DESPITE HAVING DEALT with numerous significant health issues since being diagnosed with severe hearing loss at age three, Madonna Wagner was motivated to work instead of applying for Social Security Disability benefits.
A medical assistant who worked primarily in pediatric and geriatric clinics for most of her career, the last
Rise team members and people we serve were deeply saddened by the recent death of Kari Wagner, who worked as a data entry clerk at Rise Crystal. She passed away May 13 at the age of 44.
Kari was a gracious woman who had a deep and abiding faith, worked
Case Manager Katie Chambers was pleased to receive additional service agreements approved by Anoka County social workers so she could begin working remotely with people served at Rise Coon Rapids.
“We specifically selected people who either live independently or are living with their parents or guardians and could benefit from
With some extra funding remaining from Rise’s Department of Human Services Innovations grant, Rise’s Community Supported Employment team was given the green light to use the funds in “creative” ways to serve people who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing.
“We were able to purchase 16 iPads to give
AS A MOTHER WITH three young children who had experienced domestic violence for several years, Natasha was profoundly grateful for the advocacy and support services she received from Alexandra House to help get her through challenging times.
In addition to their wide-ranging services to victims of domestic, and sexual and
Kari Hovey took a break from her job as a speech therapist in the public schools to explore different settings and intern with Rise in assistive technology. She worke with people served at Rise Crystal who have intellectual and physical disabilities.
Having earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of
Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, people with direct support skills and experience are in high demand. Andrea knows how important her work as a personal care assistant (PCA) is right now, even though she has her career goals set in a different direction.
Andrea moved to Minnesota from Illinois last
The middle of a pandemic crisis is not an ideal time to be changing career fields and looking for a new job, but LeeAnn Hill continues to be optimistic and move forward during this challenging time.
After having worked in the accounting field for more than 30 years, LeeAnn knew
Based on an extensive three-day survey conducted by four CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) surveyors, Rise was recently awarded its twelfth three-year certification, the highest level of accreditation.
Surveyors thoroughly examined and evaluated all aspects of the agency, assessing more than 1,200 program service standards. This included Rise’s
Having struggled for years with mental health issues herself, Amanda Cummings is now on the front lines assisting people who are especially challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a mental health practitioner at People, Inc.’s location in Coon Rapids, Amanda provides one-on-one and group support, assists people with crisis prevention