2015 Annual Report - The Arc Greater Twin Cities

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creating a
good life
2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Mission
Vision
The Arc Greater Twin Cities
A Letter to Our Members and Friends
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual
Creating a good life starts with making choices: personal relationships,
and developmental disabilities, actively supporting them and their families
where to live, attend school and work, how to spend leisure time. These
in a lifetime of full inclusion and participation in their communities.
are just a few of the choices we make throughout our lives. For people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities, creating a good life must
also include those same choices. Driven by our mission, our goal is to
ensure that people we support have similar options to create a good life,
To pursue lasting community change and connections that support
fully engaged in their community.
people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
in creating a good life.
Kim Keprios
People with disabilities and their families have trusted The Arc Greater
Twin Cities for seven decades. Our work is not complete, but we have
reached significant milestones in 2015. Our progress includes the number
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of people served, innovations to our time-tested programs and critical
support to access health care and benefits, employment, safety from
People impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities trust
abuse, housing access, person-centered planning and self-advocacy. The
The Arc because we are:
impact of these accomplishments and others are illustrated with personal
A grassroots organization that empowers and connects people so they
stories, facts and images throughout this report.
can achieve a good life.
In 2015, individuals and families worked alongside experienced advocates
Committed to advocacy that continually expands opportunities for
at The Arc to resolve current issues and gain skills and knowledge for their
people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
future. Advocates served a rich diversity of people of all ages who found
difficulty in navigating a complex system to access benefits and services.
Driven by our members, who determine our priorities and positions on
issues. No one is refused services and membership strengthens our voice.
Shawn Monaghan
Together, we worked to resolve challenging issues. At the same time, we
collaborated with others to shape policies and practices to benefit people
with disabilities in the years ahead.
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
are served through the support of members and friends of The Arc
Greater Twin Cities. Our work is made possible by the generosity of
donors, volunteers, community partners and sponsors. We are grateful to
Cover caption: Nathan is an energetic 10-year old with a big smile who brings joy to his
parents and three siblings.
all who contributed their time, talent and resources.
Please join us in creating a good life for all!
Sincerely,
PEOPLE SERVED
DISABILITIES OF PEOPLE SERVED
75%
26%
Ages 22+
Autism Spectrum Disorder
25%
74%
Ages birth – 21
Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
and Other Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Kim Keprios
Shawn Monaghan
Chief Executive Officer
Board Chair
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Health and Wellness
Nathan is an energetic ten-year-old with a big smile who brings joy
to his parents and three siblings. Yolanda and Dexter Lewis, his
mom and dad, enjoy their son’s beaming personality, but also have
concerns, as Nathan has developmental delays and needs constant
supervision. Support for Nathan’s overall health and wellness is part of
creating a good life for him, and that includes access to health care.
Nathan’s family did not seek services for the first nine years of his life
because from the time that he was born, they made several major
life adjustments to support their son. Yolanda gave up her substantial
career in higher education to become a stay-at-home mother, and
Dexter worked two full-time jobs for seven years to support his family.
Prompted by an email from The Arc Greater Twin Cities, Nathan’s
parents came to the conclusion that they needed to learn more about
services available to support him. The Arc’s Advocates helped the Lewis
family navigate health care options and obtain coverage for Nathan.
“That email was heaven sent! I am working on
completing my doctoral dissertation along with
raising four kids, and it has been a piece of cake
compared to the initial process of accessing health
care without the support of our Advocate at The Arc.
It’s the best thing that ever happened to us.”
—Yolanda Lewis, Nathan’s mom
Nathan was one of 180 people who successfully accessed
health coverage in 2015 with support from The Arc’s Advocates,
trained as MNSure Navigators.
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CREATING A GOOD LIFE
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Individuals will live a healthier life with access to
resources and health care coverage.
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Planning for the Future
“How can I help you?” is a question Abby frequently asks as she
greets guests at a theater in Plymouth. The fact that Abby, 26, has
a disability doesn’t get in her way of enjoying work and planning
her future with one goal in mind—creating a good life.
Abby and her parents, Ellen and Jeff Pearson, work as a team to
learn about options in a changing environment of support for people
with disabilities. Ellen and Jeff were looking for an educational
advocate for Abby when they contacted The Arc Greater Twin Cities
in 2001. The relationship that began with consultation on Abby’s
Individual Education Plan (IEP) has expanded to include critical
conversations about Developmental Disability screening and the
waiting list for services.
“For the first time in our lives,
we feel hopeful about Abby’s future
because of our relationship with The Arc,”
— Ellen Pearson, Abby’s mom
The Pearson family is learning about future housing options for Abby
with their Advocate at The Arc Greater Twin Cities, helping Abby in
developing self-advocacy skills along the way. Also on the agenda
is exploring the FutureLife Options™ planning process offered by
The Arc. The Pearsons appreciate that The Arc’s planning process is
person-centered, based on Abby’s goals and choices for her future.
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Individuals and their families gained knowledge
and experience in planning for the future.
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Using My Voice
“I am more involved in things and have a lot more friends because
of The Arc.”
Tricia Bemboom lives in her own apartment and works at Wendy’s.
She is an active member of her community. Transportation can
be a problem, but Tricia uses Metro Mobility to get to work, go
shopping and participate in activities with friends. She’s an avid
bowler and enjoys travel, with visits to Graceland and the Panama
Canal among her favorite destinations.
Tricia values her independence and is proud of her accomplishments.
“Lucky for me, my parents would not put me in an
institution and kept me at home and raised me like
my siblings.”
—Tricia credited her parents
Tricia also credits The Arc Greater Twin Cities for helping her develop
relationships, build skills and gain confidence. Tricia is an active
member of The Arc Greater Twin Cities Self-Advocate Advisory
Committee, joining the group when it began in 2002. “Self-advocate”
is a term used by individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities to describe someone who learns to “use their own voice”
to communicate needs and preferences. Tricia advocates for herself
and also helps others develop skills toward self-determination.
Along with other self-advocates and The Arc, Tricia works to support
the rights of people with disabilities by speaking in support for
housing, employment, healthcare, independent living and more—
all vital factors that contribute to a good life.
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1,100
People engaged in public policy with The Arc
by inviting elected officials into their homes and through legislative visits.
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The Impact of Advocacy
A new accessible website offers clear
navigation to information and multiple
ways to contact The Arc.
SER VI N G P EOP L E — P R OG RA M S A ND S ER VI C ES
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families rely on The Arc Greater Twin Cities
for information and personal support. Advocates at The Arc have the experience and knowledge to provide
Ways We Can Help
information and assistance on complex issues across a person’s lifespan.
The Arc provides information,
assistance, education and
2015 HIGHLIGHTS
training for individuals, families
and professionals to support
Individuals and families impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities have more control in creating
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a life of full inclusion and
their future with the help of Advocates at The Arc. In 2015, 3,575 individuals with disabilities were supported
community participation. People
with information, personal assistance and mentoring on issues including access to benefits, support for
can also submit a question online
education, employment, health care, housing, independence, planning, self-advocacy, and safety.
through Ask An Advocate to
receive a quick and confidential
Individuals and families are creating healthier lives for themselves and their children through access to health
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response. Details about the ways
care coverage. In 2015, certified MNSure Navigators at The Arc helped 180 people with intellectual and
we can help are available at
developmental disabilities successfully access coverage. This was a 36% increase in people served over 2014.
arcgreatertwincities.org.
Employment provides greater independence to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To
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address the high unemployment rate of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, The Arc worked
with the Employment First Coalition and the Department of Human Services Employment Learning Community
to increase positive employment outcomes for students. The Arc also partners with PACER, the Olmstead
Implementation Office, NAMI, Arc MN, Dakota County, and MNAPSE to provide education about how the
Olmstead Plan supports employment.
Community partnerships were cultivated to reach underserved individuals and families in multi-cultural
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communities. Relationships created through The Arc’s ¡Adelante! group support Spanish-speaking families.
The Arc supported the Somali Taageer Group in collaboration with St. Paul Public Schools, continued to host
the Somali Disability Resource Network, and extended support to Help Me Grow, which engaged 729
individuals in Hmong, Somali and Spanish-speaking communities.
In 2015, The Arc collaborated with schools, across the Twin Cities, to support students and families with
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employment planning, person-centered planning, transition planning, self-advocacy, and abuse prevention.
The poster behind Bob, Layne, Lynn, and Ashley Wigfield illustrates the family’s
hopes and dreams for Layne. The Arc’s Transition Vision Program starts by helping
students with disabilities paint a picture of the future they want and then helps
create a step-by-step plan to support them.
The Arc’s educational partnerships are listed on pages 25 through 27.
WHY PEOPLE CALL
Created by Lemon Liu
from the Noun Project
32%
Individuals call The Arc for information,
assistance, and to navigate complex issues.
Medical Assistance/
Health Care
26%
Education
16%
Navigating
Government Services
10%
Created by Natasha Fedorova
Assistance with Legal
Processes & Planning
Created by Jon Testa
8%
As a volunteer, Pedro Lopez frequently
shares his son’s story as part of The
Arc’s civic engagement with legislators
and elected officials.
Created by Shahriar Emil
Created by Lemon Liu
Employment/Housing/
Transportation
8%
Created by Björn Andersson
Other Services/
Trainings
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The Impact of Your Support
“Stories of The Arc Greater Twin Cities’
impact motivate us to become more
involved with the organization. For us,
learning about available programs and
opportunities for our son changed
our dreams for his future. We can think
of no greater gift. We hope to help
The Arc in its mission to maximize the
possibilities and dreams for ALL people
with disabilities and their families.”
John and Mary Liddicoat (pictured with
Theo, Jake, Ellery and their dog, Sky)
SUP P O R TI N G OU R W OR K— P H IL A NT H R OP Y
2015 HIGHLIGHTS
The Arc Greater Twin Cities raised $1,957,610 in 2015 through the Annual Campaign, Arc Gala,
Greater Twin Cities United Way, Tapemark Charity Pro-Am and grants. This was an increase of 15% over 2014.
In 2015:
Health care access, abuse prevention, employment and person-centered planning were among essential
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program services that were funded by $522,059 in grants acquired in 2015. This was a 34% increase in
grant dollars received as compared to 2014.
African American, Hmong, Somali and Spanish-speaking families now have access to resources from
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The Arc, extending The Arc’s legacy of supporting all people, all ages and all issues. Gifts to the Annual Fund
support these integral services and grew by 10% over 2014.
529 guests attended The Arc’s Gala Soar: Helping Youth with Disabilities Leave the Nest and together raised
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Friends of The Arc Greater Twin Cities
came together at Como Park in June
for the Annual Arc in the Park picnic to
enjoy time together and have fun! (left
to right: Diana, Cristina, and Cristina)
$435,000 in gross proceeds to create opportunities for independent living.
The path to create a good life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is made possible
through the generosity of individual donors, corporations and foundations. In 2015:
Every $250 gift helped one family get the personal assistance and advocacy they needed to help their children
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with disabilities receive proper education, health care, housing, employment, and a plan for their future.
Every $500 gift helped 10 adults with disabilities connect with influential community leaders and
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legislators to advocate for the rights and needs of people with disabilities in the community.
Every $1,000 gift connected 25 parents, siblings and people with disabilities to share experiences and
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challenges, and learn about the community resources available to them.
