by hamadmin | Jan 11, 2021 | Hammer | 4 Comments
By Ann Martinka, Hammer Travel Customer Relations My name is Ann Martinka and I have been employed by Hammer Travel, for almost ten years. My husband Bob and I have three children and our middle child, Joy, was born with Down Syndrome. Being the only girl, Joy was...
by hamadmin | Dec 16, 2020 | Media Release, News | 0 Comments
On January 2021, Hammer Residences, Inc. (Hammer) located in the Twin Cities west metro will acquire Northeast Residence (NER), located in the northeast suburbs. The two organizations are non-profit disability service providers that support individuals with...
by hamadmin | Sep 21, 2020 | COVID19 | 1 Comment
By Angela Bernhardt, Director of Major Gifts One of my favorite things about working at Hammer is the people. Honestly, the best people work at Hammer! In my role in the development department, I often share stories of those we serve and their caregivers. In typical...
by hamadmin | Aug 22, 2020 | Hammer, News | 1 Comment
By Ginger Venable, Event and Project Manager at Hammer Residences Through this pandemic, many true heroes have emerged. Jack Moy, Eagle Scout, with help from his family and troop leaders has volunteered his free time during the pandemic to build three amazing pieces...
by hamadmin | Jul 20, 2020 | Hammer, Media Release, News | 0 Comments
By Angela Bernhardt, Director of Major Gifts Reading back a grant application submitted in March seems like a lifetime ago. Katie Pease, our Community Life Coordinator, had been planning a project idea with multidisciplinary artist Xochi de la Luna, and Cow...
by hamadmin | Jun 15, 2020 | Reach for Ralph | 0 Comments
By Angela Bernhardt, Director of Major Gifts Geritom Medical is a family-owned, independent pharmacy focused on those with special needs, with over 8,000 customers and 1,000 facilities served. Working closely with Hammer’s nursing team, they provide pharmacy and...
by hamadmin | May 7, 2020 | volunteer | 0 Comments
By Angela Bernhardt, Director of Major Gifts When the pandemic began, Sue Pretzel called the hospital in Aitken, Minnesota to see how she could help. A lifelong quilter, she was sent a pattern for face masks and got to work at her home on Big Sandy Lake in...
by hamadmin | Apr 29, 2020 | COVID19, Donations, Hammer, nonprofit | 2 Comments
By Barbara Brandt, Director of Communication at Hammer Residences It is certain, that COVID19 has affected each our lives, truly beyond measure. The virus has affected every organization, family and individual. And through this pandemic, many true heroes have emerged....
by hamadmin | Apr 24, 2020 | Community Partner Awards, volunteer | 0 Comments
By Cathy Thoma, Director of Volunteer Resources Congratulations to Hammer’s Community Partner Award Recipient – Medica! Thank you to the Medica employees who have and continue to volunteer their time engaging with the individuals we support. Your dedication and...
by hamadmin | Apr 23, 2020 | Community Partner Awards, volunteer | 0 Comments
By Cathy Thoma, Director of Volunteer Resources Andy and Sarah are the amazing coaches for Hammer’s Floor Hockey League. As Katie Pease, Hammer’s Community Life Coordinator says, “They have grown the Hammer Floor Hockey program into what it is today and are 100%...
