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“Diamonds” & Yarn Are This Gal’s Best Friends

by Jennifer Hipple | Mar 5, 2024 | Blog, Hammer & NER, nonprofit

“Diamonds” & Yarn Are This Gal’s Best Friends

Peggy has lived at Edgewater in Shoreview for nearly 14 years. As she has grown older, she has looked for new ways to stay busy and found that she really likes crafting. And it’s something she happens to be very good at! Deb Holt is one of the staff at Edgewater and enjoys supporting Peggy....

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Anne’s Journey with Hammer

by Jennifer Hipple | Jan 31, 2024 | 100 Year Anniversary, Blog, Hammer, Legacies, nonprofit

Anne’s Journey with Hammer

By Linda Holmen, whose sister, Anne Bailey, is supported by Hammer & NER. Linda has served on the Board of Directors and various committees and is active in many aspects of our work.  August 18, 1972, was a very important day in the lives of my sister, Anne, and our family. That was the day,...

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Exploration, Growth, & Celebration

by Jennifer Hipple | Jan 26, 2024 | 100 Year Anniversary, Blog, Hammer Travel, Legacies, nonprofit

Exploration, Growth, & Celebration

Our Legacies magazine is a special anniversary publication, celebrating our history, the people we have supported, and those who have made our mission possible all these years. Here is one of our stories: Hammer Travel opens up a world of adventures Since 2009, Hammer Travel has supported over...

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My Hammer Journey

by Pam Janczewski | Jan 24, 2024 | 100 Year Anniversary, Blog, Legacies, nonprofit, Staff

My Hammer Journey

Our Legacies magazine is a special anniversary publication, celebrating our history, the people we have supported, and those who have made our mission possible all these years. Here is one of our stories, by Pam Janczewski, one of our Directors of Program Services. Pam joined Hammer Residences in...

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The Friendship of Hollie & Kelly

by Becky Bollinger | Jan 19, 2024 | 50 Year Anniversary, Blog, Legacies, NER, nonprofit

The Friendship of Hollie & Kelly

Our Legacies magazine is a special anniversary publication, celebrating our history, the people we have supported, and those who have made our mission possible all these years. Here is one of our stories, by Becky Bollinger. Becky began working at NER in 2001 and today is Director of Compliance...

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A Change of Career Opens New Doors

by Jennifer Hipple | Jan 12, 2024 | 100 Year Anniversary, Blog, Hammer, Legacies, nonprofit, Staff

A Change of Career Opens New Doors

Our Legacies magazine is a special anniversary publication, celebrating our history, the people we have supported, and those who have made our mission possible all these years. Here is one of our stories: Ken Harper is a Program Director of our Broadway, Ives, Kentucky, Cedarwood, Welcome Place,...

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We Love Our Community

by Lin Curran | Jan 10, 2024 | 50 Year Anniversary, Blog, Legacies, NER, nonprofit

We Love Our Community

Our Legacies magazine is a special anniversary publication, celebrating our history, the people we have supported, and those who have made our mission possible all these years. Here is one of our stories: There are many organizations and individuals who have supported Northeast Residence over the...

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A Whole New World of Special People

by Jennifer Hipple | Jan 5, 2024 | 100 Year Anniversary, Blog, Legacies, nonprofit, volunteer

A Whole New World of Special People

Our Legacies magazine is a special anniversary publication, celebrating our history, the people we have supported, and those who have made our mission possible all these years. Here is one of our stories: Tom and Lee Ann’s son, Jeff, is supported at our 13th Avenue home in Plymouth. The Silvers...

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Small Kindnesses Mean So Much

by Jennifer Hipple | Dec 22, 2023 | 100 Year Anniversary, Blog, Donations, Hammer, Legacies, nonprofit

Small Kindnesses Mean So Much

Our Legacies magazine is a special anniversary publication, celebrating our history, the people we have supported, and those who have made our mission possible all these years. Here is one of our stories from the Hammer & NER Development Team: Tom and Mari Lowe connected with Hammer when Mari...

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An Enriching Community Partnership

by Cathy Thoma | Dec 20, 2023 | 100 Year Anniversary, Blog, nonprofit, volunteer

An Enriching Community Partnership

Our Legacies magazine is a special anniversary publication, celebrating our history, the people we have supported, and those who have made our mission possible all these years. Here is one of our stories: Hammer & NER has been so fortunate to have had a variety of Community Partners over the...

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The Colorful Facets of a Gal Named Joyce

by Nan Wrich | Dec 15, 2023 | 50 Year Anniversary, Blog, Legacies, NER, nonprofit, Staff

The Colorful Facets of a Gal Named Joyce

Our Legacies magazine is a special anniversary publication, celebrating our history, the people we have supported, and those who have made our mission possible all these years. Here is one of our stories, by Nan Wrich, who began working at our sister organization, Northeast Residence, in 1989....

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The Gifts that Hammer Gave to Me

by Jennifer Hipple | Dec 14, 2023 | 100 Year Anniversary, Blog, Hammer, Legacies, nonprofit

The Gifts that Hammer Gave to Me

Our Legacies magazine is a special anniversary publication, celebrating our history, the people we have supported, and those who have made our mission possible all these years. Here is one of our stories, by Wendy Paulson, who worked at Hammer during two different chapters of her life. She...

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