2007 Report to the Community

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2007 Report to the Community
See Where
We Are.
—
See How
You Can
Join Us.
2007 Report to the Community
Dear Friends of Fraser,
It is an exciting and critical time at Fraser. In 2007,
I marked my 18th year with the organization. I have
enjoyed watching Fraser grow and thrive and celebrating
the impact we have made with your help. Through this
annual report, I invite you to See Where We Are and
See How You Can Join Us.
2007 brought significant growth to the organization.
Fraser now employs some 600 staff members and delivers
more than 35 programs through six divisions. Through
critical services and in partnership with clients, staff
and donors, Fraser accomplishes its mission of making a
meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of children
and adults with special needs.
The mission of Fraser is to make a
meaningful and lasting difference in
the lives of children, adults and families
with special needs. We accomplish this
by providing education, healthcare and
housing services.
Along with growth come challenges. A skyrocketing increase in autism spectrum disorders has driven requests
for Fraser programs higher than ever. Our current facilities are bursting at the seams and Fraser struggles every
day to meet the growing need. Few days go by that I
don’t personally receive a call from a desperate parent
looking for answers and pleading for help. While we
have made great strides (see accomplishments page 17)
we must find creative ways to serve more families
who need our help.
In the spirit of our founder, Louise Whitbeck Fraser,
we approach each day grateful for the work that we
accomplish, yet yearning to do more. I thank each and
every one of you for being a friend of Fraser and doing
your part to save these families. Your volunteer and
financial support have been critical. If we all do a little,
we can make a big difference. Thank you for helping
Fraser to make a meaningful and lasting difference!
Sincerely,
Diane S. Cross
President and CEO
What Does
Fraser Do?
Fraser is a Minnesota nonprofit organization with a nationally
renowned reputation for serving children of all abilities and
adults who have special needs. Fraser provides a broad
continuum of direct services, information and support in the
areas of education, healthcare and housing.
Housing Services
Fraser Residential Services
Healthcare Services
Fraser Child & Family Center®
Comprehensive mental health services for children, adolescents and families.
Services include evaluation and treatment for children with autism spectrum
disorders; assessments and treatment for children with emotional or behavioral
disorders; and evaluations for children and young adults with neurodevelopmental/
neurological disorders.
Fraser Home & Community Supports
Education Services
Assists people with maintaining physical and behavioral health, family well-being,
increasing independent living skills and participating in the community through
personal care assistance, contracted and flexible case management, respite care,
personal and in-home family support.
The Fraser Institute®
Fraser Rehabilitation Services
Training, program and product development to assist individuals with disabilities,
their families and the professionals serving them to access resources that may
not otherwise be available.
Comprehensive evaluation, consultation and treatment for children with special
needs. Services include physical, occupational, speech-language, feeding and music
therapies and unique therapies especially for children with autism.
Caring and safe independent-living options for children and adults with special
needs in single-family homes and apartments.
Fraser School®
Inclusive early childhood education services for children of all abilities including:
infant, toddler, and preschool programs; Ready 4K; center-based respite care
and Family Focused Program.
Fraser Academy®
A public elementary school founded and sponsored by Fraser and serving children
of all abilities. (Fraser Academy is a separate organization from Fraser.)
Lives Impacted by Fraser in 2007
Children and Adults Receiving Direct Services
Clients Assisted through Collaborative Services
Families Receiving Support and Information Parents and Professionals Attending Fraser Seminars Students Trained through Clinical Internships
Fraser Volunteers
Individuals Attending a Fraser Event
Recipients of Program Service Information
2,959*
2,529
1,490
1,454
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520
1,636
132,660
Total Lives Impacted by Fraser in 2007
143,282
(*represents individual clients, does not include family members)
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Minnesota’s
Leading
Provider of
Autism Services
In February 2007, the Centers for Disease Control called
autism an “urgent public health concern” and announced
that 1 in 150 American children has autism. Autism is the
fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S. and is
now more common than juvenile diabetes, childhood
cancer and AIDS combined.
The dramatic rise in autism spectrum
disorders means that thousands of Minnesota
families need direct-care and support
services. As the longest-running, largest
provider of autism services in Minnesota,
Fraser provides diagnosis, treatment and
support services to hundreds of children
and adults with autism spectrum disorders and
their families. Fraser uses a multidisciplinary
approach and partners with each family to
determine which services are the best fit.
S ome of the services provided
by Fraser include:
early childhood education;
ccupational, physical, speech, music and
o
feeding therapies;
individual, family and group therapies;
c are coordination and case
management services;
parent education, training and support;
day treatment;
respite care;
diagnostic evaluations and referrals;
PCA services;
residential services;
individual and group skills training;
consultation
and training to
the community;
and more!
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Four Strategies
We Have To Help
Multidisciplinary Approach
Because autism is a spectrum
disorder, every individual is
unique in his/her needs. A
multidisciplinary approach
considers what is best for each
individual and designs services
around individual strengths
and weaknesses.
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Lifelong support
Fraser provides services to
individuals with autism during
early childhood, adolescence
and adulthood. Our services
change as an individual’s
needs change.
In 2007, Fraser Child & Family Center
received an average of 22 calls per day
regarding autism concerns (one-half of all
calls received) and performed 45 autism
evaluations each month. One-third of the
clients currently receiving Fraser Residential
Services and nearly two-thirds of the
clients receiving Fraser services in their
own homes have autism spectrum disorders.
Streamlined services
Through the Fraser ASD Model,
children and families receive
help sooner, more families can
be served, parents are better
informed and family stress is
reduced.
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Parental involvement
Fraser believes parents are the
experts on their children. We
value parental input and work
closely with parents when designing treatment programs.
The
GoldenTwins
Autism Services
“Jackson and Hunter now have a ‘voice’ to express themselves.”
Jackson and Hunter were born happy, healthy,
beautiful little boys. They were developing
typically and hitting their milestones for the first
year and a half. They loved going to the park,
playing with toys, reading books and watching
their favorite videos (doing their “happy dance”
the whole way through!)
They communicated well through gestures and
sign language, pointing at things to communicate
their needs. At 16 months the boys were only
babbling and imitating a few sounds.
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(What does a cow say? Moo! Moo! Sheep? Baa!
Baa!) We asked our pediatrician if we should be
concerned and were reassured that their speech
was normal and we’d see more language develop
by their 2-year check-up.
The exact opposite was true! By their second
birthday the boys had fallen completely silent.
Their speech had regressed and in only a few
months we saw regression in many other
areas as well.
They were no longer communicating by pointing,
waving or blowing kisses. Going to their favorite
places suddenly became stressful and caused anxiety. Both boys became increasingly dependent
on videos and wanted less and less to play with
toys. They would throw themselves to the floor
and completely melt down with no concern for
even their own safety! When we tried to comfort
or even touch them, they became more upset.
Once again we sought our pediatrician’s guidance.
He suggested calling our school district for a
speech assessment but was not overly concerned.
The school district came to our home for a preassessment and mentioned concerns of autism.
We took the advice of a friend and called Fraser
the next day to seek out a medical evaluation.
We thought the boys were just being extremely
stubborn. We didn’t understand how one day
they could have a skill mastered and the next
couldn’t do it at all. We thought they were
choosing to not blow kisses or to only want to
watch television. Fraser explained what was
happening to our boys.
Jackson was diagnosed with autism and Hunter
with PDD-NOS (Pervasive Development
Disorder- not otherwise specified). The diagnoses
brought mixed feelings. We were relieved to
have answers, but scared of what was to come.
We were angry that our boys would struggle and
sad to have lost the typical little boys that we
once knew. Rachel Gardner, an autism expert at
Fraser, helped us sort through these emotions.
She answered questions objectively and honestly
and helped us figure out the best options for our
boys. Rachel referred us to Fraser day treatment,
skills training and PCA programs.
When Jackson and Hunter first started day
treatment, it was pretty rough! For the first few
months the boys were so anxious about being
someplace new that they weren’t able to start the
day in their therapy classroom. The staff at Fraser
was unbelievable! They helped the boys learn
coping strategies to get them through the tough
parts of their day. It took patience and persistence, but eventually the boys were willing to
start in their classroom. Now when Jackson and
Hunter go to Fraser they are excited to start their
day! The one-on-one staff genuinely care about
the boys and their progress. They have taken
time to get to know the boys as individuals and
work with each to develop core skills. The day
treatment staff has exceeded our expectations!
The boys have come a long way and will come
even further with Fraser’s support!
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We’ve also used the Fraser skills training program
to help at home. Jackson and Hunter are nonverbal and unable to communicate with speech.
Our skills trainer helped set up picture cards
throughout our house. The boys tell us what they
need by showing a corresponding picture. It has
helped immensely with their frustration, and ours,
and gives them a sense of control. Jackson and
Hunter now have a “voice” to express themselves.
The Fraser personal care assistant program has
been helpful as well. Our PCA, Emily, worked
closely with our boys in day treatment. She has
been a consistent part of their lives since our first
day at Fraser. She is a familiar face and so in tune
to what each of them needs. What some may see
as stubborn or strong-willed, Emily sees as
determined and persistent. She always sees the
positives and has truly been a blessing!
Fraser has given us balance, something we
depend on day after day. The people at Fraser
have continually gone out of their way to support
our family. They have a true concern for us all,
but most importantly for Jackson and Hunter.
They have been there to guide us from day one
and we are confident they will continue to do so
as long as we need them. In the unknown world
of autism, you need a team that you can trust.
We have that team at Fraser!
The Golden twins came to Fraser when they
were 2. Both were diagnosed with a pervasive
developmental disorder and enrolled in the autism
day treatment toddler program. They had difficulty
tolerating transitions, communicating needs and
playing with toys. While they continue to have
challenges, both have made significant progress in
transitioning between activities and using pictures
to communicate. Jackson and Hunter are delightful
little boys with many strengths, including an
increased awareness of others and a growing
motivation to engage with adults. Their parents
have provided never-ending support and are
excellent advocates for their needs.
By Nick and Julie Golden
Rachel Gardner, Licensed Psychological
Practitioner, Fraser Autism Program
I met Jackson and Hunter on their first day
when I was a staff member in their day treatment
classroom. Now, I’m a Personal Care Attendant
(PCA) in their home. It is truly amazing to see how
far their skills have come, especially in the area of
communication. At home the boys work on using
sign language, pictures and gestures to communicate.
We integrate these skills into everyday activities
such as choosing between grapes and bananas,
requesting bounces on the therapy trampoline, or
asking for a favorite DVD. Working in their home
has given me new perspective on their personalities.
Jackson is a laid-back, affectionate daredevil,
while Hunter is determined, smart and loves to
laugh. They never fail to make me smile!
Emily Springer, PCA,
Fraser Home & Community Supports
Stephanie
Abel
Residential Services
Fraser Residential Services provide caring and
safe housing options for children and adults
with special needs in single-family homes and
apartments. Each year, Fraser provides housing to
more than 200 people like Stephanie who need
various levels of support. With Fraser Residential
Services, individuals can achieve the highest
level of independence possible while also being
an important part of the community.
“Living independently means
a lot more to Stephanie than
just living on her own.”
Forty-two-year-old Stephanie Abel knows what it’s
like to be part of a family – a big family. In 1991,
she moved from California, leaving behind her
parents and 10 siblings. With support from her family,
Stephanie has found her independence in Minnesota.
Fraser is a part of her life, and not just as a living
space. One of Stephanie’s many ambitions is to
work with kids. She gets to see this dream realized
when she volunteers in the classroom
at Fraser School.
In 1993, she moved to Lyndale Court, an
independent living apartment, and became part
of a family again – the Fraser family.
Living independently means a lot more to Stephanie
than just living on her own. To Stephanie, living
means reaching her goals. One of these goals is
remaining active. Stephanie bikes whenever and
wherever she can. She bikes for fun and to her job
at Target where she restocks the shelves at night.
She bikes for good causes, too. This year, Stephanie
will participate in four charity bike rides, three
of which span 150, 300 and even 400 miles.