Soar: Helping Youth
with Disabilities
Leave the Nest
The record results were led by gala
co-chairs Mike Israel and Laura Beth
Landy, including a 17% increase in
sponsorships over 2014. (left to right:
Laura Beth, Stephanie, Ellen, Mike)
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“Thank you for coming tonight—
it really means a lot to our family.”
Stephanie Israel, 2015 Arc Gala
Tenacity and generosity have built The Arc movement over the years. A group
of “Arc Pioneers” came together in April, 2015 to share stories and celebrate the
lasting impact made in our community. In true Arc spirit, many voiced how their
work continues today. (left to right: Mary Lou Doll, Debbi Harris, The Arc National
CEO Peter Berns, Gail Hoffmann, Betty Rosse, Sandy Klas)
$1,957,610
In philanthropic support raised
in 2015 to advance the mission
of The Arc Greater Twin Cities.
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The Impact of Arc’s Value Village
Fashionable Thrift
SUP P O R TI N G OU R W OR K— A R C’ S VA L U E VI LLAGE T HR I F T S T OR ES AND D ONAT I ON C EN TERS
Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores and Donation Centers have been a
Shopping at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Store and Donation Centers
significant source of funding for The Arc Greater Twin Cities, generating
helps you create a look that reflects current trends at thrift prices.
more than $25 million since 1982.
Shopping thrift infuses your look with greater creativity, originality and
personal expression.
2015 HIGHLIGHTS
Each of the five thrift stores has a curated Haute Spot department,
Arc’s net revenue from thrift businesses generated $1,000,000—a
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highlighting desirable designer finds. An in-store stylist regularly advises
significant source of funding to The Arc Greater Twin Cities.
store teams on seasonal fashion trends. A team of talented personal
With the newest store opening in Bloomington, customers across the
shoppers provides complimentary appointments to help you achieve your
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greater Twin Cities area can “Shop with a Purpose” at Arc’s Value Village
Maggie and Pascale model outfits
from more than 20,000 items stocked
daily with merchandise arranged by
department, size and color.
best look.
Thrift Stores and Donation Centers and know that their purchases
make a difference. Shoppers “rounded-up” their purchases to
contribute more than $85,000 in 2015.
In 2015, volunteers contributed 95,000 hours, providing more store
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revenue to directly support people with disabilities.
In 2015, shoppers refreshed their wardrobes at more than 1,000
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Eve Kish is one of 235 employees at
five Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores and
Donation Centers.
personal shopping appointments with the help of personal shoppers
from Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores and Donation Centers. The
Village on the Go mobile thrift store promoted our brand at community
celebrations throughout the summer.
Jessenia’s outfit works for school or a
day at the mall.
The Village Reward$ program membership is free and
provides incentives for frequent shopping and donating.
Details are available online at arcsvaluevillage.org.
237,000
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In 2015, 38,000 members of the free
Village Reward$ program earned
rewards every time they shopped,
every month they donated, and by
participating in special volunteer events.
Michelle Raven leads a team of stylists to
provide free personal shopping services
at all five Arc’s Value Village stores.
Donors recycled goods for sale to
consumers who “shop with a purpose.”
$1,000,000
Net revenue from thrift businesses
helps The Arc support all families as
most services are provided at no cost. 13
Financials
- UN R ESTR I C TE D S TAT E M E NT OF A C T IVI T I ES F OR T HE YEAR END ED D EC EMBER 31, 2015
CONTRIBUTED SUPPORT
Contributions
$1,086,110
Capital Campaign Contributions
2,269
Grants: Corporate, Foundation
and Government
425,132
United Way
337,172
Value Village Thrift Stores, net 976,272
Autos for Arc, net
21,111
Total Contributed Support 2,848,066
EARNED REVENUE
Membership
15,920
Program Service Fees
48,752
Support Service Fee
9,993
Investment Income, net 159,829
Total Earned Revenue 234,494
Reclassified Net Assets
Grant restrictions satisfied
Annual Fund restrictions met
Capital Campaign restrictions met
Total Reclassified Net Assets
Total Revenue and Support
EXPENSES
Systems & Individual Advocacy
and Family Support
$ 2,109,437
Public Awareness
267,861
Membership Services
66,938
Volunteer Services
106,300
Total Program Services 2,550,536
Management and General
Resource Development
Capital Campaign
Total Support Services
321,047
601,412
177
922,636
Support for State and
National Public Policy Advocacy
142,389
96,927
10,000
174,176
281,103
Contributions
$3,363,663
Total Expenses
$3,615,561
Net Operating Deficit
Unrealized Loss on Investments Total Change in Net Assets $ (251,898)
$ (172,754)
$ (424,652)
34%
Grants: Corporate, Foundation and Government
United Way
Total Assets
Net Assets
Board Designated 3,520,562
Undesignated20,715
Temporarily Restricted
918,533
Total Net Assets 4,459,810
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
16%
11%
Capital Campaign Contributions
6%
31%
2%
2 015 EXPENSES
Program Services
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
$ 635,148
Other Liabilities
46,465
Total Liabilities
681,613
$5,141,423
67%
SERVICE FEES AND MEMBERSHIP REVENUE
ASSETS
Current Assets
$ 810,625
Investments and Other Assets 3,864,650
Building and Equipment, net 466,148
PHILANTHROPIC REVENUE
NET THRIFT REVENUE
STATEMEN T O F F INA NCIA L P OS IT ION AT D EC EMBER 31, 2015
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2 015 UNRESTRICTED REV ENUE AND SUPPO RT
70%
Resource Development
17%
Management and General
9%
Support for State and National Public Policy Advocacy
4%
$5,141,423
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C O N TR I B UTO R S
We thank our contributors and grantors for their valued support in 2015, both directly to The Arc Greater Twin Cities
and through the Greater Twin Cities United Way, GiveMN and workplace giving programs. Cumulative gifts of $100
or more are recognized here.
50,000+
Mike & Debbie Finn
Bremer Bank
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Grant Thornton LLP
Pam & Paul Carlson
MNsure
John & Paula Kelly
CFS Interiors & Flooring
Tapemark Charity Pro-Am
King Solutions
US Department of Justice Office
on Violence Against Women
KPMG LLP
Children’s Hospitals & Clinics
of Minnesota
Barb Davis
Wells Fargo Foundation
Minnesota
Medtronic
The MENTOR Network /
REM Minnesota
Fran Davis
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Mill City Capital
Ernst & Young LLP
The Doug & Martha Miller
Family Foundation
Faegre Baker Daniels
$25,000 – $49,999
Katherine B. Andersen Fund
of The Saint Paul Foundation
Arc’s Value Village Richfield
Customers & Donors
Earl & Doris Bakken
Laura Beth Landy & Mike Israel
Medtronic Employee Match
Thrivent Financial Foundation
$10,000 – $24,999
Ameriprise Financial
Fred C. and Katherine B.
Andersen Foundation
Arc’s Value Village Bloomington
Customers & Donors
Arc’s Value Village Brooklyn
Center Customers & Donors
Arc’s Value Village New Hope
Customers & Donors
Arc’s Value Village Saint Paul
Customers & Donors
The Bank of America
Charitable Foundation
Sandy & John Beddor, Cathy
Robin, and Mary Meuwissen
Bieber Family Foundation
F. R. Bigelow Foundation
Caliber Foundation/Nan Owen
& John Lavander
Carlson & The Carlson Family
Foundation
The Comcast Foundation
Deloitte LLP
MOFAS (Minnesota Organization
on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)
The Fahning Heritage Fund
of the National Christian
Foundation Twin Cities
Kathy and Tom Miller
Family Foundation
$1,000 – $2,499
Jeff & Linda Kohler
3M - Environmental, Health and
Safety Operations
Dan Komarek & Ruth Lotsof
Roberta & Bradley Allen
Heidi Larson & Dan Homstad
Argall/Hibbs Foundation
Best Buy Purchasing LLC
Todd & Jen Miller
Boker’s, Inc.
Minneapolis Area Association
of REALTORS Foundation, Inc.
Bob Bruininks & Susan Hagstrum
Ann Burns
Minneapolis Ragstock Company
Jim & Carmen Campbell
The Moehnke Family Fund
Mike & Sally Carey
John Mueller
Citi-Cargo & Storage
Laura & Dave Newinski
Judy & Dick Corson
Casey Albert T. O’Neil
Foundation
Sam & Barbara Courey
The Patch Foundation
John & Julie Peirson
The John R. Cross Fund
Joe & Doreen Cullen
Shawn Monaghan &
Greg Plotnikoff
The Mike & Linda Fiterman
Family Foundation
Rahr Foundation
Lynn Dale
Mary Noble
Jim & Mary Frey
RBC Foundation – USA
Catlin Donnelly &
Hampton Watkins
PwC
Dan & Liz Froehlich
Republic Services
The Saint Paul Foundation
G&K Services Foundation
The Royce N. Sanner and
Janice L. Sanner Charitable Fund
Carol & Jeff Grady
The Richard M. Schulze
Family Foundation
Groom Law Group
Chad & Amy Hamann
Hammer Residences, Inc.
Felicity & Dan Riley
Margaret Rivers Fund
Mike Roos & Cindy Goplen
Lynne Singer Redleaf &
Andy Redleaf
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher
& Flom LLP
Dungarvin
East Metro Lutheran
Action Council
Carmen & Mark Edman
Sarah & Joel Erkkinen
The Fredrikson & Byron
Foundation
Helen Silha
Hardenbergh Foundation
Ed & Val Spencer
Hogan Lovells
Sarah Wilson Sweatt Fund of
The Minneapolis Foundation
Institute on Community
Integration/Research & Training
Center on Community Living
Staples Foundation
State of Minnesota –
Department of Education
Jeff & Cathy Gendreau
Vivek & Maire Katyal
Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE
GIVING WoMN
Kim Keprios & John Everett
Tonia Teasley
Knights of Columbus #5141
TSE, Inc.
David Goldsteen and
Marcia Cohodes
John & Mary Liddicoat
UnitedHealth Group
Lifeworks Services, Inc.
The Wakefield Charitable
Foundation/Security Bank
& Trust Co.
UnitedHealth Group
Employee Match
Wendy & Warren Watson
$2,500 – $9,999
Andersen Corporate Foundation
Julie & Mark Anderson
Baker Tilly
Beim Foundation
Barbara Bencini
Birmingham Dorsey
Charitable Trust
Bizal Built, Inc.
Maurice & Sally Blanks
Hugh & Kelly Bonner
Lions Club - Burnsville
Mains’l Services
Stinson Leonard Street LLP
Marbrook Foundation
H. E. and Helen Warren
Foundation
Mayflower Properties
Washburn Center for Children
James & Brenda McCoy
Wells Fargo Insurance
Denise McGee
Wells Fargo Private Bank
Medica Foundation
Welsh Companies/Colliers
International
Fredrikson & Byron P.A.
Kevin Geijer
Barbara & Harjinder Gill
Adam Grantham
Kathy & Hazen Graves
Sandra & Christopher Greene
Margaret L. Gunther
John & Linda Haeg
Steve & Judy Hagen
Linda & Harry Haluptzok
Paul & Deb Harder
Bob Helmerichs
John & Kathe Hetterick
Sue & Adam Hjerpe
Interplastic Corporation
Restor & Sally Johnson
Rick Johnson
Spencer Johnson & Amy Lynch
Thad & Suzy Johnson
11,626
Dave & Jean Kaiser
Sean & Elizabeth Kearney
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Peter & Tara King
Interactions between people seeking
support and Advocates at The Arc.
