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What’s an Impact Project?
As applications roll in for our first Impact Year team, there is one question we wanted to expand on more…something we are so very excited about! An Impact Project is one of the requirements of the Impact Year, and it is truly one of the really fun parts. Through the course of the Impact Year,…
Read MoreComing Soon- Impact Year!
ACR has multiple opportunities that align well with those pursuing Gap Year opportunities whether that’s due to graduation, taking a break from school, taking an employment break, or just trying something new. We’ve long advertised growth opportunities to consider during a Gap Year such as an internship, advancement opportunity, or being an e-float. Each of…
Read MoreGAP YEAR HERE
Just graduated and figuring out your next steps? Looking for a new employment opportunity? Want a job that matters? We can help fill in your GAP! We are hosting virtual GAP YEAR HERE: Opportunity Open Houses for current employees as well as prospective employees! Get a $10 Chipotle e-card for joining us! Virtual Sessions via…
Read MoreFrom part-time to full-time: How ACR becomes a way of life
Many of the wonderful and caring people who come to work at ACR are looking for a part-time job. Perhaps they’re students, and they see their work at ACR as an important part of their future career path, whether it’s nursing, medicine or social work. But many quickly discover a meaningful experience awaits, and some…
Read MoreIntern Spotlight: Abigail Ferraro
Abby Ferraro balanced the work load of her final semester as an undergrad while wrapping up a very impactful pre-PA internship at ACR. Attends: Senior at University of Minnesota- Twin Cities Major: Biology, Society, Environment major, Public Health minor Career Path: Pre-PA “I originally applied to ACR with the intent of doing an internship and started…
Read MoreA 2020 Review of Activities!
This has been a challenging pandemic year, but we’ve managed to fit in a lot of fun for the people we support at ACR! Changes in routines as well as restrictions on many favorite outings, activities and community events due to the pandemic caused us to get creative! We are doing our best to make…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday- Staff Agenda Fund for Emergencies
The ACR SAFE—the Staff Agenda Fund for Emergencies— was set up in 2008 as ACR’s version of an employee assistance program to help fellow coworkers who are experiencing urgent and overwhelming needs. Helping a co-worker in need fits with ACR’s core values, it is rewarding for both the giver and the recipient, and ultimately it…
Read MoreA Letter from a Former Employee: Life-Changing Work
We received the following message through Facebook recently from a former employee. We have her permission to share her family’s story, and the way that her life was impacted by her work at ACR, 20 years ago. Thank you, Laura, for sharing. *** Almost 20 years ago I worked for a few years at ACR…
Read MoreACR Homes – The Spirit of ACR Homes: Meet Our Residents #1
Ever wonder what life is like at ACR Homes and what great people you’ll meet? We recently caught up with Jen, one of our wonderful residents, to shed a little light. One important thing to know about Jen is that she’s pretty darn nice and she has quite a knack for connecting with others. “Jen…
Read MoreThe Great MN Get-Together– ACR’s Virtual State Fair Week
Once again COVID-19 tried to rain on our parade by cancelling the Minnesota State Fair, but a group of creative employees took matters into their own hands! We’re doing everything possible to keep our residents happy, entertained and connected even as we take precautions to prevent their physical exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minnesota…
Read More30 years of building ACR Homes: “Not a day goes by I’m not filled with gratitude”
In an age when the average American switches jobs 10 to 15 times over the course of a lifetime, Director of Development Deb Nygaard has been a dedicated ACR Homes employee for longer than 30 years. Once she was hand-picked by CEO Jim Nelson to leave her restaurant management job and join the organization, she…
Read MoreActivities galore: ACR residents entertained on-site during COVID-19
During this social isolation interval, we miss seeing our loved ones, but rest assured, we are having as much fun as we can! We’re doing everything possible to keep our residents happy, entertained and connected even as we take precautions to prevent their physical exposure to the outside world. After all, mental health experts say…
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