The “Hammer Quality”: Helping Us Recondition the Way We Think
by John Estrem We talk everyday about what we call the “Hammer Quality.” Every time I visit a home or an apartment I ask myself the question, “What makes this a quality place?” Quality is one of those elusive terms, like love, in that you know if you have it, but it...
The Intriguing Intangibles of Volunteering
by Terriann Matejcek Tell me something I don’t already know… Everybody knows that volunteering is needed by agencies, communities, churches and cities - just to name a few - because funding is always tight and often falls short. There are always jobs or tasks that no...
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...
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