2022 Annual Report

Opening doors. Unlocking possibilities. Annual Report 2022

A PROMISING FUTURE LIES AHEAD

It’s hard to believe it’s been 11 years since I began my journey as CEO of Hammer. Back in 2012, I remember calling my dad and sharing that I had accepted the position. I was thrilled to find my way back to my life’s passion of supporting people with disabilities (something I began doing in high school). Life has a way of coming full circle without us realizing it. I am continually honored and grateful to be part of this organization.

Since our humble beginnings in 1923, our mission has been to create opportunities for people with disabilities. At the time, our founder, Alvina Hammer saw a need for children with developmental disabilities to learn and grow. She started by teaching children in her living room. With persistence and dedication to her vision, Alvina later purchased a piece of land along Highway 12 in Wayzata and built the Hammer School, which eventually became Hammer Residences. Over the years, the organization has continued to evolve, innovate, and grow, never losing sight of Alvina’s vision to help people with disabilities live life to the fullest.

Today, we continue to expand our programs and grow as an organization. Effective January 1, 2023, our two-year-long merger with Northeast Residence became official. We are now “Hammer & NER.” Our combined staff of 550 people, whether they are in the office or providing direct support, work hard each day to ensure we are meeting the needs of the approximately 360 people with disabilities who live in our homes and apartments. We offer a wide array of support services, case management, and care coordination.

Our 2022 Annual Report is a snapshot of our work in partnership with you, our generous supporters, volunteers, partners, and friends. We are continually thankful for YOU and all you do to help us live our mission.

Blessings,

John Estrem, CEO

We’ve got a lot to celebrate in 2023!

We invite you to help us celebrate our Anniversary Year in 2023! Hammer is celebrating 100 years and NER is celebrating 50 years! To learn more about

what is happening in this monumental year for Hammer & NER, please visit Hammer.org/anniversary.

John Estrem (right) with his dad Ted Estrem, at John’s first Reach for Ralph as CEO of the organization.

Year in Review

In 2022, we supported 1,650 people living with developmental disabilities in our homes, apartments, and Customized Support Services (CSS).

152 People Supported in Homes in the West Metro

86 People Supported in Homes in the East Metro

114 People Supported in Apartment Programs

1,268 People Received Customized Support Services (CSS)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Blaine Stephens President Perforce

Bhuvana Nandakumar

Vice President

Suparbh Consulting

Victor Sugumar

Board Treasurer

Thrivent Financial

*Julie Wesley-Wong Board Secretary

Osseo School District

*Don Haberman Markwest, Inc.

*Greg Hanson Sales and Marketing

Tim Haugen Senior Vice President

Huntington National Bank

*Robert Lockwood

Retired Executive, Cardinal

*Laurie Moga

Mahtomedi School District

*Michelle Olson

RN, Retired

*Mitch Ringe General Mills, Retired

*Barb Peterson

Clinical Professor, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota

Kevin Walli

Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, Retired

* Indicates family member

Sedinu Nagbe, Program Manager, with Pam and Lucy, the newest roomies at Unity.

1,088 incredible givers, that’s you, contributed $1,744,887 so that each person living with a disability at Hammer & NER had the best support possible from committed caregivers. Your generosity helps people purchase basics like new boots, covers excess living expenses like sky-rocketing apartment rent, pays for new glasses, dental care, and other medical expenses.

Your gifts help us to focus on meeting the needs of the people we support. With support from staff, volunteers, donors, and families, the people who live in our homes and apartments are given the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest.

Thank You.

YOUR GIFTS UNLOCK POSSIBILITIES

Jackie has a beautiful and bright presence and is quick to smile. At the age of 79, Jackie has been supported by Hammer for more than 20 years. Proud of the life she has created, she is now happily retired and enjoys listening to music, doing puzzles, and watching Wheel of Fortune. Jackie has a close relationship with long-time house manager Jill Kunze who is always watching for changing behaviors since Jackie isn’t always able to communicate clearly what she is feeling because of her dementia and developmental disabilities.

In June of 2022, something was obviously bothering Jackie. Together, she and Jill identified the source of discomfort was a sudden and significant pain in her mouth. It turns out Jackie had an infected tooth that required the quick attention of both a dentist and endodontist at the cost of almost $2,000. Fortunately for Jackie, generous donors, including the Delta Dental Foundation of Minnesota, have thoughtfully provided Hammer & NER with Quality of Life funds for both routine dental care and dental emergencies not covered by insurance.

“So many dentists are no longer taking medical assistance (MA), and those who do accept MA have significant wait times. When someone we care for is in pain, knowing we have the resources to act quickly is a huge relief,” says Jenna Neal, Director of Health Services.

Since 2015, the Delta Dental Foundation of Minnesota has donated over $200,000 to Hammer Residences. Funds are used for routine dental care including annual visits since MA only covers one visit every 12 months, oral health tools like electric toothbrushes and, when needed, funds for larger dental expenses including root canals to preserve a tooth. In 2023, thanks to Delta Dental Foundation of Minnesota, we will be increasing our dental awareness training for our staff, helping us provide even better quality of care.

Brand Fenske, caregiver, with Jackie, supported at our Black Oaks home in Plymouth. Brad has worked at Hammer for over 39 years.

Jackie’s beautiful smile!

2022 EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE

Knowing that our mission only happens with the incredible caregivers; teachers, counselors, and confidantes who show up every day to walk along side the people we support, you have contributed mightily to those caregivers. You are among 258 generous contributors who gave $446,171 to support our employees with funds for emergency car repair needs, educational scholarships, enhanced training, and a little extra in their paycheck after working extra because of the employee shortage. Your gifts supporting employee excellence in 2022 helped us educate, retain, and advance employees during this critical time.

In 2022 $47,748.88 was granted to 96 people for the Car Repair Program.

Car Repair Program recipient Matina Kromah.

$24,190

Education Grants were awarded to 7 staff members in 2022.

in

Jomarie Williams

PM for Tyler/Merrimac

The Education Grant at Hammer & NER is something that I have always wanted to apply for to further my education. I applied and was accepted, which had me thinking that this was the right time for me to further my education. The grant has given me the opportunity to continue my undergraduate degree in Human Service and Disability Studies; a degree which will help me improve the quality-of-care support I give to the people I support at our Tyler home in Plymouth.

Thank you to those people that go above and beyond to make these opportunities available for the staff to better equip themselves, as laws and regulations change constantly in this line of work.

— Jomarie Williams

Jomarie Williams, second from the right at Disney on Ice with people supported.

Jomarie Williams (third from the right) and her team from our Tyler home in Plymouth.

Jomarie with Vickie, supported at our Tyler home in Plymouth.

WEST METRO STAFF MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES 2022

25 years

20 years

25 years

40 years

45 years

Saido Ntakager

William Mbu

20 years

Olufemi Wusu

5 years Farhiyo Aliawil

Jill Kunze

25 years Kevin Byrnes

Sue Walker

Stacy & Joe Esposito

25 years Sara Husfeldt

5 years Martin Onuegbu

10 years

EAST METRO STAFF MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES 2022

20 years

5

15 years

15 years

15 years

20

“The organization invested in me. I started working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), and they helped pay for my education with grants. I obtained my nursing degree and then I was hired as Registered Nurse. Now, with my nursing degree, I am able to continue to support the people we serve.”

Catherine,

years Ivory Dotson

Lynette Vickerman

Kyle Heroff

5 years Kevin Fruetel

35 years

Lin Curran

5 years

Qadira Bradshaw

Linda Jolly

5 years Nancy Her

5 years Roberta Kramer

LeAnne Brotherton

Bonnie Connolly

years Kevin Heroff

25 years

Lisa Heroff

—

Nurse

VOLUNTEERS

Many thanks to our volunteers who once again stepped in to help Hammer & NER accomplish our mission to assist the individuals we support to live life to the fullest.

