LIFE Mower County

04/22/2026

💙 Happy National Volunteer Week! 💙

During National Volunteer Week 2026, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who power LIFE Mower County.

This past year, our volunteers gave over 1,420 hours of their time to support individuals with diverse abilities. That’s 1,420 hours of kindness, connection, and community.

Thank you to:
Jaye Adams, Wendy Anderson, Jean Ball, Lydia Benedict, Connie Brown-Caldwell, Tessa Bucknell, Phil Burkhart, Stacy Clingman, Lisa Conradt, Noah Crabtree, Maria Deblieck, Jason Enfield, Anna Good, John Gray, Ashley Gullickson, Stephanie Gutierrez, Catherine Hemann-Winsky, Lynn Hoffman, Mary Hoffman, Laura Hoffmann, Jess Houff, Matthew Houff, Doug Howe, Kathleen Huffman, Susan Huffman, Debi Iverson, Jim Jaspers, Justine Jaspers, Jennifer Jensen, Kyle Jensen, Sarah Jensen, Laura Jertson, Emily Johnson, Jill Kaufman, Barb Keist, Destinie Klapperick, Devin Klapperick, Teresa Klapperick, Marsha Kuehne, Kim Lange, Monica Lukes, Noah Maier, Roger Mallan, Steven Mallan, Cheryl May, Kelly May, Linda Lou Miller, Tori Miller, Tabitha Nemeth, Linda Nemitz, Alycia Aly Newago, Bernadette Nierman, Brenda O'Conner, Jody Orth, Meribelle Parks, Kirk Rolfson, Roy Rolfson, Wendy Rolfson, Sarah Salisbury, Lori Scherer Hall, Carol Schlichter, Nancy Schnable, Carter Severtson, Treva Stansbury, Julie Sucha, Heidi Swenson, Michele Tate, Porsche Thornburg, Sue Thorpe, Laura Tjomsland, Kersten Tollefson, Susan Tweet, Linda Whalen, Wendy Whalen, Chelsea White, Loren (Lonnie) Wiborg, Sara Wilson.

👏 We appreciate you more than words can say. You make LIFE stronger every day.

👉 Want to get involved? Learn more:
www.lifemowercounty.org/volunteer

04/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who made the Stepping Out for Autism Walk a success!

This year was especially meaningful as it marked our first time hosting the walk at LIFE Mower County and the 15th year of this event. We are grateful to everyone who attended, supported, and helped make the day so special.

A big thank you to the Mower County Senior Center for hosting, and to HyperSpace Starcade Game Truck and The Barron of Bubble for bringing fun and excitement to the event.

We also appreciate our amazing sponsors:

Puzzle Piece Sponsors
Team Torryn & Frankie
Laura and Tracy Blade
Meadow Greens Golf Course
Deb & Wendell Schilling ~ Owen’s Wonderful Encouraging Non-Stoppers

Sensory Support Sponsors
Bollingberg Chiropractic Clinic
Alerus
Momentum Behavior Services
Rolling Green Fencing, Inc
Cooperative Response Center Foundation

Thank you to our raffle donors:
Amber Drescher, Three Oak Vineyards & Winery, Sand Cloud Company, BlankieGram Co, 407 Dezigns, and The Homestead Boutique.

And thank you to our volunteers:
Bernie, Dawn, Jamey, Hannah, Laura, Carrie, Chelsea, and John.

Your support helps create opportunities for connection, inclusion, and belonging. We appreciate you! 💙

04/19/2026

Register to volunteer at www.lifemowercounty.org/bbb

04/19/2026

Become a sponsor at www.lifemowercounty.org/bbb

04/18/2026

Purchase tickets at www.lifemowercounty.org/bbb

04/15/2026

04/14/2026

🌹 Today’s the Day! Rose Sale Pick-Up & Delivery 🌹

The 31st Annual Rose Sale Pick-Up and Delivery Day is happening today, Tuesday, April 14, 2026!

🌹 Pick-Up: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at LIFE Mower County
🚗 Delivery: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM throughout the Austin area

If you ordered roses, stop by anytime between 10 and 6 to pick them up, or watch for your delivery if you selected that option.

Thank you for supporting LIFE Mower County and helping us continue programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your support truly makes a difference!

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!