She has also run the Twin Cities Marathon
twice and plans to run again this October.
The affordable rent, comfortable living space
and spacious back yard and patio make the apartment
complex a nice place to live. But it is the friends
she has made that she cherishes. A Fraser activities
director, Holly, organizes events for the residents, like
game night, bingo night and even computer education classes. Stephanie enjoys these activities with
friends, some of which are the best she’s ever had.
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She has pushed herself to extremes like these for
the past several years, participating in multiple
bike or walk events for different causes.
“I don’t give up easily on life,” said Stephanie.
“Sometimes life challenges me in many ways.
Having a speech impediment myself, I can
relate to people in the same boat at times.”
Stephanie plays on a Minnesota Special Hockey
League team and belongs to two Special Olympics
teams: the Blues basketball and alpine
skiing teams.
“My motto is just go for it and don’t give up
until you have reached your goal.”
“Fraser has given him the tools to go to school.”
Davion
Mitchell Currie
Preschool Mental
Health Services
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When Davion was 4, I had concerns about his
behavior. We were going through a lot of changes.
We moved three times in one year and the people
in his life kept changing. His dad was incarcerated.
His little brother was born. All of these things
made his behavior worse.
People kept saying he had ADHD. The public
schools did an assessment and didn’t find anything.
Then I got the Fraser number from his childcare. I
called and talked to Jen who met with me first and
then Davion. She diagnosed that he had a hard
time coping with change.
Davion was always an active kid, but he became
louder. He would wake up in the night crying.
He jumped off things and ran around like crazy.
At the store he would run and hide from me.
I had to tell him four or five times to do something.
We enrolled Davion in the Fraser program
provided through Head Start. Jen worked with
him on expressing his feelings and listening. He
learned how to use safety breaks when he needed
to calm down. A few months after starting at
Fraser he started getting better. He is still active
but now he listens more. I tell him once not to do
something. He gets rewards instead of punishment.
Without Fraser, I would still be trying to find help.
It would have taken me a lot longer to figure out
what was going on. Jen has helped me understand
what he’s going through. When I have a question,
she makes time to break it down.
I went to Fraser and peeked in one day. The kids
were sitting around in a circle and Davion was
focused and paying attention. I was like, “Wow!”
I couldn’t believe it. Fraser helps Davion relate to
other people. He helps with his younger brother
and he has come so far that sometimes he even
leads the other kids at Fraser.
Davion will be starting kindergarten in the fall.
Fraser has given him the tools to go to public
school. I want to find the right school and teachers
that will work with him.
My advice to other parents is to be patient and
don’t give up. Try lots of things, because every
child is different. I would recommend Fraser to
anyone having problems with their child. I’m so
thankful. Life is good right now. It’s less stressful.
I’m definitely not going to give up.
By Camille Mitchell­
The partnership between Fraser and Community
Action Programs of Ramsey and Washington
Counties Head Start serves families whose children
are having significant emotional and behavioral
difficulties. Davion’s difficulties are common:
negative attention seeking, frequent crying, difficulty
following directions and aggression. He was
enrolled in the program five days a week, three
hours each day. Davion’s mom and I work together
to provide consistency across environments and
share what strategies seem to work or to be
ineffective. With mom’s support, Davion’s behavior
improved at home, daycare and in our program.
When Davion starts kindergarten, he can use the
strategies he has learned and build on his success.
Davion is an intelligent, engaging boy with a
bright future.
Jen Sommer,
Clinical Site Supervisor, Fraser/Head Start
The
Nolans
In-Home
Support Services
Fraser Home & Community Supports for about
three years. Anna, our respite care provider, comes
to our house one weeknight and every Saturday
morning. She is wonderful! She plays games with
Jarrett, reads to him and helps with skills he
is learning.
“ Then we realized that
Jarrett wasn’t hitting his
developmental milestones.”
Jarrett was an easy baby. Since he was our first,
we didn’t have anything to compare, but he was
smiley and happy and life was good.
Our friend had a baby the same age as Jarrett.
When we got together, we began to notice some
differences. Jarrett wasn’t doing the things the
other baby was doing. He wasn’t pulling himself
up, playing with toys, beginning to walk.
At first we thought it was natural differences
from one child to the next. Then we realized that
Jarrett wasn’t hitting his developmental milestones.
Instead of playing with toys, he would spin a top
over and over again. He was obsessed with ceiling
fans and anything that spun. We needed professional
help. We went to a number of places, but none
would commit to a diagnosis.
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When he was 2, we went to Fraser and Jarrett was
diagnosed with autism. Fraser staff was educated
and knew what to look for. They knew what tests
to do and which questions to ask. The therapists
didn’t miss a thing, it was like they had known
Jarrett for years. We learned that his obsession with spinning, a self-stimulatory behavior,
was common with autism. He also lacked basic
speech and social skills, had challenges eating
and low muscle tone. More recently, Fraser
diagnosed that Jarrett also has obsessive compulsive disorder.
Over the years, we have gathered a team to help
Jarrett. Our team includes the school district,
a social worker, various therapists and Fraser.
We have been using respite services through
Respite care gives us a break and allows us to
get things accomplished (like balancing the
checkbook, grocery shopping, getting some
much-needed sleep for dad who works nights).
It also gives us time to focus on our daughter
Jenna, who is 6. So much time is focused on
Jarrett’s needs, but Jenna needs attention too.
Having Anna at the house allows us to take
Jenna to her favorite parks or restaurants
that Jarrett just can’t tolerate.
If Anna is not available, Meera comes. All of the
respite providers have been exceptional. They are
not here just to do a job. They want to be here
with Jarrett and to make a personal connection.
We can’t use a typical babysitter and don’t have
family nearby, so respite care is crucial. We’ve
been impressed that Fraser goes the extra mile
to screen and get the right person. (Caring for
a child with disabilities is not something just
anyone can do.)
We are so thankful for our team. To us, there is
no shame in asking for help. We have to think
about our child and do everything to get him all
the resources available. Jarrett is now a happy
third grader. He enjoys reading Peanuts books,
playing games and drawing. Our hope is that
Jarrett continues to make progress. We know that
it won’t be at the same rate as a typical child, but
any progress is good. We have more hope now
than ever.
By Jim and Sandy Nolan
I’ve worked with the Nolan family for more than
a year now. During that time, I’ve witnessed
Jarrett grow and learn and accomplish so many
new things. Things like perfect spelling tests and
mastering riding his bike. I knew working with
children with special needs was what I wanted to
do and working with the Nolans has confirmed it.
They made me feel so comfortable becoming part
of their team. My job brings me much joy. I feel so
lucky to be a part of Jarrett’s (and Jim, Sandy and
Jenna’s) life.
Anna Brostrom
Personal Care Assistant,
Fraser Home & Community Supports
“Her teacher at Fraser was the kind of teacher that changes children’s lives.”
We learned about Fraser School and scheduled a
tour. We quickly knew that this was the place for
Maddie. She had just turned 4 when she began
attending preschool. I would come a few minutes
early to peek in on what they were doing.
Without fail, the teachers were on the floor,
actively engaging Maddie and the other children.
Her first teacher at Fraser, Elizabeth, was the kind
of teacher that changes children’s lives.
We have also been impressed with Fraser
Rehabilitation Services. Maddie gets physical,
occupational, speech and music therapies. Her
therapists Kay, Crystal and both Andreas are
phenomenal. I learn something every time I talk
to them. It’s a real gift when you can learn, take
it home and continue to work there.
Christi, her special education teacher, discovered
that Maddie does much better paying attention
when some physical movement is included.
Now she begins by climbing the rock wall in the
physical therapy room. She loves it and it helps
her tune in to other tasks.
Every two months, we get a written report on
Maddie’s progress. After just six months at Fraser,
she had already met 55 percent of her goals. She
was talking, running and playing – being a kid!
Maddie was doing so well that last summer she
enrolled in the Fraser School Ready 4K program.
Maddie
Lewis
Maddie came to Fraser a quiet flower. Thanks to
the attention and nurturing of Fraser staff, she
has blossomed. What we want for Maddie is to
reach her potential and to know that she is okay
being who she is. Her hill is a lot harder to climb
than the average kid’s. But that’s alright.
At Fraser, she is learning to soar!
Education &
Rehabilitation
Services
By Kelly and Paul Lewis
Our first child, Madeline Rose, was born seemingly
healthy. At 11 months, Maddie had her first
seizure. While in her high chair, her head
dropped for just a second. I wasn’t even sure
I saw it. Other times, I would be holding her
and she would jerk.
We knew something was wrong but for several
months there was no answer. I felt like we were
on a tunnel slide, always wondering when we’d
find the light at the end. By this time, Maddie
was having 20-30 seizures each day.
At 14 months, a pediatric neurologist diagnosed
Maddie with generalized epilepsy. Each child
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with epilepsy is different and it’s often trial and
error with drugs. As a child’s brain grows, the seizures
change. I felt like we were always one step ahead
of a rolling snowball.
Thankfully, Maddie’s condition stabilized and we
could focus on her development. Maddie’s greatest delay was in speech and her least delay was in
gross motor skills. The school district sent a special
education teacher to our home. We also took her
to speech, occupational and physical therapies.
This seemed to go well at first, but soon we decided
that there was a better match for her needs.
Maddie has grown so much in speech-language
therapy over the last year. It has been exciting to
watch her discover the power of her words. Maddie
can now ask for help, make requests and share
information with her family, teachers and friends.
She has learned to listen and talk about stories.
She has developed social language skills that help
her engage with her peers. As Maddie has learned
to listen and express herself, her confidence and
enjoyment for school have increased. Maddie’s
family and teachers have worked to offer a
variety of supports including adding sensory
breaks, pictures and opportunities for practice.
Andrea Nelson
Fraser Speech-Language Pathologist
Maddie came to Fraser School as a quiet observer
in a busy classroom of 4 and 5-year-olds. It’s exciting to
see the growth that has taken place – from needing
extra assistance and encouragement to becoming a
take charge leader. Maddie has been blessed with
parents who go the extra mile. They researched
techniques that would help her grow and learn;
made sure the staff was aware of her goals; and
supported efforts to achieve these milestones.
Over a year has passed since Maddie’s first days
at Fraser. That time has been used well by this
strong little girl. It is amazing to see what can be
achieved when you combine a supportive
family, a special child and a team of people that
know great things are ahead.
Elizabeth Eng
Teacher, Fraser School
What We
Accomplished
Fraser measures success by the impact our efforts have on the children, adults and
families we serve and their communities. Here are some of our accomplishments from 2007.
Made a significant and lasting difference in
people’s lives. Of the families responding to our
client/consumer survey:
• 91% said that Fraser programs met or
exceeded their expectations;
• 96% said that Fraser services made a
positive difference in their family member’s
skills or behaviors;
• 97% felt that their family benefited from
being connected to Fraser services;
• 97% reported that they would recommend
Fraser services.
Provided critical interventions to more children
by adding another psychologist to provide
mental health evaluations and restructuring
treatment space at Fraser Child & Family Center.
Provided help to children who have autism as
early as possible by formalizing and offering
services to children younger than 24 months.
Helped children gain the skills necessary to enter
kindergarten by adding a new literacy, math and
science curriculum to the Fraser School Ready 4K
program.
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Improved Fraser Rehabilitation Services for
children by:
• renovating occupational and physical
therapy treatment space;
• enhancing therapy equipment to provide
state-of-the-art sensory integration services;
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roviding tailored training for staff.
Provided information to nearly 1,500 parents and
professionals through The Fraser Institute seminars.
Reached thousands more by publishing two
books and a pediatric developmental brochure.
Helped families receive specialized child care
by providing scholarships to the Fraser STAR
Program. This important program supports
children with special needs who attend Fraser
Academy, a public elementary charter school
founded and sponsored by Fraser.