Our new Cooks in the Kitchen (CIK) program became a popular and impactful group volunteer activity. In 2022, we held CIK 45 times making 80 meals each week. This comes to a grand total of 3,600 meals! This program helps those houses that may be short staffed, allowing them to focus on personal care for the individuals they support, rather than cooking.

Our Hammer Travel volunteers assisted on 27 trips, helping our guests enjoy the experience of travel to a variety of locations. Volunteers helped with driving, mobilizing the groups, riding rides, and engaging guests, all while enjoying themselves too!

Our special event volunteers made sure our celebrations ran smoothly. Over 70 volunteers participated at both our Reach for Ralph gala and our Family Day Picnic. Volunteers also stepped in to help at our NER Luau, Spring and Fall Breakfasts, and our annual Haunted House. They brought with them excitement and skills to make for marvelous events.

Fall Yard Clean Up brought out the nature enthusiasts as groups of volunteers raked and bagged

Volunteers at the Luau at Richard Walton Park in Oakdale.

Fall yard clean up volunteers.

Kris and her one-on-one volunteer.

leaves at a number of our homes. Students from our local high schools pitched in during Make a Difference Day. Many organizations return each autumn to help at the houses and do so as a wonderful team builder for their employees. Plus, it is just plain fun!

We call them by many names, like direct service volunteers, buddies, and companions. But to those we support, they are called, “friend.” We are grateful to the over 50 volunteers who meet with the individuals we support to take them out into the community to have some fun, or visit at the house or apartment. Having unpaid companions is critical to the well being of the individuals we support and helps them to engage in the wider world.

We are very fortunate to have over 400 volunteers who donate their time and in doing so, make such a great impact on Hammer & NER and those we serve.

To learn more visit Hammer.org/volunteer

Thank you for all that you do.

Cooks in The Kitchen volunteers making meals for our homes.

Hammer Travel trip volunteers.

Below: Mary Bradley volunteers with the ladies at out County F home, decorating cookies, doing crafts, and fun activities.

HAMMER OPERATING REVENUE AND SUPPORT

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS December 31, 2021 and 2022

Numbers provided are unaudited.

OPERATING REVENUE AND SUPPORT

— $31,321,321

— $1,618,562

income — $335,947

income — $65,322

Total $33,341,152

OPERATING EXPENSES

— $25,518,469

— $5,690,069

— $652,254

Total $31,860,792

NER OPERATING REVENUE AND SUPPORT

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS December 31, 2021 and 2022

Numbers provided are unaudited.

Program — $9,230,523

Fundraising — $144,841

Investment income — $-123,507

Other income — $61,968

Total $9,313,825

OPERATING EXPENSES

Program — $7,620,558

Administrative — $1,930,254

Fundraising — $0 Total $9,550,812

Thank YouHammer Donors!

You are generous, kind, and committed to providing a good life for people living with disabilities, their families, and for their caregivers. We work together with shared beliefs and hope for the future, because of you.

$100,000 and above

Mithun Family Foundation

Karole Whipps +

$50,000 - $99,999

 Argall Hibbs Foundation/ Susan Argall Haas and Brian Haask

The Estate of Dale + and Elaine + Timmers

$25,000 - $49,999

 Jim Bebo

 Bieber Family Foundation/ Bill Bieber

 Geritom Medical, Inc.

 Richard M. and Katharine Olson Charitable Fund

 Drs. Mary and Jan Tanghe

Barbara J Tennessen

$10,000 - $24,999

Amlicke Family Foundation/ Bruce and Celeste

Amlicke

 John and Nancy Berg

 Bloomer Family Foundation/Steve and Geri Bloomer and Family

Caridad Corporation

Conan and Amy Crum

Mary Drazan

Joseph and Shelly Hoesley

Charitable Fund

Horton Holdings, Inc

 Pat and Michael Houston

Lions Club of Plymouth

 Thomas L. Lowe

 John and Maryann

Merideth

 Bruce and Merry Jo Parker

 Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority - CDBG

Ringe Family Charitable

Fund/Mitch and Judi

Marie Ringe

Kate and Jerry Roehl

Roehl Family Foundation

Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation

 Siegel Family Foundation/ Elaine Siegel

 Karl and Laurie

Stoltenberg

 Charles and Ellen

Swanson

Barbara J Tenney +

Suplemental Needs Trust

 Michael and Barbara Tenney

Tony’s Wayzata BP

Twin City Heating, Air and Electric

 Julie Wesley-Wong and Wymond Wongk

Windsong Donor Advised Fund/Gail Munsell

$5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous

 ACI Asphalt Contractors, Inc.

AK Material Handling Systems - Josh Smithk

 Gregory Anderson

 Elaine and Robert Bache

 Leigh H Bailey Charitable Fund/Leigh Bailey and Freda Marver

Polly and Kurt Brungardt/ Scott Herman Family

 Gerald M. Caruso, Jr.

 Sarah Caruso and Dick Hurrelbrink

Patrice and James Dahlk

 Jim and Brenda Damiani

 Daum Family Fund/Carol and George Daum

 Patricia A. Fleming

 ��Peter Flint and Jan Symchych

Front Row Digital Kathy Ganzer and David Piehl

 Gjetson Family Fund/Jean and Bill Gjetsonk

Graves Family Charitable Fund/Gregory and Jiselle

Graves

 Don and Heidi Haberman

Hennepin County Public Works

Thanks to Wymond and Julie Wesley-Wong for including Hammer in their new building open house at Twin Cities Heating, Air and Electric! We were honored to be the recipient of your generous donation and are proud to have you as a sponsor. If your business would like to sponsor Hammer & NER please contact Nathan.Reed@Hammer.org.

 John and Cindy Hitt

Jensen Family Charitable Fund/Jerry and Laura Jensen

Rick Lang and Mary Beth Olson

 Martinson Clinic Foundation

Red = Family Members

 = Consecutive Giving for ten years

k = Monthly Donors

+ = Deceased

 McGlynn Family Foundation

Mutual of America

Netsmart Technologies

 Otten Bros. Nursery

 Dan and Katherine Poppe

Paul Schultz

Sime Family Donor Advised

Fund/Mike and Pam Sime

Victor Sugumar and Anita

Victor

 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation 

Linda and Bob Tomaschko

Wayne and Kathy Vagts

Jim and Sandy Warner Jr.

 Warners’ Stellian

 Mary Ann and John Wolters

$1,000 - $4,999

 Joel and Mary Amundson

Dr. Kevin and Barbara

Amundson

 Janet and David Andersonk

Lisa M. Anderson

Lora and Roger Anderson

 Marshall and Dru Anderson

David and Sue Astin

Bacio

John and Patricia Bailey

 ����Bank of America

Jeff and Widdy Bird

 Tom and Angela

Blanchette

Gary and Sally Bluem

Boeing Company

Bona Fide Masks

Ward and Kris Brehm

Jerry and Cathy Brennan

Brown Foundation/Dick and Sandra Brown

Teresa Brown

Tim and Julie Bullock

John and Carol Busacker

Family Fund

The Cargill Foundation

Barry and Debbie Carlson

 ��Rae Carlson+ Trustk

Sandra C. Carlson

B.J. Carre

Mark and Rebekah Cibuzar

 ����Cliff Foundation

 Pauline Colemank

 Alfred G Colling

 Richard and Judith Corson

Carol Curoe and Susan

Langlee Fund

 David and Debra Czech Charitable Fund

 Joe and Sondra Dahmer

Charitable Fund

Belle Davenport

 Edward and Sherry Ann

Dayton

 Gerry and Vicki Degner

DLH Charitable Fund

Loretta Docken

 Louis Doelz

 Lisa and Scott Dongoske

Blake and Sharla Duerre

Eide Bailly, LLP

George Emerson

 Esch Construction Supply, Inc.

