New program fills unused space in East office In a nutshell, there have been many changes to external day programs, staffing within our homes, and our ability as an organization to provide community engagement due to the staffing changes post pandemic. These left many of our individuals home or...
Here is the featured cover story of our summer Discoveries magazine. Decades of devotion have nurtured a fulfilling life To meet the Smith family is to witness the meaning of love and devotion. In addition to raising their own six children, Gary and Shirley Smith welcomed 12 foster children into...
Together we raised $342,093! A huge thank you to our 300 guests and 50 volunteers who participated in our annual Reach for Ralph fundraiser on June 13. The event SOLD OUT! Our theme, Caring for the Heart, is about caring for the lives of the people we support and their caregivers. Our people are...
Nurse Appreciation Week–May 6-12 We are grateful to our hard working, talented, and dedicated nursing team that does so much for those we support. Our nurses oversee the medical care for each of our 360 individuals and manage the special needs of those with diabetes and other serious or...
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 Gramsie home in Shoreview! The Gramsie home...
The Community Partner Award honors those who make significant contributions to Hammer & NER through their time, talent, and treasure. Over the years, we’ve recognized 83 Community Partners who serve as role models of compassion and service. They have made a positive impact on the lives of...
The Community Partner Award honors those who make significant contributions to Hammer & NER through their time, talent, and treasure. Over the years, we’ve recognized 83 Community Partners who serve as role models of compassion and service. They have made a positive impact on the lives of...
The Community Partner Award honors those who make significant contributions to Hammer & NER through their time, talent, and treasure. Over the years, we’ve recognized 83 Community Partners who serve as role models of compassion and service. They have made a positive impact on the lives of...
Andy’s journey with Hammer & NER Many people who live in our apartment programs and are used to living more independently are now “dancing a bit slower” as they age. When their health needs become more complex, the reality is that they will need to move to a group home where they can receive a...
Walking Alongside Those We Support to Raise Their Voices We had a GREAT day during Disability Services Day at the Capitol on Tuesday. About 100 people from Hammer & NER were in attendance including those we support, their staff, family members, Board members, and volunteers. We really know how...
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 Lakeside home in Minnetonka! The Lakeside...
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....
Ryan Russell sure knows how to celebrate. When he heard about a Hammer Travel cruise to Mexico that would take place during his 40th birthday, he couldn’t wait to sign up. “I had the best time ever!” he says. “I loved making new friends. I also liked the beaches, swimming,...
You and Hammer & NER both win when you donate appreciated stock. You may get a tax deduction (consult your tax accountant first) for the full value of the stock, as long as you have owned it for more than 12 months. You do not have to pay long-term capital gains on the amount the stock has...
By Sondra Hampton-Huggett, our Director of Licensing for Quality Assurance. Sondra joined Northeast Residence (NER) in 1995 as a Direct Support Professional. Mary Anne came to NER in 1997 from Pine City where she lived with her mom. Mary Anne was raised on a farm and staff quickly learned that...
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,...
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...
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...
I’m going to be blunt. My son counts on you. Joe needs you now, today, and every day of the year. Later I am going to ask you to become a monthly donor. But first, I want to introduce you to my son who, like everyone served by Hammer & NER needs our consistent and dependable financial support....
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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