Kate Bottiger, Author at Reach For Resources https://www.reachforresources.org/author/kbottiger/ A nonprofit empowering people of all-abilities to reach their full potential. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:18:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.reachforresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-Reach-Man-32x32.png Kate Bottiger, Author at Reach For Resources https://www.reachforresources.org/author/kbottiger/ 32 32 An Evening Spent Ice Fishing https://www.reachforresources.org/an-evening-spent-ice-fishing/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:15:18 +0000 https://www.reachforresources.org/?p=4863 Some of the best winter evenings in Minnesota are spent ice fishing. Recently, Calli, someone who is supported through our services, had the opportunity to enjoy an evening of ice fishing with our staff member Hailey and her fiancé James. Over Christmas, James had received some new ice fishing gear and was excited to use […]

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]]> Lena Osman Gets Creative https://www.reachforresources.org/lena-osman-gets-creative/ Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:46:25 +0000 https://www.reachforresources.org/?p=4748 “Staying Inside” is a book written by Lena Osman, someone who is supported in Reach’s Waiver Case Management department. This year Lena wrote a children’s book about animals and COVID-19 which features her original artwork. Please click here to read Lena’s book. Yasmine Hund, Lena’s Case Manager states, “The individuals we support are working on […]

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]]> A Helping Hand: Building Long-Term Connections https://www.reachforresources.org/a-helping-hand-building-long-term-connections/ Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:48:36 +0000 https://www.reachforresources.org/?p=4533 The adaptive recreation program at Reach for Resources, (REACH) has many different activities for people with developmental disabilities. The purpose of the programs at REACH for individuals to build social skills with each other, enhance community integration, provide breaks for caregivers, and to promote physical health. At REACH, Peggy Martin who is one of our […]

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]]> We can all learn from each other https://www.reachforresources.org/learn-from-each-other/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:28:44 +0000 https://www.reachforresources.org/?p=4504 When Abby first contacted Reach for Resources, she was excited at the opportunity to volunteer a few hours each week in the summer. She never ended up volunteering…and instead was hired as a part-time Inclusion Specialist. That was two years ago. When asked what piqued her interest in working as an Inclusion Specialist, she shared […]

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]]> Nicholas Has Made Successful Progress Toward Independence https://www.reachforresources.org/nicholas-has-made-successful-progress-toward-independence/ Sun, 24 May 2020 07:12:20 +0000 https://www.reachforresources.org/?p=4354 Cari Tupy learned about Reach, randomly searching the Internet for local programs in 2016, when her son, Nicholas, was 16 years old. What she found has changed their lives. Nicholas began in our Teen Explorers program, a weekly program that focuses on engaging teens with their community. Cari says that it took Nicholas “out of […]

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]]> Jamie Claims Own Housing and Reclaims Job https://www.reachforresources.org/jamie-claims-own-housing-and-reclaims-job/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:41:21 +0000 https://www.reachforresources.org/?p=4342 “More freedom!” is how Jamie Hohertz describes his new living situation of being on his own for the first time ever. For 18 years, Jamie lived in an adult foster care setting, enjoying the relationship he had with his care provider, Jim, whom Jamie says was like a brother to him. However, a 2018 change […]

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]]> Reach’s Response to COVID-19 https://www.reachforresources.org/reachs-response-to-covid-19/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:11:37 +0000 https://www.reachforresources.org/?p=4176 In the midst of these uncertain times, we—along with so many others—have altered the way in which we provide services. First and foremost, the safety and health of everyone is top priority. Reach’s purpose is to extend care to others, and perhaps now more than ever, that concern is crucial. With that in mind, we […]

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]]> New Technology is Helping Those We Support Increase Independence https://www.reachforresources.org/new-technology-is-helping-those-we-support-increase-independence/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:34:14 +0000 https://www.reachforresources.org/?p=4163 Hanna is one busy and talented young woman. She sings in a glee club, volunteers at the library, attends dance class, interns in the neonatal intensive care unit at Children’s Hospital (similar to the one where she started life, herself), participates in a Circus Juventas program, enjoys regular girls’ nights out, and more. She is […]

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]]> Annual Awards Announced https://www.reachforresources.org/annual-awards-announced-2/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 20:32:01 +0000 https://www.reachforresources.org/?p=4122 We are pleased to announce the recipients of our annual awards. Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations. While we cannot recognize every nominee, we humbly acknowledge all who helped us this past year in fulfilling our mission. The following are this year’s award recipients: Ellen Bittner: Volunteer of the Year Ellen joined our board […]

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]]> Maddie is Designing Meaningful Employment Goals https://www.reachforresources.org/maddie-is-designing-meaningful-employment-goals/ Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:03:13 +0000 https://www.reachforresources.org/?p=4097 When friend and fellow band member Chris Davies was looking for a graphic designer to create the artwork for a music album, Reach staff member Larissa Beck knew just the person. Maddie Tate has used Reach’s employment and semi-independent living and services for about two years now. Maddie has an enjoyable job at Target—recently having […]

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