Transforming
Lives
2014
Annual Report
Mission
Living Well Disability Services delivers
exceptional services that transform the lives
of people impacted by disabilities.
From the Cover
After completing her first full year living in her Living Well Disability Services
home, Jess has lost ten pounds and has reduced the number and amount of
medications she is on. She is learning new skills that will prepare her for a job
in the community. (Cover photos: Linda, Jess’s mom, and Jess; Jess proudly
displays her artwork)
For the first time in his young life, Pao is able to move freely with a power wheelchair
and is learning how to communicate his preferences with assistive technology. Pao
is a big fan of his “road trips” that include volunteering at a MN RollerGirls event and
a trip to the boundary waters. (Cover photos: Pao in 2013; Pao is bundled up for
his first dogsledding adventure)
Joanne’s life changed dramatically when she moved from a state institution to the
support of Living Well Disability Services in 1990. Joanne now enjoys an active
retirement, assisted by staff members who honor her unique desires and interests.
(Cover photos: “Little sister” Mary Jane and Joanne show off their Easter dresses
in 1938; Joanne has a passion for animals)
“Not all organizations that serve people with special needs are the same.You have to
seek out those that have great respect for people of all abilities. I wouldn’t have known
there was such a contrast if I hadn’t seen it for myself.”
— Linda, Jess’s mother
About Us
Living Well Disability Services delivers exceptional services that transform the lives of people impacted by
intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. Founded as Dakota’s Children in 1972 in West St. Paul by
parents, volunteers and community partners, we are a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that today provides
person-centered Customized and Residential Services to people living in the region.
Services are available to people regardless of where they live: in their own home, their family’s home or in one
of the 33 group homes operated by Living Well Disability Services. Innovation in service, accessibility, wellness,
and technology helps people pursue their goals and live as independently as they desire. Services are based
on the choices of each individual and developed to support their unique needs, hopes and interests.
Dakota Communities changed its name to Living Well Disability Services on August 1, 2013.
2014 Board of Directors
Dear Friends,
Board Officers
It is an honor to present our 2014 Annual Report on behalf of all members of
our Living Well Disability Services community who work together to support
people impacted by intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities.
Elgin Manhard
Retired, Campbell Mithun Advertising
Chair
Mary Komornicka
Attorney, Larkin Hoffman
Vice Chair
Stephen L. Baker
Ramsey County Assessor
Treasurer
Jason Schuller
Vice President,
Wealth Strategist
The Northern Trust Company
Secretary
Anne Losby
Senior Director,
Organizational Effectiveness,
Thomson Reuters
Immediate Past Chair
Mary Beth Davidson
Director, Intergovernmental
Relations (IGR), Hennepin County
At Large Director
Julie Manworren
President and CEO
Living Well Disability Services
Directors
Jonelle Burnham
General Counsel
Patterson Companies, Inc
Tony DeRose
Global Business Unit Manager, 3M
Pam Gonella
Retired Attorney
David Jones
Retired CEO, Allina
David Kieffer
Director of Technology Operations,
Ameriprise
Dorothy McClung
Attorney
Nadine Paitich
Operations Director
Community Care
HealthEast Care System
At Large Director
Steve Polski
Senior Director,
Corporate Responsibility – Sustainability
Cargill
Carole Lee Randall
Community Volunteer
Family members and case managers overwhelmingly affirm that we provide
exceptional services that transform lives. Among those we serve, we are
recognized for our leadership in areas that distinguish us as a trusted
provider to people impacted by disabilities. We are known for:
• The quality of care we provide
based on outcomes that are
desired by each individual.
•
Our ability to support individuals
with fragile medical conditions,
many with added complexity
due to aging.
•
Measurable improvement in the
overall health and wellness of
people we serve, regardless
of their disability or age.
• Our ability to maintain exceptional
services as we continuously
improve all areas of our
organization.
Board Chair Elgin Manhard and President and CEO
Julie Manworren recognized Maggie Miller (center)
with the 2014 Dreammaker Award for Community
Partnership. Maggie has served people with
disabilities as a Dakota County Social Worker
for more than 34 years. She has had a profound
impact on the lives of many people we support
including those of our founding families.
The following pages of our 2014 Annual Report include a selection of
accomplishments that illustrate how we impact the lives of individuals we
serve today. At the same time, our progress in 2014 positions us to serve
more people in the future, wherever they choose to live; their own home,
their family’s home or one of our 33 group homes.
Thank you for your continued support. We rely on every family member,
employee, volunteer, donor, advisor, and friend. As leaders in serving
people impacted by disabilities, we continue to learn and grow in a
changing environment. We invite you to participate with us as we continue
to innovate and lead change to serve more Minnesotans in the Living Well
Disability Services way; delivering exceptional services that transform lives.
Best always,
Elgin ManhardJulie Manworren
2014 Board Chair President and CEO
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Living Well Disability Services 2014 Annual Report Page 1
Exceptional Services
Our mission statement sets the quality standard for our services to people
impacted by disabilities as exceptional. Since our beginnings in 1972, we have
listened and responded to self-advocates, family members, and the community
to make a noticeable and measurable difference in the lives of people we serve.
In 2014, our impact is illustrated by accomplishments that define the difference.
