News at 360 Communities
360 Communities helps families take steps for success
By Lisa Lusk Director of School Success Sandra is a single mother raising three children. She is employed, but the income is not enough to support her family. Her estranged husband offered no financial support and her income was too high to qualify for government [...]
Help Curb the Endemic Problem of Sexual Violence
by Carol Connelly Sexual Assault Services Program Coordinator Several years ago, Jules was laid off from a construction company. Her former supervisor, Frank, maintained communication with her and encouraged her to reapply when there was a new opening. She had been unemployed for 15 months [...]
Holistic Support Starts with Conversation
By Sal Mondelli President & CEO The Vicksburg family drove into the Burnsville Family Resource Center parking lot in a Ford truck with everything they owned. They told 360 Communities staff and volunteers they were hungry and out of options. Volunteer Sue completed a financial [...]
360 Communities Builds Awareness with National NO MORE Campaign
By Jeff Mortensen Chief Operating Officer The pictures were of a woman’s face, battered and bruised. One eye was purple and swollen. And she wore an expression of hopelessness, as if everything had been taken from her. The pictures were attached to an email sent [...]
In memory of Bill Ganz 1937-2015
Longtime 360 Communities volunteer Bill Ganz passed away on March 3rd. Many will remember Bill for his military career, his love of family and friends, his sense of humor, and his steadfast support of the underprivileged in our communities. Bill was introduced to 360 Communities [...]
Partnering to Secure Shelter for Homeless Teen
Colin moved to Minnesota from Iowa to live with his mother after his father kicked him out of his house. His mother Catherine, however was homeless as well, and the two of them hopped from couch to couch for weeks until Catherine began a relationship with Rick. The two [...]