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Supporting each client in their quest to live the life they choose through self-determination, economic fairness, and civic responsibility.

Our mission is “To empower adults with disabilities through vocational and social opportunities, and to guide them toward realizing their goals and dreams”; and is grounded in the core beliefs of self-determination, economic fairness, and civic responsibility. We are a human services organization that began in 1964 and now supports over 350 clients, employs over 145 staff, and coordinates services throughout the twin cities metropolitan area from our wonderful building in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. The following are examples of how donations will benefit clients in our program:

• Resources to discover each individual’s preferred work capabilities;

• Support for client self-advocacy groups, conferences, and political activities;

• Additional staff to procure work, train clients, and provide intermittent support;

• Specialized equipment to enhance programs and improve client safety; and

• Therapeutic programs like horticulture, pet, art, music, & assistive technology, etc.

Recent results include:

• Aggregate client wages paid directly by Merrick now exceeds $565,000 per year-increasing annually each year for the last seven years and doubling wages paid in 2004.

• Over 125 clients participate in weekly self-adovcacy groups - more than any other DT&H program in the State of Minnesota. In 2010, 26 clients served on external groups or committees, 51 engaged in legislative activities and 96 voted in the general election - 10 for the first time.

• Merrick is a source of economic stimulus in our local community. Dr. C. Ford Runge, a parent of a Merrick client and local economist, recently published a study demonstrating that Merrick "gives back" nearly $3 in local economic benefit for every $1 of state funds invested in our program.

• Merrick received the Green Award from the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce for long-standing accomplishments in energy efficient facilities management and envrionmentally friendly business ventures.

• Through a competitive bidding process we were selected to become the official supplier of office paper for the State of Minnesota.

Updates and Donor Comments

  1. Mambu R.DunbarMambu R.Dunbar 11/17/2011 at 08:04 AM ET
    Merrick put clients first and achieve the best outcome.
  2. John CreaJohn Crea 11/16/2011 at 03:56 PM ET
    I am proud to work at Merrick--a terrific organization! It feels good to come to work here each morning.
  3. Stephanie MannStephanie Mann 11/16/2011 at 02:18 PM ET
    Merrick has a staff who genuinely care about the welfare of the clients they serve. My son has benefitted so much over the 28 years he has been a client. Thank you for all you do.
  4. Holley C McCreeHolley C McCree 11/16/2011 at 01:59 PM ET
    Merrick Inc is a great program. My daughter has gotten more confidant knowing she is a valued member of a work team.
  5. Deirdre HauckDeirdre Hauck 11/16/2011 at 01:29 PM ET
    Merrick is a fabulous place. Just walk in and ask for a tour and you will be amazed at our environment. I can honestly assure that all funds are used for meaningful activities.
  6. Stephen A.Stephen A. 11/15/2011 at 11:08 AM ET
    Merrick empowers adults with disabilities to realize their hopes and dreams, and I am happy to help support their advocacy program. I have experienced first-hand the passion their clients have for this as a member of the Board of Trustees.
  7. Christine RamirezChristine Ramirez 10/21/2011 at 01:43 PM ET
    Merrick Inc. empowers adults with disabilities to reach their accomplish their highest goals in life.
  8. James SchwinghammerJames Schwinghammer 11/18/2009 at 08:53 AM ET
    Merrick, Inc. empowers adults with disabilities to shoot for the stars and become contributing members of our society. As a member of the Board of Trustees, I support Merrick's cause and am a strong advocate for their mission.
  9. ROBIN NORSTEDROBIN NORSTED 11/17/2009 at 04:24 PM ET
    Merrick is a wonderful organization serving wonderful people!!!
  10. Mark HoltMark Holt 11/17/2009 at 03:05 PM ET
    Merrick is an outstanding organization. It serves its clients with dignity and respect. Mark Holt

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