibility shone through as we navigated an 18% increase in individuals seeking services. This translates to a striking 47% rise in households served. More than 98% of those served had household incomes below 200% of the [...]

A year of growth and impact2023-12-18T15:39:29-06:00

A safe pathway for a survivor and her family

2023-12-20T14:45:29-06:00

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, [...]

A safe pathway for a survivor and her family2023-12-20T14:45:29-06:00

Getting help and giving hope – a 360 Communities story

2023-12-18T17:55:35-06:00

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 [...]

Getting help and giving hope – a 360 Communities story2023-12-18T17:55:35-06:00

Louise Evans retires

2023-12-18T16:51:07-06:00

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 [...]

Louise Evans retires2023-12-18T16:51:07-06:00

Closing Hastings Lewis House

2023-12-31T08:46:45-06:00

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 [...]

Closing Hastings Lewis House2023-12-31T08:46:45-06:00

360 Communities to close Hastings Lewis House

2023-10-12T16:01:55-05:00

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 [...]

360 Communities to close Hastings Lewis House2023-10-12T16:01:55-05:00

It’s About Connection

2023-12-31T08:00:25-06:00

It's about connection a message from President & CEO Jeff Mortensen “360 Communities saved my life. I stayed in an abusive relationship for 12 years, and now I’m free and looking to inspire someone facing a similar situation to let them know that there is hope,” says domestic violence survivor Cheryl. “I am grateful to [...]

It’s About Connection2023-12-31T08:00:25-06:00

Wirt gives back at Lewis House and Rosemount Food Shelf

2023-12-31T08:01:38-06:00

Volunteer Spotlight: Rich Wirt 360 Communities honored Rich Wirt at the 37th Annual Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Luncheon with a Community Caring Award for his work to support abuse survivors. Rich has given 20 years of volunteer service at the Lewis Houses and the Rosemount Resource Center and Food Shelf. Last year, Rich donated 215 hours [...]

Wirt gives back at Lewis House and Rosemount Food Shelf2023-12-31T08:01:38-06:00

Collaboration supports sexual assault survivors

2023-12-31T08:59:55-06:00

Introducing the Dakota County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) SART is a collaborative effort between Dakota County Government, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Apple Valley Police Department, Burnsville Police Department, Allina Health, M Health Fairview, and 360 Communities. Together, we promote supportive outcomes for victims/survivors after they experience a sexual assault and need help. We recently [...]

Collaboration supports sexual assault survivors2023-12-31T08:59:55-06:00
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