Christina Fair

Eric Fazendin

Fickbohm Family Legacy Fund/Roger and Gayle Fickbohm

Matthew Fish and Xiaoni Niu

 ��Rosemary Fishk

John and Deborah Fox

Sean Foy

 Rebecca and Ron Furnivalk

Dan Ganzer

Rachel Ganzer

Gianni’s Steakhouse

Darold and Debra Gjorass

Charity Fund

 ��Kathryn H. Glen

 Carol Gottschalk

 Sharon Green

Marvin’s Greenberg Family Fund

 Steve and Jean Guenther

 Hadley Family Charitable Fund/Gary and Kathleen Hadley

 Donald and Ida Hanna

Greg and Kathy Hanson

David Hardt

Devin and Dee Harrington

 ��Dr. Daniel Hartnett Family Foundation

 ��Ronald L Haskvitz

Haugen Family Foundation/ Tim and Amy Haugen

Heartbreakers of Chaska

L.H. Hendrickson Family Charitable Fund

 Mary Hilgert

Mark and Nancy

Hirschfeldk

Paula Hirschoff and Chuck

Ludlam

 ��Linda and Kenneth Holmenk

Sarah Homuth-Goark

Ronald E. Hovda

 Kent and Marylyn Howe

Marty Lozzo

 Sherri and Steve Johnson

Steven and Teresa

Kastendieckk

Chip and Debbie Kemppainen

 Hugh and Julie Kirschk

Knights of Columbus #3758

Carolyn and Doug Kohrs

 ��Jo Ann Koltesk

 Bill Krippner

Leah Kuypers

Karen Lafferty Design

Gregg and Stephanie Larsen

Mike and Connie LaRoche

Cindi Laurent

 Wally Lentz and Susan Nixon

Karen Lieberman

Steve Lindblad

 ��Michael and Karen Linnk

Lions Club of Maple Grove

Lions Club of Wayzata

Andrew P. Litecky

LOCO Partners

Robert and Michelle Lukek

 Mary K. Lund

Bill Luther and Janet

Robertk

 Philip and Barbara MacNeill

WE APPRECIATE ALL OF OUR DONORS!

 Darlene and Thomas

McCarthy

 ��John and Molly McDonald

Medica

The Medtronic Foundation

 ��Taya Mergott

 Mary Metzler and Elliott Mills

 Fredrick and Christine Meyer

 Patty and Mike Molden

Moren Charitable Fund/ Kathryn S. Moren and Mark Thompson

Bob and Karen Morgan

Christy and Terry

Morse

 Matt and Marty Mueller

Nancy and Mike Nafziger

Suresh Krishna & Bhuvana

Nandakumar

Charitable Fund

 ��Denny and Mary Newell

 Kevan and Laurie Nitzberg

Barbara O’Byrne Special Needs

Trust

Sani and Gene O’Brien

 Mary and Michael Ongstadk

 S.B. Osborn Charitable

Trust/Bartley and Kandi Osborn

John and Gigi Ossanna

 ��Clifford and Mary Lou

Otten

 ��Mary Patterson k

Michael Patterson and Deborah Hollman

Glen and Maria Pawlowski

Foundation

PepsiCo Foundation

Steven and Paula Peterson

 ��Susan and Greg Pfeiffer

 ��Father Don Pichek

John and Vicki Pink

 Christine Poppe

Laura and Gary Poulsen

Mark and Karen Rauenhorst Foundation

Susan and Andrew Rein

 Joe and Kathy Reis

Buck and Kim Riesgraf

Audrae Rosenzweig k

 Jeanne S. Rouchk

Colleen Ryan

 Floyd and Shirley Schneider

 Rita Schofield

 Kent and Traci Scholten Fund

Schroll Family Fund/Steve and Tami Schroll

George and Audrey Schultz

Sears Imported Autos, Inc.

 ��William and Joyce Sexton

Family Foundation

Forrest Seymour and Nancy

Salwen

 Jane and Don Shafferk

James and Margie Sillery

 Thomas and Lee Ann

Silver

Marie Silvernagel

 Renee E. SolingerAudettek

David Sovell

St. Philip the Deacon

Lutheran Church

Will Steinke/Christensen

Group Insurance

Stein Giving Fund/Tom and Laura Stein

 Chris M Strandek

Ben Taylor and Kate Kelly

Denine Taylork

TricorBraun

 Barbara Tucknerk

UnitedHealth Group Dollars

Employee Giving & Dollars for Doers

Ronald and Shirley Vescio

 Bruce and Carmen Volkart

 ��Pete and Carolyn Wahtera

Nancy Wesley-Battaglia and Paul Battaglia

Diane M and Timothy J Williams

Brad and Cheri Wivell

Nick Wolters

Gary and Vicki Wyard

 Bill and Bonnie Young

Les and Mary Anne Young’s Charitable Foundation

$500 - $999

Anonymous

Philip Ahern

AmazonSmile

James and Patricia Amlicke

 Bob and Colleen Anderson

Aon Foundation

 John and Sheila

Barbettak

 Lawrence and JoAnn

Barbettak

 Mark and Carolyn

Bauerk

Jim and Sandy Beckman

 Laura Lee and Kyle Berger

Allison Bolgrean and Jared Brown

 Peter and Cindi Boynton

David Brand

We welcomed our lifelong supporters and their friends to our first major donor event at Woodhill Country Club. Thank you to all who attended and who contribute to the good lives of those we serve.

(Pictured Bill Bieber, center, with his guest, Nancy Grothe, left, and our Director of Major Gifts, Angela Bernhardt)

 Mark and Kathy Wallraff

Carla Warner

James and Sandra Warner Family Fund

Paul Warner

 Wynona Warner

Wayzata Wines & Spirits

Erin and Ted Wentink

 ��Michael Wesleyk

 Bremer Bank

Gerald and Gwen Bruzek

Leo Byron

Paul and Mayone Byron

Charles and Deb Carlson

Marlan and Janis Carlson

Mary Colemank

Mike and Vanessa Conner

Patrick Conry

Eric and Paula Dahmer

Lynne and Bill Dolan

Wayne Duerschmidt

Lori Duffney

Gordon and Nancy Engel

Jim and Susan Erickson

G. Everett Enterprises, Inc.

Excelsior Brewing Company

 Bob and Terrisa Fisherk

Ian Flam

David Freeman and Patricia O’Rourke Freeman

Roger Frommelt

Front Row Sales and Marketing

Reggie Fuller

Pete Ganzer

General Mills

Glennon Family Fund/ Colleen Glennon

John and Jean Goad

 Sue and Ilja Gregork

Dr. Darcy Grostick

 Debby Grote

 Martha and Edward Gschneidner

Sharon Hammang

Breanna Hanson and Andy Pekoll

Norm and Rochelle Hart

Rob and Signe Hensel

Dennis Himan

 Ron and Lori Hume

 Vicki Jackman

Craig Jensen

JK Interiors Inc.k

Brian Johnsonk

Ron and Marlene Johnson

Terry and Timothy Johnstonk

Lane and Patty Jorgensen

Teresa Josie

Tina Kaehn

Adam Kastendieck

 Dan H. Klein

Christopher and Peggy Klug

Knights of ColumbusBuffalo #6608

Paul and Sally Kraske

John and Terry Kruse

Susan Laurent

Cindy Lea

Timothy and Ruth Leacock

David Lee Funeral Home

 Herbert and Kathie Levy

Linda Zimmerman and Associates

Phil and Barb Lindblad

Lions Club of Hamel

Robert Lockwood

Mary Lydon and Chuck Donkers

Dr. Alison and Bill Lynch

Craig and Heather Lynch

Markwest Inc.

