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...
by hamadmin | Jun 22, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Hammer Residences has been named one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune for the ninth consecutive year. A complete list of those selected is available at StarTribune.com/topworkplaces2018 and will also be published in the Star Tribune...
by hamadmin | Jun 6, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month, Abbie Hadley! Abbie discovered Hammer through the United Health Care company volunteer website. Having worked with individuals with special needs since elementary school, she knew she wanted to continue to be involved...
by hamadmin | May 23, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Congratulations to Hammer’s Volunteer of the Month, Jim Clesas! Jim Clesas joined Hammer’s volunteer corps after he heard about opportunities through State Farm’s “Neighborhood of Good” campaign. Jim wanted to find a volunteer opportunity that gave him the...
by hamadmin | May 21, 2018 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment
By Toni Knorr, Development Committee Volunteer If you’re reading this blog, I’m pretty sure you are a supporter of Hammer. Maybe you see the work that Hammer does supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, first-hand. Perhaps caregivers at Hammer serve...
by hamadmin | May 10, 2018 | Uncategorized | 6 Comments
By Hannah Barnes, Communication Specialist The sense of community is one of the most important things to Frankie’s Chicago Style restaurant. Located in New Hope, they aim to be involved in the community, whether that’s by attending charity events, or just getting to...
