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$259,733helped us develop employment opportunities for job seekers, lay the foundation for a new small group career development program, and support 840 individuals who worked nearly 460,000 hours at 298 community businesses and earned over $3.95 million in wages.

$202,388ensured reliable transportation was available for Lifeworks clients and allowed our fleet of 31 vehicles to provide approximately 1,300 rides each day while traveling a total of 433,057 miles.

LIFEWORKS RAISED A TOTAL OF $1,015,906 IN 2015

2015 Year in Review

$175,000 bolstered our robust technology infrastructure through the purchase of new applications and software for language assistance, work autonomy, and job development.

$125,000supported community inclusion activities such as music and art that allowed Lifeworks clients to express themselves in unique ways, build relationships, and improve self-confidence.

YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK

2015 Year in Review

$140,063 in the form of in-kind gifts provided crucial business services, including internet bandwidth for client use and professional surveys.

$113,722allowed us to host the Lifeworks Golden Anniversary Celebration.

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Joyful Singers spring concert.

VOLUNTEERISM2015 Year in Review

593 individuals donated 7,515 hours of their time providing expertise in the areas of resume development, workplace etiquette, art, technology, birding, and so much more.

1. Adam Eisele at his home where he receives PCA services through

Lifeworks.

2. Supervisor Lindsey Benson and Lifeworks Associate Lance Kopischke

pose for a photo at Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato.

3. Lifeworks clients participate in “The Power of Me,” a series of classes

designed to teach women with disabilities about topics important to

their well-being.

4. Volunteer Kevin Smith provides guidance to the Lifeworks Hastings

birding group.

5. Manager David Pellinger and Lifeworks Associate Sasha Porter work

closely together in the Cargill AgHorizons department.

6. Lifeworks Associate Jacob Viehweg (center), with supervisor Matt

Potz (left), and Lifeworks Job Coach Chelsea Skinner (right) at Truck

Bodies & Equipment International in Mankato.

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$150,000 to help our clients find and maintain fulfilling jobs in the community.

$100,000 to expand our small group career development program.

$100,000 to provide reliable transportation so the people we serve can get to work and community activities.

$100,000 to update and maintain Lifeworks technology

infrastructure utilized by our clients.

LIFEWORKS FUNDRAISING GOALS FOR 2016

2015 Year in Review

$100,000 to provide the people we serve with robust community inclusion activities such as music and art.

$50,000 dedicated to Lifeworks research and development efforts.

$105,000 for two new grant vehicles from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

$100,000 for the Lifeworks Annual Celebration on April 21, 2016.

$125,000 in the form of in-kind donations.

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43PARTNERSHIPS

new businesses partnered with Lifeworks to employ people with disabilities.

173NEW CAREERS

new individuals were successfully placed in community jobs.

7,515

VOLUNTEERISM

593 volunteers provided

hours of service.

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1,300

433,057

TRANSPORTATION

vehiclesprovidedapproximately

rides each day to our clients and traveled a total of

$3,950,000.

EMPLOYMENT

840460,000

Lifeworks clients worked nearly

hours at 298 community businesses and earned over

CELEBRATION

allowed us to host the Lifeworks Golden Anniversary

Celebration.

$113,772

PLEDGES

was collected through capital campaign and annual pledges.

$90,528

NEW VEHICLES

in grants from the Minnesota Department of Transportation allowed us to purchase three

new vehicles for our fleet.

$156,220

On behalf of the thousands of individuals served by Lifeworks in 2015 - thank you! It is because of your investment in Lifeworks that we are able to fund innovative, high-quality programs for people with disabilities. Your support makes a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.

Thank You!miles.

Serving our community and people

with disabilities as we live and work

together

2965 Lone Oak Drive, Suite 160, Eagan, MN 55121

p: 651-454-2732 f: 651-454-3174 toll free: 1-866-454-2732

This information can be made available in an alternate format upon request.

Our TTY phone number is 651-365-3736.

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