It was kind of a nightmare at the shelter—like being on a treadmill and you don’t know how you’re

going to get off. You get up, they send you out on the street from 7:30 in the morning until 3:30 in the afternoon, rain or shine. You try to fill your day, find a way out of it, but you spend your time worrying about where your next meal might come from, or whether you will get a spot on the floor at night. People Incorporated changed all that for me.”

Ken Abner has lived in Minneapolis since 1979, when he moved here from Chicago. He worked in food service and construction until becoming homeless in 2008, when a long-term relationship broke down. So started the vicious cycle of homelessness, and with it—depression.

“I just couldn’t stand it at the shelter. There was no real help offered to break that cycle, and it’s hard to do on your own without any resources.” He met a People Incorporated outreach worker last year, and was eventually able to move into Ramsey House, our Safe Haven in St. Paul for people

who are homeless and have mental illness. It provided Ken with a stable place to live, psychiatric and medical care, and a way to transition into more permanent housing. For Ken, that chance meant everything to him.

“I was so happy to be there—I had my own room, and they helped me connect with a psychiatrist and counseling. I did volunteer work there, helping people use the computer, serving food, and cleaning up. It gave me a purpose again. Then they helped me find my apartment. I’ve been there now almost a year

and it’s wonderful. It means my daughter can come stay with me, and I can get away from others living on the streets and all the drugs and violence there. Now the next step is to find a job—I want to work as a cook and be self-sufficient again.”

Ken is now coming to People Incorporated’s new Homeless Services drop-in center at the old headquarters building on York Avenue (see p. 2). “It’s a positive place to be and I know that the staff there are not judging me about being homeless. I meet with my case manager and she’s helping me put my resume together and look for a job. That’s what makes People Incorporated different. They treat me with dignity, and help me set goals and get back on my feet. They’re helping me help myself.”

Ken Abner

“They’re helping me help myself.” Homeless Services offer safety, treatment, and hope for the future

Help our clients through our Holiday Giving program — see back cover!

winter 2012 volume 17, issue 3

New Lease on Life at York Ave.

Our former headquarters on York Avenue in St. Paul

has been repurposed for program facilities, enabling

several programs to move together into one location

and share resources. This was especially big for our numerous

Homeless Services, which were spread throughout the Twin

Cities. “Co-locating them together has made it much easier

for homeless clients to access

services,” says Geoffrey Meyer,

Division Director for Homeless

Services. “Clients can move easily

between our outreach services, our

drop-in Project Recovery program,

our housing and independent

living support programs, and the

pharmacy, contracted with Genoa,

that enables clients to get their

prescriptions filled easily. We’ll also

shortly be adding a much-needed

client laundry room and shower

facilities. The co-location also

means our staff can work together

much more easily and share ideas

and resources.” Other programs relocated to York Avenue

include our Home Health Agency, Deaf and Hard-of-

Hearing Services, and a Parent Support Clinic.

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Crafter? Mentor? Cook? Coach? Give us a call!

We’ve got lots of

new volunteer

opportunities,

led by our new volunteer

coordinator, Katie Burns,

who comes to us from

the Raptor Center at the

University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary

Medicine. “People Incorporated has a great

purpose and it’s very meaningful work for me.

Right now we need people to help us make

holiday cards for clients, so if you’re a crafter,

we need you! We’ve also got some exciting new

projects coming up in mentoring, recreation,

gardening, food/nutrition, and whole-body

health. There are opportunities to help with

mailings and events, too, and corporate or

civic groups are welcome. There’s something

for everyone who wants to get involved.”

Katie will also be serving as the Artability

Coordinator in 2013. For more information or

to volunteer, contact Katie at 651-288-3532

or Katie.Burns@PeopleIncorporated.org.

Mary Kay McJilton knows much more about us than most donors—and she should, having worked at People Incorporated for 33 years, including as Vice President of Operations.

Mary Kay and her husband, Bud, are also two of our most dedicated volunteers. Mary Kay still helps out in recordkeeping, and Bud has volunteered for many years in homeless outreach. They also make regular trips to Buffalo to pick up comforters and other supplies donated to People Incorporated’s homeless programs by a local church.

“We really believe in People Incorporated’s mission and the importance of helping people with mental illness to live in their own homes in the community. Most can with the right kind of support.

“I also know first-hand that People Incorporated puts its clients first—we have outstanding staff who really care and work hard to help each client succeed. Plus People Incorporated is very transparent about where it spends its money, and it’s backed up by the

Charities Review Council’s “Meets Standards” certification.

