VISION
Be a model of excellence in a world that creates possibilities for people of all abilities.
MISSION
Dakota Communities partners with people with disabilities to realize their goals and potential.
VALUES
Our values shape our decisions and guide our actions at Dakota Communities.
Advocacy Community Compassion Integrity Joy Leadership Stewardship Wellness
Giving Everyone The Opportunity To Play Hockey
"If you ever need a pick-me up, check out the Woodbury Eagles of Minnesota Special Hockey. You can't help but feel good watching these athletes play their hearts out. "
Watch this news report from WCCO, featuring Mike and Tom who live at a Dakota Communities home in West St. Paul. It orignally aired on January 3rd, 2010.
http://wcco.com/local/minnesota.special.hockey.2.1402895.html
Breakaway Volunteer: Michelle Fischer
Congratulations to Michelle Fischer, a Star Tribune “Athlete of the Week” who was featured in print and online on December 29th!
Michelle is a high school student at Cretin-Derham in St. Paul who volunteers on Sundays with Mike and Tom at their hockey practices and games. (See above story.) We are grateful to Michelle and to all the volunteers at Dakota Communities who are dedicated to supporting people with disabilities every day.
Interested in learning about volunteer opportunities? Click here or search for ‘Dakota Communities’ at www.volunteermatch.org.
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