04/15/2026
Each month leading up to MITS, we are featuring an impact story, of how MITS has helped improve the lives of individuals with disabilities that we are proud to support. This month, we are highlighting Wingspan Life Resources!
Meet Peter! Peter has been a Wingspan client since 2008 and lives at Fairview House, one of our 36 group homes throughout the Twin Cities. Peter’s baritone voice is admired in Wingspan’s Glee Club. He has been a member since the club began in 2013, and his entire family including his sister, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews all turn out to cheer him on during concerts. Some family members even join him on stage! Peter has always loved singing. He grew up watching the Lawrence Welk show and dancing on his grandfather’s feet. Peter also got to sing with the Bill Graham Crusade Choir and has always been a big Elvis fan.
Peter’s loving family are his strongest supporters: they don’t just show up for Glee Club- they also love to join in the fun at Made in the Shade! Pictured here is Peter (center); his nephew, Michael; and Michael's wife, Jennifer. Michael furthers Wingspan’s mission to empower people impacted by disabilities, including his uncle Peter, as a member of Wingspan’s Board of Directors. We’re excited to celebrate our favorite annual get-together with Peter, his family and many others at Lake Bde Maka Ska again this year!