“If you want to see for yourself, take a tour of some of the programs and see what People Incorporated does every day to help ensure that people with mental illness get the treatment they deserve and are able to live with dignity and hope. It’s a powerful mission that’s changing lives for the better every day.”

Schedule a tour on our homepage at PeopleIncorporated.org.

Donor Profile Mary Kay McJilton knows People Incorporated from the Inside Out

Dear Friends,

As we all know too well, the past few months have seen several mass shootings committed by persons suffering from mental illness—at a movie theater in Colorado, a mosque in Milwaukee, and a workplace right here in the Twin Cities. These tragic events have generated high-profile media coverage around the country. For the most part, the coverage today is seeking to better understand mental illness, rather than promoting fear of a group of individuals who are no more prone to committing violence than anyone else—a significant change in how mental illness has traditionally been portrayed and reported upon.

This is especially the case in our local media. You may have read or heard Carolyn and Charles Engeldinger sharing the painful story of how their son Andrew fell into a “world of delusion” that culminated in the shooting at Accent Signage. To me, these parents are true heroes. No one could blame them for shrinking away from the nightmare that’s befallen them—a nightmare that began years ago as they tried to help their son, but to no avail. The Engeldingers made a courageous decision to discuss the trials and tribulations of their son’s mental illness in the open, helping us all to gain a better understanding of a topic that’s been taboo for far too long. The Star Tribune also chose to feature their struggle on its front page in a sympathetic manner. This would not have happened twenty years ago, and maybe not even ten years ago.

On a different note, local television news personality Ken Barlow recently shared that he’s been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and the Pioneer Press chose to feature a discussion with Barlow on its front page. Again, Barlow didn’t have to

do this—and the Pioneer Press didn’t have to treat this as front-page news. Barlow’s story has moved Minnesota light-years ahead in the battle to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. It offers hope to those who are suffering and to their loved ones, and engenders understanding and compassion from the rest of us.

At last, our local media is taking the lead on moving mental illness into the mainstream, alongside heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. At last, our clients and their loved ones are getting the support they need, and are able to talk more freely about their struggles with a disease that has been misunderstood for so long.

While we still have a long way to go, it’s rewarding to see how far we have come. I hope you’ll continue to discuss mental illness with your friends and neighbors, and help lead the discussion as to why we need to provide help and support to those who suffer from it. Together, we can continue to make positive change in our community.

Sincerely,

M. Tim Burkett, Ph.D., L.P. CEO

Mental health in the media—a watershed momentnotes from tim

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Join Our Young Professionals Leadership TeamLooking for a meaningful way to develop your leadership skills and talents? We’re looking

for young professionals to join our volunteer leadership team to create exciting new fundraising and volunteer opportunities benefitting people with mental illness. Our next event

will be a Young Professionals Holiday Party on Thursday, December 6, 6:00-7:30 PM, at Engine for Social Innovation, 91 Tenth Street S., Minneapolis. Free Finnegan’s beer, wine, and appetizers—and a door prize for the person bringing the most guests!

For more information about the group or to RSVP for the event, contact Kate Krisik, Associate Director of Development, at 651.288.3501 or Kate.Krisik@PeopleIncorporated.org.

Volunteer!

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award winnersbest in show Saber Demare

painting 1st – Thomas Topp

2nd – Peter F. Hinze

graphic works on paper 1st – Ellen Anderson

2nd – Gretchen Curtis

mixed media 1st – K. C. Ferdinand

2nd – Terri Behrens Feldman

sculpture 1st – Michelle Eckert 2nd – Mary Collins

photography 1st – Aaron Erie

2nd – Meghan Young-Dixon

use of color Susan Lindemans

composition Karen Stone

social commentary Judy Rahn

creativity Mike Conroy

technical skill Sue Staffon

poetry 1st – Carma Graber

2nd – Lynn Mari

non-fiction 1st – Art Blair

2nd – Lynn Diane Nerenberg

fiction 1st – Art Blair

2nd – Nichelle Clater

judge’s award for body of work Joel Arvidson

alex galle endowment award

Aaron Erie

Barbara Nichols, outgoing Vice President of Community Relations, and Kare 11 Reporter Rena Sarigianopolous

Poster award-winner Katie Kamrad

Bart Galle presents the Alex Galle Endowment Award to Aaron Erie

The Mounds Theater in St. Paul

Crowds start to gather for the opening A great night out!