Quality of Care
We deliver and measure care based on
best practices that reflect the desired
outcomes of each individual. Our employees
have over 3600 years of combined tenure.
•
We defined and introduced Continuous Quality Learning (CQL)
outcomes into the annual planning
process to measure whether lives are transformed in meaningful ways.
•
90% of self-advocates indicate that
they are able to express themselves
and feel that their thoughts and ideas are being heard.
Complex Medical Conditions
We are recognized for our unique ability to
support people who have fragile medical
conditions complicated by multiple
diagnoses and aging.
• In 2014, doctors reported that 173 of
191 (91%) people they examined
experience good to excellent health.
•
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We launched an in-home medical care service through BlueStone Medical
Group, offering people the choice to receive basic medical services at home, which we expect will improve overall health care and provide a quicker response for chronic medical issues.
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In spite of the complex
medical condition that
impacts his life, Keith
(right) takes full opportunity
to make choices throughout
his day, knowing that he
can count on Josh when
he needs help. Josh
Lewis (left) was named
a 2014 ARRM Cares
Award winner.
As a regular comedian
at the Joke Joint comedy
club, Rod likes to make
people think twice about
disabilities. When asked
how to advocate for himself
or others, Rod will quickly
respond, saying, “don’t
take NO for an answer.
Period.” Rod was honored
as our 2014 Dreammaker
Self-Advocate and receives
customized services to
support his choice for
independent living.
Culture of Wellness
Peggy told her story,
Peggy’s Dreams: Living
life with Down syndrome,
through a national radio
and online broadcast.
The story is an intimate
portrait of one woman
and her family, but it also
speaks to a broader story
about society’s approach
to Down syndrome.
Innovation in wellness programming
creates opportunities for people to be
more active, engaged and healthier
across their lifespans.
• 137 self-advocates reported improved physical health in 2014.
• 181 self-advocates report regular
engagement with people in the
community.
• 85 self-advocates report a reduced sense of isolation and loneliness.
•
As a founding member of the Altair Accountable Care Organization (ACO),
we shared our wellness program with
ACO members including Lutheran
Social Services, Hammer and Mount Olivet Rolling Acres.
Kristine is interested in the
ornamental plants at her
home. Gardens play a
role in nutrition, too. Fresh
vegetables and herbs are
a mainstay of recipes in
our healthy menu system
available to all people
we serve who live in our
group homes, their own
or their family’s home.
• We shared wellness best practices
with the Minnesota Department of
Human Services (DHS), ARRM and representatives from the State of South Dakota Department of Human Services and private providers through
consultation.
In Memoriam
Oh, how Bob loved his sports! Any sports, but particularly the Twins. Above all
else, Bob loved his mom and dad very much.
Robert Comee
Sandra Luedtke
Julie Lund Denise Nolan
A very sweet woman known for her love of chocolate and a good cup of coffee.
Julie loved having her nails painted. Red nails were a must! Julie had the best
smile and smiled all the time.
She had a passion for music and will always be remembered for her rendition of
“You Are My Sunshine.”
Ruth Schilling Reid Anderson
We join families and friends in
remembering those who passed away in 2014.
Ruth was a cheerful, optimistic woman who enjoyed family, old movies and
thumb wrestling.
Reid was a dedicated family man who enjoyed sports, especially football;
in his own words, “I bleed purple.”
Patrick “PJ” McNamara Sweet young man with the best smile.
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Service Delivery
2014 by the Numbers
We work towards our vision of a day when
all people impacted by disabilities live well
by extending our services to new families
and continuously evolving our operations
to meet the diverse needs of people where
they choose to live.
• 1,428,197 hours of direct support
were provided to people
• Our Customized Services team
increased services to people who live in their own or their family’s home by 16%.
Working together, we delivered
exceptional service to people
we supported throughout
2014 and strengthened our
knowledge and capabilities
to serve more Minnesotans
in the future.
• 98% of case managers would
recommend us to families
• 184 volunteers provided 4,100 hours
of service
• 30 Health and Nutrition classes were
held in the 10-county region
• 12,409 training hours were provided
to employees
• 113 new employees were referred by
current employees
•
50 employees were promoted
• $558,948 total value of gifts were
contributed, including in-kind, from individuals and organizations, and committed grants
deferred for 2015.
Dennis, Jenny, David,
Nancy, Stacey, and
Lynn enjoy each other’s
friendship and support
one another. As members
of STARS, a Living Well
Disability Services group
for Self-Advocates, they
participate in a very
exciting movement
towards independence
and having everyone’s
voice heard.
