PossAbilities

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.

10/21/2025

We're so proud to share that Margaret (Peg) Lloyd has received an Unsung Hero Award from Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union! From starting a monthly cooking club to sponsoring educational speakers, Peg's quiet efforts bring joy and empower many. Her recognition is well-deserved! Congratulations Peg 👏

The Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union Unsung Hero Award is a member-nominated award that recognizes people in the community who make a significant impact through quiet efforts. The annual recognition is part of the bank's Plus It Forward event.

10/15/2025

Cara and Stacy had an amazing time at the Mayo Clinic Section of Social Work, Community Resource Fair! Events like these not only give us a chance to showcase our services but also connect us with a wide network of community members and providers. We enjoy discovering new resources that can be of benefit for people using PossAbilities services.

10/02/2025

Adam and Stacy started their day at Mayo High School, engaging students in Mrs. Matzek's Careers class about the exciting career opportunities within disability services.

Adam, pictured below, always steals the show. 😃 He enjoys visiting classrooms and educating students about disabilities. If you are looking for a guest speaker, let us know! 📧 POSM@PossAbilities.org

10/01/2025

We are very excited to announce an incredible partnership with the Rochester Art Center! The center is hosting an exhibition featuring a diverse collection of work from artist in PossAbilities ArtAbilities program. 🖌

The work will be on display now until the first week in February 2026! Don't miss it! 👀

10/01/2025

Dear Friends,

The failure of Congress to pass a budget has resulted in a partial shutdown of the Federal government. Please know that a short-term shutdown is not expected to have impact on our programs. As in previous state and federal shutdowns, Medicaid for disabilities is classified as an essential service so we expect funding to continue during this impasse. We will continue to monitor the situation, along with the Department of Human Services and our state and national associations, and keep you up to date as the situation evolves. Remember, that you are all valued in everything you do to assist people.

Respectfully, Sue Mackert
PossAbilities Executive Director

09/26/2025

Did you see this 👇

Possibilities are expanding for PossAbilities, a Rochester nonprofit serving people with disabilities. On Friday, the organization announced plans for a new $20 million facility named the Achievement Hub to broaden its reach and provide life-changing support.

09/24/2025

We had a grand celebration on Friday night at A Night of PossAbilities!🎉Have fun looking at the photos below. 📷 Tag yourself, and others and we will see you next year on September 25th, 2026!

Photo Credit Photo: Elizabeth Nida Photography
www.nidaphoto.com Elizabeth Nida Obert