Opening doors. Unlocking possibilities.
We Are Family, Extended.
We have much to celebrate in 2023. The year ahead brings the excitement of Hammer commemorating its 100th anniversary and NER its 50th anniversary. Throughout the year, we will honor the past, present, and future of our organization at our Spring Breakfast, Reach for Ralph Summer Fundraiser, our festive Luau, and our annual Family Day Picnic. We’ll also be hosting lots of parties at our homes. We look forward to celebrating with you in the months ahead!
2023 Anniversary Events
We’ve got a lot to celebrate!
When we throw a party, there’s something for everyone. Join us for food and fun as we celebrate our milestone anniversaries. Please join us and be part of the celebrations!
Happy Anniversaries!
We invite you to join us at our Anniversary events. We hope to see you there!
May 1
Anniversary Cookbook
Want to submit a family favorite recipe to our Anniversary Cookbook?
Click here for more information and to submit a recipe.
July 18
Luau
July 18, 5:00 p.m.
Richard Walton Park, Oakdale
Sept 23
Family Day Picnic
Sept 23, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
West Metro Office, Wayzata
Celebrating Our Anniversary Year!
As Hammer & NER celebrate our milestone anniversaries, we want to thank and recognize our staff, donors, volunteers, and families. Our extensive history of helping the people we serve to live their best lives would not have been possible without YOU! That’s why we are family, extended.
A very young Allison, with her uncle Neal, who is supported at our Lake Place apartments in Eden Prairie.
Submit a Recipe for our Anniversary Cookbook!
Hello everyone! My name is Addison Dahmer and I am working on my Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouts. My Uncle has called Hammer home for 25 years and absolutely loves it there. That’s me as a little girl in the picture to the right next to my Uncle.
For Hammer’s 100 and NER’s 50 year anniversaries, I wanted to compile a collection of YOUR favorite recipes in hopes of making Hammer & NER cooking feel more like home. We are collecting recipes from staff, volunteers, families, donors, the community we live in, and the individuals we support!
Please submit your recipes by May 1, 2023 by filling out this Google form.
If you have any questions, or have issues with the Google form and would like to email the recipe, please feel free to reach out to me at: Hammerres100@gmail.com.
The finished Cookbook will be revealed and available at the Family Day Picnic in September. Bon appetite!
We are family, extended.
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!
Looking ahead to Disability Services Day at the State Capitol
3/24/2023
The Sheletta Show
Disability Services Day at Capitol aims to strengthen direct care workforce
3/24/2023
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
John Estrem on MN Live this week, to talk about Hammer & NER
3/21/2023
KSTP Twin Cities Live