Success Stories

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StevenEull

Steven Eull donates savings from three jobs to help fight COVID-19

April 14, 2020
CummingsAmanda

Amanda uses her experiences to help others struggling with mental health issues

April 14, 2020
MikeSteffen

Mike Steffen enjoys camaraderie working at TWO great jobs!

March 26, 2020
Larry

Larry never gives up and uses his life experiences to inspire, support and help others in similar situations

February 25, 2020
Andy

Andy enjoys working independently, but part of a team at Design Ready Controls

February 25, 2020
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Commissioners declare ‘Joel Loer Day’ in Washington County

February 25, 2020
Victor

Victor’s job is ‘just the breath of fresh air’ he needed

February 25, 2020
AllisonDukek

Allison makes a career change to work with kids

February 25, 2020
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Deb Struckman proud of good, long career at Rise

February 25, 2020
Steve

Great job as a retail helper at Kwik Trip helps increase Steve’s self-confidence, gives him a sense of purpose

February 25, 2020
MarkBrown

Mark Brown personifies ‘more doing’ at Home Depot

February 5, 2020
cliff

With support from Rise and HCMHC, Cliff finds a great job at Aspen Waste Systems that suits his personality perfectly

December 4, 2019
Ronnie

Ronnie is known for doing quality work at New Plastics Plus

December 4, 2019
Liz

Liz finds working at FedEx Ship Center helps make her feel more productive and builds her self-esteem

December 4, 2019
Dan

Bringing energy and enthusiam to his work, Dan Beauregard excels at cashiering job at Cub Foods

December 4, 2019
Mario

Mario serves up a slice of Italy at Fat Lorenzo’s

December 4, 2019
Sue

Online holiday shopping keeps Jason especially busy at Amazon distribution center — just the way he likes it!

December 4, 2019
Dan

Adult Day Program supports Dan in building new skills after brain injury incurred at work changes his life forever

December 4, 2019
MarkBrown

Mark Brown personifies ‘more doing’ at Home Depot

August 20, 2019
Tracy

Recognize and advocate for more support for staff

August 20, 2019
Eddie

Eddie has no plans to retire any time soon

August 20, 2019
Tviet

Through her exquisite art, Dorinda expresses the seasons of her life

August 20, 2019
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Doris drives her career forward with Enterprise

August 20, 2019
Linda

Linda’s enjoying work ‘to the max’ at Stillwater TJ Maxx

August 20, 2019
Michelle

Hard at work, Michelle is as happy as a kid in a candy store

August 20, 2019
MikeSact

Michael Sack lets his ‘fingers do the talking,’ writing about mobility, accessibility issues — and SPORTS!

May 22, 2019
Duo

The Centre’s members and employees appreciate Rick’s good work, reliability

May 22, 2019
Ubah

Ubah takes it day by day, step by step to build a new life

May 22, 2019
Denise

Denise admires ARCH’s mission, finds work interesting

May 22, 2019
Austin

Austin’s years of running with his dad pay off when he qualifies for USA team

May 22, 2019
Pat

Pat’s new-found career changes her life in many ways

February 18, 2019
Jesse

Jesse Skare puts his values to work at The Estates in Rush City

February 18, 2019
Crystal

Crystal connects with her clients, offers compassionate care

February 18, 2019
Lauren

Lauren’s determination pays off with two great jobs!

February 18, 2019
Sheila

Sheila Morales enjoys fast-pace job at MSP Terminal 1’s Caribou Coffee

February 18, 2019
JP

Jeremy’s art featured at Minneapolis American Indian Center

December 5, 2018
JGBike

Generous co-workers surprise Jaron with a new set of Fat Bike wheels

December 5, 2018
Brewery

Nathaniel enjoys big job at small brewery in Hudson

December 5, 2018
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Clayton proud of the precision work he does at Meier Tool & Engineering

August 29, 2018
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Roger’s a valued employee at Kohl’s

August 29, 2018
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Alice assists others learn the ropes as a McDonald’s crew trainer

August 29, 2018
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Charlie retires after 40-plus years of working hard

June 27, 2018
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Jenny loves signing/singing with Wingspan’s Glee Club

May 29, 2018
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Nikki discovers better process for assembling Pentair parts

May 16, 2018
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Lady in Glasses

Jaime Richards advocates for herself at work and at home

May 16, 2018