Steve & Anne Koehler
Peter Komarek & Lisa Nelson
Leland T. Lynch and
Terry Saario Fund of The
Minneapolis Foundation
Lions Club - Eagan
Tim & Kim Loesch
Dana & Matt Marsh
John Marino
Josh & Erika McEwan
Stephen McGerty
The Changemaker Circle recognizes supporters who
have included The Arc Greater Twin Cities in their will or
estate planning.
Dorothy McGuire
Teresa Belknap
Susan Mackay
Claire & Dennis Miller
Terry Burke & Andy Berman
Gene & Anita Martinez
Scott & Kathleen Miller
Ann Burns
Sharon & Scott Mottaz
The Minnesota Governor’s
Council on Developmental
Disabilities
Dave Colwell
Heidi Myhre
Candy Davis
Kathy Nelson &
Abdulla Albinali
Eduardo Montes &
Patrick Galvin
Mary Ann DeYoung
Jane Donnelly Birks
Kathleen O’Connor
Galen & Karen Pate
Mount Sinai Community
Foundation
Gordon Fager
Margaret Niland
Amy Gonyea
Dennis & Cheryl Nisler
Forrest Green & Tamara Loring
Pam Ryder
James T. Nystrom Foundation
Lisette Schlosser
Judie & Tim O’Brien
Jean Hariman &
Larry Schanzenbach
Michelle Schutt
Andrew & Lisha Odney
Sally Helmerichs*
Dave & Karen Sebesta
Dave Petersen & Mary CoylePetersen
Margaret Hughes*
Carol Sime & John Grafstrom
Earl & Bev Johnson
Donna Smith
Bruce & Katherine Praska
Patricia Utterberg
Mike & Tracy Presseller
Jill Kivo
Ann Verme
Sarah Priest
Wayne & Carolyn Larson
*deceased
Jayne Frank*
Fred Rengel
William & Linda Roberts
T. Jeffrey & Laura Putnam
Kyle & Rindi Rolfing
Tom & Holly Roos
$500 – $999
Courey, Kosanda & Zimmer, P.A.
Frank & Betsy Russomanno
Stuart & Romy Ackerberg
Suzie & Gary Cramer
Lisette Schlosser & Peg Bauwens
Jim Nelson
Cristine Cretan
Karen & Dave Sebesta
AgriBank, FCB
Scott & Joanne Dake
Kathryn Shaw & Larry LaBonte
Allen Family Charitable Fund of
The Minneapolis Foundation
Candy & Dean Davis
American Legion Post 118
Dan & Julie Dosek
Strategic Solutions & Services LLC
Sarah & C.J. Strehl
Cydney & Bjorn Strommen
Peter Swallen
Alan & Barbara Tennessen
Dan & Gretchen Thibault
Ameriprise Financial Employee
Gift Matching Program
Jan & Paul Anderson
Bruce & Jodi Atkinson
Nicki & John Donlon
Dena Felper
Kevin Filter & Rosemary Kessler
Beth Fondell & Chuck Shreffler
Michelle & David Fries
Thomson Reuters
Geoffrey Barnard &
Diane Vosick
My Community Program
Scott Beers & Kathryn Sedo
Dan Gillett
Jeff & Faye Torstenson
Renee Beltrand & Mark Berg
Amy Gudmestad
Thomas & Rochelle Turan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
of Minnesota
Beth Gunderson
T. Bowar
Jane Helsing
Scott Briggs & Jennifer
Remington
Susan & Doug Hines
Warren & Lisa Vala
Katy & Randy Vanderwood
Mike & Suzanne Wall
Wells Fargo Community
Support Campaign
Benjamin Britton
Julie & Paul Carr
Kathie Constantine
& Mike Bono
Michele & Jim Frome
Laurel & Brian Hansen
Max & Maggie Horn
Debra Johnson
David & Julie Jones
Jordan Realty, Inc.
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CON TR I B UTO R S
Tom & Susan Judd
Dodie Keprios
Rob & Maggie Kiefer
King Family Foundation Trust
Amy & Ryan Kroll
Georgann Rumsey & Tim
Ralston
$250 – $499
Frank & Susanne Griak
Patricia & Bruce Moren
$100 – $249
Scott & Jill Rynda
3M Foundation
Connie Griffith
Corey Adney
Lisa Abendroth & Robert Phillips
Tim Hammond
Timothy Mulrooney &
Melissa Haley
Thomas Amon
Martina Hartmark
Veronica Ahern
MaryBeth Anderson
Steve Hayes &
Maureen Laird-Hayes
Mike Nathan &
Sara Armstrong-Nathan
Sally Schlosser
Judith Score
Kim Severson & Phil Jemielita
Carol Sime & John Grafstrom
Jennifer Smith
Frieda Smyth
Stan and Sharon Birnbaum
Steve & Sue Stenbeck
N. Stewart Stone
Suzanne & Paul Stordahl
Charlie & Hannah Lakin
Paul Stutler
Land O’Lakes, Inc.
Pat & Bob Sykes
Julie & Dave Lee
The Eichenwald/Helsing
Foundation
Life By Design, Inc.
Phil & Barb Lindblad
The Justin Grady Fund
Steve Lindblad
The Saint Paul Foundation
Mary & Tom Lindell
Steven & Barbara Andrews
Aon Foundation
Auction Masters
Garrett Backes
Laura & Jeff Baenen
Karim & Pamela Bandali
Gordon Barnett
Les & Barb Bauer
Deb Bergman
Charlie & Kirsten Berkowitz
George Bestrom
Jim Bizal
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc
Sean & Debbie Broderick
Lions Club - Fridley
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Employee Giving Campaign
Lions Club - Victoria
Caroline Valdez
Toby Cadwell
Matt & Beth Lodes
Mary & Steven Vance
Sarah Caruso
Troy Loewen
Verizon Foundation Matching
Incentive Program
Susan & Jay Chrastil
Voya Foundation
Jane & Chris Chu
Stephen & Connie Lowe
Brian & Kathy Lund
Christopher Wall-Romana
Cindy & Tom Maag
Walmart Foundation –
Sam’s Club - Bloomington
Gene & Anita Martinez
Bobbi McAdoo Gahlon &
James Gahlon
Greg & Lissa Walter
Pam Wandzel
Steve McAlister
Connie Menne & Mike Weigel
John & Andrea Moore
Robert Wenger
Jane & James Werler
West St. Paul Commercial Club
Darla & Ron Nemec
Brenda Williams
Lisa Oh
Mike Olafson & Gary Bennett
Mike Orrie
PadillaCRT
Michael & Martha Wilson
Darii & Rick Wohlers
Guthrie & Laura Byard
Greg Christian
Dave Colwell
Agustin Dalmasso
Molly Deibert & Bill Boehm
Mel Dickstein & Linda Foreman
Jim & Angela Doerfler
Ray & Tami Donnelly
Dan Emberley
Andy Erzar
Joe & Lucy Ferris
Richard Fink
Kyle Fitzwater & Steven Rosnow
Glen Fladeboe
Teresa Pfister
Bill & Ann Fox
Steve Piekarski & Jennifer
Anderson
Michael & Patti Freeman
Pete & Melissa Fricke
Marianne & Greg Reich
Ian & Carol Friendly
Brad Ressler
Jamie & Colleen Fritschel
Mary Strand Rock &
Lee William Rock
The GE Foundation
Amy Hewitt & Brad Perry
William R. Hibbs, Esq.
Cline & Dianne Hickok
Emily Holmsten
Earl Homuth
Rita Houle & Dennis Weirens
Char & Mike Hruby
Bryan & Nadine Huisman
Todd & Jennifer Johnson
Honeywell Hometown Solutions
Chandra & Pat Kilgriff
Bob & Sandy Klas
John Kooyman
Kowalski’s Markets - Eden Prairie
Joel & Laurie Kramer
Mark & Becky Kuck
John Kundtz & Thomas Amon
Howard & Carol Kurten
Dave Kvasnicka
Patricia Neal
Andrew & Angie Nippert
Dan & Julie O’Connell
Judy Orrock
PayPal Giving Fund
Judy Peacock
Jan Pedersen
Mark & Susan Pilon
William & Janet Putnam
Noel Rahn
Matt Ralph
Virginia Ralston
Audray Rees
Deb & Tim Reisner
Jen Robins
Todd & Kirstin Sawyer
Kurt Schwarzkopf & Susie Byers
Jodie & Alan Scott
Steve Silha & Gordon Barnett
Leslie & Paul Skorick
Brian Slovut
Carrie Small
Rochelle & Jim Landy
Nisha Somuri
Ben Lindblad &
Cristina Parra Herrera
Anne & Rich Stoebe
Heath and Jessica Stoll
Molly Lindblad
Sue & Garland Stonestreet
Doug & Lori Link
Douglas & Kathleen Swanson
Theresa Lippert & Fred Grittner
Steve & Hayley Tang
Dolores & Gary Maas
Tennant Foundation
Pam & Randy Maasch
David Theisen
Kathy & Marc Manderscheid
Michelle & David Theisen
Jim May
Tim & Diane Thorpe
Judy & Tim Meginnes
Dan & Anne Tinklenberg
Brian & Kara Mensink
Craig & Kris Trenary
Terry & Kathryn Miller
Patrick van der Voorn
Minnesota Vikings Football
Pat Van Valkenburg
Venture Solutions, Inc.
VFW Post 9625
Mike Wagner
Ben Wandzel
Gary Watson
Shelly & David Watson
Kaye Wentzel
Heidi Whitmore
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People are safer by learning how to
avoid abuse and teach others through
new education and training resources.
Nancy & Charlie Whittlesey
Joe & Sue Willette
John Williams
Rajiv & Kamal Aggarwal
Chloe Ahlf
Mona Ahlf
Bob Allcorn
Stacie Allstot
Beth Alsleben
American Legion Edward B.
Cutter Post 102
People with disabilities are safer by learning how to avoid
abuse and teach others through The Arc’s new education
and training abuse prevention resources made possible by
the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.
Mary Ellen Andersen
Tom Claeson
Cheryl Ellefson
Julie & Timothy Anderson
Joyce & Chuck Coate
Carol Entrekin
Laurie L. T. Anderson
Terry & Susan Cogger-Williams
Cherie & Mel Erickson
Kathy Angell
Community Shares of Minnesota
William Ewert
Jennifer & Robert Appleton
Compass Capital
Management, Inc.