Martha and Ed Gschneidner Giving Fund

Jeff and Caren Martin

Minnesota Rusco

Deb Mosnik

Mutual of America Foundation

Erik Nelson

Mike and Karen Nelson

Paul and Stella Nelson

Mark and Ingrid Nemzek

 Allan and Vicki Olson

 Susan and Michael Oreck

Daniel and Pam Patnode

Peacock Promotions

Anna Peterson

Kay Phillips and Jill Mortensen Fund

Lynne Rasmussen

Cathy and Kirk Rose

 Tom and Diane Russell

Marty and Leilani Schlundt

Al Sether

Allison and Phillip Shatzman

Teri Shaughnessy

Gary and Ellie Singer

Gary and Shirley Smith

Tom and Pam Spitznagle

Blaine and Julia Stephens

Michael and Marilyn Sullivan

Thrivent Choice Program

Thyme with Meg

 Richard and Nancy

Timpk

John and Jody Tzucker

Mark and Karen Uecker

Stephanie Weiss

David and Laurie Wesley

Jim and Cathy Wesley

Thomas Wesley and Janice

James

Western National Insurance Group

Thomas and Rose Winkels

Family Catholic Intiative Fund

Jackie Wulf

Mark and Wendy Yungner

Ray Zawislak

$250 - $499

Anonymous

Allegra Print & Imaging

Rachel Anderson

 Lisbeth and Mark

Armstrongk Arrowwood Resort

Brandon and Allison Bailey

 Katie and Richard Barrett

Jake and Nan Beard

Greg and Lisa Buck Charitable Fund

Business & Estate Advisers

Sharing and Caring FDN

Business Choice, Inc.

Chuck and Mary Carlsen

 Paul and Mary Cederberg

Thank you to Bob and Linda Simmons (center and right) for hosting our event at your beautiful and historic Woodhill Country Club. Belle

Davenport (pictured left) longtime friend of Hammer and many other volunteers and family members joined us too. Thank you to those who could be with us and to all of our supporters who make a difference for people living with disabilities.

Heather Cieslicki

Lin and Fred Curran

 Judith and Kent Davidsonk

Cal and Katy Dirks

Empower Health and Fitness

Paul and Wendy Engelman

Michael and Cheryl Eterno

Everybody Healing Center

LLC

JoAnn and Roger Gaio

Maryanne Galvin

Linda and Terry Garvert

Charitable Fund

Jeremy and Helen George

Google

 Donna Gorski

Peter and Karen Graff

Graham Jewelers

Alex and Samantha Greene

Jessica Hammerk

Jenna Haskvitz

Gary and Kris Hays

 Robert and Kathy Hendrickson

Jo Ann M. Henricksenk

Lisa and Rick Heroff

 Mary Marquretta Hillk

Kelly Hoglund

David and Linda Holzinger

Corly and Nick Jones

 Margaret and Roger Jones

Stephanie and Necmi

Karaman

Naomi Kassler

 Barbara and David

Kleistk

 Vicki Klima

Everett and Jane Klosterman

Knights of Columbus #13359

Steve and Kay Koltes

Gary Krainak and Margaret Peck

Paula Krippner

Terrance and Mary Ann

Kukla

Lafayette Club

 Jeffrey and Susan Lambert

 Jim Landt and Judy Grochon

Wendee Larson

Stephen and Judy Lewis

Lexus of Wayzata

Paul and Janice Lindbloom

Mark and Linda Lucke

Terry and Debra Lynner

Fund

Steve and Debbie Morelank

Deb Nelson

 Jean Nelson

Renelle and Doug Nelson

John Nikolou

Roger and Joan Off

Michelle and Steve Olsonk

Mark and Robin Osmanski

Park Tavern

Cheryl and Tom Pelkey

Lisa Piazza

R. F. Moeller Jeweler

 Allen and LaVonne Ribbe

Marvin and Judy Saarelak

Alice Sanders

Jim Sanford

Corrine and Denny Schmidt

Nancy Schwalen

Macy and Tracy Seymourk

Timothy and Cheryl Solinger

Dean and Ruth Spatz

Howard and Tillie Stacker

Fran Stage

Mark and Gayle Stage

Mona Talley

Donald and Rita Tasto

Trish Tennyson

 Sherry Underdahl

Varde Wealth Management

Kathleen and Daniel Walsh

 Paul and Janice Wicklund

Jill Wigand

Alan and Connie Wilensky

Up to $249

Anonymous (6)

Abbott Labs

Amir and Sarah Abdelwahed

Margaret and John Abdo

David Alexander

Allied Supply

Jerry and Marla Jean Alstead

 Tom and Ann Althauser

Robert and Elaine Ambrose

Jack and Cheryl Amdal

Ameriprise Financial Gift

Matching Program

The Anderson Family

Laura Anderson

Rachel Ann

Betsy Asturias

Melissa Austin

John Awe

Richard and Joan Baker

Tom and Ann Baker

Stephen and Charlene

Barron

Ronald and Christy Bateman

Sylvia Baufield

Margaret J Bauman

Elaine Becker

 Darrell and Kenwyn

Beckstrom

Thomas P. Bedard

Ken Bence

Timothy and Diane Beversdorf

Rick Bialick

Patricia Bill

Jennifer Birkhofer

Meggan Bjorlund

 Conrad and Mary Bloomquist

Jan Blount

Scott Bocklund and Peggy Hill-Bocklund

John and Chrisse Bonnes

Earl Borene

Jim and Paula Borer

Beverly Borgstrom

Mike and Shirley Bougetz

Beth and Scott Bouman

Missy Braem

Amanda Brami

Deanna Brandt

Brian Brandvold

Raymond Brau and Roxana

Merz

Barbara and Larry Brauch

Breadsmith

Mark and Jenny Bretheim

Sara and Thomas Brice

John Brown

John Brown

Paul Brownell

Patricia Broyles

Wes Bue and Denise Eng

Holly Burns

 Robert and Susan Burns

Cafe Latte

JQ Calderon

Teresa Callahan

Samantha Cantrall

Judy Carlson

 Scott and Gerda Carlson

John and Anne Carpenter

Paul and Lynda Carr

Gary and Catherine

Carruthers

Ann Catherwood

Vonnie Chan

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

Wayne Chapman

Katherine Chen

Roger Cheng

Danielle Cherrill

Jake Christensen

Joey and Taylor Christensen

LeAnne Christensen

Rachel Christensen

Richard and Mary Lou Christenson

Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet

Douglas and Kathleen Clemenson

Coalition

Patty Coles

Glenda Condon

Richard Conley

Beth Cook

Scott and Deborah Cooper

Jim and Renee Cornwell

Gary and Susan Cramer

Heather Creighton

Cleve and Sheila

Crowningshield

Sheryl Cullen

Rob and Susan Dahlink

Dianne Dalby

D’Amico Holdings

Candy Keprios Davis and David Davis

Richard Davis

Catherine DeCelles

Olivia Decelles

James Decker and Judith Decker

Kenneth and Rita Dedeker

Tracey Demorett

Daniel Destache

Julie and Stephen Deuth

Brenda Doboszenski

Meg and Tim Dornfeld

Carrie Dornisch

Bob and Kim Dorr

Peggy Douglas

Lauren Dries

James and Norma Driver

Gretchen Dullinger

Melissa Dupont

Curtis and Sonya Eckers

Jill Eisenberg

 Marjorie and Charles Elliott

Kay and Rick Emery

Ann and David Engfer

Karen Erdall

Allen and Audrey Erickson

Tom and Vicki Eskew

Nancy Estrem-Fuller

Michael and Jackie Fair

Donald and Clova

Falenczykowski

Gene and Cindy Farrell

Gary and Marellen Farsund

Judy Ferretti

Wanda Fischbach

Paul Fish and Kandise

Garrison

 Tom Fitzpatrick and Mary Ebnet

Linda Flynn

Fogo DeChao Restaurant

Ruth Foley

Dana Fox

K.E. Fox

Lois Fox

 Rita Fox

Carl and Margaret Frank

Susan Franklin

John Frederickson

Rachael Freed

Tom and Joan Freidel

Steven and Kathy Frick

Barbara and Lon Friedman

Donna Friedman

Greetings,

This donation is in memory of my sister, Heidi Anne Hirschoff, who died in 2014 after living in a Hammer Residence for several years.