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2014 Financial Summary
Balance Sheet
2014
2013
2012
Cash and Investments
$ 7,496,962
$ 7,586,229
Accounts Receivable
$
1,772,177$
1,609,997$
1,550,044
Property and Equipment (Net)
$ 6,539,387
Other
$
1,361,822$
1,581,834$
1,571,809
Total Assets
$
17,170,348$
17,960,793$
18,275,688
Assets
2014
Revenue
Sources
$ 7,182,733
$ 7,286,542
$ 7,867,263
Liabilities and Net Assets
Program Services $19,634,157
Donations & Special Events $462,225
Other $11,616
2014
Expense
Catagories
Program Expenses Administrative Expenses Fundraising Current Liabilities
$
1,834,769$
1,917,703$
1,956,739
Long-Term Liabilities
$
2,140,036$
2,502,701$
2,785,625
Net Assets
Unrestricted Net Assets
$
12,739,699$
13,089,724$
13,112,567
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
$
72,529
$
70,000
$
70,000
Permanently Restricted Net Assets
$ 383,315
$
380,665
$
350,757
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$17,170,348
$17,960,793
$ 18,275,688
INCOME STATEMENT
Revenue
$18,677,908
$1,697,751
Program Services
$
19,634,157$
18,903,768$
18,457,118
Donations and Special Events
$ 462,225
Other
$
11,616$66,200$36,054
Total Revenue
$
20,107,998$
19,359,570$
18,875,545
$
389,602
$
382,373
$317,864
Expenses
Program Expenses
$
18,677,908$
18,005,802$
17,012,063
Administrative Expenses
$
1,697,751$
1,636,903$
1,461,354
Fundraising
$
317,864$
258,213$
199,423
Total Expenses
$
20,693,523$
19,900,918$
18,672,840
Change in Net Assets Before
Investment Gains (Losses)
$ (585,525)
$ (541,348)
$
202,705
Net Investment Gains (Losses)
$ 235,500
$
518,505
$
480,610
Change in net Assets
$ (350,025)
$
(22,843)
$
683,315
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We are
Grateful
for your
generous
support.
Art and Liz Staples have been donors
to Living Well Disability Services since
the mid-70s. Since then, they have
helped raise funds through innovative
approaches including matching gifts
and life insurance policies to promote
enduring support. Art and Liz were
named 2014 Dreammakers in the
Donor category.
Our heartfelt thanks to the following individuals, corporations, foundations and
civic organizations for their contributions, joining with us to transform lives.
Financial Gifts,
Individuals
Transformational Circle
$5,000+
Miles & Cheryl Cohen
Eugene & Barbara Hickok
The Jennings
David & Julie Jones
June Peterson &
Karson Kruger
Walt & Mary Jo Roberts
Exceptional Circle
$2,500+
Anonymous
Steve & Jonelle Burnham
Tim & Kim Cambias
Anthony & Lisa DeRose
Michael & Tina Douglas
Julie Manworren &
Ellen Rowell
Dorothy McClung
John & Karen Meslow
Ted Roberts Jr. &
Lee Ann Gustafson
Kris & Kelly Staples
Celebration Circle
$1,000+
Bill Anderson &
Claudia Russ Anderson
Stephen Baker
Helen and Tom Bell
John Bowers
Brian & Mariana Cohen
Peggy Eck
Lise Hansen
Mark & Georgia Helvick
JJ & Regina Ihrke
Arthur & Dorothy Janota
David & Mary Kieffer
Bob & Linda Klas, Jr.
John & Kathy LeMay
Tom & Jean Levandowski
Anne & Bill Losby
Elgin & Sally Manhard
Judy Marder
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Michael &
Frances McCloskey
Gary & Sandra Nordmark
Galen & Karen Pate
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Pitzele
Jeffrey & Suzanne Pope
Carole Lee Randall
Nancy Reed & Family
James & Lauri Roberts
Dave Robohm &
Kathleen Hagen
Ken Rosenblum
Jaclyn & Jim Schroeder
Arthur & Liz Staples
Lloyd & Vicki Stern
Neal Stern
Rich Voelbel
Growth Circle
$500+
Karen Bauer
Tim Carlson
Richard & Annie Comee
Anne Cooper & Nikki Mitchell
Andrew & Mary Coulter
Daniel J. Durda
Chad & Wendy Ellwein
Duane & Patricia Fossum
Scott & Jessica Freeland
Jim & Teddy Gesell
Carol Gilsdorf
Carla Goers & Tom Iago
Barbara Gonnella
Thomas Hiendlmayr &
Jan Ormasa
Chris & Rachhana
Hines-Srey
Jody & Blair Horner
Christopher Jones &
Dannah Baynton
Lisa Krocak
Scott A. Lifson &
Laurel Lifson
Ed & Berry Lounsberry
Maggie Lunetta
Tom & Ayn Luther
William & Maryan McDonald
Mark & Nadine Paitich
