LIFE Mower County

04/07/2026

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

🎉 74th Annual Celebration & Awards – Congratulations to Our Honorees! 🎉

We are proud to recognize the incredible individuals who make a difference every day at LIFE Mower County. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment help create opportunities and enrich lives in our community.

👏 Award Winners:
Direct Service Professional of the Year – Maria Deblieck
Professionals of the Year – Hannah Gwin, Laura Jertson, Sheri Mitchell, Carrie Murphy, Chelsea White
Volunteer of the Year – Jill Kaufman
Robert Qual Memorial Self-Advocate of the Year – Matthew Houff

Thank you for all you do to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Your impact truly matters. 💙💚🧡

🎥 Watch the “A Look Back” slideshow video:
www.lifemowercounty.org/annualcelebration

📘 The full Annual Report will be available in the May–June 2026 VISIONS Newsletter.

Coming in 2027!

04/06/2026

Volunteers Needed!

We have two great opportunities coming up to make a difference at LIFE Mower County:

📅 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Rose Sale Pick-Up & Delivery Day
Help pick up roses at Hy-Vee, deliver around Austin, or prepare orders for pickup.

📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Beer, Bacon and Beignets
Help with set-up, registration, serving beverages, or clean-up.

LIFE Mower County is privately funded and does not receive state or federal funding. Events like these help us continue providing programs and services.

👉 Sign up to volunteer:
www.lifemowercounty.org/rosesale
www.lifemowercounty.org/bbb

Questions? Call 507-433-8994 or email advancement@lifemowercounty.org

04/05/2026

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Kick it old school this Easter with C+C Music Factory's hip-hop classic that's sure to get every bunny dancing!

04/02/2026

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day 💙

Today is a time to learn, support, and celebrate people with autism. At LIFE Mower County, we believe in inclusion, understanding, and creating opportunities for everyone to belong.

Together, we can build a community where all individuals are valued and supported.

04/01/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS at LIFE Mower County 🚨

Thanks to a very generous anonymous donor… we are upgrading our transportation in a BIG way.

Say goodbye to our 15-passenger bus…
and say HELLO to our brand new 15-passenger LIMOUSINE 😎✨

That’s right—future trips will now include:
• Luxury seating
• VIP vibes
• Red carpet energy (okay… maybe 😄)

We can’t wait to roll up to activities in style!

03/29/2026

March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. What can you do to raise awareness? Tell someone. Tell the next person you see that March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and explain why you care.

03/27/2026

March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. What can you do to raise awareness? Volunteer. Visit www.lifemowercounty.org/volunteer to see what you can contribute.