2024
Annual Report
VOLUNTEERS — We have the best volunteers! 406 volunteers donated 10,530 hours. They helped at events like Reach for Ralph, our annual Luau, and Family Day Picnic. They also spent one-on-one time with those we support. Per the Independent Sector, the dollar value (MN) of $36.31/hour equates to $382,344.30!
We are grateful to all our donors, volunteers, community partners, and staff who help us live our mission each day. Together, we provide people with intellectual and other disabilities the opportunity to live life to its fullest.
COOKS IN THE KITCHEN — Our Cooks in the Kitchen volunteers prepared 6,600 meals for our homes!
EMPLOYEES — Our 450+ full-time and 120+ part-time employees help us live out our mission each day.
IMPROVING LIVES — Here are a few ways our generous contributors helped improve the lives of those we support: • Medical needs not covered by insurance for 20 individuals, including appointments, medications, therapy sessions, and more. • Dental needs not covered by insurance for 60 individuals, including appointments, dental care supplies, crowns, root canals, and more. • 121 recreational outings, including community registrations and sporting events, which provide lifeenriching experiences. • New furniture for 10 homes, including reclining chairs and new mattresses.
FUNDRAISING — Thank you to the 1,056 family members, volunteers, community partners, and Hammer & NER employees who contributed $1,849,481 to support our mission. Thank you to our 266 first-time donors! Thank you to our 92 monthly donors (including staff)!
PEOPLE SUPPORTED — More than 360 people reside in our homes and apartment programs. Another 1,498 individuals receive Customized Support Services.
EDUCATION GRANTS — Our donors helped provide $31,000 in employee education grants to Discoveries | 11 staff like Amelia.