Tom & Phyllis Paulson
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Brian & Jill Paulson
Richard & Christine Pratt
Greg & Jodi Roberts
Jack & Bonnie Rolig
John & Katie Saindon
Phil & Nancy Schmidt
Gerald & Candace Seck
James & Janice Smith
Warren Solem
Rich & Anne Stoebe
Bill & Sara Strom
Barb & Bob Thamert
Jon & Lea Theobald
Donald & Joanne Varey
David E. Young
Karin Zachau
Barb Zimmerman
Partnership Circle
$100+
Ghazi Akailvi
Martha Alicea
Ken & Ann Anderson
Nadyne Balke
Pam Bassett
Geno & Anne Marie Bassett
Gordon & Marlene Bayne
Dana & Sue Beasley
Jon Beck
Brian & Robin Belisle
Earl & Nancy Benser
John & Lorelei Bergman
Katie Binning
Lani Blake Thorne
Elaine Brahms
Jim Brindley
Alison Broms
Matthew Buechel
Armando Camacho
Frank & Karin Canfield
Marge & Lee Canning
Rod & Jenny Carlson
Craig & Carol Christoffersen
Patrick & Linda Clyne
Bill Colby
Daniel & Christine Collins
Jane Comee
Pam Conley
Katherine Considine
Jan & Gary Cook
Steven & Amy Culbert
LeRoy Dally
Patricia Dancisak
Mary Beth Davidson
Fay Debellis
Patricia Delich
Melissa Deneen
Betty DeWitt
Kay Dickison
Ann Dillon
Chuck & Sylvia Dorsey
John & Kelly Downey
Caitlin Drumm
Doris Eagan
Clarence & Rose Emon
Lloyd Erickson
Gene & Shelli Farone
Kay Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzggerald
Bill & Ann Fox
Tasha Frank
Jenifer Frank
Chuck & Judy Frauendienst
Nancy Friedges
Dan Friesema &
Katherine Frank Friesema
Barbara Fritz
Margaret Froehling
Mary Gaasch
Betsy & Abbey Gadbois
Jerome Gassert
Mary Gearin
Vicki Gerrits
Lewis & Margaret Gerten
Joe & Sarah Gladke
Hank & Kathy Goers
Joe & Pam Gonnella
John Grafstrom & Carol Sime
Judy Grudem
Nancy Haas
Donald & Phyllis Hagen
Morris & Shirley Hanson
Jim & Sharon Haselmann
Melissa Hassebroek
James & Harriett Haynes
Rebecca Heltzer
Robert & Lee Hemming
Charles Jay Hermann
Bess Heyer
Andrew Heyer
Susan Hilden
Michael Hoffman
Mary Alice Hohlen
Gene & Susie Holderness
Chris & Karen Hoy
Matthew Huberty
Robert & Marilyn Hurley
Joyce Jacobson
Doug & Sarah Jones
Sam & June Joy
John & Andrea Kieffer
George Klauser
Leonard &
Jacqualine Klockeman
Mark G. Kloempken
Geroge Knutson
Timothy & Cindy Koeppl
Steve & Leslee Kollins
Jolanta Komornicka
Wojciech & Mary Komornicki
Les Korsh
Elizabeth Krause
Richard & Katy Lauber
Bill & Nancy Lennartz
Lee & Mary Lindberg
Lawrence Loomis
Richard & Sue Loscheider
Bev Mahachek
Mark Maher
Mike Manhard &
Danielle Niska
Carolyn M. Marinan Dutton
George Marschall
Marlys Marschall
Jose & Nicole Martinez
Marlene McEwan
Dave & Cheri McMahon
Patrick McNamara
Chris McRoberts
Rick & Ann Merrick
Sara Meslow & Paul Vahle
Maggie Miller
Mary Moellenhoff
MaryEllen Moore
Kareem Murphy
Steven Nelson
Tom & Randee Nelson
Sandra Neren
Kevin Nickels
Tom & Jan Niederer
Sue Nielsen
Steve Novak
Kevin J Obrien
Michael Olive
James Olson
Richard & Florence Olson
Oluwole Oluremi Salu
Biz O’Mara
Samuel Orbovich
Eric Palmehn
Frank & Pat Pavlik
Jayne Peterson
Kit Piltingsrud
Dave Pointon
Steve and Wendy Polski
Lenny & Sherri Ripps
Charlie Rogees
Luis Rosario
Norma Roscoe
Nick Ross
Jack & Carol Sander
Tony Saputo-Swanson
Jay & Kathy Schwichtenberg
Nancy Silesky
Ginger Sisco
Charles Skrief & Andrea Bond
Lynne Smith
Kris Solz
Brooke Stadler &
Mona Robbins
Lance & Michele Steinke
George & Madelyne Stevens
Alan & Lou Ann Stone
Jessica Stumpf
Sandy & Steve Swenson
Todd Taylor
Jennifer Taylor
Mark Thompson
Arlan & Virginia Tietel
Mary Timmerman
Margaret Tobin
Charlotte Tripet
Doug & Colby Ujdur
David Vacanti
David Vander Haar
Don & Shirley Volbrecht
John & Mary Lou Volk
Sally Wahlberg
Martin Ward
Joseph & Elizabeth Weidner
Rick E. Wheeler
Dave & Anne Williamson
Candace Wilson
Michael & Martha Wilson
Frank Zabel
Thomas Zessman &
Gina DeConcini
Friendship Circle $1+
Ted & Evelyne Anderson
Dean & Kathy Anderson
Beatrice Anderson
Brett & Stephanie
Anderson
Brian & Karen Anderson
Edward Anderson
Steven & Rhonda Arendt
Dr. Neil & Naomi Arnold
Kathy Arntson
Garrett Backes
