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#GivingTuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and kicks off the end-of-year charitable season. In conjunction with Giving Tuesday, this year Kalix is holding a Basket Raffle Fundraiser. Almost $6,000 worth of items are dispersed among 18 themed baskets and Raffle Tickets are ONLY $1 each. Tickets are... Read More

Exemplifying the Kalix Mission Celeste Badke Celeste was nominated in recognition of her assistance for a person who needed the medical services of a specialist. Although the person was hesitant to see this specialist, the admission was successful because of the person’s trust in Celeste and her ability to advise medical personnel on strategies to make... Read More

Quality of Life Enhancement 1508 staff This month, the spotlight is on 1508, where one tenant has worked hard to make progress towards his weight-loss goal.  Carol DeLorme led the effort to support better food choices, eliminate unhealthy snacks, and follow-through with exercise plans.  Other staff involved with the process include Tim Hase, Mike Marquart,... Read More

Notable Nominees: Jeff Wallstrum (PD TCLF 1109), Stella Bosire (TCLF 1109)

The Kalix Day Supports Program has continued their gardening skills in 2016! A grant from the St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation provided materials and soil for constructing raised beds, tools, and seeds. The raised beds allow easy access by everybody. The purpose of the project is to offer gardening as a productive activity that builds... Read More

On August 9th, a ribbon-cutting signaled the official start of Kalix participation in the CyclePoint network. After months of training and preparation, we are ready to take in electronics to dismantle for recycling. CyclePoint is an amazing venture – a nationwide network of organizations like Kalix that employ people with disabilities. Together, we can leverage... Read More

Notable Nominees for July: Sunshine Jantzi (PA Minot), Aleshia Lucy (PMC), Eve Azure (MSLA Turtle Creek), Claudia Nettleton (Job Coach), Denise Hovda (TCLF 1101)

RESPECT AND EMPATHY Kari Sveen – DSP Minot Kari is being recognized for her skill with general positive interaction and implementing positive behavioral supports.  As a support staff, Kari is impressive as she is able to carry a conversation, lift peoples’ spirits by her words and enthusiasm, and can hold the line and be stern when... Read More