Opened the first preschool mental health day
treatment classroom housed in a Minneapolis
public school. This classroom, along with those
at Fraser, helps young children who have severe
emotional and behavioral disturbances caused
by neurological vulnerabilities; traumatic
experiences (abuse, neglect, exposure to domestic
violence); exposure to drugs or alcohol; and
disrupted attachments to adults.
Provided more support to families in their homes
and communities by streamlining the intake
process and expanding management support
within Fraser Home & Community Supports.
Helped individuals navigate the complex social
service system by initiating a waiver case
management contract with Hennepin County.
Services include providing a comprehensive
assessment of individuals’ healthcare, social,
housing, educational and vocational needs.
Planned for the future care and housing needs of
clients receiving Fraser Residential Services whose
needs continue to change as they age and require
additional support to maintain their highest level
of independence.
Provided for the health, safety and security of
clients and staff by developing organizational
emergency plans for a natural disaster or
community-wide health crisis.
Provided residential clients with cutting-edge
healthcare options by partnering with other
services providers in the Partners Choice Network
Managed Care pilot project.
Launched Path to Excellence, a continuous
quality improvement system focusing on providing
an enhanced client experience by engaging
employees in day-to-day operations and
strategic planning.
2007
Contributors
Our heartfelt thanks to the following individuals, corporations and
foundations that made contributions to Fraser in 2007. Your generous
support helps Fraser make a meaningful and lasting difference in the
lives of children, adults and families with special needs.
Justin Grady
Dea Anderson
Carol Barthelemy
Jeanne and Burt Corwin
Gwen Grady
Steve Hero
Marty Lewis-Hunstiger
James and Elizabeth Moore
Randall Pattee and Valerie
Ruttenberg
Audray and Robert Rees
William and Aileen Gresham
Anonymous
Anna Marie Gundersen
Betty Gundersen
Randi Gunderson
Dorothy Gunderson
Judith Hamsen
Dea Anderson
Sara Harder
Nancy and Gene Booker
GIFTS IN HONOR OF
Tatum Anderson
Barb and Craig Anderson
Matthew Barricks
Bob Barricks
Billy Beddor
Sandy Beddor
Chris Bentley
Reverend and Mrs. Robert Possehl
Don and Ila Black
Virginia and George Fahey
Mickey and William Turch
Riley Briggs
Douglas and Frances Briggs
Henry Brown
Paul Brown
Amanda Brunsvold
Warren and Deloris Burstrom
Cheryl Carlson
Gregory and Nancy Carlson
Jack Donahue
Judy and Roger Freeberg
Steven Hjerpe
Julie and Paul Dingmann
John and Grace Noel
Joshua Puchalski
Corey and Susan Puchalski
Grandpa and Grandma Sampson
Jason D. Jacob and Ethan Parmeker
Jim and Barb Jacob
Kirsten R. Punch
Jacqueline Tschida Punch
Karen E. Johnson and
Steven D. Johnson
Patricia Korth
Susan Meister
Ronald and Kathleen Moir
Maxine and Daniel Peitso
Janet Piontek
John and Marlene Scarlett
Michael Jergenson
David and Carolyn Olson
Mr. and Mrs. Don Ringham
Donald and Jane Ringham
Michael and Paul Bowen
Don and Anne Bowen-Olson
Jesus Christ
Deanne and Diaib Sopelle
Mark Silha
Helen Silha
Pete Bowman
Carl and Jeannie Miller
Sam Johnson
Kevin and Debbie Cattoor
Dan and Sandy Mayer
Frank and Roseanne
Solomonson’s Wedding
Esther Bergman
James Brady
Luella and Walter Shaw
Chloe Kiwus
Melissa and Scott Bean
Max Taubenberger
Maggie and Leif Taubenberger
Adam Letourneau
Joseph and Delphine Casey
Carol Hartman
Marcus Waterbury and
Jacqueline White
Kathleen and John Lynch
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Lindholm
Donald and Jane Ringham
Paula Werner, David Peacock
and Family
Richard Werner and Barbara
Langhenry
Elliot Wiesemeyer
Janice Hennikson
India Elverhoy
Gena and David Elverhoy
Wendy Lutter
Paula Rivers
Pam Ardizzone
Maggie Erickson’s and Lauren
Goin’s Birthdays
Catherine Erickson
Roberta Mann-Benson
Esther Bergman
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winkelmann
Donald and Jane Ringham
Bryce Maples
Peter and Ruth Maples
GIFTS IN MEMORY OF
Charlie Maxwell
Karol and Duane Carlsrud
Gahard Anderson
Dea Anderson
Walter Millslagle
Ken and Sandy Millslagle
Marina Anderson
Janice and Paul Anderson
Emily More
Dwight A. York
Dorothy Barber
Scott and Martha Weicht
Paige More
Dwight A. York
Dick Bauman and
Gregory Kuhnmuench
Margaret Bauman
Fraser Staff and Jean Fraser
Alvin and Margaret Waters
Anthony and Thomas Gennaula
Chris and Wendy Gennaula
Sheryl Grandprey
Lloyd and Betty Grandprey
The Bredlow-Utesch Helping
Hand Fund
Ivan Gunther
Ginger and Dr. I. Dodd Wilson
Fred Heitke
James and Kathleen Brennan
Marjorie and James Hartmann
Barbara Hjermstad
Michael Mavetz and Mary Beth
Schmitt
Allan and Lois Peterson
Kris Schmitt
202
Alli Popp
Jane Popp
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lupient’s
Vow Renewal
Daniel and Shelly Engelsma
Lori R. Dossett
Cathy Seltz
191
Karlee Hestad
Friend of Karlee Hestad
Lisa Morgel
Peter Euphosin
Emmett Pattee
Charles and Arden Ruttenberg
Asher Pink
Anonymous
Julia Reid
Eva Williams
Jeff and Carol Grady
Deloris Bloomstrand
Doreen Anderson
B. Benson, J. Bitenc, E. Manning
Mary and David Bloomstrand
Alison Brandt
Stanley and Carole Feldman
Shirley and Paul Hanson
Charles and Honore Ingebretsen
Meredith Burns
Richard and Connie Ferris
Robert Campbell
Nancy and Gene Booker
Eric Ching
Kay and Larry Brady
John Erickson
Luther and Jeanette Westman
Louise Whitbeck Fraser
Katherine Fraser and Chris Datta
Helen Fritz
Don and Anne Bowen-Olson
Russell and Betty Broden
Barbara and Dodd Carlson
Mildred Burt Carlson
Charles and Wendy Dording
Weldon and Phyllis Dunn
Donna and Thomas Godbout
Doris Hannoy
Paul and Therese Hetchler
Dr. Robert J. Kowalczyk
Ray and Joan Layland
Charles and Beverly McCoy
Patricia McGinty
Edward McKay
Vergene Miller and Larry Flake
Edward and Janet Quinn
Kenneth and Nancy Sallman
C.R. and Carla M. Scott
Diane Sherman
William and Marion Thayer
Ann Tupper
John and Catherine Waters
Gerrie Given
Rosemary W. Geist
Daphyne T. Johnson
Donna and Walter Abramson
Carol Barthelemy
Nancy and Tom Hanneman
Vera Karic
Ingrid Aasan-Reed and David Reed
Dea Anderson
Julie and Tony Beckel
Linnea and Adam Benson
Kristi and Mike Carr
Daniel and Lisa Conway
Colleen and Douglas Cran
Amy and Timothy Dean
Kelly-Ann and William Diehl
James and Janet Doudiet
Allison and Lance Du Chateau
Rita and Jahan Hajiani
Grant and Kristin Hartley
Adam and Sue Hjerpe
Ann Horvath-McGuire and
Scott McGuire
Courtney and Aaron Huston
Molly and Christopher Kodl
Mary and Phil Krafft
Lucas Kunach
Stephanie and Robert Lindberg
Barbara and Jeffrey Meyer
Cary and Aaron Percy
Jodi Rademaker-Syrjamaki and
Josh Syrjamaki
Jonah and Anne Scholen
Erin and Patrick Sexton
Tracy and Jason Siciliano
Scott Szarkowicz and
Jeanne Mettner
Lynn and Jim Untz
Sara and David Weingartner
Linda and Matthew Zenner
Jerry Kjorlien
Kay and Larry Brady
William Klotzbach
Richard and Connie Ferris
Melba Kolstad
Joan Ekberg
Marvin and Rosemary Fish
Ann and Larry Harris
Marilyn and Paul Jensen
Dr. and Mrs. John Linner
Marjorie Peterson
John J. Kunach
Leah and William Asp
Floyd and Rosemary Barclay
Roger and Mary Bebie
Karen Becker
Lowell and Sonda Bennett
Shannon and Mary Bennett
Dave and Linda Boyd
Colleen and Jeffrey Cheever
Pastor J. Nevin and
L. Betty Crowther
Shirley and Ross Dinham
Matt, Brian, Dar, Shan, Laura, Gail, Cherie, Beth, Billie and Kevin
Patty Erickson
Duane and Karen Finn
Maryl Skinner and
Denny FitzPatrick
Richard L. Fowler
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Freidel
Meghan Gage
Denise and Steve Gall
Thomas and Susan Ganzer
Gerald and Susan Geipel
Sharon and Gerald Goetsch
Edward and Mary Ann Gruba
Renee and Stephanie Heyroth
Robert Horning
Sharlotte and David Jorgensen
Marvin Karth
Frederick and Kathy Ketterhagen
Mary Knoche
Brian and Maggie Konop
Norman and Gloria Kroeger
Geraldine Kunach
Lucas Kunach
Susan Kunach
Robert and Cynthia Lettington
James Libby
Anne and Scott Lingle
Ellen Maas
Karla L. Mayhew
M.W. Mielke, Inc.
James and Mary Miller
Meg, Alex, Jack, and Noah Mogren and John Mogren
Thomas and Catherine Mogren
Mari and Roger Nelson
Marla Nossaman
Penelope Potter
Roger and Brenda Pouliot
Marilyn Puleikis
Paula Werner
Pat Westcott, John and
David Wescott and Families
Heather Whelpley
Michael Larson
Rosemary Altenhofen
Donald and Julie Larson
James Larson
LaVern Larson
Raymond and Connie Larson
Steven and Cathy Larson
Helen and George Watt
Leroy Lavandowska
Jeneda Mickelson
Carol Ratelle Leach
Howard and Joan Abrahamson
The Alkire Family
Lori Austin
Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Barnett, Sr.
Karen and Mark Beese
Kimberly Boisvert
Byron and Emma Bradley
Margaret and Karl Braun
Thomas and Nancy Bray
Ann Burckhardt
Dawn Cardarelle
Lisa and John Carlson
Audrey and Joseph Cleary
Duane and Julie Cologne
Creative Carton
Judith and William Cunningham
Judith Dahill
Kari and Dan Dahlstrom
Debra Gustafson Decker
and Family
Lori R. Dossett
Edina Soccer Club
Susan M. Eich and
James C. Pohle
Diane Fowler and
Peter Bilger
Fredrikson & Byron
Kathleen and
Thomas Gardner
Bernard and Mildred Gestel
Susan Gruidl
Paul Ledin
Jeanne and John Lindell
Lawrence and Carol Linder
Wayne and Maureen Lindholm
The Livingston Family
Sanford and Lois Loomis
Karyn and Trent Luger
Pat Salovich Mac Neil
Patricia Maxeiner and
Dr. S.R. Maxeiner, Jr.