Mary Baker
Whitley Bartholomew
Melinda Baxter
Mike & Toni Bazakos
Alan & Kristine Beatrez
Heidi Beebe
Ron & Therese Behnke
Betty Belk
Claire Belmares
Lucas & Lindsay
Bergstreser
Alan Beske
Michael Bielmeier
Gary & Susan Bloom
Bob & Laura Bloomberg
Douglas Boeckmann
Max & Aubrey Bork
John Boston
Candace Bowering
Thomas & Jennifer Boyles
Arland Braaten-Lee
Dale & Janet Brainard
Elizabeth Brama
Mark & Tamara Bratland
Marlene L. Braun
Timothy & Marian Briggs
Wesley & Berdella Brolin
Bob & Jan Brooks
David & Jane Broude
Alan & Debra Brower
Pete & Ann Brownlee
Suzanne Brownlee
Wally & Jene Brunswold
Kyle Bryan
Chris Bulera
Christopher J. &
Shelli Burns
Renee Burton
Guthrie Byard
Kathleen Bye
Joan Campbell
Clayton Carter
Larry & Linda Chilson
Steve Cowing
Russ & Carol Cox
Paul Daily
Mark Daniels
Cheryl Decker
Derek Dees & Andrea
Connolly-Dees
Jeff Deitch
Adrienne and Daniel DeRuyck
Steve Devereux &
Laurie Leone
Amy Dobbs
Debora Ann Donaghy
Mikki Donath
Kent & Carol Dougherty
David Douglas
James & Kathy Douglas
John & Sarah Dribaum
Jerry & Caryl Dunn
Patrick T. Dwyer &
Kelley Catton-Dwyer
Steven Eastlack
Dave & Kathy Edmeyer
Mark & Laurie Eggers
Steven & Elaine Ekeberg
Nancy Elfering
Doug & Jackie Emerfoll
Tina Emerfoll
Serena Emerfoll
Jordan Ereth
Daniel & Kay Erickson
Bob & Theresa Erickson
Tim Erickson &
Theresa Anderson
Allison Evre
Adam & Debe Fefferman
Toni Ferrill
Bernie & Sheila Finifter
Kyla Fitzgerald
Chris Flint
Sally Forbes Friedman
Keith Fossum
Michael & Lisa Francour
Wanda Franz
Mike Freeman
Elizabeth Froehlich
Peter Froehlich
Alfred & Nancy Galgano
Ginger Gangl
Eileen Garelick
Steven & Paula Geertsen
Anita Geller
Millie Gignac
Bradley & Susan Gilbert
David & Cheryl Gilbertson
Danielle Gordanier
Robert Graf
Chris & Nancy Granowski
William & Debra Grehl
Todd & Soozie Grey
Leona Haack
Yvonne Haenggi
Michael & Linda Hagen
Patty Hagen
Dan & Shari Hagen
Louis & Shelby Hagen
Emily Hagstrom
Amanda Halbersma
Edward Hampe
Jay Hannon
Jeff & Kathy Harrison
Lowell & Jan Hartman
Jason & Becca Hatlestad
John Heckman
Greg & Suzy Heilman
Michele Hein
Lori Helmer
Pamela Hermann
Connie Hohbein
Jennifer Holck
Gerald Hollenkamp
Kenneth & Linda Holmen
John Holt
McKenzie Holt
Leonard Hones
Ken & Julie Hoyme
Mary Jo Huberty
Rachel Huberty
Melissa Hunter
John & Andrea Hutchinson
Chad Isakson
Julia Isakson
Patick & Julayne Jin
Angelina Johnson
Robert Johnson
Michael & Patsy Johnson
Abbie Johnson
Nicole Johnson
Tracy Johnson
Tom Johnson
Julia Kalland
Judith Kaltenhauser
Harvey & Suzanne Kaplan
Emily Kaufmann
Andrew Kaul
Dennis & Jeanne Keenan
Tom Kemp
Thomas & Joanne Kieffer
Kristen Kinnear-Ohlmann
John Kiritu
Jenny Kleven
Dennis & Betty Klose
Caitlyn Knudson
Dale Koenig
Kendra Komoto
Cary Komoto
Bonita Kreiner
Jeff & Jama Kriz
Dave Krueger
Linda La Reau
Thomas & Annette
Ladendorf
Tom & Keri Lahl
Daniel J. Lane
Larry Lapierre
Bruce & Candy Larson
Todd & Jesse Larson
Abby Larson
Nathan Lazarus
John Leaf
Bob & Eileen Lee
Kevin Leisen
Riley LePage
Pete & Karly LePage
Jon & Bonnie Lessard
Christian Lewis
Chelsea Linafelter
Cindy Linafelter
Dr. David &
Betty Sue Lipschultz
Marvin & Judith Liszt
Betsy Longley
Greg & Jennifer Lonsky
Mary Jean Loomis
Buzz & Bernie Lortis
Leslie Losby
Madeline Lund
Roxanne Lutz
Beverly Lysdahl
Edward & JoAnn Mako
Molly Manhard
Dennis Marcisz &
Jane Clemens
Shirley Marshall
Mike & Rita Marso
Senay Matewos &
Ananya Mukhopadhyay
Lisa Math
Anoop Mathur
Craig McCoy
Jenny McDowell
Katie McGregor
Chris & Deborah McGuire
Shawn & Bonita McMorrow
Margaret Mehen
Eric Mesenberg &
Christy Mesenberg
Bill & Sonja Moore
Vassilios Morellas
Rosie Moriarty
Heather Morin
Shamba Mueller
Tom & Lissa Muellner
John Muhlenfeld
Michele Myrick
Senior Advocate Sam
Subah received a 2014
Advocacy Award from the
Association of Residential
Resources in Minnesota
(ARRM) and The 5%
Campaign for his leadership
in helping Minnesota
legislators understand
the critical role of direct
support professionals.
