Kalix

New Module Certifications: Sunshine Jantzi, Mason Schmidt, Sherri Jerome, Leah Baker, Marilyn Haider  

As of today, Kalix cookies can now be ordered directly from our website. Just head on over to the shop, select the cookies you want, and follow the instructions to complete your order! This new shop should make ordering cookies from Kalix even simpler. Cookies are ordered by the dozen, and are available in small and large... Read More

  Notable Nominees: Emmalee Thoreson (DSP Minot),  Meredith Pfennig (MSLA Minot), Sara Wheeler ( Minot ICF) New Module Certifications: Chelsy Morin (Rolla ICF), Alicia Gordon (Minot ICF)

Exemplifying the Kalix Mission Mason Schmidt, 1101 Arrangements were made for three volunteers to work with the tenants at 1101 for two hours putting up decorations.  Mason subtly modeled appropriate interactions with people, keeping the conversation going, until the volunteers were able to imitate his manner and connect with the tenants.  The rest of the... Read More

#GivingTuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and kicks off the end-of-year charitable season. In conjunction with Giving Tuesday, this year Kalix is holding a Basket Raffle Fundraiser. Almost $6,000 worth of items are dispersed among 18 themed baskets and Raffle Tickets are ONLY $1 each. Tickets are... Read More

Exemplifying the Kalix Mission Celeste Badke Celeste was nominated in recognition of her assistance for a person who needed the medical services of a specialist. Although the person was hesitant to see this specialist, the admission was successful because of the person’s trust in Celeste and her ability to advise medical personnel on strategies to make... Read More

Quality of Life Enhancement 1508 staff This month, the spotlight is on 1508, where one tenant has worked hard to make progress towards his weight-loss goal.  Carol DeLorme led the effort to support better food choices, eliminate unhealthy snacks, and follow-through with exercise plans.  Other staff involved with the process include Tim Hase, Mike Marquart,... Read More

Notable Nominees: Jeff Wallstrum (PD TCLF 1109), Stella Bosire (TCLF 1109)

The Kalix Day Supports Program has continued their gardening skills in 2016! A grant from the St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation provided materials and soil for constructing raised beds, tools, and seeds. The raised beds allow easy access by everybody. The purpose of the project is to offer gardening as a productive activity that builds... Read More

On August 9th, a ribbon-cutting signaled the official start of Kalix participation in the CyclePoint network. After months of training and preparation, we are ready to take in electronics to dismantle for recycling. CyclePoint is an amazing venture – a nationwide network of organizations like Kalix that employ people with disabilities. Together, we can leverage... Read More