Stars Shine at Artability 2012!The Historic Mounds Theater in St. Paul was the location of this year’s Artability Art Show and Sale, adding a splash of drama with its art-deco design and twinkling lights.

Held September 27-29, the show featured the creations of more than 90 local artists and writers with the aim of celebrating the talents and contributions of people with mental illness. More than 300 people attended the show, and nearly $2,000 of artwork was sold (artists keep 90%; 10% supports the program). The opening was emceed by KARE 11 reporter Rena Sarigianopoulous, and featured a reading by Artability writer Lynn Diane Nerenberg. Thanks to all our volunteers—especially committee members—for making this year’s show such a success!

Want to participate in Artability? It’s open to any adult (18+) with mental illness. Send a note to Artability@PeopleIncorporated.org to join the mailing list and receive workshop schedules, entry forms, and other announcements. New this year: There are joint workshops with ArtiCulture in Minneapolis through the winter months! Call 651.227.6321 x42 for more information.

House-to-Home Event Nets $39,000 for Our Residential Programs Our sixth annual House-to-Home

event on October 28 raised $39,000 to help us furnish our residential programs and keep them comfortable and hope-inspiring for our clients. Held this year at 317 on Rice Park in downtown St. Paul, more than one hundred people enjoyed a supper-club atmosphere, complete with star-lit New York skyline and jazz by local talents Nichola Miller with the Jazz Central All Stars! A new initiative included bidding for garden projects, which will make it possible to develop client gardens at five programs this coming summer. A special thank you to our co-chairs and the House-to-Home committee for their hard work in creating such a special and successful event.

Committee Co-Chairs Ann Tulloch and Pat Rorke

Sandy and Bob Klas, Sr., Phil Johnson, and Committee Co-Chair Margee Klas Johnson

Rebecca Surmont, Steve Jewell, and Katie Tabaka from Building Resources Corporation, together with emcee John Rorke

Emcee John Rorke wraps up the bidding

Mark and Pam Moeller

Many thanks to all of our event sponsors, in-kind donors, and ticket purchasers—especially our Gold and Silver sponsors—for making House-to-Home 2012 such a success!

gold • $2,500

Building Resources Corporation

John and Ruth Huss

Sysan Rydell, Ph.D., L.P.

silver • $1,000Alden Drew and Mimie PollardAON HewittFulbright & Jaworski

P.L.U.M.Pat and Herb RorkeW. J. Flynn and Associates

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event co-chairs:

Ann Tullochboard member

Pat Rorkeadvisory council member

Margee Klas Johnsonadvisory council member

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Donors

heritage circleIndividuals who made plans for future giftsAnonymous (2)Anderson, Janice/PaulBurkett, M. TimCarlson, Lee/AnnCorbett, JoanDeBoer, Leslie Drew, Alden/Mimie PollardGardner, Leslie/DavidGarretson, Don/Adele †Gross, Susan/BertHogan, JanHuot, Barbara/PeterLange, Dick/Sidney †Manworren, JulieMayer, CatherineMcJilton, Mary Kay/CharlesMcKillips, NancyMcMillan, Mary (Molly) BigelowNichols, BarbaraPlourde, Pamela J.Schneider, Allan/DeborahVander Zanden, JoeWhite, Mary/JamesWiedemann-West, JillWray, Nancy

bequestsAlice D. Hummer Revocable Trust

Estate †Knieriemen, George †Vera J. Likins Trust Estate †Rose, Norm †Fredrick & Lillian C. Schwarz

Charitable Trust †Swanson, Arlene †

york street societyThose who demonstrate commitment to our mission through large gifts for two years or moreAnonymous (1)Baillon, Caroline/JohnBoss, AndyBurkett, M. TimDeBaut, Elizabeth/David HartwellDrew, Alden/Mimie PollardDuddingston, JoanHogan, JanHuss, John/RuthJones, LucyKunin, Connie/Daniel Martin, FredMcMillan, Mary (Molly) BigelowMomsen, Eileen †Parish, Robert/BetsyRobertson, Cal/KristinRogers, John/LoisSchneider, Allan/DeborahStark, Trisha

corporations, organizations & churches3M Environmental, Health and

Safety OperationsA-1 Lock ServiceACELA-ITAdvent United Methodist ChurchAllina Hospitals & ClinicsAmeriPride ServicesAmeriprise Financial Annual Giving

