News at 360 Communities
360 Communities supports survivors every month of the year
October is designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but vigilance, conversation, education, and advocacy about the issues of domestic and sexual violence is needed year-round. According to the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women, at least 13 Minnesotans have died as a result of domestic violence in 2016. [...]
Moving on to the next chapter
By Sal Mondelli CEO Emeritus After a very rewarding four plus years as CEO, I have handed the reins over to Jeff Mortensen effective October 1, the start of the new fiscal year, as part of an orderly transition plan which was set in motion [...]
360 Communities stabilizes families and supports long-term academic success
By Lisa Lusk Director of School Success Academic success is not a guarantee for any student. Even children who have all the tools and support in the world to reach their potential may have significant hurdles to overcome requiring hard work in order to succeed. [...]
360 Communities improves experience for food shelf customers
by Sal Mondelli Chief Executive Officer Asking for assistance is not easy for anyone. When people come to 360 Communities for help, they have usually run out of options. Maybe they are unemployed; perhaps their jobs don’t pay enough to cover unanticipated expenses. They could [...]
Gift card drive to benefit 360 Communities
The Twin Cities Premium Outlet in Eagan is running a gift card drive through August 31st. The outlet mall's back-to-school drive has a goal of raising $2,500 in gift card donations for 360 Communities. You can purchase gift cards for shoes, clothing, household items, gas, [...]
360 Communities supports school success step by step
by Lisa Lusk Director of School Success Tears of joy and relief streaked down Sandy’s face when she processed the news. It was December, and the latest test results showed that her first-grader, Kylie, was now reading slightly above grade level, a monumental improvement from [...]