Wendy & Sidney Farrar
Gary & Jeanne Arntzen
Sue Aschenbeck
Emily Aurand
Julie & Jeffrey Babineau
Ann Bachleitner
Karen Bachman & Robert Fisch
William & Alex Bartolic
Vincent & Susan Barton
Michelle Beltrand & David Streif
Jean Benci
Jessica Berg
Anita & Floyd Bertelsen
Carl Besser
JoAnn & Barry Birkholz
Kathleen Bloom
Alice & Don Blystone
Carol & Bryan Bochler
Lynette Boekhoff
John & Stacia Bonifaci
Jim & Ann Boulay
Sherwin & Linda Brodsky
Robyn Browning
William Burback
Larry Bussey
Patricia Cabana
Stephanie & Mike Calcagno
Armando Camacho
Cindy & Kevin Carlson
Renae Carlson
Roger & Lois Carlson
Ruth Carlson
Lynn Casey & Mike Thornton
Michael & Carole Casey
April Cathcart
Kelley Catton-Dwyer
& Patrick Dwyer
Kathleen Conklin
Marie & Robert Conlin
Margaret Conlin-Duevel &
James Duevel
Greg & Marcia Coon
Jerry & Ronda Cooper
Mary Ann Corbey
Martin Costello
Joan Coverdale
Wendy & William Cowan
Pat Cummings
Jacob Cunningham
Rosemary Daniels
Frances Danielson
Mary Pat & Ralph Davini
Dell Compellent
Mary Dellenbach
Mike & Melanie DeLuca
Joyce DeVries
Bob & Mary Ann Dietl
Michael DiPrima
Jane Donnelly Birks
Diane Dougherty
Carla Dressler
Christine Durand & Mike Behr
Beverly Dwyer
Eagles Aerie 3208
Steven & Catherine Ecklund
Sarah Elbert
Jennifer Ferrante
David & Sue Fink
Marvin & Rosemary Fish
Cathy Flanagan
Tammy & Stuart Flolid
Amy Fornshell &
James Fornshell, Jr.
Mike & Jill Forseth
Graham & Zoe Francois
Evelyn & Tara Franklin
David & Michele Frick
Friendly Fund
Fritschel Family Fund
Rick Garlick
Paris Gatlin
Roger Gay
GBU District 402
Doris Geehan
Lothar & Helga Gehrke
Chris & Wendy Gennaula
Woody & Gig Ginkel
Janet & Jim Glaser
Rosemary & Lawrence Gleason
Dave & Mary Goehle
Susan Goode
Emily Gordon
David Gottschalk
Bonnie & Mike Graves
Carol Greener
Margaret Grekoff
Mary Gruber
Mitch & Joan Gunderson-Palmer
Patricia Gustafson
Jon Hallberg &
Diane Bruck-Hallberg
Rick Hammergren
Kim & David Cermak
Jean Christensen
Kim Ciolkosz
Brian & Lisa Citak
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THE 2 0 1 5 ARC GA L A S PO N S O R S
CON TR I B UTO R S
Cynthia & Franklin Harper
Paul & Jane Jaeger
Nancy Langer
Margaret Nelson
Debbi & Victor Harris
Balkrishna & Sayali Jahagirdar
Clairette LaPointe
Paul & Linda Nelson
Nancy & Michael Harris
George Jelatis
Karen Larson
Priscilla Hawkinson
Donna Mae Johnson
Barbara & Robert Lasser
Carol & Tim Hearn
Jeanne Johnson
Chris & Marta Lawes
Melvin Heckt
Jennifer & Matthew Johnson
Kyle LeClaire
Christine Hendrickson
Michaella Johnson
Sandy LeTexier
Joyce Hermann
Larry Joyce
Dick & Deborah Lewis
Cathy & Thomas Hetland
Karen & W. Patrick Judge
Piers I. & Katherine G. Lewis
Tom Hiendlmayr &
Jan Ormasa
Evelyn Kampf
Ryan Lillion
Susan Hintzman
Connie Kashmark
Tristen & Steven Lindemann
Steven & Teresa Kastendieck
Travelers Community
Connections
Mary Newton
Nancy Ryder
Norman Charitable Fund
At Schwab Charitable Fund
Meredith & Tom Salmi-Bydalek
Travelers Community Connections
Matching Gifts Program
Carol Sandoval
Karen & Mike Norman
Debra Sasse
Michael & Doreen Trucano
Rachel Norris & Joseph Pudwill
Rachael Scherer &
Stephen Imholte
Paula Tuebo-Munkelwitz
John & Ann Tulloch
Margery & Eugene Schiller
Christine Ulberg
Kathie Olson
Lisa & Patrick Schiltz
Gay Urness & Deb Achor
Mike & Kim Opat
Sandi & Tom Schreier
William Van Cleave
Michael Orren &
Michele Smoody
Carolyn C. Schwantes
Paul Van Fossan
Medtronic
Lions Club - Brooklyn Park
Gisele Katty
Jesse Litwak
Shawn & Rebecca Otto
Pam & Jeff Schweitzer
VFW Post 246 James Ballentine
Maureen & Rick Locke
Rich & Jamie Paisner
VFW Post 494
Community Leaders
Diane & John Kelly
Belle Scott
Lynn & Bob Kerber
Bob Lockwood
David & Marjorie Park
Ruth Serres
VFW Post 494 Auxiliary
Barb & David Kleist
Elizabeth & Andrew Logie
Howard Paster
SFM Mutual Insurance
Company
Lisa & Jeff Vosen
Sally & Glen Klemp
Renee & Bruce Loney
Joanne Patterson
Susan Sheely
Ted Koshiol
Ann Longfellow
Patricia Pavlik
Marshall & Elaine Siegel
Betty Ice
KPMG’s Community
Giving Campaign
Charles & Amphai Loux
Bob & Sue Peer
Isabel Slator
Roger & Marilyn Israel
Richard & Patricia Krentz
Dave & Vicki Luby
Kate Pettit
John & Nancy Slothower
Pam Iverson
George Krozser
Bill & Rose Lunka
Kitty Pierson
Ray & Lois Smith
William Jackson, Jr. &
Nancy Jackson
Pat LaCombe & Cathie Lorenze
Hertha & Charles Lutz
Josh Pluemer
Donita Soucek
Mary Ann MacLennan
A.C. Providenti
Marshall Stanton
Stephanie Mann
Joanne Provo
Julie Manworren
The Prudential Foundation
Matching Gifts Program
Dr. Thomas Sealey &
Debra Stealey
Gene Hinze
Mary Jo & Tom Holly
Meri & Tom Homme
Anne & Bruce Hope
Jim Howell
Kevin Howley
Bettina & Dennis Hoye
Sook & John Laird
Marshall & Elaine Siegel
Family Foundation
Jean & Bill Marshall
Jess Quam
Richard & Nelma Mavison
Quigley Architects
Stephan and Stuart Wiet
Family Fund
Andrew & Katrina Wallmeyer
Dale Waltz
Marty Wandzel
Wendy & Warren Watson
Tom Weaver
David Mazie
Stephen & Andrea Quist
Marvin Mazie
Yvonne & Ted Rausch
Marge Meffert
Barb Regnier
Solveig Misner & Leigh Wold
Ann Richards
Amy Moberly Collins &
Jeff Collins
Richard & Krispen Ridgway
Deloitte
Entertainment Sponsor
King Solutions
Star Sponsors
Grant Thornton
KPMG
PwC
Mill City Capital
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Ernst & Young LLP
Mains’l Services
Republic Services
Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE
UnitedHealth Group
Washburn Center for Children
Jerry & Jo Westgor
Bremer Bank
Wells Fargo Insurance
Laura Whitaker
CFS Interiors & Flooring
Wells Fargo Private Bank
Bill & Shirley Whitlock
Children’s Hospitals & Clinics
of Minnesota
Welsh Companies/Colliers
International
Fran & Barb Davis
Media Sponsors
Stephan Wiet
Stuart Wiet
Edina Realty Foundation
Lee & Margaret Stocking
John & Nancy Williamson
Faegre Baker Daniels
Robert Stryk
Rich & Sandy Willows
Jacquelynn & David Stuart
Lance & Lisa Wilson
Mike & Linda Fiterman
Family Foundation
Carol & David Suggs
Craig & Bonnie Wilts
Pat Swanson
Kris Wolfe
Gary & Sandra Tauer
Mary Ann & John Wolters
Bill Thelen
Lynelle Wood
Anita & Rick Thies
Carol & Richard Woolery
Jack & Char Mueller
Joanne Rongitsch & John
Rongitsch, Jr.
Barb Thompson
Barbara Yatckoske
John Mullaney
Marty & Tema Rosenbaum
Glen & Kathy Thompson
Jim Young
Dave & Pam Murphy
Bette Rosse
Cheryl Tindell & Jerry Ohmann
Mali Nareff
Greg Rue & Theresa Munoz
Dawn Nelson
Brenda Russ
Suzanne & Brian Roelofs
Stinson Leonard Street LLP
Bizal Built, Inc.
Rebecca Williams
Alison & Matt Mueller
Ed & Val Spencer Family
Kevin & Brenda Werwie
Dave Stevens
Derek & Stacy Roe
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher
& Flom LLP
TSE, Inc.
Connie Williams
Heidi Robole
Shawn Monaghan &
Greg Plotnikoff
Josh Wert & Randi Levine
Michael & Mary Stephens
Mark Ritchie & Nancy Gaschott
Red Carpet Sponsors
Integration/Research & Training
Center on Community Living
Steven & Cheryl Moore
Joseph & Dorothy Trepanier
Max & Mary Steininger
Anita & Arlen Stensby
Jo Montie & Carl Besser
“The Arc Greater Twin Cities helps people find their own
voice. Advocates at The Arc have an extraordinary amount
of knowledge and connections within the system and with
policymakers. They have made a difference for my family!
I support The Arc’s Gala, Fund-A-Need and Annual Fund
to help make it all possible.” Tonia Teasley
Edward Ogrin, Jr. &
Kathleen Ogrin
Joseph Pudwill
Anne Mommsen
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Premier Sponsor
Laurie Russell Pickert &
Greg Pickert
Joe & Mary Wild Crea
MinnPost
StarTribune
Print & Design Sponsors
Impressive Print
Ideal Printers
Fredrikson & Byron P.A.
Print Craft, Inc.
Groom Law Group
Nancy Whittlesey
Hammer Residences, Inc.
Hogan Lovells
Show Production
Sponsors
Event Pro, Inc.
McCoy & Associates, Inc.
Shortpantz Pictures
Medica Foundation
The MENTOR Network/
REM Minnesota
Travel Sponsor
US Bank FlexPerks
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Attendees connected with others and gained valuable knowledge by participating in
networking events, training, and workshops.
