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!
Join us—there is a place for YOU in our community!
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.
Drawing Smiles
If you have attended our annual Family Day Picnic (held in September), you’ve likely noticed one of the most popular attractions are the caricature drawings. People make a beeline to sit for their likeness to be drawn by artist Cindy Berglund.
Sharing a Love for Travel
Being a Trip Leader for the past five years, I have seen the impact that we have on the travelers. From novice travelers to the most experienced, Hammer Travel creates memories that keep bringing travelers back wanting more.
Building Connections & Driving Change
Chris Chica and Mike Siebenaler are in new roles at Hammer & NER. Let’s get to know them and the ways they are helping us live our mission of providing people with intellectual and other disabilities the opportunity to live life to its fullest.