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A community member who is part of a walking club at Northtown Mall called Achieve sharing how blessed she has been to see the members of the Achieve cleaning crew at Northtown Mall. She expressed her positive experiences with the staff and expressed how she loves that Achieve staff member, Teresa, always responds to her…
At Achieve we believe in offering a wide range of employment options, and honoring the choices our participants make. Accordingly, we provide opportunities to work in competitive jobs out in the community, usually with a job coach who provides assistance as needed. And for some, we provide work on-site at Achieve, where participants can work…
Dance At Your Own Risk (DAYOR) has not let the pandemic stop them from making music. The band’s 8th album – Happy Holidays From Achieve Services 2020 – released in December and can be streamed wherever you listen to music. The album features 14 tracks with lyrics written by DAYOR members. Training Specialist and DAYOR…
You may recognize Jenni if you’ve attended an Achieve Services’ fundraising event. She wheels around with a big smile selling raffle tickets. Jenni is one of 100 participants who has not been able to return to Achieve for in-person services. Innovation is one of Achieve Services’ four values, and the word innovative is also in…
Achieve has made some difficult decisions to ensure we keep our community safe and healthy this fall. Our Spring Gala, typically held in April, was postponed with the hope we would be able to gather in person this fall. Unfortunately, we still do not feel like meeting in person is the best option at this…
Achieve is currently facing the greatest challenge we’ve seen in our 56-year history. With the COVID-19 pandemic and mandated shutdowns, our revenues were zero for April and May and were about 10% of budget in June. With the unique operating restrictions the state has placed on us (3-hr days and no more than 50 people on…
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Recent Happenings at Achieve
Participants in Area Red each painted their own birdhouse and hung them up in the backyard garden space. It's fun seeing the creative colors and themes! 😊
Today Afton worked at Holiday Stationstores for her first time. When asked how it went she said, "I do love it! I cleaned, swept parking lot, replaced garbage bags, dusted, and front faced the cooler. I like the job. The staff [from Achieve & Holiday] are very sweet and kind." Great job Afton!
![Today Afton worked at Holiday Stationstores for her first time. When asked how it went she said, I do love it! I cleaned, swept parking lot, replaced garbage bags, dusted, and front faced the cooler. I like the job. The staff [from Achieve & Holiday] are very sweet and kind. Great job Afton!](https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/452916590_909212051250096_2670133194416347352_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=M6QczR0oV48Q7kNvgFZOeeU&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYCpQ_pzJKA5X78i2oXHuM0sJuK6qc9iEJCXSkT5S8rBKg&oe=66AAAA58)
Join us as we celebrate Ralph Vossberg as he retires after 37 dedicated years working at Achieve. We will be hosting a retirement celebration open house on Thursday, August 8th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Conference Room A. Swing by when it works for you and enjoy dessert and light refreshments. Please RSVP by Friday, August 2nd by commenting on this post or emailing our [email protected] email. We hope you can join us in celebrating Ralph's great career at Achieve! 😊
We had a lot of fun at the Couillard Family Bean Bags Tournament Fundraiser yesterday! It was the first time the tournament was held inside and it was just as great as ever. A HUGE thank you to the Couillard family for organizing the tournament fundraiser and having the proceeds benefit Achieve. And thank you to all who played, attended, volunteered and/or supported the tournament. 😊
**Location update for the Bean Bags Tournament** Due to the rain, this afternoon's bean bags tournament has been moved to Wilshire Park Elementary School in St. Anthony (3600 Highcrest Rd NE, St. Anthony, MN 55418). Please enter in door #9, it says "Activities Entry" on it.
Wilshire Park Elementary School · 3600 Highcrest Rd NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
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