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Community Action CouncilJohn Johnson, executive director with a volunteer at Community Action Council 1970s.
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Community Action CouncilVolunteers at the Community Action Council, 1970s.
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Community Action CouncilA volunteer at the Community Action Council, 1970s.
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New organization wants to build bridges between people - Community Action Council 1971September 9, 1971 Dakota County Tribune

Community Life Center, Community Action Council, now 360 Communities. Feature story of its early years.
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Community Action Council (CAC) moves to larger quartersThe Burnsville Current Feb. 4, 1985 reports of CAC's move to 14451 County Road 11. The article includes an interview with agency director Frank Brennan. The agency is now 360 Communities.
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Jeff Mortensen360 Communities President and CEO Jeff Mortensen, photo 2019.
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2020 Pandemic food shelf Food is provided through 360 Communities during the pandemic. Shown volunteers of the project.
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360 Communities celebrates growth and stability 2020February 14, 2020 Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News includes a column by Jeff Mortensen, president and CEO of 360 Communities reflecting on the agencies growth.
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360 Communities - Community Action CouncilWinter 2022 - 360 Communities newsletter

360 Communities, which began as Community Action Council, is 50 years old...
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360 Communities brochure 2017Changing lives and strengthening communities to a new degree is description 360 Communities provides about its services which include: Violence prevention, School Success programs, Dakota Healthy Families, Child Care aware, a Family resources center and food shelves. The organization began as Community Action Council.
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360 CommunitiesAn informational brochure, 2019 for 360 Communities which delivers safety and stability that improves lives.
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360 CommunitiesTheir network of five food shelves in Dakota County provides immediate food and resources to individuals and families to bridge them through difficult times and help them reach self-sufficiency. Each year, about 10,000 people benefit from this vital service. Shown is the Burnsville food shelf.
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360 CommunitiesThanks to donations of area stores, breads are made available to clients at 360 Communities.
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360 CommunitiesThe information area found in the lobby of their Burnsville office.

Founded more than 45 years ago by a group of volunteers, 360 Communities provides hope and support to about 18,000 individuals each year with 9 programs in over 40 locations, including a network of five food shelves, two domestic violence shelters, two resource centers and three programs that support school success from birth through high school graduation. About 1,300 volunteers donate their time, energy and talent in support of 360 Communities every year.
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360 CommunitiesThis mission statement of the organization is found in the lobby of their Burnsville Office.

In the spirit of caring for our neighbors, 360 Communities provides hope and support to people by engaging communities to prevent violence, ensure school success and promote long-term self-sufficiency.

Founded more than 45 years ago by a group of volunteers, 360 Communities provides hope and support to about 18,000 individuals each year with 9 programs in over 40 locations, including a network of five food shelves, two domestic violence shelters, two resource centers and three programs that support school success from birth through high school graduation. About 1,300 volunteers donate their time, energy and talent in support of 360 Communities every year.
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360 Communities Mission StatementOriginally the Community Action Council, the agency rebranded as 360 Communities.
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360 Communities News Summer 2017Sample of the newsletter published by 360 Communities. Jeff Mortensen is President and CEO. The agency was formerly Community Action Council.
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360 Communities News, 2010July 2010 newsletter for the 360 Communitie, formerly the Community Action Council, now located at 501 East Highway 13.
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360 CommunitiesThe Summer, 2019 newsletter for 360 Communities.
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Community Action CouncilArmful of Love is the annual holiday giving program sponsored by CAC (Community Action Council) now 360 Communities.
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Community Action Council 1979Armful of Love is the annual holiday giving program sponsored by CAC (Community Action Council) now 360 Communities.
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Community Action CouncilArmful of Love volunteers - Community Action Council's Holiday gift program. Shown are Bill Pelletier, Jeff Stanczak and Rick Vezzoli. December 14, 1977 Current photo.
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Community Action CouncilSioux Trail students walk to raise money for the Community Action Council's Food Shelf. October 25, 1978 Burnsville Current photo.
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Armful of LoveCommunity Action Council's Armful of Love coordinator Jackie Vezzolli and sons Tony and Rick. November 29, 1978 Burnsville Current.
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Armful of LoveSkateville collects paper products for the Armful of Love Christmas gift program at Community Action Council. 1978 Burnsville Current.
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Janet ShickellNovember 9, 1977 - Burnsville Current. For many years Janet Shickell was one of the volunteers who coordinated the Community Action Council's Armful of Love Holiday gift program.
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Community Action CouncilFirst logo for the Community Action Council.
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Armful of Love is a success 1984The January 14, 1984 Burnsivlle Current reports on the success of the Community Action Council's Armful of Love during the 1983 holiday season. They served 660 families with 2,244 individuals with all gifts coming from individuals, churches and businesses. Coordinators were Janet Shickell, Pat Beatty and Jackie Vezzoli.
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Armful of Love brightens Christmas for thousands 1985The December 23, 1985 This Week News reports on volunteers sorting through hundreds of gifts that will find their way to needy through the Community Action Council's Armful of Love program. CAC is now 360's Communities.
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360 CommunitiesVolunteers wrap gifts for the annual Armful of Love holiday gift project. Photo compliments 360 Communities.
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