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Jamey Helgeson: Don’t forget our Christmas wish list!
Have some fun and check out these wonderful items you can easily donate to our organization this holiday season: www.lifemowercounty.org/wish-list. Did you know your Amazon ...
Jamey Helgeson, Author at Austin Daily Herald
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Jamey Helgeson: Decision-making is about continued learning
Being able to make choices about your life is crucial for the independence and happiness of all people, including those with disabilities. Decision-making is a ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, November 19, 2021 5:30 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: What is advocacy and how does it help?
Webster’s Dictionary states that advocacy means, “One who supports another or a cause.” Without strong advocacy at all levels, people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, November 5, 2021 4:27 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: Make a difference with LIFE Mower County on Give To The Max Day
People like you are the reason that LIFE Mower County is able to provide quality programs for our community. Your contributions mean the world to ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, October 22, 2021 8:01 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: Volunteers an important part of LIFE
Volunteers are vital to the programs and services of LIFE Mower County. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization — lending support in a variety ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, October 8, 2021 5:51 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: 11th annual Taste of Mower County cancelled
While we were very excited for the return of the Taste of Mower County after it was cancelled in 2020, on Sept. 17, 2021, we ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, September 25, 2021 6:30 am
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Tickets for Taste of Mower County available starting Monday
If you are interested in purchasing tickets for the 11th annual Taste of Mower County on Oct. 17, 2021, please visit the LIFE Mower County ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, September 11, 2021 6:30 am
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Jamey Helgeson: LIFE looking for help with Taste of Mower County
LIFE Mower County needs your support in our upcoming Taste of Mower County fundraiser, which will be held on Sunday, Oct. 17 ,at the Holiday ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, August 28, 2021 6:30 am
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Jamey Helgeson: Be a true part of your community
Community inclusion — Being a part of a community and feeling included is extremely important in people’s lives. Being a part of one’s community does ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, August 13, 2021 5:52 pm
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LIFE Mower County: Support a great cause — The Taste of Mower County
LIFE Mower County requests your support in our upcoming Taste of Mower County fundraiser, which will be held on Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Holiday ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, July 31, 2021 6:30 am
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Jamey Helgeson: DOE releases funds to support children with disabilities
On July 1, the Department of Education released over $3 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to support 7.9 million infants, toddlers, and students with ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, July 17, 2021 6:30 am
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Jamey Helgeson: Mark you calendars for the rescheduled Rose Sale delivery and pick-up day
We had to postpone our April 6 delivery and pick-up day for our 26th annual Rose Sale due to COVID-19. We have set a new ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, June 19, 2021 6:30 am
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Jamey Helgeson: White House unveils FY 2022 budget
On May 28, President Joe Biden released his budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2022. The most notable increases were for Vocational Rehabilitation Demonstration and ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, June 5, 2021 6:30 am
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Jamey Helgeson: Masks still required at LIFE
Even though the CDC and President Biden announced that “fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, May 22, 2021 6:30 am
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Jamey Helgeson: Mark your calendars for LIFE Mower County’s 69th annual meeting
The 69th annual meeting will be held virtually at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 24. You can register by calling 1-507-433-8994 or email info@lifemowercounty.org. This ...