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Jamey Helgeson: Come join us for an ice cream social open house
An ice cream social open house will be held from 6-7:30 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 10 at LIFE Mower County. We would like youth of ...
Jamey Helgeson, Author at Austin Daily Herald
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Tell Congress to support the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act!
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides critical support for millions of people with disabilities and their families to be able to afford necessities like ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, August 12, 2022 8:14 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: Get ready to celebrate 70 years with LIFE
LIFE Mower County is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2022, and we are pleased to announce that the “LIFE is Better Together 70th Anniversary Celebration” ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, July 29, 2022 5:33 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: Tell Congress to pass disability funding now
The Senate is currently considering making a major investment in disability services, but we need your help to make sure it happens! People with disabilities ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, July 15, 2022 5:52 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: Tell Congress to support the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides critical support for millions of people with disabilities and their families to be able to afford necessities like ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, June 17, 2022 6:29 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: Thank you for supporting the United Way of Mower County
Thank you to everyone that supported the United Way of Mower County’s fundraising campaign. When you chose to support the United Way with a donation, ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, June 3, 2022 5:01 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: Volunteer opportunities are available at LIFE
Volunteers are vital to the programs and services that we provide – lending support in a variety of ways to the people and families that ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, May 20, 2022 5:39 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: Night of awards at annual meeting
Thank you to everyone that attended our 70th annual Meeting and Awards on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Congratulations to all of the award winners: Mower ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, May 6, 2022 5:22 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: Thank you volunteers for making programs successful
LIFE Mower County is very thankful for our dedicated volunteers who give their time, energy, and talents to make our programs so successful. In 2021, ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, April 8, 2022 6:00 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: LIFE 70th anniversary events in 2022
Below are listed some of the important upcoming events celebrating LIFE Mower County’s 70th anniversary. • Volunteer Appreciation Week – April 17-23: All volunteers will ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, March 25, 2022 6:25 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: History of helping those with disabilities
In the early 1950s, little was known about the condition of mental retardation or its causes. There were no programs or activities to assist in ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, March 11, 2022 4:17 pm
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
In 1987, President Ronald Reagan recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to increase “public awareness of the needs and the potential of Americans with ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, February 25, 2022 5:53 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: Volunteers are needed to help with the 27th annual Rose Sale
The 27th annual Rose Sale will be held from Feb. 15 – March 22, with the delivery and pick-up date scheduled for Tuesday, April 5. ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, February 11, 2022 5:39 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: Volunteers needed to help with the 27th annual Rose Sale
The 27th annual Rose Sale will be held from Feb. 15 to March 22, with the delivery and pick-up date scheduled for Tuesday, April 5. ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 5:49 pm
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Jamey Helgeson: Chicken and Dumpling fundraiser on Jan. 25
Mark your calendars for the Chicken Dumpling Soup and Chili Supper Fundraiser from 4:30-7 p.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 at the Mower County Senior ...