Every Dollar Makes a Difference: Investing in the Mission of Hammer
by Angela Bernhardt, Director of Major Gifts I’m so pleased to join Hammer Residences as the Director of Major Gifts, a newly-created position in the Development department. As a life-long resident of the Wayzata community and a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic...
“Have to” vs. “Want to”: You Can’t Have One Without the Other
by Jessica Bjerk, Training and Education Associate There are some things I do because I have to like paying bills, putting gas in my car, or cleaning out the lint tray in the dryer. Then there are things I do because I like to do them like walking my dog Mr. Fuzz,...
Behind the Lens: Reflections of a Hammer Intern
by Eric Duffert After coming fresh off of an amazing four-month study abroad and internship experience in Florence, Italy, I thought no matter what summer job or internship I ended up landing back in my home state, it would be a massive disappointment by comparison....
Hammer: Providing Hope Around the World
by Melissa Diamond, Public Affairs Intern It sounds counter-intuitive to say that my work with Hammer has led me around the world, but it’s true. I began volunteering at Hammer in high school and began to work at the Day Program immediately after graduation. Even when...
A Place to Call Home: Why Coldwell Banker Burnet Supports Hammer
Coldwell Banker Burnet is pleased to support Hammer’s Reach for Ralph event. As Realtors, we know the importance of “home” and giving back to the community. Working with organizations like Hammer Residences allows us to help make a difference in the communities we...
Warners’ Stellian: A Cornerstone of Our Community
by Jeff Warner, President of Warners' Stellian Appliance “ In 1954, Jim Warner took a sales job at Stellian’s appliance store on Snelling Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota, owned by Steve and Lillian Farkas (Stellian is the combination of their first names). After many...
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