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Opening doors. Unlocking possibilities.

Hammer & NER, together, are opening doors and creating opportunities for people with developmental and other disabilities. Stay tuned for an exciting year full of celebrations honoring our milestone anniversaries as we continue opening doors to the future!

2022 Annual Report

You make a difference. Thank you.

Reach for Ralph

Join us at our Fundraiser on Thursday, June 22!

Make a Gift to Celebrate 100 Years!

Your investment today opens doors and unlocks possibilities for tomorrow.

Cooks in the Kitchen

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

Let's Stay in Touch!

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Give Today.

Make a Financial Difference. Show the World You Care.

Ready to Dive In?

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

Family, extended.

Working together, Hammer & NER are opening doors and creating opportunities for people with disabilities. As one of the largest disability services providers in Minnesota, we are living our mission of enabling people with disabilities to live meaningful, self-directed lives. As we celebrate over 100 years of service, we are laying the groundwork for a future that enables us to continue to open doors and unlock possibilities.

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

Come on in!

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!

Careers

View our current job openings and find a rewarding career, supporting individuals with disabilities.

Homes & Apartments

Click here to explore our Home & Apartment services and programs. Our homes and apartments are adapted as needed to meet the range of age, needs, and abilities.

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 have provided housing and supportive services to people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities for a combined 150 years. We are proud of this legacy and remain committed to living out our mission to providing the people we serve the opportunity to live life to its fullest.

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.

Remembering a Quiet Gentleman

Remembering a Quiet Gentleman

Greg Johnson’s presence will live on at the place he called home Greg Johnson lived at our Hwy 96 home in White Bear Lake for many years. He came to NER and our...

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Can You Hear Us? Can You See Us?

Can You Hear Us? Can You See Us?

We Showed Up and Stood Up at the State Capitol  Approximately 90 people from Hammer & NER attended Disability Services Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 28....

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