News at 360 Communities
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 an 18% increase in individuals seeking services. This translates to a striking 47% rise in households served. More than [...]
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 Communities Child [...]
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 [...]
Statement regarding Burnsville domestic violence killings
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 [...]
A safe pathway for a survivor and her family
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 [...]
Getting help and giving hope – a 360 Communities story
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 [...]
Louise Evans retires
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 [...]
Closing Hastings Lewis House
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 [...]