Marylynn Nelson
Robert Nelson
Dani Newell
Rod & Tina Nickell
Phyllis Nickels
Daniel & Julie Oachs
James Oachs
Dean & Sarah Oachs
Kent Oachs
Jeni O’Brien
Jeffrey Ohlmann
Ryan Oliver
Vonnie & Dwight Oman
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Julie O’Neil
Marcelo Ordaz-Cruz
Andrea Otterness
Charles Overton
Jennifer Owens
Jerry & Connie Paris
Steve Parrott
Bobby Paxton
Patrick & Janice Pechacek
Wayne & Rebecca Pedersen
Lisa Schlorhaufer-Prigge
Nelson Schmidt
James & Nancy Schmotter
Jocelyn Schneider
Chris Scholl
Jack & Bobbi Schribman
Lisa Schroeder
Mary Ann Schrupp
Fred Schulze
Gene & Jenny Severtson
Guthrie and Max Hohlen have been exceptional
volunteer musicians at a Living Well Disability
Services home. The brothers, 2014 Dreammaker
Volunteers, fill the home with everyone’s favorite
songs to encourage people to move to the music
and play instruments including drums, rain sticks,
bells and tambourines.
David & Vicki Perschbacher
Brian & Lisa Peterson
Kristine Peterson
Jaclyn Peterson
Dawn Piburn
Todd Piltingsrud
Laura Porras
Jack & Susan Pred
Joyce Pugh
Ronald & Lois Radke
Gale Reller
Paul & Kimberly Richardson
Jacqualine Rigby
Phyllis Rivard
Doug & Linda Robohm
Rick & Shelly Robohm
Tom & Katie Roob
Douglas & Joyce Rossi
David Rostollan
Howard & Paula Roston
Taylor Rotegard
Mark & Barb Rovie
Don & Janie Rutman
Chuck & Katie Sasse
George & Heather Schaus
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Cindy Seyfer
Nick Sharp
Matt & Laura Sharp
Janice Sheldon
Thomas & Ronna Sherman
Michael Sherman
Reine Shiffman
Leighton & Dianne Siegel
Shannon Singewald
Peter Sirbu
Melissa Sjerven
Paul Skorick
Virginia Skruppy
Bob & Bonnie Smith
Dick & Marilyn Smith
Dr. Richard & Diane Smookler
Trish Snyder
Randy & Joan Snyder
Wayne Soehren
Greta Sommerfeld
Marlene Sommers
John & Rose Spoolman
Jen Staloch
John Stein
Stuart & Elaine Steinman
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Diane Stewart
Matthew Stiller & Georgia Kane
Carmen Strom
Mitch Sullivan
Taylor Sullivan
Richard Summerfelt
Carol Sund
Ryan Supino
Todd Swank
Tracy Tabaka
Steven & Elizabeth Theesfeld
Mike & Karen Theisen
Glen & Victoria Thompson
Harold & Connie Thurmes
Mark & Amy Timmerman
Beth Tollefson
John & Amanda Tracy
Chris & Cheryl Tveit
Patrick Underferth
Jenny Vaillancourt OMalley
Robert & Jovinae Van Canneyt
Craig Vraa
Greg & Lorraine Wallack
Todd & Kay Wallin
Connor Waln
Joe Waln & Stacy Lindstedt
Amy & Ryan Wartick
Barb Watczak
Sheryl Weber-Paxton
Martha Wegner
Warren Wessel
Howard & Linda Wiebold
Georgia Willett
Joanne Willhite
Pao Xiong
Hanrui Yang
Jeff & Jenni Zeis
Tribute Gifts
In Honor of...
