by Kate Bottiger | Feb 27, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
Do you have a hobby? If you answered “yes” that’s great! If you answered “no,” it might be a good idea to consider finding one sometime soon. We all know living in cold Minnesota can make it hard to do anything, let alone leave our homes. Hobbies have many benefits...
by Kate Bottiger | Feb 18, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
Romance is just as much an interest for singles with disabilities as it is for anyone else. Sometimes other seem surprised by this, but it is definitely a factor as our new participants consider the variety of adaptive recreation programs we have and how they want to...
by Kate Bottiger | Jan 30, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
Every nonprofit organization knows the drill. Supporters of their cause often make their most significant donation right before the end of a calendar year, and then the new year kicks off rather slowly. Organizations such as Reach plan accordingly for this ebb and...
by Kate Bottiger | Jan 24, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
There is no doubt that Kristen Doppelhammer likes to act a little silly sometimes. “Kristen has a great sense of humor,” says Maddie Moran, who has recently been working with Kristen. Kristen describes herself more specifically: “I’m goofy.” With a smile that lights...
by Kate Bottiger | Jan 3, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
Although it may operate as one of Reach’s most behind-the-scenes departments, our Waiver Case Management Program is also the one expanding most quickly right now. It wasn’t much more than a year ago when Chelsea Spearman was hired as Reach’s first full-time Waiver...
by Kate Bottiger | Dec 14, 2018 | Features, Uncategorized
Imagine how disheartening it would be if you knew you needed support but were refused when asking for help. That’s how some people feel when they do not qualify for disability services. Fortunately, Hennepin County knows that Reach, along with two other metro...