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December 2009 and August 2009 Adobe Reader is needed to view the newsletter. A free download is available online here.
This Santa's Gift is From the Heart Read this Pioneer Press article, 12.23.09
Dakota Communities Honored with Boggs Mitchell Award for Inclusive Recreation 10.30.09
Click here to read about this award
Cargill Partners with Dakota Communities 8.19.09
MINNEAPOLIS – As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the communities in which it does business, Cargill announced that it recently donated $10,000 to Dakota Communities, a non-profit organization in Eagan, Minn. that provides programs and services for people with disabilities living in the organization’s 32 homes in seven metro area counties.
Funds from Cargill will support a horticultural therapy program that Dakota Communities offers in partnership with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. As part of the program, participants learn how gardening can benefit healthy eating and the environment.
“In addition to the health and nutrition benefits of this program, there is definitely a therapeutic element to working in a garden,” said Mary Harty, chief development officer at Dakota Communities. “We’re grateful for the support of local companies like Cargill as we strive to give people with disabilities meaningful opportunities to learn and grow.”
This is the second year that Cargill has supported this program. In addition to providing funds, Cargill employees have also volunteered their time with Dakota Communities, participating in a spring clean-up, planting flowers and helping landscape the organization’s homes.
“We recognize that our success depends on the growth and health of our communities,” said Tom Bell, vice president of Cargill’s salt business and Dakota Communities board member. “We’re pleased to support an organization that’s making such an important impact on people’s lives right here in Minnesota.”
Dakota Communities featured on NBC Kare 11 News 5.11.09
"Families fight cuts to disabilities programs," featuring Eric Stadler with mom Chris and sister Brooke, was the lead story on KARE 11's 6 p.m. news Monday, May 11th, 2009. We were pleased with the coverage and its depiction of what is at risk with the proposed state budget cuts. View video clip & article: http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=694678&catid=2
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Receive updates from Dakota Communities by contacting us with your email address. Email info@dakcom.org or call us at 651-688-8808.
Learn about current initiatives in our 2008 Annual Report and 2007 Annual Report
MN Sun article about one of our homes: "Kennelly Group Home in Burnsville celebrates 25 years as a family"
2009 Creating Magic Gala
Join The Minnesota Budget Project's Blog for updates on issues at the State and Federal level. Blog posts are available by email too. http://minnesotabudgetbites.org/.
Minnesota Governor's Council
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Thank You for 'Giving to the Max'!
The first- ever 'Give to the Max Day' was a giant success for Dakota Communities and the people with disabilities we support. You responded to this call on November 17th to donate online at GiveMN.Org, and gave generously with gifts totaling $9,190.00. Including gift matching through GiveMN.org and The Carl & Verna Schmidt Foundation, we raised a grand total of $19,060! Thank you and Bravo!
Your support will have a powerful impact. People with disabilities will have more opportunities to say, “I can…. I am able…. I am involved.”
We are deeply grateful for your friendship and support!
-Mary Harty, Chief Development Officer