Charlie Maxwell
Kim and David McConnell
Carol McDonnell and
Kendall Larson
Marnie and Kenneth McMillan
Kimberly and Richard Merriam
Kevin Miller and
Patricia Shaughnessy
Herbert and Mary Montgomery
Margaret Nelson
Marion Nord
Laurie and Byron Olson
Our Lady of Grace Boy Scout
Troop 102
Thomas and Mary Pavek
Peggy Ryan Porter and
Steven Porter
Melissa Raphan and Thomas Rock
Alex and Patricia Ratelle
Suzanne Ratelle
James Reay and
Pamela Balabuszko-Reay
Anne Redshaw
Kimberly Reeve
Cristine Reiling
Lois and Theodore Reiling
Lori and Drew Riley
“I initially chose to support Fraser through my company’s
employee giving campaign - it was so easy to do and EVERY
dollar does make a difference. Now as a board member I
feel good knowing that I’m helping to shape the future of
Fraser; the families, adults and children they serve. “
— Melanie Taylor , Vice President
Service Delivery and Technology Compliance,
Ameriprise Financial
Bob Pyzyk, John Niebler
and Jim Carrig
Richard and Mary Rydberg
Mary Sanders
Donald Sandgren
Dianne Sheehan
Christine and Brian Shriver
Peggy Sjolander
Sarah and Justin Smith
Kathy and Michael Sperl
Thomas and Rose Mary Sperl
Lyle Steibs
Gail and Sidney Stivland
Lee Swenson
Wayne and Meg Voigtschild
Gary and Nancy Wagner
Lapreil and Richard Walton
JeMae and Randy Guertin
Robert and Gertrude Hahn
Matthew Hanrahan and
Laura Denn-Hanrahan
David and Karen Hoops
Steven and Sandra Hoyt
Rick and Frona Ites
Virgina and Vernon Jensen
Patricia G. Johnson
Terri and Marty Johnson
Harlan and Marilyn Jorgensen
Barney and Janis Klecker
Mr. T. and Mrs. K. Kohner
Lake Dental Studio
Pamela Lampert
Deborah Lantz
Joseph Leach
Jean Robb
Daily Mass Members
of St. John’s Church
Jennifer and Eric Schaefer
Jeffrey Schneider
Thomas and Patricia Schneider
Jerry Schroeder
Caroline and James Schwert
The Siddy Family
Frank and Carol Sidell
Philip and Jennifer Sidell
Peter and Serene Simon and Family
Willem and Ina Sinkeldam
Katharine Smith
Beata Sorenson
Gail Swenson
Glenn and Rachel Swenson
Cynthia Tambornino
Graeme and Jane Thickins
Loren and Eileen Tolzmann
Garrett Tomczak
Dr. John A. Watkins
Amelia and Ted Youel
John Alfonzo and Kate Mitchell
Tim and Tammy Baranick
Laura Bishop and Chuck Weber
Rick and Barbara Burrock
Rich and Jackie Cowles
Kyia Downing
Kristin Feterl
David and JoAnne Alkire
Bouchra and Adel Barbouche
Mya and Joel Bitney
Armi and John Busch
James Crabb
Kevin and Cheri Doyle
Deborah and Jerome Filla
Mark and Dorothea Allen
Brian Bargsten
Scott and Sarah Bjelde
Daniel Bushendorf
Angel Cradle
Ryan and Emily Doyle
Susan Fink
Dr. Thomas and Mary Allenburg
Christina and Mads Bjorn-Roli
John Butler
Jeanne and Peter Crain
Sean and Annie Doyle
Chris and Bob Finn
Tom and Erica Allenburg
Brenda Barney-Loken and
Kurt Loken
Heidi Blackburn
Barry and Joni Butzow
Colleen and Douglas Cran
Richard and Linda Drackley
Duane and Karen Finn
Amy and Scott Anderson
Jennifer and James Barrett
Susan and Ned Blankenship
Rex and Susan Buxton
Bill and Judy Crandall
Jeffrey and Claudia Drayton
Meg Finn
Angela Anderson
Sharman Davis Barrett
and Richard Barrett
Tiffany Blomgren
Maria Antonia Calvo
A. Stoddard and Lucia Crane
D’Lee Dreyer
Joan and Steven Firnhaber
Mary Ann Barrows Wark
and David Wark
Mark and Dacia Boeyink
Ryan Cameron
Scott Craven
Amy and Eric Dueholm
Michelle Flanders
Brenda Bohler
Jan Campbell
Diane Cross and Jan Andersen
Barry and Jeanne Dunleavy
David Flavin
Irina Boiarskaia
Robert and LaVon Campbell
John and Deb Crowley
Christina and Scott Dunnewind
Jorja Fleezanis and Michael Steinberg
Brian LeVoir
Nancy and Gene Booker
Jane Anderson and Dave Stockdale
Anne Booker
Renee Campion and David Walsh
Shirvalen and Shon Crowley
David Durenberger
Darlyne Floberg
Nancy and Gene Booker
Alicia and David Carbone
Chris and Gretchen Cudak
Michael Dussault
Marijean Flom
Pearl Loken
Dr. Robert J. Kowalczyk
Teresa Anderson
Jeanna and Mike Botz
Tom Carey
Eric Curtin
Gwyneth and Tom Dwyer
Janet Florine
Marvin and Margaret Mann
Rose Averbach
LeAnn Botzet
Char and John Carlotto
Jason Cutshall
Deborah and Curtis Dybvig
Gerald Foley
Glenn and Jennifer Andis
Louise Battaglia
Don and Anne Bowen-Olson
Karen and Daniel Carlson
Mavis Daffer
Patty Eby and Tim Schneider
Jeannie and Mark Ford
Jackie Bauer
Wendy Bowers
Mary Beth and Kent Carlson
Kari and Dan Dahlstrom
Judy and Dana Eccles
Carman and John Fors
David Bauman
Daniel and Polly Bowles
Peter Carlson
Chris Dall and Christen Thompson
Jeff Eckel
Chris and Denise Fowler
Sarah and Dan Beaty
Adam Boyadjis
Donald Carlton
Mary Ann and Mike Dallas
Jon and Nikki Edwards
John and Deborah Fox
Denise Beckel
Cindi and Peter Boynton
Kristi and Mike Carr
Sandeep Dani
Eunice Ehrler
Vincent Francoual
Elaine and Wilbert Becker
Fran and Mary Bradley
Nickie Carrigan
Jim and Tricia Davidson
Mary Ehrler
Janice and Gerald Carroll
Molly Davis
Michael Ehrler
Andrea Franham Brockmeier and
Michael Farnham
Kathleen Casey
Rachel Davis
Neal Ehrler
Tim Fraser and Lee-Anne Famolare
Cristina Castro
Edward and Sherry Ann Dayton
Steve Ehrler
Wesley and Ruth Fraser
Lorraine and James Cegla
Mark Dayton
Susan Ehrler
John Frederick
Laura Cesafsky
Margaret Dean
Evelyn Fredrickson
Robert Cesafsky
Mary Dean
Linda Eich DesJardins
and Joe DesJardins
Susan Deaney
Susan M. Eich and James C. Pohle
Siobhan and Dan Frey
Aaron DeBerg
Debra and Trent Ekberg
Ellen and Jeff Fritz
Jane DeKraay and Ken Valley
Amy and Bob Ellis
Bill Frommelt
Wendy and Jay Dellis
Mark Endres
Mark Frommelt
Anne DePalma
Matt and Becky Engel
James Chosy
Greg DeSanto
Carol Engstrom
Michael Frommelt and
Brenda Beukelman
Darryl Chouinard
Gail Engstrom
Paul and Donna Frommelt
Eric Chow
Jill DeSanto and
Jean-Charles Courbois
Ally and Jeff Enz
Steve Frommelt
Karen Christopherson
Lawrence DeSanto
Dawn and Brian Erdman
Heidi and Jose Gaibor
Margaret Chutich
Marilyn DeSanto
Whitney Eriksson
Dixie and Chad Gardner
Brian Clauson
Sara DeSanto
Traci and Vincent Esades
Diane Gates and Shelley Buss
Penny and Dale Cody
Steve DeSpiegelaere
Christine Esckilsen
Michele Gatien and Nevin Dikel
Kristine and Dan Coffin
Ruth Dessel
Laurence and Jane Eshleman
Andrew and Shellie Gebhard
Adam Cohen and Rosa Louie
Joyce DeVries
Arne and Jeri Espeseth
Katie and Chris Gehrz
J. P. Colbenson
Teresa DeVries-Carter and
Derek Carter
Armentina M. Espinosa, M.D.
Rosemary W. Geist
Sofia Estrellado
Allison and Michael Gelfman
Kelly-Ann and William Diehl
Helen and Rodney Evans
Shawn Gensch and Craig Voegeli
Jay and Elizabeth Dienst
Barbara Even
Dale and Lois Gernbacher
Gina and Dave Dillon
Rosanne and Ken Everson
Celia and Hillel Gershenson
Shirley and Ross Dinham
Steve and Connie Faber
Thomas and Holly Gibb
Barbara and Jeff Dixon
Barbara Factor
Jean and Mike Giese
Stephanie Djock
Marianne and John Falk
Kristine Gigerich
Colleen Dobie
Mike and Beth Farley
Erin Gilbertson
Frank Docherty
Brenda Farrell
William and Susan Gillespie
Kevin Doheny
Anne Fashant
Paula Doll Wildenberg
Donald and Veronica Fashant
Vincent Gimino and
Heather Mackay-Gimino
Dave Dolter
Pamela Faust
Beth and Mike Domler
John and Lynn Feickert
Patrick Donkers
Tori Feit
Jennifer and Paul Donovan
Mary and David Fenske
Steven and Melissa Dorff
Gus and Pat Fenton
Laurelyn Dossett
Nathan and Linda Ferris
Lori and Bill Dossett
Richard and Connie Ferris
Ky Noreen
Darlene Noreen
Angie Anderson
Deb and Scott Anderson
GB Anderson Fund
Nolan Anderson
Dijana Andic
Sally and Peter Anson
Kirsten and Matt Arbeiter
Evan Richard Otos
Matt, Jennifer and
Paul Sanford
John Pasko
Beverly Bailey
Janyne and Cheryl Postell
Richard, Helen and
Kim Postell
Franny Barry and John Luehr
George Barry
Jill Bartel
Dan and Mary Bartlett
Ron and Christy Bateman
Mary Rasmussen
Laurence and Jane Eshleman
“The work at Fraser complements our mission at the
Medtronic Foundation - to improve the health of people
and communities. We support the Fraser Child and Family
Mental Health Program because children get the help they
need to develop emotionally and enjoy stronger relationships.
Fraser changes the lives of children and families, and we’re
proud to be part of that success.”
Al Refsal
Eugene and Shirley
Tedamonson
— David Etzwiler, Vice President and Executive Director,
Community Affairs and Medtronic Foundation
Tamara Povolotsky
Carol Barthelemy
Brad Quade
Dea Anderson
George Rumbold
River Heights Vineyard
Roy Solberg
Kay and Larry Brady
John Becker
Mary Strother
Nancy and Gene Booker
Leo Bruhl
Kevin and Michelle Beddor
John and Colleen Beddor
Sandy Beddor
Billy Beddor
Paul J. Sundberg, Jr.
