Coffee & Donuts with Chris
A sweet reunion with early childhood teachers Chris Ringe joined the Hammer & NER family in 2017 when he moved into our Lancaster home. Chris, who has Down syndrome, is an active, friendly, outgoing guy with a big heart. Earlier this year, as our annual Reach for...
Why Supporting Siblings of People with Disabilities Matters
For many of us, sibling relationships are the longest-lasting bonds, surpassing even those with parents, partners, or friends. As a result, siblings often find themselves in the “club-sandwich generation,” balancing support for aging parents, siblings with disabilities, and their own children simultaneously. Despite their unique perspectives, siblings are often overlooked in disability planning and advocacy.
Help Support Specialized Training
Greetings, I was fresh out of college when I began my career at Hammer 47 years ago. I provided direct support to young adults living in the dorms on the Hammer campus. As I advanced in my career, I could see the difference we were making in people’s lives by...
Alvina’s Angels: Monthly Givers We Know We Can Count On
Monthly donors, a group we lovingly call Alvina’s Angels after our founder Alvina Hammer, provide a consistent and dependable investment in our work. As a monthly donor, you choose an amount that meets your monthly budget and each month your gift will be automatically billed to your credit card or debited from your checking account. Your regular, reliable donations make it easier for both you and Hammer & NER to budget and plan.
Traveling the Road Together
In the months ahead, we will roll out specialized training and the co-op structure to our East metro programs. This is part of our Second Century project which is already in full swing in the West metro. Specialized training topics are assigned to specific homes based on the needs of the individuals supported. Our Learning Management System assigns all related specialized training to employees within that co-op.
The Growing Friendship of Brooke & Kris
Ever since Brooke Vidlund was a little girl, she has had friends and classmates who had special needs. After college, she wanted to continue to be involved with those with developmental disabilities. Brooke first became aware of Hammer & NER in 2019. After she applied to volunteer, Brooke was introduced to Kris. Now Brooke and Kris have many stories to share about their friendship.
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