CampaignAmsterdamBlue Cross and Blue Shield of

Minnesota Community Giving Campaign

Bremer Bank

Building Resources CorporationCBL FloorsChurch of St. Joan of ArcCoon Rapids Lioness ClubECM Community Affairs CouncilW.J. Flynn & AssociatesFridley Lions ClubFulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.GAP Foundation Gift Match ProgramGenentechGenoa HealthcareGeritom Medical, Inc.Gilbert Mechanical ContractorsGlaxoSmithKline Foundation

Matching Gifts ProgramGray Plant MootyGreater Twin Cities United WayHenricksenHOM Furniture, Inc.Macalester Plymouth United ChurchNorth Como Presbyterian ChurchProtection 1 Security SolutionsRotary Club of West St. Paul –

Mendota HeightsSecurity Insurance Services, Inc.Shapco Printing, Inc.St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox ChurchSweatshop, LLCTapemarkTarget – Take Charge of EducationTravelers Community Connections

Matching Gifts ProgramVisitation MonasteryWestminster Presbyterian ChurchWhite Bear Unitarian Universalist

ChurchXcel Energy Foundation Matching

Gift Program

foundations3M FoundationFred C. and Katherine B. Andersen

FoundationHugh J. Andersen FoundationKatherine B. Andersen Fund of The

Saint Paul FoundationBoss FoundationBrown Family FoundationBuscher FoundationCharlson FoundationEdina Realty Foundation – Lakeville

OfficeEdina Realty Foundation – Wayzata

OfficeMary L. Hammerly Fund of The

Saint Paul FoundationJohn and Ruth Huss Fund of The

Saint Paul FoundationMetropolitan Regional Arts CouncilEileen M. and Richard E. Momsen

Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation

Nicholson Family FoundationCharitable Lead Trust of Todd S.

NicholsonMark and Jackie Nolan Family Fund

of The Saint Paul FoundationDan and Sallie O’Brien Fund of The

Saint Paul FoundationOpen Door FoundationOpen Your Heart to the Hungry and

HomelessOtto Bremer FoundationParadis Family Fund of the

Minnesota Community Foundation

Molly and Ronald Poole Family Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation

Rorke Family FoundationSimonet Family FundWalmart FoundationWCA FoundationWhite Oaks FoundationJohn and Renata Winsor Fund of

The Minneapolis FoundationZlonis Family Fund of the

Minnesota Community Foundation

children & family services endowmentsThe Dawson Bradshaw FundThe Domestic Abuse FundFriends of Family Service FundDr. Gladys Ishida Stone FundThe Heckman Fund for Family

ResearchThe Martha S. Holmes FundLegacy FundWilliam L. West Funds for Families

in Financial Crisis

white-sims-mcghee endowment fundReed, Ron/Nancy

barbara nichols endowment for crisis servicesAnderson, JaniceBaillon, CarolineBaker, Karen/LarryBitsianes, MaxineBlakestad, NancyBoosalis, Nick/KathyBourdamis, IreneBourdamis, TessieBroberg, Ardell/PhyllisBuoen, Lance/KathleenBurdick, Allan/LouBurlingame, LuanaBurkett, M. TimButterwick, DarrellCalott, Peter/JoanCammack, SusanCarlson, Gary/DonnaCarlson, Lee/AnnCausey, ChristopherConiaris, AnthonyConklin, BarbaraDeBaut, Elizabeth/David HartwellDiGiovanni, Vicky/Joe/Nico/MarinaDoe, Robert/ChristineDuddingston, JoanErickson, Jaime/KrystalFicek, Laverne/DavidGalle, Bart/LynnGarretson, DonHadjiyanis, Demos/EugeniaHadjiyanis, GeorgeHadley, Ellen/MarcHalabrin, Judith/Fisch, JohnHenneman, Linda/ThinkDesign

GroupHennes, DianneHickman, DoloresHoff, KathyHogan-Schiltgen, JaniceHowe, CherylHultgren, DaytonThe John and Ruth Huss FundJaros, Tony/BetsyJohnson, DonaldJohnson, Phil/MargeeJones, Bob/SandyJones, LucyKaros, CarolKlas, Bob/SandyKluznik, JohnKordaris, Bill/EvelynKrabbenhoft, CarolLegeros, LamonaMaghakian, Harry/JudyMarino, Steven/ReneeMattson, Patricia/RichardMayer, CatherineMcCollar, LaniMcCurdy, RobertMcMillan, MollyMeffert, MarjorieMiller, MichaelNass, Dave/JudyNichols, AthanasiaNichols, BarbaraNicholson Family Foundation;

