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A group of talented students from Rosemount High School volunteered their time this summer to paint a new mural at 360 Communities' Food Shelf and Resource Center in Rosemount! They worked together to create a beautiful tree surrounded by the word “Welcome” in twelve different languages. Thank you to Site Coordinator Tom Halloran for his engagement with these gifted students and for promoting a culture of inclusion within our community. ?? #AllAreWelcome #HelpInTheMoment #HopeForTheFuture

Initially recognized with a week-long celebration in 1968 and later expanded to a month-long observance, Hispanic Heritage Month is now celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. This timeframe was chosen because it coincides with the independence days of several Central American countries, including Honduras, Mexico, Chile, Belize, and Guatemala, among others. Hispanic Heritage Month is a dedicated time to honor the significant contributions, history, and diverse cultures within the Hispanic and Latino/a/x American community. It also highlights the unique voices and experiences of key figures such as Andy Garcia, Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Helen Rodriguez-Trias, Olga E. Custodio, Roberto Lugo, Sandra Cisneros, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and Willie Colón, who have made groundbreaking contributions to shaping American culture, history, and democracy. To celebrate and learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month and the diverse cultures within the Hispanic and Latino/a/x community, check out the following resources and local events: ?Presente! A Latino History of the United States (Smithsonian Virtual Tour): https://buff.ly/3fqdpC0 Latino Poetry: “Places We Call Home” (Event): https://buff.ly/3MGMrmK Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Latino Joy (Event): https://buff.ly/3MGtKjl Hispanic Heritage Month Series: Pupusas (Espa?ol) (Event): https://buff.ly/4e1iDgX LatinoFest (Event): https://buff.ly/3z6r9Mx

360 Communities President & CEO Jeff Mortensen was on WCCO | CBS News Minnesota yesterday, talking about the needs in the community and ways you can get involved to help! Watch the segment here: https://lnkd.in/gQusDPS3 Visit 360Communities.org to learn how you can join other volunteers to make a positive impact. #HelpInTheMoment #hopeforthefuture #WCCO #volunteering #volunteersmakeadifference

Our community has experienced another loss of life to domestic violence-related homicide. On August 25th, 2024, 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 difficult time. So far this year, there have been at least seven deaths in Dakota County alone that were a result of domestic violence. These deaths are preventable and have far-reaching impacts. It takes all of us to address these public health and safety issues. 360 Communities remains committed to engaging communities to prevent violence and promote healthy relationships. You can help by supporting survivors and holding perpetrators accountable. Together, we are stronger, and together, we can create communities where domestic violence isn’t the norm. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse from a family member or an intimate partner, call us 24/7 at (651) 452-7288. To learn more about domestic violence or how you can help, visit 360Communities.org

360 Communities’ Partners for Success? is excited to welcome students back to school this fall! Our family support workers are here to support students and educators in 20 schools across five school districts in Dakota County. Partners for Success? positively impacts the lives of over 1,200 students each school year by stabilizing and supporting at-risk youth and their families, assisting school staff, and promoting achievement. Check out our Employee Spotlight featuring Steph Hogan, who has served as a Partners for Success? family support worker in Dakota County for the past 10 years: https://buff.ly/3MtiUNA To learn more, read our 2023-2024 Partners for Success? Impact Report highlighting the outcomes we achieved last school year: https://buff.ly/3X7BxeT #HelpInTheMoment #HopeForTheFuture

This summer, 360 Communities welcomed two Minnesota Summer Impact Corps members through Ampact. Mildred Agyapong and Maddie Johnson joined us as Housing Stability Fellows. Their role was to engage in and provide services that support stability and financial security for our clients. Mildred and Maddie took on many tasks while working at our Resource Centers in Burnsville and Rosemount. Here's what their supervisors had to say: "Mildred Agyapong joined us in Burnsville through the AmeriCorps summer program. We have enjoyed working alongside her as she engaged in all parts of our Food Shelf and Community Resources volunteer positions. Her kind and compassionate nature has created a calm and welcoming experience for our clients. We have appreciated her hard work and dedication to helping the people we serve each day. It was wonderful to work with you, Mildred!" ?? "Maddie Johnson was the Rosemount Food Shelf’s rock star Intern from June through August this summer. Every day, Maddie gave us her all, filling in nearly every role the food shelf required. She worked 11-hour days on Tuesdays, became an essential manager of the chaos of our Pop-Up Produce Markets, and always kept us laughing. She bonded with dozens of our families and nearly telepathically knew when a client needed a toy for a child’s birthday or something we had in reserve to lift them up. We are deeply grateful for her service and thankful for her devotion to our team and families." ?? To learn more about Ampac, visit https://buff.ly/3AD1kDW #HelpInTheMoment #HopeForTheFuture #Gratitude #GivingBack

Thank you TruStone Financial Credit Union employees for deep-cleaning our Burnsville Food Shelf! They swept and mopped floors, wiped down refrigerators, and restocked the food shelves. Thank you for donating your time and energy to support the people we serve. ?? #HelpInTheMoment #HopeForTheFuture

360 Communities facilitates the Child Care Aware of Minnesota programs for Scott, Carver, and Dakota Counties. Child Care Wayfinder is a one-stop navigation network for starting, growing, and sustaining childcare programs in Minnesota. The story of Acacia Montessori is a shining example of how 360 Communities empowers diverse communities and supports early childhood education. When Abdilahi Botan and his wife Saido opened Acacia Montessori for Somali families in the City of Apple Valley, MN, 360 Communities played a pivotal role in bringing their vision to life. Watch the video and read more at https://buff.ly/3YWF2aC #HelpInTheMoment #HopeForTheFuture #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool #childcare #daycare #montessori

Thank you to Girl Scouts River Valleys Valley Lake Girl Scout Troup 57829, who collected three baskets of household supplies to help departing Lewis House residents get settled in their new homes. ?? 360 Communities Lewis House is a safe haven for individuals and their children fleeing domestic violence and sexual assault. Since Lewis House first opened its doors in 1979, more than 100,000 survivors of sexual and domestic violence have benefited from its safety, support, and advocacy. Lewis House is the only domestic violence shelter in Dakota County. You can help the individuals we serve by donating items from our Amazon wish list: https://a.co/gZlUuWx Right now, our most needed items are toothpaste, kids' toothbrushes, deodorant, hairbrushes, and gas cards. Thank you for helping us provide #HelpInTheMoment and #HopeForTheFuture!

Thank you to Girl Scouts River Valleys Valley Lake Girl Scout Troup 57829, who collected three baskets of household supplies to help departing Lewis House residents get settled in their new homes. ?? 360 Communities Lewis House is a safe haven for individuals and their children fleeing domestic violence and sexual assault. Since Lewis House first opened its doors in 1979, more than 100,000 survivors of sexual and domestic violence have benefited from its safety, support, and advocacy. Lewis House is the only domestic violence shelter in Dakota County. You can help the individuals we serve by donating items from our Amazon wish list: https://a.co/gZlUuWx Right now, our most needed items are toothpaste, kids' toothbrushes, deodorant, hairbrushes, and gas cards. Thank you for helping us provide #HelpInTheMoment and #HopeForTheFuture!