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SP EC I A L O C CA S ION G IF T S
In Honor of
Lorraine Pauline Agee
by Lisa Abendroth &
Robert Phillips
The Barrett Family
by Barb Arzet-Pike
Billy Beddor’s 50th Birthday
by Kim Keprios & John Everett
Annemarie B. Burns
by Ann Burns
Pam Carlson
by Jan Pedersen
David Donnelly’s
60th Birthday
by Beverly Dwyer
David Duffield
by Lisette Schlosser
The Marj Early Family
by Barb Arzet-Pike
Kyle Fitzwater
Taylor Jon Garin
by Andrew & Lisha Odney
Katherine Gehan
by Nancy & J. Scott Harrison
Michelle Germain
by Bob & Joyce Germain
Janet Glaser
Jo Gullekson
by Audrae Rosenzweig
Paul Harder
Susan Hines
by Carmen & Mark Edman
Steven Hjerpe
by Sue & Adam Hjerpe
Howard Huelster
by Louise Mason
Mike Israel
by Roger & Marilyn Israel
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Kim Keprios’
Great Legacy
by Kitty Christiansen
Evelyn Kiehl
by Ronald Kiehl & Patrick Kiehl
Mark Krenz
by Richard & Patricia Krentz
Laura Beth Landy
by Roger & Marilyn Israel
Mark Larson
Matt Lodes
by Greater Twin Cities
United Way
Michael Mann
by Stephanie Mann
Sara N. Mazza
by Cathy & David Mazza
Shawn Monaghan and Greg
Plotnikoff’s Wedding, by:
-Karen Bachman &
Robert Fisch
-Karim & Pamela Bandali
-Mel Dickstein &
Linda Foreman
-Susan Goode
-Jon Hallberg &
Diane Bruck-Hallberg
-Kevin Howley
-Kim Keprios & John Everett
-John Kundtz & Thomas Amon
-Rachael Scherer &
Stephen Imholte
-Judith Score
-Frieda Smyth
-Marshall Stanton
-Tim & Diane Thorpe
-Shelly & David Watson
Emmett Mulrooney
by Robert & Lynn Kerber
Ryan Anderson Pascual, by:
-Hilda Arias & Nicanor Agudo
-Patricia & Benjamin Funk
-Sally & Glen Klemp
Steve Piekarski
by Sarah & Joel Erkkinen
Diane Jensen
Stephen Quist, by:
-Lisette Schlosser
-Tara Sullivan
Kevin Johnson
by James Mickus
Greg Rue
-by Lisette Schlosser
Ron Johnson
by Dan & Liz Froehlich
Pam Ryder’s Birthday
by Bonnie & Mike Graves
Chris Sawyer
Paul Smith
by Sandy & Don Henry
Tara Sullivan
Joanna Swett
by Judy Swett
Anthony Theis
by Garrett Backes
Robert Toftely
by Rosemary Daniels
Marilyn Vickerman Lowry’s
Birthday
by Candy & Dean Davis
Mona & Rollie Vlasak
by Kathy & Hazen Graves
Marge Williams’ Birthday
by Barbara & Don Goldberg
Ivan Zwart and Harold
Edwardsen, by:
-Chaska Moravian Women
-Gwen Lenius
In Memory of
Margaret Anderson
Andrew George Beierwaltes
by Willy Beierwaltes
Mary Martha &
Dr. William Beierwaltes
by Peter Beierwaltes
Burton Berry
by Joyce Hermann
Lois Bunday
by Joyce Hermann
Al Butala
by Don Gore
David Brown
by Phil & Barb Lindblad
John B. Dennison
Judy Dellenbach, by:
-Mary Dellenbach
-Tom Dellenbach
Hank Dwyer
by Mary & Steven Vance
Sally Dwyer
by Mary & Steven Vance
Bryan Eichenwald, by:
-Steven & Barbara Andrews
-Janet Armajani
-Richard Bennett
-Anita & Floyd Bertelsen
-Dotty Bieurance
-Sherryl Bowein
-Dale & Geraldine Bowman
-Cindy & Kevin Carlson
-Gertrude Cigliano
-Nancy & Charles Cornwell
-Miriam Devery
-Frank & Elizabeth Duke
-The Eichenwald/Helsing Foundation
-Carol Entrekin
-James & Janice Evans
-Faegre Baker Daniels Foundation
-Nancy Feola
-Jean Flynn
-Nancy & Michael Harris
-Roger & Marilyn Israel
-Judith Kirk
-Maureen & Rick Locke
-Helen Manos-Jeub
-Susan & Thomas McGuire
-E. Roberta Merryman & Dwight Fellman
-Peggy & Henry Moller
-Lori Monteith
-Sherry Downard Osterhaus & Richard Osterhaus
-A.C. Providenti
-Joanne Provo
-Lee Ann & Gary Robinson
-Marge & Chas Robinson
-Meredith & Tom Salmi-Bydalek
-Kay & Joel Sherard
-Barbara Smith &
James Upsher Smith Jr.
-Julie Henderson Sorensen
-Anita & Rick Thies
-Jan Webster
-Pat & Tom Weddle
-Kevin & Brenda Werwie
-Stephan and Stuart Wiet Family Fund
-Rebecca Williams
-John & Nancy Williamson
Francis Geehan, by:
-Sandra Berger
-Mary & Joseph Cassioppi
-Doris Geehan
-Bob & Sandy Klas
-Richard LaVerdiere
-Jean & Ray Lenzmeier
-Elizabeth & Andrew Logie
-Elizabeth & Mark Votel
-Kelsey Williams
Katherine Gehan, by:
-Donatic
-Judith Donohue
-Marilyn & Michael Fetsch
-Linda & George Gianoulis
-Charlotte O’Connell &
Bruce Goad
-Linda O’Connor
-Katie Resch & Frank Zink
-Kathleen & Thomas Rockvam
-Karen & Raymond Stanchfield
-Mary & Norman Watry
Justin Grady’s November
18th Birthday
by Justin Grady Family
Barbara Griffin
by Jeanne Crowe & Nora Crowe
Peggy Gunther, by:
-Marta Bowman
-Mary Lou & Don Grogan
-Dorothy Lamberton
-Bill & Shirley Whitlock
Howard Huelster, by:
-Beverly Dwyer
Merrill Hutton
by Frances Danielson
Janet P. Jenkins
by Bob & Sandy Klas
Michael Mingo
by Linda Goetz
Lilly Keprios, by:
-Candy & Dean Davis
Paula Knoll
-Howard Paster
-Mary Ellen & Glen Ridgley
-Joanne Rongitsch &
John Rongitsch, Jr.
-Margery & Eugene Schiller
-Susie & Steve Tschann
Judy Langer
by Nancy Langer
Chew-Hung Mak
by Siew Wong
Dave Legler
by Donita Soucek
John & Mary Jo Mancuso
by Stephanie &
Douglas Andrews
Bill Lindquist
by Judith Steffens
Antoinette & Robert
Lippert, by:
-Hope Barker
-Linda & Ron Beliveau
-Elizabeth Gehlen Bruber
-Yvonne & Lee Clintsman
-Marie & Robert Conlin
-Margaret Conlin-Duevel & James Duevel
-Martin Costello
-Margaret Conlin-Duevel & James Duevel
-Martin Costello
-Pat Cummings
-Michael DiPrima
-Polly DuRose
-Catherine Egge
-Susan Erickson
-Kevin Filter & Rosemary Kessler
-Luther Granquist &
Anita Schermer
-Buff Hennessey
-Sandy & Don Henry
-Meri & Tom Homme
-Bettina & Dennis Hoye
-Sheri James
-Bob & Sandy Klas
-Barbara & Robert Lasser
-Mechthild Lindsay &
John Fowler
-Theresa Lippert & Fred Grittner
-Carol Lugg
-Jacki & Fred McCormack
-Lorrie Miller
Betty Mast
by Colleen Uebel
Richard Dreux Mavison
by Richard & Nelma Mavison
Milt Mazie, by:
-Margie Anderson
-MaryBeth Anderson
-Judith Brill
-Kim & David Cermak
-Jeanne Corwin
-David & Sue Fink
-Sandra & Paul Friedman
-Milton & Helen Glazer
-Kim & Richard Groomes
-Jana Hoffmann
-Rosann Kahner
-Beth Lawson
-Bob Lockwood
-David Mazie
-Karen Neis
-Beverly Peterman
-Marilyn & Louis Shapiro
-Edwin Sherman
-Jackie & Stephen Sinykin
-Anita & Arlen Stensby
-Jacquelynn & David Stuart
-Sharon Stulberg
-Pat Van Valkenburg
Michele McAlister
by Steve McAlister
Lowell McCarthy, by:
-Solveig Daffinrud
-Edina-Morningside
Community Church
-Sandra & Eric Friedman
-Carol Greener
Barbara Mingo
by Susan & Brooke Taney
Yvonne Moberly, by:
-Karren Bloom
-Deanna & Brian Boekhoff
-Lynette Boekhoff
-Amy Moberly Collins &
Jeff Collins
-Patricia & Michael Esterley
-Richard Fink
-Kaylen & Terry Gores
-Joan Gustafson
-Julie Heimerl
-Sharon & William Hope
-Viktor & Linda Jegers
-Marylee & Steven Klug
-Margaret Lambert
-Dave & Vicki Luby
-Robert Mickelson &
Steve Adams
-Jack & Char Mueller
-Norman Charitable Fund at
Schwab Charitable Fund
-Carolyn O’Brien
-Leigh & Gregg Peroutka
-Heidi Robole
-Luetta & Charles Schultz
-Dr. Thomas Stealey &
Debra Stealey
-Kristen & Daniel Turney
-Nancy Wagner
-Cynthia & Peter Whitacre
-Connie Williams
Inga Olson
by William & Pat Beierwaltes
Mary Lee Pratt
by Karl & Loree Petersen
Gerry Quilling
by Joyce Hermann
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Mary Elizabeth Ethen
Zachary Obison Ezoegbu
by Janet & Jim Glaser
Amy Filipczak
by Kris Schulze & Michael Smith
Jan Fondell
Web visitors to arcgreatertwincities.org
gained critical information, accessed
advocacy services, downloaded Arc Guides
and discovered ways to get connected.
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SPECIA L O C C A SI O N G IF T S
PARTNERS
We thank the many organizations that joined with us at The Arc Greater Twin Cities and Arc’s Value Village Thrift
Stores and Donation Centers in 2015 to create opportunities and improve services for people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities and their families.
continued
In-Kind Donors of $100 or more in value.
Mark Quist, by:
-Pam & Paul Carlson
- Sarah & Joel Erkkinen
-Dena Felper
-Tom Lee
-Stephen & Andrea Quist
-Lisette Schlosser &
Peg Bauwens
-Nikki Skifton
3M - Renewable Energy
Division
Hotel Ivy
Teresa Pfister
Blu Dot
Al & Alma’s Supper Club
& Charter Cruise
Hubert White
Pilates ProWorks
BMO Harris Bank
Michael Hurben
Plimoth Plantation
Borer & Tomney Law, PLLC
Ideal Printers
Print Craft, Inc.
Boulay
Immanuel Lutheran Church
R.F. Moeller Jeweler
Impressive Print
Reli-a-Car Transportation
Boy Scouts of America Northern Star Council
International Dairy Queen
Republic Services
The Jungle Theater
The Riverwood
Maire Katyal
RJ Marco Construction, Inc.
Kellogg Square Apartments
Rosedale Center
Buss Law & Mediation, LLC
Kiddywampus
The Saint Paul Chamber
Orchestra
Calvary Lutheran Church
Camp MSP
Department of State’s
International Visitor Leadership
Program
The Saint Paul Hotel
CAPI Center for Asian Pacific
Islanders
Dependable Home Health Care
Destination XL
Career Ventures, Inc.
DeWitt, MacKall, Crounse
& Moore S.C. Law Firm
All American Segway
Aset Supply and Paper
Awaken for Wellness
Anita Beal
Bearskin Lodge
Best Buy - Corporate Office
Mary Reardon, by:
-Julie & Jeffrey Babineau
-Ruth Berg
-Patricia Cabana
-Marie Cook
-Sally & Mark Hentges
-Carol & Ralph Heussner
-Mark & Mary Latourelle
-Joan & James McCord
-Vickie & Michael Powell
-Kristine & Joseph Quinn
-Karen Rossbach
-Mary Rutka
-Marianne & David Saline
-Thomas & Janice Schutz
-Bill Thelen
-Mary & Phillip Tullbane
The Bibelot Shop, Inc.
