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Thursday, November 21 is Give to the Max Day!

Minnesota’s statewide day of giving. Please donate early and make a difference!

Make an Impact.

Help support our caregivers who provide specialized care for the people we serve as they age.

Ready to Volunteer?

Are you looking to get involved? Click here to check out all our volunteer opportunities.

Become a Monthly Donor!

Will you be someone we can count on every month? Join the Alvina Angels monthly donor club.

Cooks in the Kitchen

No special culinary skills required. Just come and have fun!

Let's Stay in Touch!

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Family, extended.

Hammer & NER’s mission is to provide people with intellectual and other disabilities the opportunity to live life to its fullest. We fulfill our mission daily by helping the people we support live meaningful and self-directed lives. In partnership with you, we will continue to open doors and unlock possibilities for the people we serve in our homes, apartments, and with our case management and care coordination services.

Look for Ralph!
As you explore our services and opportunities, just look for Ralph to help guide you!

Learn more about Hammer & NER’s history

Join us—there is a place for YOU in our community!

We are always focused on meeting the needs of the people we serve. With support from staff, volunteers, donors, and families, the people who live in our homes and apartments are given the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest. We’re looking forward to meeting you soon!

Give

Our extended family of donors make a world of difference in the quality of life we can provide the people we serve. Your gift of support stays right here in our community.

Volunteer

Many of the people we serve would love a friend to take a walk with, bake cookies, get a pedicure, or share a love of reading. An hour here and there can make a BIG difference in someone’s life.

Advocate

Our easy-to-use Advocacy Alert portal helps you email local legislators to encourage them to act on issues important to people with disabilities and those who care for them.

Supporting People in Homes & Apartments

Hammer & NER provide housing and supportive services for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes and apartment program settings. We are committed to our mission to provide the people we serve the opportunity to live life to its fullest.

To learn more, contact Chris Chica, Residential Services Coordinator at cchica@hammer.org or call 952-277-2449.

Read the latest stories in our blog

Inside you’ll find news, updates, and stories: from the people we serve and the families we work with; of the people who work and volunteer here; of our long, rich history and our vision for the future.

Showcasing Our Homes–Zealand Apartments

Showcasing Our Homes–Zealand Apartments

Each of our Hammer & NER homes is unique because of the people who live and work there. The “Showcasing Our Homes” profiles celebrate our homes (and apartment programs), the people who live there, and the staff who support them. Let’s learn about the Zealand apartment program in New Hope!

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Paws of Friendship

Paws of Friendship

Seventeen years ago, Bethany Collins set out on a journey that would change her life. She had just adopted a playful Australian Shepherd puppy, Chase, and knew she wanted to get involved in animal therapy with him. After searching online, she found Hammer & NER. and was quickly drawn to the idea of pairing her new pup with someone who could benefit from his loving nature. Little did she know how profound this decision would be.

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A Wedding to Remember

A Wedding to Remember

At Hammer & NER, it’s key for our staff to build meaningful relationships with the individuals we support, fostering a sense of community that extends far...

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