PossAbilities

11/27/2025

To all that are celebrating, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

PossAbilities will be closed today (11/27) and tomorrow (11/28) for the holiday.

11/21/2025

Happy Friday, everyone! 🎶 This week, we dove into the world of vinyl and learned how to properly clean our records, thanks to Officer Nate and Tim! By keeping the grooves dust-free, we can ensure our favorite hits last for years. 🎸🎷🎻

11/20/2025

We wanted to share our latest kitchen adventure - making Tater Tot Hotdish! 👨‍🍳This classic dish brought our group together, not just to enjoy a delicious meal but also to strengthen our teamwork and life skills.

11/19/2025

🎄🔔Every holiday season, we embrace the joy and purpose of ringing the bells for the Rochester, MN Salvation Army!

11/18/2025

Adam is working on his video and editing skills! Check out this video 👇 he captured of Jacob.

11/11/2025

11/05/2025

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Olmsted County, in partnership with Channel One Regional Food Bank, through funding from the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners, is distributing fresh foods, shelf-stable foods, and proteins to support households experiencing food insecurity during the federal shutdown.

SNAP and MFIP recipients should continue registering, along with any Olmsted County residents experiencing food insecurity.

Register for a pickup time and location by 10 a.m. TOMORROW Friday, November 7, 2025.

Registration link: https://webapp.co.olmsted.mn.us/snapgapfooddistribution
Passcode: 11725

Food distribution and pickup will take place on Friday afternoon, November 7, 2025.

Eligibility & Requirements:
• You must be an Olmsted County resident experiencing food insecurity.
• One registration per household. The household member who registers must pick up the food boxes.
• Food boxes must be picked up at your scheduled drive-through time and location.

If you have any questions, please call 507-328-6500.

11/05/2025

We had an amazing time at RCTC's Fall Theater Production, "Ouch"! This play is hilarious!

10/28/2025

Dear Friends,
As Congress exhibits its stance, people are experiencing hardship.The employees of PossAbilities are conducting a quiet, internal food drive to help our families who are losing SNAP benefits. We are talking about various scenarios to help people maneuver around the ever-changing landscape of support services. And, we are monitoring emotional stress and offering guidance. If you are struggling - emotionally, physically, or with food insecurity - please reach out to a family member or friend. Have hope, and know we will get through these uncertain times. You are strong. PossAbilities cares.

10/23/2025

Spooky time! 🎃👻

We would like to extend a large THANK YOU to Mark Theros for once again volunteering his time and skills to help us carve pumpkins!

10/22/2025

We are sad to share that Lorna Schunke passed away. Lorna was one of the founding mothers of PossAbilities. Her desired to create more opportunities for people with disabilities was inspired by her daughter Cheryl, who recently passed and was active with PossAbilities since her mother helped launch the organization in 1962.

Lorna shared her powerful story at A Night of PossAbilities in 2023, where she spoke passionately about the challenges faced by people with disabilities in the 50s and 60s. Her story was featured in the Rochester Post Bulletin. Lorna's vision was to build a supportive community where every person could thrive. Her legacy continues to guide us today. She will be missed and remembered by many.

When Lorna Schunke was raising her daughter Cheryl in the 1950s, there were few options for those with developmental disabilities.