About Merrick, Inc.  

Check out the Virtual Tour now live on Merrick's website!

• Bowl-A-Thon | March 4  from 9-11 am | Flaherty's Arden Bowl 
   
• Golf Shamble | May 21 | Troy Burne in Hudson, WI

 

 

We hope you will come along as we navigate our way through the stories of our organization and the amazing clients and dedicated staff that strive daily to make our mission come to life. 

Welcome! 

The Virtual Tour element, now live on Merrick's website, is the latest addition to the communications toolbox supporting our company's goal to maximize the visibility, outreach, and contributions of Merrick in the community.

 

The Virtual Tour is exactly what it sounds like a "virtual tour" of Merrick's facilities and programs. The tour takes visitors through 14 different areas within Merrick. Each area or "pin drop" is part of our larger story and illustrated with bullet points and a combination of video, still images, and/or website links.

 

Merrick's Board of Trustees member Jamey Austad of Dala Ad Agency worked on the technology and programming behind the interactive element. Jamey's efforts alongside project manager Kristi Hamilton, Merrick's communications consultant, make it possible for prospective clients, family members, business partners, and/or donors to get a feel for who we are and what we are about through the wonder of technology.  

   

Clients and staff are heavily featured in the videos and photo galleries that make up the 14 pin drops. Plans are in the works to add additional areas covering information on the Commons and Newtrax.   

 

Experience the Virtual Tour at this link: www.merrickinc.org/virtual-tour.html

 

The annual fundraising event that brings joy to all involved is less than two weeks away.

 

"This event is two-hours of non-stop smiling for me," relates Merrick, Inc.'s Executive Director John Wayne Barker, "Watching clients of Merrick having a great time bowling side by side with other participants and sponsors, our donors and cheerleaders perusing the silent auction, and getting to socialize with staff and their families, while we are raising money to support our mission makes for an incredible morning. It is easily one of my favorite days of the entire year."

    

Client participation packets have been distributed and pledges are coming in. Scholarships for clients are always appreciated! $100 secures your participation in the event.

 

For registration and/or donation, contact Jo Ann Lizakowski at JoAnnL@MerrickInc.org or by phone at 651-789-6207.

 

For more information visit: www.merrickinc.org/bowl Let the good times roll at Bowl-A-Thon 2012! 

 

Nick M. has a wide grin on his face as he talks about his new found independence. "I can go to bed when I want", he reports "I also haven't missed any scheduled days of work." Nick who is part of the work crew at the Eagan location of Kowalski's Market is thankful for his recent transition to a more

independent living arrangement. In an agreement with local

Nick at work

social service organization, MTF, Nick and his roommate are enjoying life and activities such as bowling, basketball, grocery shopping, and going to the library to use the Internet. "It is pretty cool" says Nick.  

 

Nick's coworkers at Kowalski's heard about the big move from his mom's home to his new apartment for many weeks in advance of the big day and because they treasure Nick, decided to pool funds together on housewarming gifts for him. A group of employees from the Starbuck's Coffee Shop within the Eagan location of Kowalski's presented Nick with a card, photo frame and lamp for his new digs. Nick likes working at Kowalski's because the job provides him with "a lot of variety". He is going on his fourth year with the local grocer and recently received a raise. He plans to save for a home computer and other living expenses at his new place. Nick's story helps illustrate that when the right supports are in place, fabulous outcomes can be achieved!