LIFEW
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YEAR IN
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2015
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$259,733helped us develop employment opportunities for job seekers, lay the foundation for a new small group career development program, and support 840 individuals who worked nearly 460,000 hours at 298 community businesses and earned over $3.95 million in wages.
$202,388ensured reliable transportation was available for Lifeworks clients and allowed our fleet of 31 vehicles to provide approximately 1,300 rides each day while traveling a total of 433,057 miles.
LIFEWORKS RAISED A TOTAL OF $1,015,906 IN 2015
2015 Year in Review
$175,000 bolstered our robust technology infrastructure through the purchase of new applications and software for language assistance, work autonomy, and job development.
$125,000supported community inclusion activities such as music and art that allowed Lifeworks clients to express themselves in unique ways, build relationships, and improve self-confidence.
YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK
2015 Year in Review
$140,063 in the form of in-kind gifts provided crucial business services, including internet bandwidth for client use and professional surveys.
$113,722allowed us to host the Lifeworks Golden Anniversary Celebration.
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Joyful Singers spring concert.
VOLUNTEERISM2015 Year in Review
593 individuals donated 7,515 hours of their time providing expertise in the areas of resume development, workplace etiquette, art, technology, birding, and so much more.
1. Adam Eisele at his home where he receives PCA services through
Lifeworks.
2. Supervisor Lindsey Benson and Lifeworks Associate Lance Kopischke
pose for a photo at Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato.
3. Lifeworks clients participate in “The Power of Me,” a series of classes
designed to teach women with disabilities about topics important to
their well-being.
4. Volunteer Kevin Smith provides guidance to the Lifeworks Hastings
birding group.
5. Manager David Pellinger and Lifeworks Associate Sasha Porter work
closely together in the Cargill AgHorizons department.
6. Lifeworks Associate Jacob Viehweg (center), with supervisor Matt
Potz (left), and Lifeworks Job Coach Chelsea Skinner (right) at Truck
Bodies & Equipment International in Mankato.
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$150,000 to help our clients find and maintain fulfilling jobs in the community.
$100,000 to expand our small group career development program.
$100,000 to provide reliable transportation so the people we serve can get to work and community activities.
$100,000 to update and maintain Lifeworks technology
infrastructure utilized by our clients.
LIFEWORKS FUNDRAISING GOALS FOR 2016
2015 Year in Review
$100,000 to provide the people we serve with robust community inclusion activities such as music and art.
$50,000 dedicated to Lifeworks research and development efforts.
$105,000 for two new grant vehicles from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
$100,000 for the Lifeworks Annual Celebration on April 21, 2016.
$125,000 in the form of in-kind donations.
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orks associate at Atom
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43PARTNERSHIPS
new businesses partnered with Lifeworks to employ people with disabilities.
173NEW CAREERS
new individuals were successfully placed in community jobs.
7,515
VOLUNTEERISM
593 volunteers provided
hours of service.
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1,300
433,057
TRANSPORTATION
vehiclesprovidedapproximately
rides each day to our clients and traveled a total of
$3,950,000.
EMPLOYMENT
840460,000
Lifeworks clients worked nearly
hours at 298 community businesses and earned over
CELEBRATION
allowed us to host the Lifeworks Golden Anniversary
Celebration.
$113,772
PLEDGES
was collected through capital campaign and annual pledges.
$90,528
NEW VEHICLES
in grants from the Minnesota Department of Transportation allowed us to purchase three
new vehicles for our fleet.
$156,220
On behalf of the thousands of individuals served by Lifeworks in 2015 - thank you! It is because of your investment in Lifeworks that we are able to fund innovative, high-quality programs for people with disabilities. Your support makes a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.
Thank You!miles.
Serving our community and people
with disabilities as we live and work
together
2965 Lone Oak Drive, Suite 160, Eagan, MN 55121
p: 651-454-2732 f: 651-454-3174 toll free: 1-866-454-2732
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Our TTY phone number is 651-365-3736.
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