The hug that keeps on giving The Mount Olivet Lutheran Quilters aren’t just stitching fabric—they’re stitching love and comfort into every square. This dedicated group of 14 women crafts 12–20 quilts each month, each measuring 60” x 80.” Over the past 28 years, they’ve created more than 2,400...
By Chris Chica, Residential Services Coordinator Each month, we will recognize two DSPs of the Month as well as a Program Manager of the Month. We are thankful for all the ways they bring the best of themselves to those they support and their colleagues. Please join us in celebrating them:...
Befriending Alex Tom Venable is one of those people always looking for ways to give back to the community. It’s one way the high-energy former corporate leader and now passionate entrepreneur and owner of newly launched Sales Macgyver, creates work/life balance for himself. When Tom heard about...
Community Partner Award Recipient Hammer & NER recently named Warners’ Stellian, a long-time partner and friend, as a recipient of our Community Partner award. The Warners’ Stellian name is a familiar one across the Twin Cities. Perhaps not as well-known is the fact that Warners’...
Each of our Hammer & NER homes is unique because of the people who live and work there. The “Showcasing Our Homes” profiles celebrate our homes (and apartment programs), the people who live there, and the staff who support them. Let’s learn about the Arkansas home in St. Louis Park! The...
Community Partner Award Recipient Hammer & NER recently named Park Tavern, a popular bowling alley and entertainment venue in St. Louis Park, and owners Cheryl Gallagher Watson and Brandon Gallagher Watson as recipients of our Community Partner award. If it’s a Saturday morning, Travis,...
Community Partner Award Recipient If you are fortunate enough to have a friend you have known for 30, 40, 50 years or more, you know what a special gift you have. You have weathered challenges and changes together, celebrated one another’s successes, and learned from each other. Such is the case...
Each of our Hammer & NER homes is unique because of the people who live and work there. The “Showcasing Our Homes” profiles celebrate our homes (and apartment programs), the people who live there, and the staff who support them. Let’s learn about the Rollingview home in White Bear Lake! The...
Faith communities provide spiritual nourishment By Jennifer L. Hipple and Joe Cullen, Communication Specialists Spirituality can help people with disabilities feel a sense of belonging, purpose, and comfort and can support them during difficult times. Here we share the stories of ministries that...
Longtime community partnership holds rich tradition If you are fortunate enough to have a friend you have known for 30, 40, 50 years or more, you know what a special gift you have. You have weathered challenges and changes together, celebrated one another’s successes, and learned from each other....
Over time, Hammer & NER’s Community Life activities have truly created a sense of community that keeps growing stronger. These events are designed for everybody: inclusive, welcoming, and all about making sure everyone feels like they belong. People come for all kinds of reasons: to hang out...
Here is a story from our spring Discoveries magazine Help Hammer & NER make our communities better places. You are invited to participate in the discussions that affect you and the people you care about every day including those we support, their families, and staff. Advocacy is the action of...
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