News at 360 Communities
Delivering Stability for Generations
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 [...]
Statement regarding Empire domestic violence killing
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 [...]
Statement regarding Burnsville domestic violence killing
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 [...]
A year of growth and impact
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 [...]
Embracing diversity to build a more prosperous future for all
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 [...]
Delivering safety and stability to prevent homelessness
Safe, affordable, stable housing is a foundation for having strong families and communities. But far too many Dakota County residents either lack or are at risk of losing this vital and most basic need of shelter. On any given night in Dakota County, there [...]
Child Care Aware strengthens early childhood development in Dakota County
Investing in early childhood development Research shows that high-quality early childhood education is an extraordinary way to promote future success in life. Improving children’s experiences in their early years can have powerful long-term impacts on all racial and economic groups. The 360 [...]
Celebrating 50 years in Dakota County
a message from President & CEO Jeff Mortensen 360 Communities started as a small group of social-minded individuals who turned belief into action. Their unifying desire to live out values for the good of others was contagious and engaged the broader community [...]
End Victim-Blaming
End victim-blaming a message from President & CEO Jeff Mortensen Every 73 seconds, a person is sexually assaulted in the United States, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). The majority of sexual assaults are never reported to [...]
360 Communities honored for housing work
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 [...]
Housing for Success reduces homelessness
Housing for Success works with school districts to reduce homelessness and support family stability in Dakota County In 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 [...]
25 Years of dedication: Chris Kyrola-Miller
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 [...]
Elan and Think Bank team up to support 360 Communities
Elan and Think Bank team up to support 360 Communities This spring, Elan and Think Bank, in a powerful partnership, dedicated a day of service at 360 Communities, amplifying the impact of a generous gift to 360 Communities as a part of [...]