Your publication, “Discoveries,” appeared in my mailbox, I paged through it glancing at each photograph. When I finished, I felt a pang of disappointment and momentarily wondered why. It came to me in a flash. I’d been looking for a photo of Heidi. I was missing my sister. I used to spot her in magazine photos from the schools she attended. I decided to donate to her memory this year.

Later, I paged through the publication again. And this time I did see her. I saw her in Frank’s face on the cover and again inside. I saw her dancing (like she loved to do) on page 9. I saw her beaming (like she used to) in the photos on page 14. I see her in the face and body of every person with Down Syndrome that I see on the street or in restaurants. They are all my siblings; in a way, they’re part of my extended family.

More than that, she’s on my mind when I look at the photos of Hammer staff. I searched for names of the people who cared for Heidi. I remember their tireless, loving ways with her. I thank all of you for your continuing care for people like my sister.

Paula Hirschoff

—

WE APPRECIATE ALL OF OUR DONORS!

Rita Friedman

Sally Fritze

William and Claudia Fyten

Raymond and Leslie Gaffney

Gannett Foundation

Tim Garry and Family

Hugh and Marjorie Garside

 Phyllis and Rich GenestStein

Barbara Gill

 Bruce and Kim Gillespie

Tom and Susie Gillespie

Michael Glampe

 Rosemary and Lawrence Gleason

Robert and Patti Glumack

Marlene Goldberg

Golden Valley Country Club

Daniel and Ann Mary Goodmundson

Alicia Gordon Macalus

Jacquelin Gordon

Karen Grabow

Kari Grieman

Clayton Gripp

Lynn and Bryan Groll

Connie A. Gunderson

Kelly Guy

Jay and Lori Gyllen

Kara Haakons

Al and Judy Haeg

Jacob Hameed

Rebecca Hammond

Mary Hannah

James and Susan Hansen

Lindsey Harter

Leah Haskvitz

Sarah Haugen

Cheryl Hayda

Isidore Hayda

Roger and Cheryl Ann Heegaard

Bill and Marie Heiland

Steve Heim

Kay L Hempel

Samantha Hempel

Brian Hobbins

Kim Hoffman

Mark Hoffman

Charles Hollenhorst

Jenny Holmes

Ron and Judy Horn

 Alan and Diane Horner

Jeanne Horwath

Roger and Elaine Hovda

Meredith E. Howell

RW and BV Howell

LaDonna Hoy

Dana Hruby

Kristin Hysjulien

Illusion Theater

 Richard and Kathleen Jackson

Jean and Paul Jaeger

Gena and Joe Janetka

Michael and Ella May

Jennings

Constance Jennison

Kenneth and Marlys Jenson

Cheryl and James Johnson

Jeffrey Johnson

Judith and Larry Johnson

Pat and Clifford Johnson

Ron and Dorie Johnson

Kelly Johnston

Tracy Jolicoeur

Julie Jurrjens

Richard and Nancy Kaner

Joel Kantola +

Jeffrey and Raleigh Karatz

MaryAnne Kayiatos

Michael and Maureen

Kayser Giving fund

Deborah and James Kearnes

Lisa Kelly

Thomas and Maren Kelly

 Dorothy Kepriosk

Kim Keprios and John Everett

KFAN Radio

Sayavong Kiling

Darlene Kimpling

Jane Kinney

Jim and Betty Klande

Paul and Helen Klapprich

Rick Kleinbaum

M. A. Kneeland

Knights of Columbus #13506

Knights of Columbus #3949

Ann Koerner and Rich Camp

Jill Kohlerk

 Joe and Gina Koltes

Janet Kopchinski

Luanne Koskinen

Kris Kosloski

R and J Kosmoski

Kathleen Kozlak

Joel Kraft

Steven and Jennifer Krahn

Clint Kranz

Paul Krause and Joan Cox

Ron and Gina Krippner

Joe Kukla

Lakeside Wines & Spirits

Renee and Mark Lampe

Javan and Larry Larson

Kurt and Constance Larson

Peter and Lynn Larson

Kathy Latham

Frances Laven

 Audrey Gail Lazarus

Joy Leibman

Dr. Richard and Joan Lentz

Dennis and Joyce Lenz

Leuthold Commercial Properties, Inc.

Anthony Leuthold

Marshall Levin

 Marcia and Fred LeVoir

Patrick and Kathy Lewis

Julie Libby

Liberty Diversified International

Sheila and Peter Lind

Maureen Lindgren

Ron Linebargerk

Lions Tap

Catherine Little

Elaine Loefflerk

Loffler Companies

Orazio and Jeanne Lombardi

Luci Ancora Cucina Italiana

Ginger Luoma Anderson

R. J. Lusky and P. J. Eckelberry

Mary Lutz

Craig Lyon

Gail Machov

Terrance and Jeanine Magalis

Robert Maksian

Nancy Mangum

Melissa and Steve Mark

Shannon Marlin

Massage Energy Therapy Inc.

Jean Massaro-Simpson and Douglas J. Simpson

Marcia Massee

Howard Mathison and Mari Rovang

Wayne and Kathy Matsumoto

Maynard’s Restaurant

Rick and Terri McCarthy

April McClellan

Gladys McClendon

Paul McConnell

Kevin and Anne McCoy

Jane McDonald and Colleen

O’Malley

Kevin and Katherine McKeon

 Preston and Betsy McMillan

Jim and Robin McWethy

Sandra and Paul Mead

Medcalf Family Fund/Tom Medcalf

Kim Mesun

Metro West Inspection Services

Joseph Miatech

Mid-America Festivals

 Barry and Mary Jo Miller

John and Theresa Miller

Phyllis Miller

Tena Miller

Walter and Marge Miller

Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Wild

Lizzie Minor

Rick and Jeanne Moe

Laurie and Doug Moga

K Diane Morley-Lichter

Mount Olivet Lutheran

Church Quilting Club

Marko and Robann Mrkonich

Vasanti Mudkanna

The Muzetras Family

Dennis and Jodie Nelsen

Brent and Karen Nelson

Gary and Linda Nelson

Jennifer Nelson

Tyler and Ann Nelson

Jessica Newton

Mary L. Nichols

Emily Niemeyer

 Kenneth and Cathy

Nobletk

Sandra O’Connor

Sharon and Greg Ohland

Gary and Tami Olmen

Amanda Olson

Bruce and Ruth O’Neal

Diane Orenstein and Frank Levin

David and Vicki Oster

Christopher Palmer

Sandy Palmquist

 Elizabeth and Bruce

Pankonin

Joel Papa and Mary Bader

Papa

Donald and Barbara

Paschke

Bob and Sue Past

Pat’s Tap

 Carol Patterson

Roger and Deborah Pearson

Ann Peterson

Barbara Peterson

Dale and Bridget Peterson

Colette Petitt

Lindsey Phillips

The Phoenix Residence, Inc.