Doug and Molly Van Metre
Julie Olson Topp
Barbara Olson
Mr. and Mrs. William Topp
Karen and Mark Beese
Mary Don Beeson
Lori and Jason Arendt
Dani Belting
Leo Arms
David Benditt and Mary Goldstein
Ted and Ruth Arneson
Linnea and Adam Benson
Cynthia and Richard Atkinson
Ruth Ann Benson
Sara and Richard Ausman
Christine and Todd Bentley
Anonymous (5)
Kris Axelson
Marie and Larry Benveniste
Peggy and Jon Abram
Mike and Debra Ayres
Rebecca Benz
Anna Abt
Chris Babiash
Joan and Eric Berg
Carl and Susan Adam
Karen Bachman
Bernadette Berger
Ann Adams and Sally Ehlers
Richard Bachrach
Carol Berns
Darma Adiapen
Carol Backstrom
Holly Besinger
Steve Aggergaard
Dave and Denise Badhwa
Thomas Beyer and Jade Chong
Enrique Aguilera
Marcia Ballinger
Amy Bezdichek
Kathleen and Tim Ahern
Cheryl Ballingrud
Eric Bialke
Melissa Albay and Robert Brown
Mark Ballingrud
Penny and Cory Binnebose
Craig J. Alexander Fund
of The Minneapolis Foundation
Niki Ballingrud
Katie Bircher
Deb Balzer
Beth and Gordon Bird
Donald Willasson
Kay and Larry Brady
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Erik and Marie Bedeaux
Leigh Arbes
Katie Weatherman
Olive Weatherman
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Bill and Bea Beddor
Kay and Larry Brady
Vineeta and Jason Branby
David Brandsness
Dan and Kerima Brattland
Michelle Bratvold
Tony and Celeste Brausen
Cynthia and Dennis Bremer
Eric Brenneman
Mark and Jenny Bretheim
Janis Briesemeister
Douglas and Frances Briggs
Brigid and Kevin Brindley
Terrence and Rose Bro
Molly and Tom Broder
Tom Brown
Leo Bruhl
Martin and Donna Bruhl
Paula Buchta and Brian Muldoon
Brian and Paige Buck
Keith and Nora Buckley
Rick and Diana Budde
Heidi and Stephen Burch
Joyce Burd
Jennifer Burkhart
Elizabeth Burns and
Jefferson Hansen
Sarah Cesafsky
Tom and Jane Charbonneau
Colleen and Jeffrey Cheever
Tom Cheever
Amy Chisholm
David and Charlotte Colwell
Marilisa and Tim Commerford
Tom and Lori Commerford
Killian Condon
Raymond Connelly
Craig and Madeline Conrad
Kathie Constantine
Daniel and Lisa Conway
Eileen Conway
Megan Conway
Kristine Cooley
Nancy Given Copeland
Pedro Cordova
Zabeth Cornelius-Knudsen
Elizabeth Coudron
Dixie and Hans Courant
Courant Gift Fund
Daniel Courneya
Paula and Richard Douglas
Lan and Garrett Freitag
Mark and Susan Glander
Terrence Glarner
Rick and Linda Glasgow
Bill and Sandra Goblirsch
Mark and Elizabeth Goin
Julie and Nicholas Golden
Goldstein Gift Fund
Robert and Sheryl Golin
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Marie and Mark Gorham
Sarah Hartman
Mark and Cindy Hokanson
Jennifer Johnson
Ted and Mary Koenecke
Boyd and Alyson Lebow
Keith Luettel
Nancy McCoy
Craig and Lindsey Gorski
Regan and Brian Hartney
Amy Hokenson
Kay and Gerald Johnson
Paul and Nancy Koepcke
Amber Lee and Carter Massey
Michelle and Steve Lundborg
Ann McCully and Gil Wahl
Janet Goswell
Linda Harty
Carol and Jerry Holguin
Maria Johnson
Ann Kogler
Laura and Randolph Lee
Pat Lundquist
Barry Graceman and
Susan Federbusch
Duane Hasegawa and
Barbara Heideman
Cindy and Jeff Holker
Mark Johnson
Kristine Kohman
Thomas and Mary Lee
Sharon Howie Lunski
The McDevitt Foundation of
The Saint Paul Foundation
Rexford Holland
Mary Johnson
Mark and Colleen Kokesh
Lucinda Legel
Bonnie Lunzer
Patricia McElhone
Judith and Michael Graceman
Ronald and Janet Haskvitz
John and Linda Holper
Restor and Sally Johnson
Jodi Kovala
Bill and Jean Legg
Wendy Lutter and Eric Bosler
Ali McElroy
Judy Graceman
Beth Hathaway
Roseanne Hope
Ruth and Richard Johnson
Steve and Karen Kowalke
Kim and Kent Lehmann
Robert and Sue MacDonald
Lori and John McElwain
Jeff and Carol Grady
Shelley and Kenneth Horstman
Sarah Johnson
Mary and Phil Krafft
Elaine Leibold
Mark Machacek
Tracey and Patrick McGuinn
Anne and Bruce Grainger
Edward Hathaway and
Pamela Haiden
Ann Horvath-McGuire
and Scott McGuire
William and Jeanne Krake
Conrad Leifer
Michael Maciosek and Luz Saavedra
Cindy and Terry McInroy
Jennifer and Kevin Hatlestad
Terry Johnson
Scott Grausnick
Carol and Thomas Kratochwill
Liza Leigh-Kiwus and Steven Kiwus
Charles and Marna MacIver
Mary McIntyre
Vicki and Mike Haupt
Tim and Trish Johnson
Hazen and Kathy Graves
Jayne and David Hovda
Katie and Tom Kraus
Todd and Heidi Lemon
Jeffrey MacPhail
Colleen and Joe McLean
Marissa Hawley
Janine Johnstone
Sarah and Mike Gray
Angela Hovland
Scott and Arlene Kringle
Elizabeth Lerohl
Sally Macut
Daniel and Tomi McLellan
Maryellin Hayes
Amy Jokinen
Tim Greenleaf
Kristina and Grim Howland
Jeffrey Kroll
Bryan and Jennifer Lervick
Scott and Andrea Madson
Barbara McNamara
Christine and Frank Hays
Duane and Sandy Jones
John Greener
Dr. Sherman and Helen Hoyt
Lisa Kronk
Kathy and Roger Lervick
Timothy Mahoney
Leo McNamara
Karen and Bart Hays
Keith and Susan Jones
Robert and Kim Gregg
Bill and Michele Hren
Matt Krush
Ron and Elyse Less
Roxann Maier Lenz
Kelly McTeague
Sarah Heczko
Steven and Marion Kahn
David and Patricia Grimsrud
Bryan and Nadine Huisman
Amy and Mike Kuelzetlicher
Frank and Harriet Letourneau
Becky Malkerson
Michelle and Sean Meadows
Dave and Kristin Heebner
Rich Kaiser and Lisa Zingshiem
Ronald Grouws
Jennifer and Tracy Huizel
John and Jennifer Kuesel
James A. Levine
John and Lynne Malknecht
Michael Menner
Marilyn and Gordon Heggestad
Tony Kangas
Marilyn and Wilbur Grunewald
Lorie Humphrey and Harry Kennedy
Melissa Kuhnmuench
Chris and Marion Levy
Melissa Manderschied
Ashley Mercer
Elizabeth Heideman
Donna and Michael Kaplan
Cindy Guddal
Matt and Brandee Huss
Laurie Kumerow
Mary and Ivan Levy
Katie and Benjie Mann
Todd and Katie Messerli
Kristin Heidemann
Richard and Colleen Kargel
Amy and Kai Gudmestad
Patty Huss
Lucas Kunach
Donald and Nantuwan Lewis
Stephen and Alicia Mann
Barbara and Jeffrey Meyer
Bill and Carol Heidemann
Travis and Carolyn Karlin
Tom and Julie Gujer
Courtney and Aaron Huston
Susan Kunach
Ann and Michael Lichty
Susan Maples and Lorrie Louder
Vania and Harley Meyer
Steve Heikkila
Susan Karnick
Dorothy Gunderson
Zenas Hutcheson
Jay Heikkila
Victoria Kasdan
Robert and Beth Gunderson
George Hutson
Nancy Heimer
John and Deborah Katzmark
Cheryl Gunness and
Lance Leupold
Shawn Imholte
Stephen Heinen
Lennie and Jill Kaufman
Anthony Indelicato
Mary Gustafson
Bob and Linda Heinrich
Shawn Kearney
Denise Ingram
Allison and Matthew Haberle
Jim and Rochelle Heinz
Paula and Patrick Keller
Martha Ingram
Mike Hadler
Fred Heitke
Thomas and Victoria Keller
Bob and Lucille Ingram
Mark and Julie Hagan
Lonnie and Stefan Helgeson
David and Sheila Inman
Jane Keller-Malenfant
and Eric Malenfant
Rita and Jahan Hajiani
Stephanie Hencir
Steven and Michelle Inman
Esther and Martin Kellogg
Clarice Hallberg
Carrie Henning
Harold Ireton
Anne Kelly and Thomas McCarthy
Mark and Lana Halldorson
Jill Hentges
Diane and John Kelly
Alison and Mark Halley
Bridget and Dainen Herman
Michael Israel and
Laura Beth Landy
James and Elaine Halls
David and Mary Kay Herr
Janeen and Vern Iverson
Suyin Kennedy
Thomas and Pamela Halpern
Linda Heruth
Marlow and Beth Iverson
Jennifer and Scott Kenney
Barb and Dave Halsey
Mary Jo and Gary Iverson
Paul Kenworthy
Eric Halvorson
Edward Herzog and
Deborah Anderson
Ann and Jim Ivey
Dee Hettinger
Pam Kerber
Joel Jackson
Daniel and Constance Kunin
Jennifer Ligon
Krishnan Margabandhu
Susan Michael
Peggy Hamann
Andy Jacob and Erik Jacob
Pamela and Richard Kunkel
Wayne and Marcia Lindblad
Amy and Scott Marks
Andrea and George Michaelsen
Dorothy Hamman
Denise Heuer
Danka Kerekretyova
Robert Jacobson and Jayne Lewis
June and Robert Kuntze
Frank and Margaret Lindholm
Scott and Shareen Marshall
Deborah Michaud
Connie Hammje
Nicole and John Higgins
Peter and Mary Kiedrowski
John Hammje and
Daniella Mendez
Stuart Higgins
Kim and Garry Kieves
Paul and Jean Jaeger
Thomas Ladky
Gordon and Bernadette Lindholm
Thomas Marshall
Dale Higgs
Joseph Kiley
Richard and Cathleen Jaeger
Heidi Lahti
Wayne and Maureen Lindholm
Kathleen Martin
Florence Hanek
Louise Hiltner
Tony Kim
Julie Michels Family Foundation
of the Minnesota Community
Foundation
Benjamin and Patricia Jaffray
Laird Norton Family Fund
Bill and Barb Lindsay
Mary Martin
Nancy Hanek
Lisa Himes
Meghan and Bruce Kimmel
Ralph and Mary Jelinski
Thomas and Karen Laird
Dave Lindstrom
Margret and David Martodam
Diana Middleton and
David Schumacher
Cheri Hanna
Elizabeth Hinz
Kimberli Kinard
Kristi Jenkins
Khalid Lakanwal
Sharon Link and Bob Lewis
Fred and Lisa Marx
Peter Mikhall
Lori Hansen
Charlie Hipp
Chris Kindler
Karla Jennings
Gaetan and Cheryl Lambiase
Mara and Michael Liston
Cindy and Scott Mastre
Anne Miller
Brad and Emily Hanson
Marilyn Hiscock
Yvonne Klappa
Michele Jeppesen
Erika and Carlos Lamboglia
Kristin and Mark Litchfield
Sherry and Gary Mather
Gwen Miller
Edward and Tiffany Hanson
Adam and Sue Hjerpe
William Klatt
Andrea Jepsen
Charles and Laura Lancrete
Colleen Litkewitsch
Frances Matos Schultz
Jane and Tom Miller
Jan Hanson
Bonita Hjerpe
Carol Klee
Debra Jergenson
Marlys Lang
Albert Matson
Joel Miller
Kris Hanson
Heidi Hoard
Kimberly and Steven Kleis
Lynda and Duane Jergenson
Jill and Robert Langer
Anthony Lobash and
Elizabeth Johnson
Benjamin Matter
Phil and Lisa Hoeppner
Diana and Bob Klick
Mark and Peggy Jessen
Tim Langguth
Melissa and Joseph Lock
Kelvin and Diane Miller
Linda Hanson
Jenny and Adam Max
Bob Hoeppner
Barbara and Rich Klish
Mary and Max Jodeit
Greg and Carrie Larson
Thomas Logue
Tammy Miller
Tiffany and Tim Hanson
Angela Maxson
Steve and Beth Hoeppner
Danielle Kluz
Amy Johnson
Kelly Ann and Kevin Larson
Pearl Loken
Jeanne Mock
Kim Harbinson
Charlie and Tara Maxwell
Carol and Jon Hof
Vonda and Keith Knefelkamp
Carol and Ed Johnson
Mardi and Paul Larson
Mark and Kathy Lomen
Steve and Mary Moen
Eric and Jennifer Harkins
Chuck Maxwell
Carol Hoffman
Sharon Knippel
Darryl and Sally Johnson
Greg and Georgia Hoffman
Andrea Knoll
Joel and Christine Loose
Katherine Maxwell and
J. Geramy Quarto
Laura and Craig Mollet
Murray and Ruth Harpole
Tim Larson and
Kathleen O’Donnell
Pam Longfellow
Meg Mogren
Jim Harms and Kim Grabe
Dawn Johnson
Michele Harris
Katie Hoffman
Rickell Knoll
Wesley and Mary Laseski
Michael and Denise Lorenz
Jerry and Suzanne McCarthy
Galen Johnson
Mary Harrison
Ryan Hoffman
Dawn Knorr
Karen and Rob Laughlin
John Lotzer
Barbara McCauley
Gregg and Kristen Johnson
Marge Hartfell
John and Deborah Hofland
Dave Koch
Julie and Layne Lavandowska
Steve and Ruth Lowenthal
Molly and Aaron McCauley
Gregory Johnson
Grant and Kristin Hartley
Mary Hogg
Molly and Christopher Kodl
Christine Lawrence
Kay Luedtke-Smith and Ken Smith
Frances and Mike McCloskey
Ian Johnson
Cindy and Jim Lawrence
Pamela Luer
Kim and David McConnell
Anna Kendall
“Our family has gained so much from the excellent
autism services and preschool available at Fraser.
