By Malik Mohamud, Program Manager at Hammer Residences There are more than 1.9 billion people in the world that identify as Muslim, and the blessed month of Ramadan means different things to each and every one of them! In the month of Ramadan, we refrain from food and drink and sexual pleasure in...
By Cari Sheley, Donor Services Coordinator at Hammer Residences On March 20, 2021 the world lost a wonderful person: Claire Hinrichs. She was a volunteer for Hammer for many, many years, always eager to help with her husband Don, and then after Don’s passing, with her sister Betty. She reached...
By Donny Gromek, Family Member and DJ It has been my greatest honor to bring music to the people at Hammer Residences throughout the years. In Hammer’s early years, I watched kids grow into teeny boppers, and then as they grew into adults. They are so excited to see me; their faces light up...
By Joe Cullen, Communications Specialist After working for over 20 years as a reporter and producer in the cable television industry, I was looking for a career change. I knew that I wanted to stay in communications creating media. I also was especially keen on finding a job at a nonprofit where I...
By Ken Harper, Program Director My journey to Hammer started over 29 years ago, when I moved to Minnesota from Louisiana with the plan of getting a job at Hazelden. My background is in chemical dependency treatment, and I thought I would continue on that path in Minnesota. When I first got to...
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 lucky enough to get her own room....
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 developmental disabilities in group...
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 for Hammer Residences. Two...
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. A few weeks ago, Kim Hansen,...
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 commitment has truly enriched so...
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% dedicated to every part of the...
By Cathy Thoma, Director of Volunteer Resources The Sauer Family has been volunteering with the individuals at our Unity home since 2013. Since then, John, Linda and Abby have accrued over 700 hours of service! #LocalLight It all began when Abby took a service learning class at Benilde-St....
By Cathy Thoma, Director of Volunteer Resources Cindi Laurent is one of our Hammer Community Partner Award recipients and a volunteer extraordinaire. Cindi has been volunteering with Hammer since 2015 and has accrued over 1,000 hours of service! Cindi is Carol’s one on one volunteer. They have...
By Cathy Thoma, Director of Volunteer Resources It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we would like to introduce you to Hammer’s Community Partner Youth Award recipient, Abby Oldham. Abby Oldham is a senior at Wayzata High School, and a one on one volunteer with Gina at Emery. When Abby...
By Regan Vanevenhoven, Lead Care Coordinator Just over 3 years ago, I transitioned from the program side of Hammer into the Care Coordination Department which is located within the Customized Support Services, or what we like to call Hammer West. For those of you who may not know, Hammer West is...
Congratulations to Andy Bleck and Sarah Montgomery, Volunteers of the Month for December! Andy and Sarah are the awesome coaches for Hammer’s Floor Hockey League. Andy first began volunteering at Hammer as a one on one volunteer. He found this so rewarding that he wanted to connect with more...
By Samantha Young, Assistant Program Manager at Hammer Residences I have supported Jeanne, who lives at our Queensland home, since the day I started working at Hammer. Like everyone, holidays are also really important to the individuals we support. Jeanne usually spent the holidays with one of her...
Congratulations to Tom Venable, Volunteer of the Month for November! Tom has been volunteering with Alex for the past year. Tom first heard about Hammer through his wife, Ginger, who works as Hammer’s Event Planner. Last year he decided he wanted to bring a little fun and joy to someone we support...
Jan Hopper, 1st Avenue Assistant Program Manager Every year Christ For People has a Christmas pageant unlike any pageant you have seen. It is not like the typical Christmas program with a couple of angels and a few shepherds along with the rest of the cast. This...
There are people who make a lasting impression on their first impression. If you have met Joe Esposito, you would remember him, and he would have definitely made an impression on you. His famous phrase “Hey, how you doin?” has rung through the central office and many Hammer homes and apartments...
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