David C. Piehl

Mary Plank

Scott and Karin Poellinger

Brittany Porrazzo

Tina Provetto

Joan and Norm Purrington

 Mary and Robert Putnam

Robert and Jane Quaintance

Henry Radintz

Laura Rahn

Raising Cane’s

Kathy Rauchle

Dawn Rauen

Redstone

Nate and Kari Reed

Sharon and Julie Reinert

Mark and Shirley Reinertson

Eric and Diane Reishus

Steve and Nancy Rice

Linda and Michael Richardson

Carolyn Riley

Sarah Ring

 Edwin and Christina Ritchie

Colleen Roberts

Donald and Bonnie Roeder

Elizabeth Ronning

Stan Rosaves

Terry and Cathy Roth

Greg Ruhland

Valerie Rule

Richard Runyon

Marjorie Rutkowski

Robert and Roxanne Rydland

Debby Saadi

Barb Sager

Salesforce

Richard and Debora Salhus

Sofia Santiago

Mary Savage

R. L. and M. T. Schaaf

Lucille Schaefer

Norma Jean Schaefer

Revokable Trust

Anthony and Allison Schelitzche

 Ann L. Schenkel

“The mission of our club is to promote a healthy community in which all people have the opportunity to enjoy quality in their lives. Hammer can always count on our support,” — Katie Trafton, Plymouth Lions Club. At Hammer & NER we are thrilled to be connected with many civic organizations. Please contact Ginger.Venable@hammer.org if you’d like us to make a presentation to your members and share our mission.

Kate Trafton, Plymouth Lions Club

Lowell and Mary Ann

Schiebe

Vicki L Schlechter

Supplemental Needs Trust

Gregory and Debra Schmit

Shanna Schmitt

Lori Schug

Schuler Shoes

Pam Schwandt

Peter and Jen Sellwood

Brian Serber

Barbara Serbin

Faith Shatzman

Madolyn Sheley

Loras and Rosemary Sieve

Ronald and Karen Sigal

S Sikkila

Terry Silver

Kristine Simon

Andrea Simonett

Owen and Sadie Simonett

Robert and Jacqueline Singer

Gabriel and Angela Skelly

Douglas and Kathryn Smith

Rachael Smith

Katrina St. Claire

St. Paul Saints

Pete and Lois Stadick

Stages Theatre Company

Kendall Stark

Katherine Steward

Mary Stoecker

Nancy C Stone

Stonebridge Capital Advisors

Daniel Storms

Greta Stritesky

Kevin and Jane Stuessy

Susan Sundell

 Peggy Swanson

John Sweeney

Jeff and Geri Sweet

Theresa Swiggum

Elaine and Mark Taggatz

Target Strategic Sourcing

Team

Thomas and Constance Tart

Lou and Pam Taylor

Joseph and Cheryl Techar

Eldon and Addie Tessman

The Waters of Plymouth

Theater Latté Da

Peter and Cynthia Theisen

Hannah and Dean Thibodeau

Art and Mary Thole

Peter and Vicki Thompson

Three Rivers Park District

Phil and Myra Toconita

Pat Toner (Leitner Family)

Tonkadale Greenhouse

Top Golf

Trader Joe’s

John Tulloch

Twin Cities Bakery Drivers

Pension Fund

Raymond and Kathie

Urbaniak

David and Jan Usset

Lois Van Keulen

Bill Van Offeran

Jake and Sarah Veldman

Robert and Darnell

Vercruysse

Richard and Kathleen Vlach

William and Janice Vornwald

Lori Wagner

Kevin Walli

Lisa Walsak

James and Julie Walsh

Vanessa Weathersby

Connie and Ben Webber

Verne Weiss

Wells Fargo Business Banking

Greta Werner

Abbie Wesley Yun

Barbara Wheeler and John Cannino

Richard and Elisabeth Wiener

Samuel Williams

Sam and Randee Wolfson

Margaret Wong

Rachel Woods

Rick and Mary Worringer

Barbara Wothe

Scott Wothe

Jennifer Young

Dale and Claudia Zellmer

Frank Ziacikk

Eugene and Joan Ziemer

Chris Zimonick

Wayne, seen here with his father, Bill, and one of his favorite staff, Elliot, is supported by Hammer & NER and was a featured guest at Reach for Ralph 2022.

Stuart Walcott

Barbara Waldoch

Edward and Teresa Walker

Kara Wallace

Red = Family Members

 = Consecutive Giving for ten plus years

k = Monthly Donors

+ = Deceased

MARY ANNE IS LIVING A FULL LIFE

Mary Anne was born into a large farm family, the youngest of five girls and two boys. “Mary Anne was very active growing up,” says Becky Bollinger, her niece and guardian. Becky is one ofour Program Compliance Managers. “She loved basketball and running.” After graduating from high school, Mary Anne attended the DAC in Sandstone. As Mary Anne’s mother grew older, the family knew Mary Anne would need to move to a group home. Twenty-six years ago, they found Northeast Residence (NER).

“We heard so many good things about NER,” Becky says. “My mom called it the ‘Cadillac’ of group homes.” The transition away from her family home went well as Mary Anne moved into NER’s 43rd St. home in 1997 and then into the Hale home in 1999. Mary Anne became good friends with the other three women in the home. She’s also close to the staff and their families. “She’ll come home with me for Christmas Eve and then go over to Qadira’s (DSP) home for Christmas,” Becky says. Mary Anne considers all of them her family. Last fall, Qadira also took Mary Anne up to Duluth for the weekend. She loved staying in a hotel and seeing the sights.

“She is living her best life. She’s living the life she wants. It’s because she’s living at Hale that she’s able to do that.”

A farm girl at heart, Mary Anne loves animals, particularly George and Gracie, Hale’s resident cats. She loves to look out the window at birds and keeps the bird feeder in the front yard stocked. She also has one outside her bedroom window.

Mary Anne works at the Merrick day program and loves bringing home a paycheck. She likes to be busy and engaged. Today, at the age of 60, Mary Anne’s health is good. Becky is hopeful she can age in place at Hale as long as possible. For her 60th birthday, staff threw Mary Anne a party and invited several other homes to join in. “She had cake and that made her very happy,” Becky says. “She is living her best life. She’s living the life she wants. It’s because she’s living at Hale that she’s able to do that.”

Thank You NER Donors!

$10,000 and above

Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation

Paul and Charlotte Donahue

St Croix Valley Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999

Thomas and Pamela Brennecke

Dawn and Paxton Jevnick

Robert Lockwood

Marion Owens

$1,000 - $4,999

Anderson Family Charitable Fund/Bruce and Debbie Anderson

Edward Anderson

Bame Foundation

Charities Aid Foundation of America

Bob and Diane Coderre

Kelly and Theresa + Daily

John Estrem

Fox Investments

Jim and Sue Fox

Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation

MidCountry Bank

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures

Barb Peterson and Melissa Brunsvold

Sharon L Pipesk

Laura and Gary Poulsen

Joan and Norm Purrington

Kennon Rothchild

John Tulloch

William Walsh

$500 - $999

American Legion Post 507

David and Jean Baumeister

Dan and Kate Bottiger

Diane Bruns

The Connexus Energy Foundation

Andrè Dubè

David Ewert

Heather Hamilton

Lisa and Rick Heroff

Joan Loer

Laurie and Doug Moga

Steve and Debbie

Morelank

Corrine and Denny Schmidt

Shine Wealth- Ameriprise

Financial

Success Fitness & Traning Center

Thrivent

Kim Weidt

Gary and Mary Williams

$100 - $499

Lee and Caryl Aanenson

AmazonSmile

Jeanne and Anthony Anderson

Bruce Baumeister

Rebecca Bollinger

Toy Bouley

John and Emily Brenengen

Patricia Brown

Kathy and Greg Carlson

Mary Connelly

Lin and Fred Curran

Don and Carol Curwick

Tom and Char Dunaski

East Metro Lutheran Action Council (EMLAC)

