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Hammer Happenings
September 2021
Banana Bread Champion!
James Beneke, to whom Hammer provides case management services, has a secret banana bread recipe. He submitted a loaf in a competition at the Minnesota State Fair this summer and was awarded 4th place! He stated there were approximately 100 submissions of banana bread so taking 4th place is quite a phenomenal achievement.

Congratulations James!
Hammerversaries
Hammer wouldn’t be a Top 175 Workplace if it wasn’t for our amazing employees! We recently had a number of employees celebrating milestone Hammerversaries including DSP Olutoyin Mustapha (5 years), APM Emma Handeland (3 years), DSP Jason Franklin (25 years), Pam Janczewski, Dir. of Residential Services at NER (15 years), DSP Jerboe Nelson (5 years), Hammer Travel's Ann Martinka (10 years), DSP Talesha Brown (3 years), and Mark Thompson, Finance Dept. (10 years).

Congratulations and thank you for all you do for Hammer!
Hammer in the News
Hammer's activities for Direct Support Professional Recognition Week (which took place September 12-18) received a nice write-up in the Sun Sailor newspaper.

Click here to read the article.
Fall Yard Clean Up
It's that time of year again! 

Hammer’s Fall Yard Clean Up is being held this year from Saturday, October 16 through Sunday, October 24. This also falls over Make a Difference Day, which is on Saturday, October 23. 

This is an excellent opportunity to reach out to friends, family and coworkers to team together and help one of our homes get ready for the winter. Companies, Scouts and Churches are all welcome to participate!

This is also a great way to be outside enjoying the autumn air while raking leaves (or using a leaf blower), bagging them and getting some gardens ready for the winter. Our schedule is flexible, allowing us to accommodate your needs.

Please reach out to Cathy Thoma if you and your group would be interested in participating and would like further details. Cathy can be reached at cthoma@hammer.org.
Mystery Wine Pull Event to Benefit Hammer
Thursday, September 30: Wayzata Wine and Spirits is hosting a fundraiser for Hammer from 5:00-7:00pm.

Stop by and donate $20 to Hammer Residences, then pull a mystery bottle ranging in value from $20 - $55.

The fundraiser will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will go until the wine is gone. 747 Mill St E, Wayzata (in the same building as the Wayzata Muni). Wine tasting sponsored by Moet Hennessy.

What wine are you hoping to pull?!
Oktoberfest Event at Utepils Brewing
Sunday, October 10: Utepils Brewing - Oktoberfest
1:00pm - 4:00pm
225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis (on the west side of Minneapolis, off Glenwood Ave)

$1 for every beer purchased will be donated to Hammer.

When you make a financial donation to Hammer or attend one of our fundraising events, you help provide:

•   Safe homes for 275 individuals
•   Medical and dental care not covered by insurance
•   Education grants for staff
•   Service awards for our devoted caregivers
•   Home improvements
•   And so much more, thank you!

Fear of Fish, a 6-piece Rock & Roll band will be performing at Utepils, with special guest Tom Paquin.

This band rocks! Lead vocals by Allie Borer, drums by Kevin Borer - Ellen Timmerman Borer's daughter and husband. They are donating their time and talents to entertain you and raise funds for Hammer. Thank you!
Support Our Direct Support Professionals
Every Fall we celebrate National DSP Appreciation Week. You can still make a gift to honor a caregiver.

We raised $30,000 in donations from 53 donors so far! Along with the gifts came these very kind words for our caregiving team.

Thank you Sam for making sure the guys of First Avenue have good food to eat, fun things to do and places to go!!! You are so good and making Tim feel heard and cared about! --Sarah

To see more heartfelt comments like that one, read more on our latest blog post.
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DSP Appreciation Video
September 12-18 was DSP Recognition Week.
NER Newsletter
Stay updated on what's happening at Northeast Residence! Click on the green button below to read their latest newsletter.

You can also visit their website at: NERINC.org
Phone: 952-473-1261