They were there at every turn with the questions
we had about parenting and educating a child
with special needs. The preschool inclusion model
allowed our boys to go to the same school and
taught them to be caring friends. We support
Fraser because we want other families to benefit
from the programs that have served us so well.
Although our youngest son is leaving Fraser to
go to kindergarten, our gratitude and support to
Fraser will continue.”
— The Moen Family
Jane and Allan Molof
Larry Montan
Michele Montan
Alejandro and Jane Montoya
Jim and Betsy Moore
Mike and Sara More
Shirley Nelson
Mary and Scott Owens
Colleen and John Polson
Catherine Rocklitz
Mark and Ann Marie Schultz
Craig and Bonnie Sommerville
Colleen and David Theisen
Jonathan Morgan
Victor Nelson
Gregory and Cynthia Page
Kathleen Pomerleau
Joy Rodowicz
Robert and Patricia Schultz
Dena and Robert Soukup
Jon and Lea Theobald
Kris Mortenson
John and Kirstin Nesbitt
Melissa Palank
Jon Pomroy
Sonya Roe
Victoria and Timothy Schumann
Kristen Spargo
Nikki Thompson
Daniel Mott
Kay and Dennis Netland
Amy Parkinson
Craig Popp and Alissa Kujawa
Jill and Frank Roffers
Jessica and Jeff Schuppe
Russell and Cindy Spaulding
Orlan Thorbeck
Suzann Mouw
Layne Neville
Jean and Greg Paron
Dan and Linnea Poretti
Leanne and Greg Rogers
Carl Schwab
Christy and Steven Spears
Wawa Thorson
Jody and Sean Mowry
Anita and Brian Newhouse
Kathy Paron
Danny Porter
Brielle Roggow
Liza and Steven Schwab
Amy and Chad Speck
Bruce and Elaine Thorstenson
Marko and Bobbi Mrkonich
Tricia and Todd Nichols
A.J. Paron-Wildes and Pete Wildes
Marsha Porter
Paul and Linda Roggow
Lorra and Paul Schwartz
Mary Spelbrink
Darlene Throndson
Karen Mueller
Robert and Gail Nierman
Laura and Matt Parrish
Michele Porter
Becky and Mark Roloff
Kathleen Scott
Joylene Spencer
Terry Thul
Kathleen Muffly and
David Gustafson
Tammy Nitzschke
Marisa Parzenczewski
Musya Povolotsky
Eric Ronning
Terry and Bev Scully
Annie Spizale
Mark Tierney
John and Grace Noel
Fred and Alice Seagren
Kris and Malathi Sridhar
Marla and Bill Tipping
Tammy and John Noel
Amy Powers-Robinson and
Karl Robinson
James Rooni
John and Diana Munger
Randall Pattee and
Valerie Ruttenberg
Greg Seagren
Brooke Stadler
Alice and Anthony Tobias
John and Anne Munholland
Michael and Leanne Noonan
Mark and Cathy Patton
Rose and Michael Rosario
Jenn Lind Price and John Price
Adam Secher
Tom and Jan Standke
Brian Tockman
Sharon and Donald Munson
Steven and Anna Noran
Pat Paul
Erika and Kerry Rosenhagen
Dale Priner
Nancy Secher
Donald Staub
Jacquelyn Tofte
David Murphy and
Kelly Vossberg
David and Carol Nordli
Andrew Paulsen
Vicki and Richard Rosow
Maria Puchol
John and Cheri Paulson
Jody and Charlie Ross
Amy Seidel
Victoria and Lee Staudt
Tonn Family Foundation
Anthony Puckett
Anne and Thomas Peacock
Carol and Mitchell Rossman
Cathy Seltz
Wendy and Douglas Steele
Lisa and Brian Tonn
Terry Puckett
Timothy Pearcy
Diane and Paul Roth
Marsha and Joel Seltz
Tom and Sheila Steichen
Sarah Topp
Patricia and Joe Pulice
Christine Pederson
Jim Roth
Sally and George Seltz
Carol Steinberg
Thomas and Marilyn Torkelson
Chris and Thomas Pulkrabek
Donavan Pederson
Midge Rotter
Dimitri and Sarah Senaratna
Peter and Carmela Sterling
Janel and Michael Toussaint
Jacqueline Tschida Punch
Melissa Pederson
Virginia Rottschaefer
Laura Sether
Mary and Gary Stern
Bill and Marge Traiser
Sondra Putnam
Clarice Peet
William and Jeanne Rouch
Kathleen Sevcik
Neal Steward
Rick Treece
Nicholas and Gail Puzak
Petros and Lynne Pelos
Jenise Rowekamp
Ralph A. and Nona G. Severson
Thomas Stieber
Lynn and Bill Trow
Virginia Puzak
Ely and Sheila Pelowski
Lee and Marlene Rubenstein
Erin and Patrick Sexton
Michael Stiffman
Arlette and Douglas Trumble
Shari Quinnell
Joanne Peltonen and
Michael Flaherty
Deb Ruhland
John Seyer
Sue and John Stillman
Robyn and Carman Tschetter
Winosencio and Regina Quion
Gayle Rupp
Monica Shaw
Tim Stoker
Gretchen and Eric Tuck
Barbara Radde
Cathal Ryan and Lesley Zaun
John Sheehy
Pat Stokke
John and Ann Tulloch
Eli Perry
Jodi Rademaker-Syrjamaki
and Josh Syrjamaki
G. Richard Ryan
Fran Shepardson
Marcia Stout
Angelica and Chris Tuma
Bill and Marilyn Peterson
Josina Raisier-Cohn
Jacqueline Ryan and Scott Johnson
Joan and Robert Sherwin
Mark and Joan Strobel
Randy Tuma
Candy Peterson
Carolyn and Brian Ramsey
Karilyn and Terry Ryan
Kim Strong
Kevin and Vicky Turner
Michelle Ramsey
Kirk and Elizabeth Studdiford
Tom Twiss
Janet and Rick Olsen
Carolyn Peterson and
Paul Peterson
Joel Salsburey
Nancy Sherwood Johnson
and Tom Johnson
Charles Salter
Barry Shiff
David Suden
Jean Ulness
Leslie and Brian Olsen
Cory Peterson and Melissa Cozart
Judy and Dale Sandberg
Sally and Jeffrey Shlosberg
Libby and Mike Sullivan
Omar and Michelle Valencia
Mary and Michael Olsen
Diane Peterson
Lynn Sandquist
Tracy and Jason Siciliano
Stacy and Michael Sullivan
Doug and Molly Van Metre
Atwood Olson
Gary Peterson
Mary Sands
Joe and Gabi Sikich
Rich and Kim Sunde
Barbara Olson
Eric Sanks
Linda Silrum
Scott and Jennifer Sustacek
Richard Van Sickle and
Anne Pearson
Laurie and Byron Olson
Jerry Peterson and
Jayne Carey-Peterson
George Swanbeck
JoAnn Van Sloun
Richard Olson
Kelly Simmons
Kathleen and Louis Van Sloun
Rocky Olson
Theresa Redington
John and Nancy Swanholm
Mary Jo Peterson
Royce N. and Janice L. Sanner
Charitable Fund of the
Saint Paul Foundation
Kara Sime
John and Jennifer Peterson
Steve Simon
William and Jane Venell
Ruth Olson
John and Trish Reimann
Stacy and Mark Sarette
Karen and Rachel Swan-Mattison
Susan Peterson
Ted Simon
Christine and Steve Verdon
Steve Olson
Sara Reinke
Mark Saxenmeyer
Keith and Kelli Swanson
Tommy Peterson
Julie Sinykin
Linda Videen
John O’Neill
Margaret Schaller
Patti and David Sinykin
Jennifer and Pablo Viedma
Cathie O’Rourke
Heidi Scheunemann
Sweetser Family Partnership
Jo Picka
Jennifer Remington and
Scott Briggs
Kirk Swanson
David and Connie Phillips
Jennifer Voges
JoAnn O’Rourke
Brenda Schiessl
Kristi and Robert Swenson
Jonathan Pierpont
Joanne and Steve Rempe
Dan Sjolseth
Tim and Lois Vold
Michael Orren and
Michele Smoody
John Schiessl
Jack Swift
Mark and Elizabeth Pihart
Revord Family Fund of the Catholic Community Foundation
Ed and Lucille Skluzacek
Kim Skobba
Heidi and Richard Swinney
Gary and Nancy Wagner
Beth Schmieg
Ann and Mark Skoog
Michelle Switzer
Joan Wagner
Jennifer Schmieg
Michelle Slater
Holly and Geoffrey Sylvester
Carla Wagoner
Wayne and Anne Schmieg
Barbara Sletten
Amy and Andy Slettum
Scott Szarkowicz and
Jeanne Mettner
Sharla Wagy
Anna and Ottar Schmitz
Tami Schneider
David and Ida Slettum
Bruce and Julia Taber
Kate Walker and Bjorn Westgard
Bob Schoenbaum
Bryon Smith
Jan and Mary Tanghe
Karen Wallin
Virginia Schoenbohm Clymer
Dean Smith
Lori Tank
Margaret Watts
Kristin Schoephoerster
and David West
Donald and Karen Smith
Katherine Weaver
Greg Smith and Sarah Gluek
Julie Tanner Fischer and
Chris Fischer
Kristin Smith
Melanie Taylor
Mary Smith
Phyllis Tearse
Richard & Elizabeth Weigel
Family Fund
Robert and Linda Smith
Gino Tenace and
Robin Marsh-Tenace
Dan and Carol Weiler
Jane Terpstra and Charles Stark
Sara and David Weingartner
Konou and Luke Thao
Jean Weiss and David Kester
William and Marion Thayer
Shawn and Deanna Welch
William and Gail Thedinga
Lisa and Tim Wemple
Jerome and Bonnie Murphy
Katherine Murphy
Ken and Sue Murray
Melissa and David Mussell
Joan Williams Myers
Victoria Nann
Kavitha Narayana
Karl Narveson
Kate Narveson
Phyllis Narveson
Bruce and Jayme Neary
Andrea Nelson
Belle Nelson
Beth Nelson
Denise Nelson
Gary and Colleen Nelson
Irene Nelson
Lisa and Todd Nelson
Merrill Nelson
Paul and Annette Nelson
Theresa and Jay North
Gail Oakes
Debra O’Brien
Laura and Tim O’Brien
Mike O’Brien
Megan O’Connell
Colleen O’Dell and John Eichten
Deb Ogston
Rich O’Hanlon
Jen and Mark Ohm
Beth Olarsch
Robert and Megan O’Leary
Susan and Mark O’Leary
Steve Olin and Margaret Murphy
Ben and Rita Olk
Sandra Perreault
Robert and Julie Pihart
Roberta Ramsey
Thomas Randall
Craig Ranheim
Brian and Peggy Reagan
Bryce Redington
Peter Redington
Kevin and Nancy Rhein
Howard D. Richards
“I volunteer at Fraser because it is such a phenomenal place.