Edge Orthodontics, LLC

Paul and Amy Gauer

Diane and Mark Gorder

Eugene and Clara Gray

Cathy and Jeff Green

John and Kathy Hamilton

Mark & Mary Hartman Family

Gift Fund

Sharon and Sandy Hindahl

Hopkins Rug Artists

Aleda and Roy Jacobson

Keller Golf Course

Mari Kook

Dale and Jackie Kruse

Wayne and June Kulas

Don and Lorraine

Mathiowetz

Carol McFarlane

Carol and Jim McKinney

Bob and Diane Morse

Daniel Moudry

Ed and Mary Oberg

Laurie and Rich Olson

Michelle and Steve

Olsonk

Daniel and Tara Owens

Richard Passolt

Kevin and Susan Pipes

Nate and Kari Reed

Don and Jean Rohrer

Running Aces

Sue Salomone

Christopher Schultz

Lisa Schwieters

Sally Spry

Blaine and Julia Stephens

Richard Todd

Amanda Trnkak

Andrew Tulloch

Jackie Ulrich

Sue and Kim Walker

Kevin Walli

Sandra Weaver

John Williams

Dennis Zitnak

Up to $99

7 Vines Vineyard

Elwood Anderson

David Behrman

Angela and George

Bernhardt

Nancy Brainerd

Jamie Bruns

Jacquelyn Connelly

David L Cross Living Trust

Ronald Dickson

James and Carol Dvorak

Marlene and Daniel Ebert

Terry and Nancy Emerson

Bobby Fox

Arthur Fry

Mark and Lynn Hansen

Ronald and Barbara

Hellenthal

Carolyn and Jerome Jacobs

Mark Johnson

Thomas Johnson

Tom and Janice Jordan

Kingsley and Joan Kerrick

Gregory and Corinne Kubal

Britt Lampert

Mark Leverty

Melissa Livermore

Darlene Maeder

Randy and Miriam Mark

Kevin and Ann Martin

Connie Mitchell

LuAnn Mordick

Kristina Mossong

Lucille Nadeau

Thomas Oelkers

Mary and Michael Ongstad

Melroy Panning

Christine and Luis Ramirez

Steven Ricciardi

Brenda and James Rossman

Eleanor Skoog

Karla Spaeth

Allan and Janet Stevens

Sue Thayer

Triple Shift Entertainment

Rodney and Jean Trocke

Jim Ulrich

Jacquie Van Guilder

White Bear Meadery

Red = Family Members

 = Consecutive Giving for ten years

k = Monthly Donors

+ = Deceased

HAMMER & NER HERITAGE SOCIETY

Your planned gift goes beyond your lifetime, assuring a future for people with disabilities and their families long into the future. Thank you for investing in those we serve, today and tomorrow.

Anonymous (7)

Leonard + and Mary + Aase

Lisa M. Anderson

Margaret + and James + Argall

Steven Argall Trust

Lisbeth and Mark Armstrong

David and Sue Astin

Dorothy A. Bailey +

Leigh Bailey and Freda Marver

Angela and George Bernhardt

Rae + and Albin + Carlson

Rae Carlson + Trust

Gerald M. Caruso, Jr.

Richard and Judith Corson

Carol A. Curoe

Judith and Kent Davidson

Lisa and Scott Dongoske

John Estrem

Rosemary and Marvin + Fish

Shirley (Rip) and Ted + Freeman

Jean and Bill Gjetson

Carol Gottschalk

Don and Heidi Haberman

Donald A. Hartmann +

Robert B Hill + Estate

Claire + and Don + Hinrichs

Robert and Sharon Hoffman

Linda and Kenneth Holmen

Beulah + and Ingvald + Hongerholt

Dean Hongerholt Trust

Patricia and Michael Houston

Mary Ann + and Jack + Huddleston

Christopher and Peggy Klug

Bill and Joan + Krippner

Wayne Krippner Trust

Laura Langer

Robert and Michelle Luke

Lewis and Jill Mithun

Jean and Tim + Nelson

Denny and Mary Newell

Bruce and Merry Jo Parker

Steven and Paula Peterson

Father Don Piche

Norm and Joan Purrington

Robert M. Reed + Trust

Allen and LaVonne Ribbe

Kent and Traci Scholten

Clara Schonlau +

Elaine and Marshall + Siegel

Don and Annie Smithmier

Luverne Steffel + Estate

Ellen Timmerman-Borer and Kevin Borer

The Estate of Dale + and Elaine + Timmers

Barbara Tuckner

Grace + and Paul + Voetmann

Pete and Carolyn Wahtera

Mary Wesley +

Karole Whipps +

25 PLUS YEARS OF CONSECUTIVE DONATING TO HAMMER

Your commitment to our mission, year over year is vital to the well-being of the people we serve and the caregivers who serve them. Thank you!

Argall/Hibbs Foundation

John and Nancy Berg

Bill Bieber

Steve and Geri Bloomer

Alfred G. Colling

Richard and Judith Corson

Patricia A. Fleming

Donald and Ida Hanna

Tom and Mari + Lowe

Wally Lentz and Susan Nixon

Jean Nelson

Elizabeth and Bruce Pankonin

Mary Patterson

Rose M. Rizzi

Elaine Siegel

Mark and Kathy Wallraff

EMPLOYEE GIVING

Thank you for all the hard work you put in daily! AND thank you for your financial gifts too. You step up every day and do what it takes. Your kindness and commitment are appreciated.

Samara Becerra

Dianne Berg

Angela and George Bernhardt

Joan Boerschinger

Rebecca Bollinger

Dan and Kate Bottiger

Barbara and Bill Brandt

Aaron Briggs

Michael Bryant

Tomeko Champion-Patrick

Suzanne and Bill Christianson

Joe and Tahni Cullen

Lin and Fred Curran

Christine Daniel Ashley Emerson

Tim Eshelman

John Estrem

Justin Fulakollie

Lisa and John Greenberg

Kim Hansen and Mickey

Joldzic

Mark and Lynn Hansen

Patty and Ben Hastings

Lisa and Rick Heroff

Jennifer Hipple

Jan Hopper

Elizabeth Hoskyn

Momo J. Johnson

Toni and Brad Knorr

Sue and John Legeros

Ann and Robert Martinka

William Mbu

Kevin McLaughlin

Stefanie Miller

Abdimalik Mohamud

Jenna and Logan Neal

Katherine Noon

Maima Parker

Jill Peters

Kristin and Duane Pyka

Nate and Kari Reed

Rachel Revels

Rose M. Rizzi

Colleen Roberts

Thomas Russeth

Cate Saracen-Peters and Gordy Peters

Michael and Janice Shay

Cari and Jeff Sheley

Jacob Snell

Christ and Rachel Southa

Isabel Sultana

Esther Swen

Cathy and Morgan Thoma

Kevin Borer and Ellen

Timmerman-Borer

Jerry Towianski

Regan Vanevenhoven

Diana Vang

Ginger and Tom Venable

Samantha Vokaty

Sue and Kim Walker

Dennis Zelee

“As a long-time employee, and a family member of a person who lives at one of our east metro homes, I have a unique insight into how our organization impacts those we support. Last year, I made a gift in honor of my aunt’s 60th birthday. I know she enjoys her home and has quality staff supporting her. Making a gift in her honor was a great way to support her and her friends.”

— Becky Bollinger, Program Compliance Manager

WE APPRECIATE ALL OF OUR INVESTORS!

Legacy Givers

We are grateful for your commitment to lifetime giving. You are vital to the well-being of those served by Hammer, both today and as they age. In order to enable those we support to “age in place,” we need your help to provide the significant funds to renovate our homes, provide skilled nursing care, along with resources not covered by insurance.