Bob Rees, by:
-Dave Colwell
-Fran Davis
Bartley Regan
by Catherine & Jerome Retka
Big Thrill Factory
Blu Dot
BMW Fitness, LLC.
Bumbershute
Mary Buska
CAPI Center for
Asian Pacific Islanders
Siegel ’Bob’ Varner
Steve Wall
Phil & Barb Lindblad
Lions Gym & Wellness Center
The Lodge at Crooked Lake
Saint Paul Saints
Sears Imported Autos
Caribou Coffee
Seasonal Specialties
Carlson
Shortpantz Pictures
Carondelet Catholic School
Smithsonian Institute
Lunderby Photography
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Lundstrum Center for the Arts
Clean Sweep Organizing LLC
Laurie Mackereth
Coldwell Banker Burnet
Marcus Theatres Corporation
CrossFit Slipstream
Martha’s Gardens
Crowne Plaza- Minneapolis
West
Martin Patrick 3
Three Rivers Fitness
Maser, Amundson, Boggio
& Hendricks, PA
Three Rivers Park District
The Toro Company
David’s Photography - Classics
by David
Scott Mayer
Toro Company Giving Program
Deloitte LLP
McCoy & Associates, Inc.
Total Wine & More
Gerry McGrane
Turnstyle
Mears Park Place
UnitedHealth Group
452nd Combast Support
Hospital A Co, Nursing Services
MedLife Solutions
University of Minnesota Football
Academy of Holy Angels
Meisner Fine Art
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities
Accenture
Dale Studios
Deluxe Corporation
Destination XL
Gaston Diedhiou
Disney
Eden Prairie Dental Care
Sarah Lynn Van Valkenburg
by Pat Van Valkenburg
LifeTouch Portrait Studios
Bumbershute
Carver Junk Company
Christopher Schroedel
by Margaret Stevenson
Tom Trepanier
by Joseph & Dorothy Trepanier
Liberty Carton Company
Bremer Bank
Loffler Companies, Inc.
Jennifer Downham
Pat Tonozzi
by Joyce Hermann
Larry Knutson
Breck School
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
Donald Rosen
by Karl & Loree Petersen
Phillip Shambour
by Karen & Bernie Shambour
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IN- KIND D ON OR S
Dyste Williams
Embellishments Design Studio
Event Pro, Inc.
Federal Reserve Bank of
Minneapolis
Flint Hills Resources
Food & Wine Magazine
Liesl Forve
Zoe Francois
The Good Bead, Inc.
Grace & Company
Grand Casino
Guthrie Theater
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Downtown MinneapolisConvention Center
Mesa Pizza Dinkytown
MHS Licensing
Mill City Capital
MindWare
Minnesota Transportation
Museum
Minnesota Zoo
MinnPost
Mpls/St Paul Magazine
MSP Travel Group
The Old Log Theater
Open Window Theatre
Opportunity Distributing
Original Pancake House - Edina
Rebecca & Shawn Otto
The Outing Lodge at Pine Point
Paintball Minnesota
Patina
Peàn Doubulyu Glass
St. Croix Shoe & Boat
StarTribune
Mark Stein
Storm Creek
TE Miller Development, LLC
US Bank
US Bank FlexPerks Rewards
& Loyalty Management
Valleyfair
VEAP
Vertical Endeavors
Walker In Store, Inc.
Warners’ Stellian
Water Marque Products, Corp
Nancy Whittlesey
Wilderness Inquiry, Inc.
Sam Graves, a 2015 intern for The Arc, was among
volunteers at the Greater Twin Cities United Way’s #Next100
sort-a-thon. Corporate and partner donation drives and
sorting events refresh the Arc’s Value Village thrift stores
with high demand merchandise for shoppers who are
looking for great deals.
CrossCultural
Evangelical Free Church
Dakota County
Dakota County Community
Transition Interagency
Committee (CTIC)
Dakota County SEAC
Barb Davis
Deloitte LLP
Deluxe Corporation
Disability Child Welfare
Coalition
Carver County
Down Syndrome Association
of Minnesota
Carver County Sexual Assault
Interagency Committee
Dungarvin
Carver/Scott Community
Committee (CTIC)
East Metro Integration District Youth Executive Board
Catholic HEART Workcamp
Dyste Williams
Eaton
CCI Greenheart
Eden Prairie Schools
Centennial Area Summer
Stretch
Edina High School
EMERGE
3M
Atterro
Champlin Park High School
Emerson
3Mgives Alumni
Augsburg College Department of Social Work
Charity Lutheran Church
Emma’s Place
Augsburg College School of Social Work
Choice, Inc.
Ernst & Young, LLP
Christ Covenant Chapel
Essence’s Birthday Group
Christ Episcopal Church
Evangelical Covenant Church Northwest Conference
Access to Employment
Augsburg College
Baseball Team
Church of Corpus Christi
Aimia
Autism Advocacy &
Law Center, LLC
Church of St Raphael
Al-Amal School
Autism Society of Minnesota
All Saints Lutheran Church
Autism Works
Church of St. Patrick
Allianz
Autumn Ridge Middle School
Amazing Grace Lutheran
Church
Banner Engineering
AmeriCorps
Ameriprise Financial
Ameriprise Financial Retirees
Ampersand
Jon Wipfli
Anoka Community Transition
Interagency Committee (CTIC)
Wusthof-Trident of America
Anoka County
Terry John Zila
Anoka-Hennepin Schools
Armstrong High School
Aset Supply and Paper
Associated Bank
AT&T OxyGEN Group
Benilde-St. Margaret’s School
Best Buy
Bet Shalom Congregation
Beth El Synagogue
Bethany Academy
Bethel University
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Beyond Limits
Beyond Walls Urban Squash
Bigos Management, Inc.
Bjerva Law, LLC
Bloomington Public Schools
Church of St. Joseph
Church of St. Peter
Church of the Open Door
Evergreen Church
Fairview Rehab
Federal Reserve Bank of
Minneapolis
Focus Beyond
Coldwell Banker Burnet
Focus Beyond Transition
Services
College Possible
Fraser
Comcast
Gamma Sigma Sigma
Community Bridge
General Mills
Community of Peace Academy
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and
Wisconsin River Valleys
Concordia College
Concordia University, St. Paul
Cornerstone
Cornerstone Church
Cretin-Derham Hall
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Golden Valley Lutheran Church
Goodwill-Easter Seals, Inc.
Granite Falls Lutheran Church
Greater Minneapolis Council of
Churches - Urban Immersion
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Bloomington Transition Center
25
PA R TN ER S
Gryffindorks Greater Twin Cities
of MN HPA Chapter
King of Kings Lutheran Church
Guzman Law Firm, PA
Land O’ Lakes
Hamline University
Hammer
Hands On Twin Cities Impact Now
HandsOn Twin Cities
Hastings Middle School
Hastings Public Schools
Healthy Legacy Coalition
Help Me Grow
Hennepin County
Hennepin SMART Team
Highland Bank
Hill-Murray School
Hillside Church
Hilton Minneapolis/
Bloomington
Hired, Inc.
Hmong Early Childhood
Coalition
Hmong Early Childhood
Summit Committee
Hmong Health Care
Professionals Coalition
Hmong Helping Hands
Holy Name of Jesus
Catholic Church
Hope Lutheran Church
House of Hope
Presbyterian Church
Latreia
League of Women Voters
Learning Exchange
Liberal Arts Career Network
Liberty Carton Company
Life By Design
LifeTouch Portrait Studios
Minnesota Council
of Nonprofits
Minnesota Department
of Education
of Health
of Human Services
Minnesota Disability Law Center
Minnesota Employment
First Coalition
North Suburban Kiwanis Club
RJ Marco Construction, Inc.
Special Olympics Minnesota
The Arc Minnesota
Northeast Metro Intermediate
District 916
Rosedale Center
The Arc Southeastern
Rudolph Community and Care
St. Catherine University School of Social Work
Saint Ambrose of Woodbury
Catholic Church
St. Anthony Village High School
St. Croix Shoe & Boat
The Church of St. Margaret
Mary
Oak Grove Middle School
Saint Paul Community
Committee (CTIC)
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Catholic Church
Olson
Saint Paul Public Schools
Opportunity Distributing
Saint Paul Public Schools
Foundation
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church,
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
The Good Bead, Inc.
St. Mary’s University
The Lift CDC
University of St. Thomas School of Social Work
St. Mary’s School
The Mankind Project Rising Sun Medicine
University of Wisconsin River Falls
St. Mary’s University
The Nerdery
UPS
St. Mary’s University of
Minnesota - Twin Cities Campus
The Riverwood
US Bank
St. Odilia Church
Thiel, Anderson and Levine PLLP
VEAP
Thomas Allen, Inc.
VISION EASE
Thomson Reuters
Voya
Thrivent Financial
Walker In Store, Inc.
Transition Plus
Washington County
Transition Plus - Hopkins,
St. Louis Park & Minnetonka
Washington County Community
Committee (CTIC)
Northwest Passage High School
Northwestern Hennepin
Community Transition
Interagency Committee (CTIC)
Opportunity Partners
Minnesota Health Access
Network
Lionsgate Academy
Minnesota Judicial Branch
Osseo Area Schools
Living Well Disability Services
Minnesota Life College
Our Fair Carousel Inc.
Loffler Companies, Inc.
Minnesota Olmstead
Implementation Office
Owakihi, Inc.
Minnesota Opportunity Corps
PACER
School District 622 - The Next
Step Transition Program
Parents in Community Action,
Inc. (PICA)
Science Museum of Minnesota
Long, Reher, Hanson and Price,
P.A.
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
Lundstrum Center for the Arts
Lutheran Social Services
of Minnesota
M.O.V.E. (Mission Outreach
Venture and Experience)
Macalester College
Main Street School of
Performing Arts
Mains’l Services, Inc.
Maple Grove Ambassadors
Minnesota Organization
on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
(MOFAS)
Minnesota Philanthrophy
Partners
Minnesota Reading Corps
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Minnesota Section of the
Institute of Food Technologists
Minnesota State Fair Gives Back Group
Optum
Partnership Resources, Inc.
Patina
Peace Lutheran Church
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter
TSE, Inc.
Turnstyle
Shakopee CIP
St. Victoria Parish Family
Twin Cities Live
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran
Church, Onalaska, WI
St. Vincent de Paul
Catholic Church
Twin Cities Wedding
Professionals
Playworks Minnesota
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran
Church
Star
UCare
Plymouth Covenant Church
Shir Tikvah Congregation
STAR Services
UnitedHealth Group
Portico Healthnet
Charles W. Singer
Starbucks
University of Minnesota
Press Law Office
Somali Disability Resource
Network
Steinhagen & Crist
University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management
Phoenix Alternatives, Inc.
Maple Grove High School
Mary Queen of Peace
Catholic Church
Minnesota Vikings
Placement Partners Club
Pinnacle Services
MN Adopt
Ignite
MN Health Literacy Partnership
Immanuel Lutheran Church
McGladrey
Mnsure
Independent District 196
Mears Park Place
Mortenson Family
Integration
Mecurio Law, LLC
Mosaic
Intermediate District 287
MedLife Solutions
NAMI Minnesota
Medtronic
Neka Creative
Merrick Community Services
Nemer Fieger
Metropolitan State University
New Directions, Inc.
