by hamadmin | Nov 15, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
The Volunteer of the Month for November is Bethany Collins! Bethany began as a pet therapy volunteer with Hammer in 2008, and has been volunteering ever since! Bethany was looking for a place to volunteer with her wonderful new puppy, Chase. He is a miniature...
by hamadmin | Oct 15, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Hammer’s Volunteer of the Month for October is Andy Bleck! Andy first heard about Hammer in 2012, through one of the individuals we support who worked at the Byerly’s in Minnetonka. This individual has a magnetic and funny personality, and would talk a lot about the...
by hamadmin | Oct 3, 2018 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments
By Hannah Barnes, Communication Specialist Jacqi loves Boy George and his band, Culture Club. She has been a fan for many years and has attended his shows every time one of his tours stops in Minnesota. For one of the concerts, Jacqi even purchased a VIP experience...
by hamadmin | Sep 21, 2018 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment
By Hannah Barnes, Communication Specialist Oral hygiene is a key part of living a healthy and happy lifestyle. Individuals living with developmental disabilities often have more frequent and more severe oral health problems than the general population. Most...
by hamadmin | Sep 18, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Hammer’s Volunteer of the Month for September is Raga Rachuru! Raga is a Wayzata High School student who first heard about Hammer through the school’s Youth Extending Service volunteer organization. She has been volunteering in Hammer’s Advocacy department over the...
by hamadmin | Sep 12, 2018 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment
By Ellen Timmerman-Borer, Chief Development Officer So many years of Hammer (35 to be exact!) and I wonder why I am so fortunate to be in this place for so long, feeling satisfied and humbled with our work. Then, a poignant reminder of the why emerges in an unexpected...
by hamadmin | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Hammer’s Volunteer of the Month for August is Alexandra DeMarais! Alex started as a Hammer volunteer in 2014 while she was still a student at the University of St. Thomas and the Vice President of the Health and Human Performance Club. She was looking to enhance her...
by hamadmin | Jul 9, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Our July Volunteer of the Month is Mike Stokes, who is also celebrating his one year volunteer Hammerversary! Mike joined us last year after finding Hammer volunteer opportunities on the JustServ app. Based on mutual interests, Mike was matched with Kevin, who lives...
by hamadmin | Jul 6, 2018 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment
TCF Bank has made people’s lives better through their financial support at Hammer since 1992. This year, they are the Premier Sponsor at our signature fundraising event, Reach for Ralph, which is on July 12. Because of TCF, individuals like Jim, who resides at our...
by hamadmin | Jun 29, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Hammer Residences and Geritom Medical began as partners in 2014. Geritom supports Hammer in the field and financially, working closely to provide pharmacy and medical supply services to the individuals we support. Each year Geritom purchases a sponsored table at Reach...
