November 16, 2020
Employee Appreciation Awards: COVID-Style!
Employee Appreciation Awards: COVID-Style! Every year, LBSA honors staff with a luncheon and dinner where we honor award winners. This year’s events were postponed by COVID-19. Still, our staff of essential workers have been performing great feats of heroism over the last 10 months and continue to do so each… Read More
November 16, 2020
The Pathway to Tomorrow
The Pathway to Tomorrow Change, The Art of Possibility, Beacons of Hope – I’ve written about all of them over the years. We’re definitely in a sea of change. I am inspired by the people who are finding ways to adapt their businesses and personal lives to meet the changes. Read More
August 6, 2020
Beacons of Hope
Beacons of Hope It’s a time of uncertainty, heightened emotion – especially emotions we prefer to minimize: fear, sadness, fatigue. We struggle with our ability to feel a host of emotions at the same time: How do we hold fear and joy, sadness and pride, humility and anger? Instead of… Read More
July 22, 2020
Olive Omoro Receives Gary Martin Memorial Scholarship
“I have always wanted to do something that can change someone’s life.” Olive shared in her scholarship application. “That’s why working in the medical field has always been my dream.” Olive Omoro is the first ever recipient of the Gary Martin Memorial Scholarship. Thanks to a donation from Eugene &… Read More
June 23, 2020
Molly Halls Recipient of 2020 Minnesota Direct Support Professional of the Year Award
National Disability Provider Association Names Molly Halls Recipient of 2020 Minnesota Direct Support Professional of the Year Award National Disability Provider Association Names Molly Halls Recipient of 2020 Minnesota Direct Support Professional of the Year Award The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) announced that Molly Halls,… Read More
June 8, 2020
Standing Up Together
Standing Up Together I’m a little late to the support for the George Floyd/Black Lives Matter cause. Why? Because I want to be an authentic and appropriate voice for making meaningful systemic changes that are desperately needed in our society. For me, that takes thoughtful consideration. I – we –… Read More
May 1, 2020
Why Community Matters: Episode #6: Share Your Talents
Why Community Matters: Share Your Talents This is the fifth and final segment of the radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. Community members can get involved… Read More
April 30, 2020
Why Community Matters: Episode #5: Stronger Together
Why Community Matters: Stronger Together This is the fourth segment of the radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. Partnerships between community organizations address gaps and improve… Read More
April 29, 2020
Why Community Matters: Episode #4: Home Sweet Home
Why Community Matters: Home Sweet Home This is the third segment of the radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. Laura Baker believes people with intellectual and developmental… Read More
April 29, 2020
Why Community Matters: Episode #3: A Revolving Door
Why Community Matters: A Revolving Door This is the second segment of the radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. There are many challenges related to staffing… Read More