Fraser has added so much to the lives of others, the least I
can do is give a little back. I went to preschool here, so it is
very special to me. I just love it here!”
Susan Richards
— Emily Hoeppner, Volunteer
Andrea Rise
Lori and Drew Riley
Elizabeth and Harlan Rise
Catherine Ritt Lallas
Jonah and Anne Scholen
Holly Pihl
Vicki and David Oster
Martha O’Toole
Dan & Barb Pjevach
Charitable Giving Account
Peter and Cynthia Robb
Kris and Tom Schroeder
Jeff and Susanne Otos
Dan and Barb Pjevach
Mrs. Bruce G. Robert
Sierra Schroeder
Anne Otterson
Deb Placek-Peterson and
Gregg Peterson
Kimberli and Joshua Roberts
Lindsay Schroeder Treichel
Beth and Lawrence Rocheford
Grandma Rosie Plath
Sara Schulman
Joel and Bobbi Rochlin
Shirley Poliquin
Anna Schultz
Walter and Jodell Rockenstein
Greg and Christine Schultz
Martha Overby
Sigvor Overby
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Karen Riley
Joan Ortmann
Kolleen Overby
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Sumner Richman
Robert and Rita Rivard
Nancy Schotzko
Sarah and Justin Smith
Tracie and Dan Smith
Mark and Sharon Smith-Lossiah
Penny Snipper
Mark and Jill Somers
Kyle Wahlstrom
Paul and Janelle Wegner
Julia Weiler
Elise Werger
Paul and Ann Werler
Paula Werner and David Peacock
Aura Wharton-Beck and Joel Beck
Diane Wheeldon and Wes Morden
John Wheeler
Mary Wheeler
Christopher Whelpley
Patricia Whelpley
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IWJ Charitable Foundation
Sally’s Saloon & Eatery
GIFTS IN KIND FROM INDIVIDUALS
Nancy Potter
Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior
Accenture
Duane and Lynda Jergenson
Family Foundation
Sam’s Club Foundation
Ann Adams and Sally Ehlers
Richard Proman and Susan Sell
Body In Mind, Inc.
Tony Roepke
The Brave New Workshop
Maynard B. Johnson Trust
Schwegman, Lundberg &
Woessner, P.A.
Melissa Albay and Robert Brown
David and JoAnne Alkire
Jennifer Rondestvedt
Breadsmith
Jostens Foundation
SCICOM Data Services
Ron and Kathy Anderson
Susie and Gregory Schmidt
Kaplan, Strangis & Kaplan, P.A.
Sewell Family Foundation
Kathryn Braun
Anna and Ottar Schmitz
Broders’ Pasta Bar &
Cucina Italiana
Keller Willams Integrity Realty
The Shared Fund
Karen and Daniel Carlson
Larry and Carlene Schoenfeld
Bruegger’s
Keystone Search
Sieff Family Foundation
Sue Christensen
Mark and Ann Marie Schultz
Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater
Kids’ Hair Inc.
Simons Family Foundation
Jeanne and Peter Crain
Colleen and Bryan Simmons
Buca di Beppo
Kintera Inc
Sit Investment Associates Foundation
Leila DeLance and Aaron Hamer
Christina and Dale Slarks
Buck Hill
Sowles Co
Denise Snyder
Bullwinkle’s Saloon
The Steven L. and Jan L. Kirchner Family Foundation
Derek and Cassidy Dorr
Lori and Bill Dossett
Molly and Thomas Steinke
Buzz Promotions
Kevin and Cheri Doyle
Pam and Woody Taylor
Café Barbette
Barb Elwood
Maria and Mac Tripeny
Café Latte
Emily Faehn
Lynn and Jim Untz
Café Maude
Mary Fenske and the craft group
at Knox Landing
The Van Metre Family
Café Twenty-Eight
Nancy Vogt
Cal’s Market and Garden Center
Richard and Connie Ferris
Kristen and Tom Volden
Caribou Coffee
Larry Foss
Kari Wagner
Carroll Britton Cosmetics
Vincent Francoual
Dick Walter
Chambers
Fraser School Students and Families
George and Jerris Warner
Champps Restaurant & Bar
Heidi and Jose Gaibor
Paula Werner
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Michele Gatien and Nevin Dikel
Maria and David Wight
Judith and Michael Graceman
Laurie and Jeff Willhite
Chateau Lamothe
Wine Bar & Event Center
Ken and Martha Grindeland
John and Connie Young
Accessible Environments, Inc.
Activstyle, Inc.
Adjustable Joist Company
AgVenture West
Allianz Life Insurance Company
of North America
Beverly Whitehouse
Fred C. and Katherine B.
Andersen Foundation
Alethea Wiberg and Brent Huot
Bab’s Casting
Robert and Tina Wieland
Baker Foundation
Anne and Rob Wight
Bellacor
Maria and David Wight
Best Buy
Lynda Wigren
Best Buy Children’s Foundation
Danielle Wiklund
The Beverly Foundation
Steve Wikstrom
BGD Landscaping
Bruce and Terra Wilcox
The Bieber Family Foundation
Jeff and Vicki Wilkes
F. R. Bigelow Foundation
Laura and Robert Willette
bitBucket Computer Services, LLC
Fred and Maureen Williamson
Boulay, Heutmaker, Zibell & Co.
Maiya Willits
Brackett’s Crossing Country Club
Dan Wilson and Diane Espaldon
Burdick-Craddick Family Foundation
Patrick Winkler
The Butzow Family Foundation
Paul and Lynn Wise
Buuck Family Foundation
Kevin Witherspoon
Caliber Foundation
David and Brenda Witzig
Caregivers Network, Inc.
Pete and Tamara Wold
The CCP Foundation
Andy Wolter
Citywide Service Corp.
Leslie Wooldridge
Coordinated Business Systems, Ltd
Carolyn Workman
CPP North America, LLC
Cindy and Leon Worm
Delta Dental of Minnesota
Charles Wright
Leo W. Dworsky Foundation
John and Joan Wright
Edwards Memorial Trust
Scott Wright and
Michelle Abellera-Wright
Engelsma Family Foundation
Margaret and Angus Wurtele
Robert and Katherine Yaeger
KKE Architects, Inc.
Strategic Solutions Exchange
Group, LLC
Kohn, Swift & Graf, P.C.
Tapemark
Kopp Family Foundation
Target
Ladky Associates Foundation, Inc.
Target Stores
Life Time Fitness Foundation
Tennant Foundation
Lifetouch, Inc.
Terhuly Foundation
Carl & Aune Lind Family Foundation
Thomson-West
Lindquist & Vennum
Turtle Bread
Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P.
United Healthcare
M&I Bank
UnitedHealth Group
Mairs and Power, Inc.
Mann Theatres, Inc.
Upper Room - Christ
Presbyterian Church
Marquette Financial Companies
Wagner Greenhouses, Inc.
Mars Carpet Sales
H.E. and Helen R. Warren Foundation
McCoy & Associates, Inc.
Frederick O. Watson Foundation
McKesson Corporation
WCA Foundation
The Medtronic Foundation
The Emanuel and
Anna Weinstein Foundation
Meristem
Metal Craft Machine
& Engineering, Inc.
Wells Fargo Bank
Welsh Construction
The Milne Family Foundation
WEM Foundation
Minnesota Conway Fire & Safety
Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
Minnesota Floorcovering Association
Excel Hardwood Floors, Inc.
Employees of the Minnesota
Health-Related Licensing Boards
MATCHING GIFT ORGANIZATIONS
The following organizations matched
employee gifts made to Fraser.
Eye Box Tools, Inc.
Minnesota Vikings Children’s Fund
Faegre & Benson Foundation
ADC Foundation
MoneyGram International
Jack and Mary Yanchar
Filtration Engineering Co, Inc.
Aetna Foundation
Morgan Stanley Foundation
Theresa Yanchar
Flint Hills Resources
Ameriprise Financial Corporation
Northern Power Products, Inc.
Rebecca Yanisch
Flynn, Gaskins & Bennett, LLP
The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation
Novartis Medical Nutrition
Karen Yashar
Frey Foundation
Fair Isaac Corporation
Pease Properties, Inc.
Karen Yoki
G&K Services
GE Fleet Capital
Pepin Lions Club
John and Connie Young
The Gallup Organization
GE Foundation
POPP.com
Daniel and Mary Ystesund
Gen Financial Management
GlaxoSmithKline Foundation
Pull Out a Plum Salon & Gallery
General Mills Foundation
GMAC ResCap
Quality Insulation
Nancy Zastrow
Geritom Medical Inc.
International Parts Supply Corp
Lew Zeidner
GMAC ResCap
The Elizabeth C. Quinlan
Foundation, Inc.
McDonald’s Corporation
Lori Zelinski
Goetz & Eckland, P.A.
Qwest
Catherine Zemmels
GoodSearch
RBC Dain Rauscher Foundation
Linda and Matthew Zenner
Grand Projections
RBC Dain Rauscher Inc.
Deborah Zuaro
Groves Foundation
Resources for Child Caring
Elizabeth and John Zupfer
Gudorf Family Foundation
Jeana Zutavern
Hallmark Insights
The Robert and Anne Reznick
Family Foundation
Richard and Colleen Zvosec
HostasDirect, Inc.
Jeannie and Ted Zwart
HT Naturals Women’s
Cycling Team
Jacqueline Zarek
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FINANCIAL GIFTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS
Richfield Bloomington Credit Union
Margaret Rivers Fund
Bud Rotter Family Foundation
McNeely Foundation
PM USA
Pohlad Family Charities
The Prudential Foundation
Tennant Foundation
Thomson West
Wells Fargo Bank
PLANNED GIFT DONORS
The following donors have included
Fraser in their estate plans by naming
Fraser as a beneficiary in their wills,
life insurance policies, retirement
accounts or trust arrangements.
Anonymous (10)
Sharman Davis Barrett
Dr. Robert Barricks
Margaret Bauman
Bill and Bea Beddor
Anne Bowen-Olson
Shelly and John Brandl
Christine A. Brown
Paula M. Carlson
Diane Cross and Jan Andersen
Nancy and Todd Dalaska
Shirley and Ross Dinham
Richard and Connie Ferris
Robert M. Ferris*
Richard A. Forslund
Rebecca Fraser
Wesley and Ruth Fraser
David and Helen* Fritz
Robert G. Gunderson
Jim and Rochelle Heinz
Adam and Susan Hjerpe
Jeff and Jacqui Jarnes
Mary and Phil Krafft
Brett and Anne Letourneau
Annette K. Levine
James A. Levine
Wayne A. Lindholm and
Maureen M. Lindholm
Muriel L. Lundberg*
Marjorie A. Mansur
Jim and Betsy Moore
Janet and Rick Olsen
Barbara F. Olson
Steven and Jennifer Rewey
Howard D. Richards
Peter and Cynthia Robb
The Rottlund Company Inc,
David Bernard Builders and
Developers
Gayle M. Rupp
Janice and Royce Sanner
Maggie and Leif Taubenberger
Louise M. Travis*
Gary N. and Nancy C. Wagner
Eric Weatherman
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation
Rottlund Homes
Hubert H. Humphrey Foundation
Ryan Companies
Aura Wharton-Beck and Joel Beck
Hutter Family Foundation
Saint’s Vending Service
* Deceased
Robert and Beth Gunderson
Nancy and Tom Hanneman
GIFTS IN KIND FROM
ORGANIZATIONS
Michelle Hazelton
Anonymous
Chuck and Sandy Hoglin
Acme Comedy Company
June Holin
Albert’s Organics
Linda Huber
Al Vento Restaurant
Andy Jacob and Erik Jacob
Ann Marie Schultz and
the Language of Style
Lynda and Duane Jergenson
Cheri Doyle Designs
“Fraser assisted our son to learn to live with autism and
gave our whole family hope at a time we desperately
needed it. Including Fraser in our future financial plans is
a decision that came easily. Our goal with the planned
gift was to provide financial support for what Fraser will
need for continued success. As the needs of people with
autism grow, we believe that Fraser will rise to the
challenge to successfully support these individuals in our
community. We are proud to contribute to their vision.”
