360 Communities is a non-profit agency founded in 1970 by a group of

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. Administrative offices are located in

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, United States. Its mission is to "deliver safety and stability that improves lives."

History

360 Communities, formerly known as Community Action Council, has been helping people since 1970. Local church volunteers, who wished to combine their

community service Community service is unpaid work performed by a person or group of people for the benefit and betterment of their community without any form of compensation. Community service can be distinct from volunteering, since it is not always performe ...

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

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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.

Strategy

360 Communities{{cite web, title=360 Communities: Continuing the path forward in a strong organization, url=http://sunthisweek.com/2012/01/12/continuing-the-path-forward-in-a-strong-organization/, publisher=Sun ThisWeek approaches building a healthier future by empowering individuals to own the future of their communities. 360 Communities partners with individuals, businesses,

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, and

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to develop plans to help the community.

References

Retrieved 2010-06-14. Burnsville, Minnesota Non-profit organizations based in Minnesota