Niel & Naomi Arnold’s
Special Anniversary
Dr. Charles Pitzele
Mike Blake, My Brother
Lani Blake Thorne
Gary & Susan Bloom’s
Special Anniversary
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Pitzele
Kent Brindley
Jim Brindley
Will Burnham
Laurel Lifson
Katherine “Katie” Cohen
Daniel J. Durda
Miles & Cheryl Cohen
Brian & Mariana Cohen
Matthew Buechel
Joseph Durda Foundation
Joyce Jacobson
Judy Dancisak
Patricia Dancisak
Gail Dominski
Alan Beske
Carol Erickson
Lloyd Erickson
Bob & Theresa Erickson
Sidney Gish
Galen & Karen Pate
Bess Heyer
United Way,
Greater Twin Cities
Kristen, Jack, Ellie
& Sam Johnson
Galen & Karen Pate
Thomas Kieffer
Dr. Charles Pitzele
Theresa Lauber
Richard & Katy Lauber
The Board and
Employees of Living Well
Disability Services
Julie Manworren &
Ellen Rowell
Karla Dee Marder
Judy Marder
Millie Gignac
Margaret “Peggy” Mehen
Bill & Nancy Lennartz
Katherine Considine
Jane M. Moore
MaryEllen Moore
Mary Kay Nelson
Robert Nelson
Janet Olsen
Carol Sund
Jon Pate
Lisa Francour
Wanda Franz
Heather Schaus
Tom & Keri Lahl
Toni Ferrill
Tom Kemp
Derek Dees &
Andrea Connolly-Dees
Jennifer Boyles
Jon, Cindy, Zachary
& Jessica Pate
Galen & Karen Pate
Virginia Pavlik
John Pavlik
Dr. Charles Pitzele
Dr. Richard & Diane Smookler
Katie Sasse
Chuck & Katie Sasse
Jeffrey A. Solem
Warren Solem
Vicki Stern’s 70th Birthday
Naomi Arnold
Susan Bloom
Jane Broude
Eileen Garelick
Anita Geller
Suzanne Kaplan
Dr. David &
Betty Sue Lipschultz
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Pitzele
Janie Rutman
Bobbi Schribman
Marilyn Smith
Elaine Steinman
Lloyd & Vicki Stern
Lloyd & Vicki Stern’s
50th Anniversary
Dr. Neil & Naomi Arnold
Jane Broude
Anita Geller
Thomas & Joanne Kieffer
Dr. David &
Betty Sue Lipschultz
Connie Paris
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Pitzele
Susan Pred
Janie Rutman
Ronna Sherman
My Friends & Family
Vicki Stern
Tom Stevens
George & Madelyne Stevens
Carmen Strom
Bill & Sara Strom
Susan Timmerman
Mary Timmerman
Lisa Tymesen
Chapter CE PEO Sisterhood
Sue Volbrecht
Don & Shirley Volbrecht
Krista Young at Maryland
David E. Young
In Memory of...
Dorothy Barrett
Galen & Karen Pate
Frances Berger
Carol Gilsdorf
Bud Boelter
Debra Grehl
John Brandt
Greg & Jennifer Lonsky
Robert Comee
Rhonda Arendt
Betty Belk
Berdella Brolin
Linda Chilson
Annie Comee
Jane Comee
Carol Cox
Kay Erickson
Dave Krueger
Madeline Lund
Mary Ann Schrupp
Marlene Sommers
Ron & Bobby Comee
Annie Comee
Joe Dancisak
Patricia Dancisak
Roger Eide
Sandra Nordmark
Claire Gish
Galen & Karen Pate
Walter Graf
Judy Frauendienst
Mary Hermann
Charles Jay Hermann
Bernice Hushing
Nancy Schmotter
Nick Jones
Linda Holmen
Beverly Klockeman
Leonard &
Jacqualine Klockeman
Julie O’Neil
Kay Krueger
Annie Comee
Lillian Lawrence
Galen & Karen Pate
Erik Lee Lindberg
Mary Lindberg
JoAnn Mako
Edward Mako
Jim Mandel
Galen & Karen Pate
Barbra McMahon
Galen & Karen Pate
Thomas Mehen
Katherine Considine
Doris Eagan
Wilcox Travel, Inc.
Betsy Pate
Steve Cowing
Galen & Karen Pate
Karen Marie Perrizo
Patricia Fossum
Douglas Radke
Brian & Karen Anderson
Edward Anderson
Theresa Anderson
Anonymous (4)
Yost & Baill, LLP
Mary Baker
Mike & Toni Bazakos
Alan & Kristine Beatrez
Nancy Benser
Bob & Laura Bloomberg
Dale & Janet Brainard
Mark & Tamara Bratland
Bob & Jan Brooks
Wally & Jene Brunswold
Kathleen Bye
Marge & Lee Canning
Daniel & Christine Collins
Pam Conley
Debora Ann Donaghy
Carol Dougherty
John & Sarah Dribaum
Caitlin Drumm
Jerry & Caryl Dunn
Steven & Paula Geertsen
Bradley & Susan Gilbert
Cheryl Gilbertson
Todd & Soozie Grey
Dan & Shari Hagen
Donald & Phyllis Hagen
Kathleen Hagen
Louis & Shelby Hagen
Michael & Linda Hagen
Patty Hagen
Lowell & Jan Hartman
Jeff & Kathy Harrison
Jason & Becca Hatlestad
Connie Hohbein
Leonard Hones
Ken & Julie Hoyme
Patick & Julayne Jin
Mark G. Kloempken
Jeff & Jama Kriz
Adventium Labs
Todd & Jesse Larson
Bob & Eileen Lee
Mike & Rita Marso
Jose & Nicole Martinez
Anoop Mathur
Chris & Deborah McGuire
Shawn & Bonita McMorrow
Eric Mesenberg & Christy
Mesenberg
Vassilios Morellas
Ananya Mukhopadhyay
Michele Myrick
Dani Newell
Rod & Tina Nickell
Michael Olive
Ryan Oliver
Jennifer Owens
David & Vicki Perschbacher
Jaclyn Peterson
Joyce Pugh
Ronald & Lois Radke
Gale Reller
Paul & Kimberly Richardson
Doug & Linda Robohm
Rick & Shelly Robohm
Tom & Katie Roob
Lisa Schlorhaufer-Prigge
Gene & Jenny Severtson
Bob & Bonnie Smith
Trish Snyder
Wayne Soehren
John & Rose Spoolman
Matthew Stiller &
Georgia Kane
Ryan Supino
Elizabeth Theesfeld
At 76 years old, Dale is facing some common
challenges of aging, yet he is still a great example
of living well with vitality. Dale participated as a
panelist during the Transition to Retirement Seminar
sponsored by Living Well Disability Services, the
Arc Minnesota and the Research and Training
Center on Community Living at the University
of Minnesota.