Ramsey County Citizens
Advisory Council
MHS Licensing
New Life Academy
Ramsey County Human Services
Michael Hurben
Newscycle
Michigan State University Marketing Association
Nielsen Company
Ramsey County Sexual Assault
Protocol Team
Preventa Wear, LLC
Prior Lake High School
Providence Academy
Ramsey Community Health
Services
Ramsey County
REM Minnesota Community
Services, Inc.
North Hennepin Community
College
Republic Services
John Glenn Teen Club
Minneapolis Community
Committee (CTIC)
Johnson High School
Minneapolis Media Institute
North Hennepin Technical
College
Ricoh USA
Kaposia, Inc.
Minneapolis Public Schools
North High School
Kellogg Square Apts
North Star Roller Girls
Kennedy High School
Minnesota Association for
Experiential Learning (MAFEL)
Minnesota Consortium for
Citizens With Disabilities
South View Middle School
Southview Country Club
SouthWest Metro Educational
Cooperative
Southwest Minnesota State
University
Special Olympics
Stillwater Public Schools
Storm Creek
Students Today Leaders Forever
Suburban Ramsey Community
Committee (CTIC)
Target
Tartan High School
TBI Metro Services
Tech Dump
The Arc Greater Twin Cities SibShop
The Arc Midstate
Region 11 IEIC Help Me Grow
North American Council on
Adoptable Children (NACAC)
Kiddywampus
Somali Public Health Advisory
Committee
ReEmployAbility, Inc.
Midwest Special Services, Inc.
JNBA Financial Advisors
Transition Plus - White Bear Lake
St. Richard’s Catholic Church
Massage Envy Spa
Jewish Community Center
of the Greater St. Paul Area
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Phoenix Residence, Inc.
Midwest Independent Living
Services
Secretary of State Disability
Advisory Committee
St. Pascal Baylon
Catholic Church
Sexual Violence Center
Hubert White
Jefferson High School
Second Harvest Heartland
Sexual Offense Services
Phillips VISTA
Minnesota Transitions Charter
School
Normandale Community
College - TRiO Upward Bound
Seasonal Specialties
St. Olaf College Upward Bound
Tree Trust
Minnetonka Schools
Jack and Jill of America
Scott County
St. Olaf College
Saint Paul Saints
Mary T Inc.
ISD #622 - North St Paul/
Maplewood
Schmitz, Schmidt & Anderson,
P.A.
The College of Wooster Alumni
Sengistix, LLC
Philanthropic Educational
Organization
HousingLink
Inver Hills Community College Center for Experiential Learning
Savvysherpa, Inc.
The Church of the Epiphany
St. Paul Academy and
Summit School
Minnetonka Community
Education
Inver Hills Community College
Sanctuary Salonspa
St. John’s Lutheran Church
The Bibelot Shop, Inc.
Select Source International
Mary Szondy
International School of Minnesota
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King Solutions, Inc.
Transportation Forward
University of Minnesota –
Center for Community Engaged
Learning – replaces Community
Service Learning Center
University of Minnesota School of Liberal Arts
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
University of Minnesota School of Social Work
University of Northwestern
University of St. Mary’s School of Social Work
Weber Shandwick
Week of Hope - Youth Mission
Trips
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company Issuer
Wells Fargo Bank
West Metro Learning
Connections
Wilder Foundation
Wilder School
William M. Hansen & Assoc.,
PLLC
Wingspan Life Resources
Women of Today - White Bear
Lake
Wooddale Church
University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts
Woodland Hills Church
University of Minnesota Community Service
Learning Center
Your Family Guardian
University of Minnesota –
Department of Family
Social Science
YMCA Twin Cities
YouthCARE
Zenith Avenue Neighbors
University of Minnesota Institute on Community
Integration
Richfield Public Schools
Rightway Home Care Services,
Inc.
Rise, Inc.
Risen Savior Catholic
Community
3,575
People with intellectual and developmental
disabilities were supported by The Arc in 2015.
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VO LUN TEER S
We thank everyone who shared their time and talent with us in 2015 as individual volunteers or as part of a
group. We appreciate all volunteer service including those listed below who provide ongoing volunteer support to
our agency and thrift stores.
Carrie Egan
Karen Gregory
Elizabeth Eischens
Richard Grimm
RaSheedah El-Amin
Arnold Gruetzmacher
Ashley Elizabeth
Dahir Guled
Lisa Abdendroth
Tina Anderson
Moustapha Bande
Sarah Carlson-Wallrath
Katie Ellingworth
Alexia Gurtcheff
Susan Abderholden
Christina Anderson
Teresa Baregi
Elizabeth Carmon
Margaret Elsner
Debra Gustafson
Marjorie Ainsworth
Karl Anderson
Joyce Barnes
Alecia Carr
Tamara Emmons
Melvin Haagenson
Arturo Alba
Lori Anderson
Beth Barnett
Lily Carr
Dan Endreson
Kathy Hagen
Michelle Albeck
Ruth Anderson
Alyssa Barr
Thomas Carr
Karen Engle
Melissa Haley
Annette Alderson
Suzie Andrade Peterson
Sharon Barr
Molly Casey
Wendy Engler
Angela Hall
Nancy Aleshire
Jessica Andrist
Gail Barth
Julie Casperson
Jessica Enneking
Chad Hamann
Jonathan Alexander
Kirsten Ann
Sandy Bartlett
Yvonne Chamberlain
Leah Entenmann
Rick Hammergren
Claire Alise
Sharon Armus
Dorothea Bauman
Lee Chang
Maggie Erickson
Aaron Hansen
Brady Allison
Efrain Arteaga
Bonnie Baumgartner
Colette Chesner
Don Fern
Janet Hanson
Marc Alpers
Robert Atkinson
Dorothy Beaulieu
David Choi
Jean Finch
Markell Hapka
Barbara Althoff
Karen Aubart
Edward Bebo
Troy Cich
John Finley
Barbara Hardy
Kathy Amundson
Ashley Bailey
Diane Beddor
Erin Clotfelter
Gloria Finneman
Jill Harper
Julie Stuthman Anderson
Pat Bailey
Peter Beierwaltes
Carol Coakley
Glen Fladeboe
Calvin Harrigin
Joan Belanger
Joyce Coate
Ticiea Fletcher
Mary Harrington
Tricia Bemboom
Aminata Conteh
Julie Fletcher
Deborah Harris
Jean Bender
Jean Cook
Antonio Flores
Kathy Hartman
Karen Bendtsen
Judy Corson
Beth Fondell
Dewey Hassig
Bridget Bengtson
Melinda Cotton
John Fosdick
Sydney Hayes
Lisa Bergren Salinas
Geri Courier
Mel Fountaine
Barbara Hegge
Andre Best
Wally Cox
Annette Fragale
Lance Hegland
Lisa Bestrom
Rebecca Crass
Georgina Frana
Amelia Helppi
Fran Howley
Thomas Judd
Tracy Bird
Marcia Crist
Dustin Franz
Connie Helppi
Hugh Huelster
Leslie Junemann
Maurice & Sally Blanks
Sally Dahlstrom
Caitlyn Frazee
Kelsie Henderson
Mark Hughes
Mary Kaasa
Adrianne Blazevic
Barbara Davis
Jim & Mary Frey
Mona Hendrickson
Wilma Hulbert
Sharon Kane
Roberta Blomster
Frances Davis
Duane Friauf
Blair Henning
Pam Isaacson
Jody Karlen
Joni Bloom
Nyla Dawson
Melissa Fricke
Michelle Henning
Michael Israel
Jonathan Beau Karlen
Cheryl Boe
Maxwell Daye
Pete Fricke
Martha Hernandez-Martinez
Pamela Iverson
Kim Kassander
Erica Boehme
Jason DeBoer-Moran
Jon Froid
John Hetterick
Anna James
Dan Kastrul
Ann Boever
Bridget Deehr
Xing Gao
Amy Hewitt
Celia Jarmon
Maire Katyal
Randy Bohlsen
Moriah Demers
Lbeanie Garrity
Jean Heyer
Barbara Jirik
Kelly Kausel
Emily Boole
Aaron DeVries
Anna Gedstad
Andrew Higgins
Jennifer Johnson
Paula Kelly
Patty Boris
Wallina Dibble
Jane Gillen
Gail Hill
Sara Johnson
John Kelly
Reynold Borrowes
Michelle Dibblee
Antonietta Giovanni
John Hill
Spencer Johnson
Kevin Kelly
Josephine Bowers
Brenda Diederichs
Chad Gormley
Anna Hinderaker
Travis Johnson
Carol Kennedy
James Boyle
Teresa Dietzinger
Kelly Graber-McConnell
Sandy Hlaing
Alice Johnson
Dodie Keprios
Richard Braun
Bobbi Jo Dineen
Anne Granger
Meg Hoenack
Amy Jones
Jessica Kerntop
Rocky Broderson
Patricia Dix
Sam Graves
Gail Hoffmann
Kristin Jorenby
Jean Kes
Christine Brown
Sharyn Doll
Anne Greenwood
Daniel Hood
Michelle Jorgenson
Rebecca Key
Bob Bruininks
Ellen Catlin Donnelly
Missy Greer
Dennis Hove
Taylor Jourdan
Roxanne Kibben
Abbey Calder
Carolyn Dotterwiech
Christine Call
Teresa Dropik
Jessica Cambronne
Moira DuCharme
Rick Cardenas
Alexandre Dufresne
Mike Carey
Holly Dugal
Michael Carey
Samantha Dunbar
Alyssa Carlson
Christine Durand
Diane Carlson
Lee Durant
Paul Carlson
Katie Dvorak
Sarisse Carlson
Kathy Dypwick
Mary Lou Carlson
Victoria Eckes
“I volunteer because the environment is filled with
compassion and devotion to serving those in need.
The jewelry department is a perfect fit for me. I adore
searching for treasures... often times my enthusiasm
is quite evident!” Marnee Kieffer
Marnee is a dedicated volunteer at the Arc’s Value Village
Thrift Store and Donation Center located in Richfield, MN.
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“I volunteer because I like to help other people and learn new
things. I like to meet new people so they can get to know me.
I have a whole lot of friends who support me—the word
‘can’t’ is not in my vocabulary.” Kelly Lee
Kelly is a member of the Self-Advocate Advisory Committee
for The Arc. The committee helps others find their voice and
speak up for themselves.
112,286
Volunteer hours allowed The Arc to
stretch every dollar raised to support
people throughout their lifespan.
