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ORGANIZATION: Hammer

Provide one-on-one companionship to an individual with developmental disabilities. Provide support, guidance, and friendship to an individual who shares similar interests. A chance to give back to your community while having fun at the same time! Meet with the individual you are matched with about once a month or more frequently if time allows. The two of you can decide what you would like to do with your time together. Example of activities include, but are not limited to: movies, concerts, going out to eat, walks in the park, biking, musicals, music events, shopping, hanging out, craft projects, and sporting events. Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Crystal, New Hope, Wayzata, Maple Grove, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, and Minnetonka locations. Contact: cthoma@hammer.org

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About Hammer

Location:

1909 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391, US

Mission Statement

Hammer provides individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to experience life to its fullest.

Description

Hammer is a non-profit organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to experience life to its fullest. Through innovative programs, Hammer helps create stable, secure home environments that deeply enrich the quality of life for the individuals we support. Our offices are located in Wayzata, Minnesota and the individuals we support live in the cities of Wayzata, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, Plymouth, Crystal, Edina, Eden Prairie, New Hope, and Maple Grove. Currently, we support over 275 individuals in homes and apartments and an additional 750 through other programs.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Education & Literacy
People with Disabilities
Community, Education & Literacy, People with Disabilities

WHEN

Sun Jan 01, 2017 - Mon Jan 01, 2018

WHERE

1909 E. Wayzata Blvd.Wayzata, MN 55391

(44.97161,-93.48555)
 

SKILLS

  • Special Needs
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Fitness Instruction
  • Crocheting
  • Sewing
  • Tutoring

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • once a month or as often as your schedule allows

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