Mike & Karen Theisen
Glen & VictoriaThompson
Arlan & Virginia Tietel
John & Amanda Tracy
David Vacanti
Mary Lou Volk
Todd & Kay Wallin
Martin Ward
Barb Watczak
Howard & Linda Wiebold
Joanne Willhite
Candace Wilson
Ron Reed
Nancy Reed & Family
Veronica (Vicky) Roscoe
Joe & Sarah Gladke
Norma Roscoe
Ruth Schilling
Beth Tollefson
Thomas Stein
Marlene L. Braun
John Stein
Nicole Stern
Sherri Lubov-Ripps
Leighton & Dianne Siegel
Robert “Bob” Temple
Kathy LeMay
Galen & Karen Pate
Joyce Thamert
Barb Thamert
Robbie Thurmes
Harold & Connie Thurmes
Fred Timmerman
Nadyne Balke
Debra Brower
Cheryl Decker
Sheila Finifter
Leona Haack
Cindy Seyfer
Mark Shephard
Richard Summerfelt
Todd Swank
Mark & Amy Timmerman
Mary Timmerman
Jeanne Yoro
The Varey Girls
Marlys Marschall
Dr. Robert Winter
Galen & Karen Pate
Creatix
Dakota Electric Association
Dyno Enterprises
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Express Scripts
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Forever Pets, Inc.
The Katherine Kelly Cohen
Supplemental Needs Trust
Think Mutual Bank
Thomson Reuters
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Truist
David’s postcard was one of the many advocacy
activities that led to a 5% rate increase for Home
and Community Based Services.
Gateway Bank
Geritom Medical
Inver Grove Honda
J. Zac Inc.
Joseph Durda Foundation
Knights of Columbus #4184
Knights of Columbus #9096
Medica Foundation
mendoberri cafe &
wine bar
Minneapolis Foundation
Minnesota Dental
Foundation
MN United Snowmobilers
Association
National Checking Company
National Christian Foundation
Financial Gifts,
Twin Cities
NetSmart
Organizations
Parallel Companies, Inc.
AAC Engineering
Pate Bonding, Inc.
Ability Solutions;
Phillip & Sarah Wilensky
TwinCity Stairlifts
Family Foundation
Access Lifts, Inc.
Razoo
Adventium Labs
Roberts Automatic
Allina Health System
Products, Inc.
Ameriprise Financial Rollx Vans
Employee Giving Campaign
Ron & Phyllis Ettinger
Associated Financial Group
Family Trust
Benevity Community Impact
Saint Paul Foundation
Fund of American Endowment
Sno Tracker’s Inc.
Foundation
South River Hills Day
Bituminous Roadways, Inc.
St. Paul Park Newport
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
Lions Club
BNSF Railway Company
Stablish Foundation
Burnsville Lions Club
State Auto Insurance
Cargill Incorporated
(National)
CBL Floors
Supervalu
Chapter CE PEO Sisterhood
Tapemark Charity Pro-Am
Community Shares of Minnesota Tapemark Company
Co-operative Plating Company The K Foundation
UBS
United Health Group
United Way of Central Ohio
United Way South
Hampton Roads
United Way, Greater Twin Cities
Uptown Assocation, Inc.
Valley of the Sun United Way
Vanguard Charitable
Endowment
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Community
Support Campaign
Wells Fargo Insurance
Services, USA
West St. Paul Commercial Club
Wilcox Travel, Inc.
Yost & Baill, LLP
We make every effort
to be accurate and
complete and we
sincerely apologize if
we have misspelled
or omitted any names.
Please contact us at
651.688.8808 with
any changes.
To view our 2014 In-Kind
Donors and Volunteers,
or for an electronic
version of this
publication, please
visit livingwell.org.
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Team Victoria kicked off the inaugural Pursuit For Living
Well race in 2014 at Normandale Community College in
Bloomington. The August 13, 2015 Pursuit For Living
Well 8K and 1K will welcome runners, push rim
wheelers and athletes of all abilities.
About Us
• We are a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3
organization founded in 1972.
• We provide individually tailored services to
people with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities throughout the region.
• Services are available to people regardless
of where they live; in their own home, their
family’s home or in one of our 33 group homes.
•
Innovative wellness programming creates an opportunity for people to reduce the need for medication, increase mobility, and reduce
health-related crises.
• Our work is made possible through the
generosity of individuals, corporations, the
Greater Twin Cities United Way and
foundations.
Learn more at livingwell.org
Contact Us
680 O’Neill Drive
Eagan, MN 55121
phone | 651.688.8808
fax | 651.688.8892
Customized Services
1701 American Blvd. East, Suite 6
Bloomington, MN 55425
phone | 952.283.2199
fax | 952.283.2200
e-mail | info@livingwell.org
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