— The Letourneau Family
Jonathan Jones
ANSWER
Keith and Susan Jones
Arthur Murray Dance
Studio
Sandy Kasprzak
Cheryl Klaff
Jason and Katie Kloos
Jennifer and Jeff Lehtinen
James A. Levine
Sharon Link and Bob Lewis
Stephen and Alicia Mann
Charlie and Tara Maxwell
Barbara McCauley
Dianna McCauley
Molly and Aaron McCauley
Jane and Tom Miller
Jill and Jeff Mirviss
Karen Nielsen
At Sara’s Table - Chester
Creek Café
Aveda Corporation
Bachmans
Bellacor
Bellanotte
Best Buy
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
The Bibelot Shops
Big Event Productions
Billy’s on Grand
Birchwood Café
Birdwing Spa
Black Forest Inn
Blue Plate Restaurant Company
Chez Daniel
Chiang Mai Thai
Christos Greek Restaurant
Circus Juventas
City of New Brighton,
Parks & Recreation
Classics by David
ComedySportz
Compleat Wine Cellars
Cragun’s Resort
Crowne Plaza Northstar Hotel
Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront Hotel
CSM Lodging
Cupcake
Divine Light
Mall of America
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Spalon Montage
Dixie’s on Grand and
Saji Ya Restaurants
Mama Maria’s Italian Ristorante
Palomino
St. Croix Casino & Hotel
Mann Theatres, Inc.
Pappagallo
Dogs in the Park
Martini Blu Grill & Sushi
The Park at MOA
St. Paul Academy and
Summit School
Doolittles Restaurants
Maximum Graphics, Inc.
The Park Tavern
St. Paul Saints
Duplex Restaurant & Wine Bar
Maynard’s
Patina
Stages Theatre Company
Edible Arrangements
McCormick & Schmick’s
Pearson’s Candy Company
Starbucks
Edina Bike and Sport
Millennium Hotel Minneapolis
Pepitos
Storganize
Erik’s Bike Shop
Minnesota Children’s Museum
Perry Cohn Jewelers
Summit Brewing Company
Estetica Salon
Sunsets
Etica
SuperAmerica Group
EuroNest - Antique and
Reproduction Furniture
Tea House Chinese Restaurant
Event Design and Production
Theatre De La Jeune Lune
Excel Document Management
Thompson Academy of Gymnastics
EZ-White
Three Rivers Park District
The Fine Line Music Café
Timber Lodge Steakhouse
The Fix Active Body Massage
Tiny Acorn Portraits
The Fixery
Flint Hills Resources
Trollhaugen Winter
Recreation Area
Foss Swim School
Tryg’s
Future Concepts Studio & Spa
Twin City Grill
Gander Mountain
Underwater Adventures Aquarium
The Garden Sampler
United Natural Foods, Inc.
Gardens of Salonica New
Greek Café & Deli
General Mills
GMAC Mortgage
Grand View Lodge
Grandma’s Restaurant Company
Graves 601 Hotel
Great Clips IMAX Theatre
Thai Yoga Bodywork
“I am involved with Fraser because I know, first hand, how
Fraser does amazing things in this community. Having met
so many people who believe Fraser has literally “saved their
family” it’s hard for me to imagine not giving back to this
fabulous organization.”
— Mike Frommelt, Principal, KeyStone Search
Guthrie Theater
The Harbor View Café
Hennepin Theatre Trust
Hillary’s Handpainted &
Personalized Gifts
University of Minnesota
Youth Programs
Valspar Foundation
Victor’s 1959 Café
View Restaurant & Lounge
Vincent - A Restaurant
W. A. Frost
Wagner Greenhouses, Inc.
Minneapolis College of Art
and Design
Minnesota Dance Theatre
Minnesota Developmental
Basketball
Pepsi
The Phipps Center for the Arts
Wells Fargo Bank
Wildfire
Pillsbury House Theatre
Wild Mountain Taylors
Falls Recreation Area
Plymouth Playhouse
Wise Swim School
Premium Waters, Inc.
Wixon Jewelers
Hoigaards
Prevaro
Wonderment Inc.
HostasDirect.com
The Minnesota Opera
Prima
Yoga House
Hot Plate Restaurant
Minnesota Orchestra
Printing Arts, Inc.
Yogastudio
Hub Hobby
Minnesota Timberwolves
Fastbreak Foundation
Pull Out a Plum Salon & Gallery
Zenon Dance Company and School
Minnesota Twins
Radio Disney AM 1440
Minnesota Vikings
Rasmussen Import Company
Minnesota Wild
Red Wing Shoe Company
Minnesota Youth Symphonies
Ristorante Luci/Ancora
Minnetonka Center
for the Arts
Rocco Altobelli Salons & Day Spas
Mission American
Kitchen & Bar
Room & Board
Hilton Short Hills
Illusion Theater
J.D. Hoyt’s
Japs-Olson Company
Jax Café
Jellystone Park
Joe’s Garage Restaurant
jp American Bistro
The Jungle Theater
Just For Me the Spa
Khan’s Mongolian Bar-B-Que
KidCapers Portraits
Kids’ Hair
Kripaulu Center for Yoga & Health
La Bodega Tapas Bar
Lakeville Family Chiropractic
Lake Calhoun Sailing School
Len Druskin
Fraser maintains low overhead costs
allowing nearly 89 cents of every
dollar to support our clients through
quality programs.
Ursula’s Wine Bar & Café
Employees of the Minnesota
Health-Related Licensing Boards
Hilton Minneapolis
Financial
Results
Mixed Blood Theatre
Mothersauces
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
Moxie Salon
Music Box Theatre
My Organizers!
Nameless Wildness Clayworks
Naviya’s Thai Kitchen
Lunds and Byerly’s
Neil O’Leary &
Sweet Martha’s Cookies
MacPhail Center for Music
Nye’s Polonaise
Maggiano’s Little Italy
OfficeMax
Majestic Falls Aveda Concept Day Retreat & Spa
Oh My Gosh Photography
Old Chicago
Old Log Theater
Qwest
Roller Garden
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Sakada Studios
Sanctuary Salonspa
Sandra Mangel Interior Design
Sawatdee
The Schubert Club
SCICOM Data Services
ShopNBC
Simonson’s Salon & Day Spa
Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Skin Therapease
Soothing Hands Bodyworks
Southdale YMCA
The Southern Theater
While we make every effort to be
accurate and complete, we sincerely
apologize if we misspelled or omitted
any names. Please contact Paula Werner
at 612-798-8310 or paula@fraser.org
with any changes. Thank you for
your support of Fraser!
For the Years Ending December 31, in Thousands
302
2006
Service Fees (Government/Insurance)
Service Fees (Private Pay and Tuitions)
General Contributions
Interest and Miscellaneous
15,072
3,088
1,089
181
77.6%
15.9%
5.6%
0.9%
14,867
2,825
1,250
198
77.7%
14.8%
6.5%
1.0%
Total Revenue
19,430 100.0%
19,140
100.0%
7,961
4,084
2,125
1,328
904
195
1,545
428
42.9%
22.0%
11.4%
7.2%
4.9%
1.0%
8.3%
2.3%
18,571
100.0%
Expenses
Fraser Residential Services
Fraser Child & Family Center
Fraser School
Fraser Home & Community Supports
Fraser Rehabilitation Services
The Fraser Institute
General and Administrative
Fundraising
Total Expenses Change in Net Assets Before Investment Gains
Net Investment Gains
Change in Net Assets
For the purpose of simplification, all Fraser-affiliated entities are
combined here. These are Fraser (which includes Fraser School, Fraser
Home & Community Supports, Fraser Residences and Fraser Rehabilitation
Services), Fraser Child & Family Center, and all Fraser Independent
Living Apartments.
Fraser Academy is a separate entity (founded and sponsored by Fraser)
and is not included in these financial results.
291
2007
Revenues
8,172
4,292
2,026
1,351
819
219
1,676
453
43.0%
22.5%
10.7%
7.1%
4.3%
1.2%
8.8%
2.4%
19,008 100.0%
422
62
569
406
484
975
Fraser meets all accountability standards set by The Charities Review
Council, an independent organization that reviews Minnesota nonprofits
to help donors make informed giving decisions.
Fraser is a contract provider for Hennepin and other counties and an
affirmative action/equal opportunity provider and employer.
FRASER 2007* BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CONTACT US
Mike Frommelt, Chair
Greg Hoffman
Lori A. Riley
Fraser Administrative Offices
Diane S. Cross, Secretary
Cindy Holker
Peter Robb
2400 W. 64th St.
Susan Eich, Immediate
Past Chair
Steve Kowalke
Janet Schroeder
Minneapolis, MN 55423
Carol Ratelle Leach
Terry Scully
Wayne Lindholm, Treasurer
612-861-1688
Sharon Link
Dimitri Senaratna
Doug Van Metre, Vice Chair
John Malknecht
Fran Shepardson
Jeanne H. Crain
Fraser Child & Family Center
Charles Maxwell, Jr.
Sally Shlosberg
James D. Heinz
3333 University Ave. S.E.
Alejandro Montoya
Melanie J. Taylor
Adam Hjerpe
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Mark Pihart
Michael Wilhelm
Heidi Hoard
612-331-9413
Brooks Poley
* This list includes both the 2006/2007 and 2007/2008 boards of directors.
2021 E. Hennepin Ave., Suite 402
612-767-5150
Andris Baltins
Stephen Hoeppner
Marko Mrkonich
Sharman Davis Barrett
Carol Johnson
Allan Peterson
William Beddor
Restor Johnson
Jackie Punch
Fran Bradley
Anne Kelly, M.D.
Kiki Rosatti
Anthony Brausen
Paul Kenworthy
Royce Sanner
Vicki Brunsvold
Donald Knutson
John Schamber
Barbara Colombo
Kathryn Koessel
Nancy Scherer
Terri DeVries Carter
Claire Kolmodin
Greg Schultz
John Fox
Liza Leigh-Kiwus
Alice Seagren
Richard P. Ferris
Fred LeVoir
Marion Thayer
Thomas C. Glass
Steve Mann
William Thayer
Hazen Graves
Kim McConnell, M.D.
Molly Van Metre
Robert G. Gunderson
James Moore, M.D.
Aura Wharton-Beck
Jason Hepp
Tim Morin
David Witzig
PAST AND PRESENT HONORARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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lasting difference in the lives of children, adults and families with special needs by
making a donation today.
Giving is easy − just choose one of the options below or contact us at 612-861-1688
to learn about current needs.
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Talk with your tax advisor or Fraser staff to learn about the benefits
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Fraser Residential Services
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Robert Barricks
William Goblirsch
Gen Orr
Minneapolis, MN 55423
Yvette Beaulieu
Ron Haskvitz
G. William Pearson
612-861-1688
Rick Beresford
Fred Heitke
Elizabeth Porcher
Shirley Blanchard
Dr. Robert Kowalczyk
E.G. Puphal
Fraser School
John Bowen
Lee Kness
Harold Rasmussen
2400 W. 64th St.
Muriel Humphrey Brown
Gale Lair
Roland Rasmussen
Minneapolis, MN 55423
Conrad Carr
Phyllis LaMay
C. Bruce Solomonson
612-861-1688
Gertrude Ederer
Helen Lubet
Bonnie Wagner
Dan Englesma
Gorden Lundberg
Jerry Walsh
Louise Whitbeck Fraser
Thomas Mulcahy
Eric Weatherman
Ruth Fraser
Darlene Noreen
Jack W. Williams
Wesley Fraser
Elizabeth Okerlund
Helen Fritz
Atwood Olson
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