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VO LUN TEER S
Marnee Kieffer
Alex Lindblad
Patrick Mitchell
Ginny Oskey
Jason Remme
Colleen Shermoen
Chandra Kilgriff
Maren Lindner
Pat Mitshulis
Juanita Ostendorf
Suzanne Renfroe
Sharon Shimomura
Joe Kimmes
Carol Livdahl
Jeanne Moe
Morgan Ostendorf
John Rentschler
Kathy Shipp
Kris Kinder
Sandy Lo
Judy Moe
Kirsten Oster
Julie Repinski
Rose Mary Shuda
Peter King
Pao Fue Lo
Shawn Monaghan
Leslie Ostrem
Sheila Rice
Maribelle Siegfried
Susan King
Matthew Lodes
John Mongare
Cathy Otto
Felicity Riley
Leslie Sieleni
Jean Kinney
Tim Loesch
Eduardo Montes
Karen Ouren
Judi Marie Ringe
Kelsey Sievers
Marlys Kirk
Julie Loftus
Kara Moody
Bertie Overman
Mark Ritchie
Bridget Siljander
Dan Kitzberger
Margaret Lohr
Alicia Moore
Treasure Overmyer
Andrea Robinson
Anneliese Simons
Jenny Kleiman
Amele Lokossou
Martha Moriarty
Nan Owen
Selena Robinson
Cynthia Sims
Barbara Kleist
Sandy Loney
Frances Munnings
Joann Palashewski
Thomas Robinson
Kyla Sisson
Courtney Klemp
Eileen Long
Alicia Munson
David Park
Rigoberto Robles
Joseph Skluzcaek
Mary Pat Kleven
Sandy Lonsky
Sally Murphy
Martha Parrish
Barbara Robling
Carol Sletner
Jim Klobuchar
James Lovold
Heidi Myhre
Erin Parrish
Riah Roe
Terri Slocum
Sarah Knoblauch
Makshita Luthra
Nancy Nagle
Darrell Paulsen
Steve Roecklein
Kevin Smith
Mary Knoss
Lee Lynch
Jessica Neau
Lisa Paulson
Anne Roehl
Larry Smith
Elizabeth Koltes
Riccardo Maddalozzo
Ronda LauVa Nelson
Wendell Paulson
Kyle Rolfing
Dan Smith
Kammy Kramer
Patricia Mader
Katherine Nelson
Jeffrey Pearson
Diane Rooney
Marion Smith
Michael Kraus
Donna Madera
Genny Nelson
John Pechelunas
Jules Rosenthal
Mary Smith
Nicole Krenz
Danielle Mahoehney
Darla Nemec
John Peirson
Sandra Rude
Connie Snow
Rachel Kuenzli
Susan Malakowski
Mary Nemec
Kore Persephone
Lois Rue
Salina Sok
Joseph Kukla
William Malmo
Kay Ness
Eric Peyton
Suzanne Runkel
Eileen Solarz
Kristina LaBarre
Nicole Manhood
Mary Neumann
Jerico Pfremmer
Betsy Russomanno
Nisha Somuri
Donna LaBiossiere
Debbie Margotto
Allie Newman
Alexander Pham
Kurt Rutzen
Michelle Sorenson
Brittmarie LaBissoniere
Rita Martinez
Mary Newton
Christina Phillips
Karma Ryals
Mary Ann Spangenberg
Kim LaBo
Terriann Matejcek
Andrew Nightengale
Sue Piche
Pam Ryder
Pat Splinter
Katie Ladas
Lisha Mathews
Jim Nihart
Kate Pickford
Meredith Salmi-Bydalek
Cory Springhorn
Naomi Lagasse
Cindy Mathison
Don Nikkola
Sharon Pitkin
Maria Sanchez
Carrie Stahl Dickson
Jennifer Laible
Lois Mattheisen
Dorothy Nitti
Clare Pledl
Kathy Sanders
Erin Statz
Vincent Lamia
Estelle Mauer
Sydney Nolan
Christine Polis
Mary Sanford
Marilyn Stefanisko
Laura Beth Landy
Terry Maurer
Cindy Nollette
Christa Pomerenke
Hunter Sargent
Shane Steffensen
Ruth Ann Lang
Tracy May
Lynn Noren
MaKayla Posl
Anthony Sarvello
Audrey Stein
Heidi Larson
Donna Mayotte
Teresa Nye
Karen Powell
Rachel Saunders
Alicia Stewart
Lori Larson
Lindsey McAulay
Terri Nye
Jen Pratt
Sharon Sayles Belton
Linda Stewart
Eve Lee
Brenda McCoy
Tammie Oakley
Kelly Quill
Chad Schaschl
Richard Stoebe
Kelly Lee
Ron McCoy
Mark Olson
Camden Quist
Michelle Schepers
Jane Strauss
Pam Leffler
Elizabeth McDaniel
Mary Olson
Marilyn Rabasco
Lindsey Schieffer
Marge Stresemann
Mercedes Lenort
Gerry McGrane
Sandi Olson
Vincent Radecke
Sally Schlosser
Jennifer Strode
Marcia LeVoir
Alice McMartin
Shirley Olson
John Reagan
Thea Schmidt
Pam Strom
Nicole Limper
Feroza Mehta
Linda Olstead
Inez Reed
Tina Schmidt
Cydney Strommen
Alexander Lindblad
Sandy Menke
Mike Opat
Marianne Reich
Vicki Schmidt
David Sullivan
Barbara Lindblad
Kari Mildebrandt
Brad Opsahl
Tracy Reid
Nick Schmitz
Nadia Swanson
Philip Lindblad
Tom Miller
Gail O’Rourke
Cheryl Reiheld
Joan Schonning
Jennifer Sweat
Ashley Schultz
Rachel Tandoh
Jean Schultz
Sam Tauer
Kristine Schulze
Carol Teders
Kate Schuster
Karen Teff
Nate Schwartzbauer
May Thao
Therese Schwartzbauer
Tia Theisen
Lori Sedlezky
Jolene Thibedeau Boyd
Stephanie Selb
Terriann Thommes
Anna Semanko
Samantha Thompson
Sarah Sharp
Adriene Thornton
Kari Sheldon
Doris Thorson
Desi Shelton
Glo Tonskemper
6,543
Hours contributed by interns throughout
the organization in 2015.
*Volunteers marked with an asterisk qualified for the 300 Club by volunteering 300+ hours in 2015.
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“As The Arc’s Spanish Outreach Intern I’ve corresponded with
families and supported !Adelante¡ I’ve gotten to learn about
the great work that The Arc does while concentrating on
topics pertinent to the Latino community. My internship has
allowed me to gain valuable experience while supporting a
remarkable community.” Julie Lofthus
“Durante mi práctica en Arc he comunicado con familias
y apoyado a grupos de acceso. He tenido la oportunidad
de conocer lo que hace Arc en general mientras que
concentraba en temas pertinentes a la comunidad latina.
La práctica me ha dejado ganar experiencias valiosas y
apoyar a una comunidad destacada.” Julie Lofthus
Janice Trimbo
Cynthia White
Fran Trueman
Eva White
Esgani Trujillo
Lydia White
Janet Tuckner
Patrick Whiting
Rochelle Turan
Madeleine Wild Crea
Richard Tutewohl
Beatrice Willert
Myrtle Tyra
Jennifer Willey
Katherine Vanderwood
Aleasha Williams
Kazoua Vang
Mike Williams
Debra Vavra
Amy Williams
Nikki Villavicencio Paulsen
Dan Wischer
Shirley Virden
Kaiya Witt
Stacey Vogele
Gerald Wobschall
Rich Vosepka
Mary Wojciak
Sara Wagner
Lynelle Wood
Kjensmo Walker
Deborah Wood DuBois
Michael Wall
Suzanne Wright
Neal Wallace
ThaoMee Xiong
Brian Walsh
Sheng Yang
Charlie Weaver
Darlene Zangara
Tom Weaver
Carol Zeidler
Kristen Werner
Matt Ziegler
Meara White
Erin Zolotukhin-Ridgway
Please accept our apology if there are errors or omissions in this
annual report. Call The Arc Greater Twin Cities at (952) 920-0855
or email [email protected] to correct our records.
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THE ARC GREATER TWIN CITIES 2015 – 2016
Board of Directors
Ways We Can Help
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
contact The Arc Greater Twin Cities for information and personal support.
PAR T NER S & AF F I LI ATES
The Arc Greater Twin Cities is a
Chair
Directors
Shawn Monaghan, Medtronic, Inc.
Peter Beierwaltes, Minnesota Department
of Human Services
Ask An Advocate: The Arc provides one-to-one intensive support
partner with Greater Twin Cities
First Vice Chair
for adults with disabilities and their family members. Advocates at The Arc
United Way and an affiliate of
Barb Davis*, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Ellen Catlin Donnelly*, E. Catlin Donnelly & Associates
provide free consultation by phone, email or in person.
The Arc Minnesota and The Arc.
Second Vice Chair
John Hetterick*, Consultant
Abuse Prevention: Individuals with disabilities are at far greater risk
Mike Carey*, SPS Commerce
for abuse than people without disabilities. The Arc provides training and
Secretary
resources for people with disabilities and those who support them.
Community Engagement: The Arc creates connections for parents,
caregivers and siblings through networking groups, SibShops and the
Common Connections mentoring program.
Heidi Larson, Venture Solutions
The Arc Greater Twin Cities is
Laura Beth Landy*, Consultant
Eduardo Montes* , Wells Fargo
committed to ensuring equal
Treasurer
access to its programs, services
Darla Nemec*, CaringBridge
Heidi Myhre*, Community Volunteer
Immediate Past Chair
John Peirson, Deloitte
and employment opportunities
Education: Special education advocacy addresses academic issues and
regardless of race, color, creed,
participation in the school community. Advocates provide information,
religion, national origin, gender,
coaching, and strategies to parents and guardians.
marital status, with regard to
The Arc Minnesota Liaison
public assistance, positive testing
Debbie Harris*, The Arc Minnesota Liason
for the HIV virus, disability,
Community Volunteer
Employment: The Arc provides information and guidance to support
people in obtaining successful employment.
Government Benefits: The Arc can help in determining eligibility and
applying for government benefits that are available to individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Tim Loesch*, Cargill, Inc.
Peter King*, Raymond James and Associates
Printing of this annual report
Cydney Strommen, Fast Horse Inc.
Mike Wall*, Optum
sexual orientation, age or legally
protected status.
Kyle Rolfing*, Achieve Health
Patrick Whiting*, Fredrikson & Byron
*Is a self-advocate or has a family member
with an intellectual or developmental disability
Mike Williams*, Community Volunteer
is generously donated.
Guardianship: When an individual turns 18, they are considered a
legal adult and their own guardian. The Arc assists families in learning
the basics of guardianship.
Health Care Assistance: The Arc provides support in obtaining
Medical Assistance and navigating the health care system.
Housing: The Arc provides resources and assistance in finding or
Sharon Sayles Belton
Jim Frey
Jim Klobuchar
Cindie Smart
Maurice Blanks
Mary Frey
John Lavander
Jim Smart
Sally Blanks
Bill Hibbs
Lee Lynch
Ed Spencer
a comprehensive planning for the future of a person with a disability.
Bob Bruininks
John Kelly
Tom Miller
Val Spencer
Self-Advocacy: The Arc provides leadership development and public
Judy Corson
Paula Kelly
Mike Opat
Charlie Weaver
Fran Davis
Robert Klas, Sr.
Nancy Owen
Sandy Klas
Mark Ritchie
maintaining affordable, integrated housing in the community.
Planning Your Future: The Arc has many different planning options
that use a person-centered approach including FutureLife Options™,
policy engagement for adults with disabilities.
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T HR I F T BU S I NES S ES
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call (952) 920-0855.
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2015 Annual Report - The Arc Greater Twin Cities

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