EVELYN CARLSON SOCIETY | Lifetime Giving of $1,000,000 and more Bieber Family Foundation/Bill Bieber Mithun Family Foundation

REUBEN LINDH SOCIETY | Lifetime Giving of $750,000 - $999,999

Anonymous

RALPH ROSENVOLD SOCIETY

Lifetime Giving of $500,000 - $749,999

Anonymous

Margaret + and James + Argall

Argall Hibbs Foundation/Susan Argall Haas and Brian Haas

John and Nancy Berg

The Patrick and Alice Rogers Family Foundation

Siegel Family Foundation/Elaine and Marshall + Siegel

BILL MCGLINCH SOCIETY

Lifetime Giving of $250,000 - $499,999

Anonymous

Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation

Bloomer Family Foundation/Steve and Geri

Bloomer and Family

Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Robert M. Reed +Trust

TCF Foundation

Mary Wesley +

JENNY MALMGREN SOCIETY | Lifetime Giving of $100,000 - $249,999

Anonymous

Amlicke Family Foundation/ Bruce and Celeste Amlicke

Gregory Anderson

Jim Bebo

Margaret A. Cargill Foundation

The Cargill Foundation

Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation

Mary Drazan

Michael Drazan

Ray Edwards Memorial Trust

Geritom Medical, Inc.

Pat and Michael Houston

Mary Ann + and Jack +

Huddleston

Knights of Columbus #3758

Thomas and Mari + Lowe

Martinson Clinic Foundation

Minnesota State Council Knights of Columbus

Richard and Katharine Olson

Charitable Fund

Bruce and Merry Jo Parker

Kate and Jerry Roehl

Roehl Family Foundation

Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation

Mike and Pam Sime

Karl and Laurie Stoltenberg

Drs. Mary and Jan Tanghe

Barbara and Al + Tennessen

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation

Village Automotive Group

Karole Whipps +

We are thrilled to have our daughter living in a Hammer & NER home, so we did not hesitate to include Hammer & NER in our estate plan. It gives us great comfort to know that our daughter’s needs will be met after we are no longer able to care for her. We know Hammer & NER is a community that lifts everyone. Our hearts are grateful.

— David and Sue Astin

Anonymous

Anchor Bank

B & H Way Foundation

Elaine and Robert Bache

Dorothy A. Bailey +

The Barry Foundation/B. J. Barry

Barbara Bencini and Bill Janahosky

F.R. Bigelow Foundation

Otto Bremer Foundation

Thomas and Pamela Brennecke

Rae Carlson + Trust/Rae + and Albin + Carlson

Caridad Corporation

Gerald M. Caruso, Jr.

Coldwell Banker Burnet

Conan and Amy Crum

Bob and Joan Cummins

Carol and George Daum

General Mills Foundation

Jean and Bill Gjetson

Don and Heidi Haberman

Joseph and Shelly Hoesley

Charitable Fund

Linda and Kenneth Holmen

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community

Mark and Judith Jones

Lions Club of Plymouth

Lurie, LLP

McGlynn Family Foundation/ Michael and Julie McGlynn

Mark and Diane McMorrow

John and Maryann Merideth

Windsong Donor Advised Fund/Gail and Bill + Munsell

Denny and Mary Newell

S.B. Osborn Charitable Trust/Bartley and Kandi Osborn

Marion Owens

Susan and Nino + Pedrelli

Dan and Katherine Poppe

Joe and Kathy Reis

Scherer Brothers Lumber Company

Kent and Traci Scholten Fund

Charles and Ellen Swanson

Michael and Barbara Tenney

The Estate of Dale + and Elaine + Timmers

Paul + and Florence + Voetmann Trust

Bruce and Carmen Volkart

Mark and Kathy Wallraff

William Walsh

Warners’ Stellian Company Inc.

Wayzata Community Church

Weber Shandwick, Minneapolis

Wells Fargo Bank, Wayzata

Julie Wesley-Wong and Wymond Wong

Xcel Energy Foundation

Anonymous

Leonard + and Mary + Aase

ACI Asphalt Contractors, Inc.

Allegra Print & Imaging

Joel and Mary Amundson

Marshall and Dru Anderson

Steven Argall Trust

Lisbeth and Mark Armstrong

Leigh Bailey and Freda Marver

Lawrence and JoAnn Barbetta

Tom and Angela Blanchette

Ward and Kris Brehm

Bremer Bank

Polly and Kurt Brungardt/Scott

Herman Family

Burdick Family Fund

Chuck and Mary Carlsen

Carolyn Foundation

Tom + and Nicky + Carpenter

Sarah Caruso and Dick Hurrelbrink

John + and Andrea + Casey

Michael and Beverly Cleary

Patrice and James Dahl

Joe and Sondra Dahmer

Paul and Charlotte Donahue

Lisa and Scott Dongoske

The Jaye F. & Betty F. Dyer Foundation

Peter + and Carolyn + Ferguson

Patricia A. Fleming

Peter Flint and Jan Symchych

John and Deborah Fox

Rebecca and Ron Furnival

Hennepin County Public Works

Hennepin County

Claire + and Don + Hinrichs

John and Cindy Hitt

Horton Holdings, Inc

Earl and Beverly Johnson

Jo Ann Koltes

Kopp Family Foundation

Kraus-Anderson Construction Company

Bill and Joan + Krippner

Lake Community Bank

Lions Club of Wayzata

Robert Lockwood

Mary K. and Joe + Lund

Bill Luther and Janet Robert

Lyman Lumber Company Foundation

Medica Foundation

Solveig Misner and Leigh Wold

Kenneth and Marilyn + Murray

Tim + and Jean Nelson

Norman + and Lillian + Orenstein

Otten Bros. Nursery

Clifford and Mary Lou Otten

Mary Patterson

Michael Patterson and Deborah Hollman

Dan and Linda Pelak

Greg Petryszyn

Sharon L Pipes

Christine Poppe

Joan and Norm Purrington

Allen and LaVonne Ribbe

Mitch and Judi Marie Ringe

John and Lois Rogers

Rotary Club of Wayzata

Colleen Ryan

Corrine and Denny Schmidt

Paul Schultz

Susan W. Seymour

Jane and Don Shaffer

Sit Investment Associates Foundation

Don and Annie Smithmier

St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church

State Street Realty Advisors

Luverne Steffel Estate

Victor Sugumar and Anita Victor

Linda and Bob Tomaschko

Marie + and Jerome + Tuckner

John Tulloch

Twin City Heating, Air and Electric

Joyce and Mike + Urbanic

Valspar Corporation

Village Gives Back Foundation

Wynona Warner

Wayzata BP Service Center/Tim and Teresa Perisic

Erin and Ted Wentink

John and Kathryn Wesley

Mary Ann and John Wolters

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association

JOSEPHINE ROBINSON SOCIETY | Lifetime Giving of $50,000 - $99,999

MILDRED THOMSON SOCIETY | Lifetime GIving of $25,000 - $49,999

REACH FOR RALPH FUNDRAISER!

Together you gave more than $300,000! In 2022, Hammer & NER supporters gathered together to raise funds to support our mission and the people we serve. Several people we support and their caregivers played a special role in the evening through inspirational videos and personal appearances.

Reach for Ralph is truly a team effort. A big THANK YOU to our Reach for Ralph sponsors, donors, volunteers, and staff that made this year a big success! We’re in this together and together is a wonderful place to be.

The Ganzer family hosted a table and invited friends to join them for a great time at Reach for Ralph.

Devin Harrington and his friend, Allison Brown, at Reach for Ralph. Thank you for investing your time and treasures.