360 Communities
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| Formation | Circa 1970, United States |
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| Type | Community organization |
| Legal status | Non-profit organization |
| Headquarters | Burnsville, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44°46′51″N 93°16′6″W / 44.78083°N 93.26833°W |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Staff | 100 |
Volunteers | 2,000 |
| Website | 360communities |
360 Communities is a non-profit agency founded in 1970 by a group of volunteers. Administrative offices are located in Burnsville, Minnesota, United States. Its mission is to "deliver safety and stability that improves lives."
History
[edit]360 Communities, formerly known as the Community Action Council, has been helping people since 1970.[1] Local church volunteers, who wished to combine their community service efforts, formed 360 Communities as a nonprofit human services agency serving the south suburban metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Community Engagement defines 360 Communities.
By the mid-1970s, both Minneapolis and St. Paul United Ways had recognized the value of 360 Communities' services to surrounding communities and provided funding assistance. 360 Communities has become the chief vehicle for social services and community organizing in Dakota County.[citation needed]
Strategy
[edit]360 Communities[2] approaches building a healthier future by empowering individuals to own the future of their communities. 360 Communities partners with individuals, businesses, civic organizations, schools, faith communities, the justice system, and local government to develop plans to help the community.
References
[edit]- [1] Retrieved 2010-06-14.
- ^ "Mary Ajax's passion for helping others drove her advance to president, CEO of 360 Communities". Sun ThisWeek.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "360 Communities: Continuing the path forward in a strong organization". Sun ThisWeek. 12 January 2012.