Memories from the Dorms & the Downsizing
Jill Kunze is the Program Manager at our Black Oaks home and joined Hammer Residences in 1982, during a college internship. She worked on the girls’ floor of the dorms.
Sweet Memories of a Blended Family
In honor of Hammer’s 100th anniversary and NER’s 50th anniversary, we have published Legacies, a special anniversary magazine, celebrating our history, the people we have supported, and those who have made our mission possible all these years. Here is one of the...
What Makes Your Life Worth Living?
54 years ago, my baby Murray was born. He was a big boy, my bundle of joy. Murray looked like a typical kid but for some reason he was slow in meeting milestones. Why wasn’t he talking? Why wasn’t he doing the things that all the other boys could do? The doctors...
Connecting with Community–Backyards & Beyond
Over the years, NER has participated in a variety of community events (and hosted a few of our own!) that help to connect the people we support with their community. We’ve also helped them explore the world through exciting travel opportunities.
Remembering My Sister’s Happy Life at Hammer
Marge’s sister, Patty, was part of the Hammer family for 47 years. Marge recounts fond memories and a little Hammer history.
Frank & Kim
In honor of Hammer’s 100th anniversary and NER’s 50th anniversary, we have published Legacies, a special anniversary magazine, celebrating our history, the people we have supported, and those who have made our mission possible all these years. Here is one of the...
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