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 crime victim services funding in Minnesota. This decision was difficult for us and our community. Hastings shelter residents were relocated to our Eagan Lewis House and other sites in Dakota County. We have consolidated our services and staff to continue serving victims at our Eagan Lewis House. Read more about this change and what it means for our violence prevention services here.

Hope for the future

Our focus is on the future, and our vision is a new shelter in Eagan on the site of our current shelter. The new Lewis House would more than double the current capacity, reclaiming the beds lost with the closure of the Hastings site. The trauma-informed design includes independent living spaces, adheres to best practices, and promotes healing. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months!