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...
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 Angela Bernhardt, Director of Major Gifts: Pat Henry has lived at Hammer since 1975, when...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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: Ellen Timmerman-Borer is Chief Development Officer and started in 1982. Sue Walker is Chief...
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 Sondra’s story: On my first day on the job, I got punched in the face. I quickly learned that “behaviors”...
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