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Sharing Our Lives with Others

Exploring what “community” looks like When we think of the word community and what it means to us, I think it’s safe to say that we would all define it a bit differently, or would we?   On a cold January day, I had the pleasure of sitting down with two of the individuals we support at...

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Tim’s Story

Nurturing community through the seasons of life Providing people with a sense of community often means understanding their needs and desires and walking alongside them to create a world that nurtures the essence of who they are. As people grow older, we know that for many, their worlds will become...

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Sharing a Love for Travel

Why I became a trip leader My sister and I didn’t have much while growing up. Our parents worked odd hours to make ends meet, but no matter how hard it was for them, we were able to enjoy fun family vacations. I have fond memories of going to Universal Studios and riding the Backlot Tour...

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Tiffany & Her Sisters

Sharing the journey of a sibling with special needs Michelle Olson is a Hammer & NER Board member. She and her husband, Steve, utilized NER’s former respite program to help care for their daughter, Tiffany (Tiff), when she was younger. Their other daughters, Chrissie and Nikki, grew up...

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Emily’s Touch

Decades of devotion have nurtured fulfilling lives At Hammer & NER, our mission is to provide person-centered support to all those we serve through the highest quality of care. The faces behind the direct support in the homes are pivotal to this mission succeeding. For 17 years, Emily...

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