Hammer & NER will welcome guests to the annual Reach for Ralph fundraising event on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Quincy Hall in the heart of the Arts District of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event, with an expected 400 attendees, will feature silent and live auctions, dinner and a inspirational program. We anticipate raising $350,000 in support of individuals with developmental disabilities supported by Hammer & NER so they can live life to the fullest. 

Hammer & NER is a Minnesota non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. In 2023 we are celebrating our combined 150th anniversary of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism and Down Syndrome. We are proud to have 59 group homes and 9 apartment programs in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area and employ over 550 dedicated staff members serving 360 people with 24-hour staffing in our group homes and apartments. Additionally, 1,254 individuals and families in Minnesota know Hammer through our case management and care coordination services.