Nicholson, Dick/Nancy Nicklow, Bill/LibbyOsborn, John/JillRiley, ClaudiaRydell, SusanSaleh, Samir/SamiraSchubert, KarinShelton, Paul/JaniceSlaughter, NancySpear, Cathy/EdwardThe Spell Family FoundationStaffenson, BettyStark, PatriciaStouffer, Ralph/LaVonneSwenson, Gregory/JeanetteTreiber, Fred/StellaTulloch, AnnUngar, JoanVerret, Paul/CarolynWebb, LindaWhite, James/MaryWiedemann-West, JillWray, NancyYanz, Marcia/Jerry

alex galle artability endowmentGalle, Dorothy

creatorGifts of $5000+Anonymous (1)Boss, AndyDeBaut, Elizabeth/David HartwellHuss, John/RuthSchneider, Allan/DeborahStark, Trisha

builderGifts of $2500-$4999Anonymous (1)Adams, Julia/JimBurkett, M. TimDrew, Alden/Mimie PollardHansen, Tom/JoyceHolland, Tom/CharleneJohnson, Margee/PhilipNelson, WayneNicholson, Dick/Nancy Nicholson, Todd/MarthaOsborn, John/JillRoszak, LindaRydell, Susan

founderGifts of $1000-$2499Anderson, Janice/PaulBarrett, Thomas/AnalisaBlodgett, BonnieBrown, Julie/WilliamCarroll, DarleneCausey, Julie/ChristopherDuncan, Ken/PatHickok, Gary/MarijoRorke-Hill, Tricia/Rob HillKarels, Robert/Sandra RobinsonKnieriemen, MarilyLindsey, Jessica/DavidMayer, CatherineMiller, Keith/JorieNolan, Mark/JackieO’Keefe, Sally/PatrickOlson, David/KarenParadis, Bruce/LisaRorke, Herb/PatSommerville, Bonnie/CraigSurmont, Rebecca Swenson, Gregory/JeanetteTulloch, John/AnnWietecki, Keith/Colleen

visionaryGifts of $500 - $999Anonymous (1)Anson, Peter/SallyDarling, LindaFelipe, Peter/SueHeegaard, Jeff/LucyHirdman, Paul/RebeccaHogan-Schiltgen, JaniceKaemmer, Art/MarthaKane, PatriciaKlas, Bob/LindaKluesner, Mary/AlLeppik, Ilo/MargaretMairs, DustyManning, EileenO’Brien, Dan/SarahPew, Judith/ArthurRaymond, NancyRhode, Clarence/IsabelleRunbeck, Richard/LindaSwanson, Ann/BradVavra, Robert/ElizabethVerret, Paul/CarolynWhite, Mary/JamesWicke, KimWilhelmy, JosephWilliams, MaryWinsor, RenataWoelfel, Jerry/Becky Garthofner

partnerGifts of $200 - $499Anonymous (1)Alexis, NancyBowen-Eggebraaten, Mary/Noel

EggebraatenBracken, Will/MargeeBrinsko, Thomas/CynthiaChutich, Michael/Susan GretzCzech, DavidD’Aquila, B.J.Davis, ThomasDevany, RobertDillon, Dennis/NickieEddy, JeanneFensterman, LisaFlynn, Walter/KathleenFuller, Lynn/LandonGorringe, Grace/DavidGragg, Madeline

Hadley, Marc/EllenHagen, Elizabeth/DeanHammerly, Harry/LorraineHanson, AndreHillstead, BrianHoaglund, JudithHvass, Jeff/BethJacobson, NancyJohnson, AvaJohnson, Craig/CarmenJothen, Erik/KarenKaiser, KurtKazmierczak, Marge/JerryKoenecke, MaryKoltun, JanisKrisik, CatherineKroenke, RaleneLand, Theresa/ThomasLaRose, BarbaraLiebenstein, Beverly/DonaldMartin, SarahMcDonald, MalcolmPeterson, Kathy/JayPoole, Molly/RonRich, JudithRoberts, ClaireRoggow, CarriRorke, Herb/MaggieSchmid, Jim/MarySmolen, John/MollySoley, Brian/Sara Makovec-SoleySorensen, Niels/CarolSpear, Cathy/EdwardStevens, Mary LouiseStirtz, LawrenceStrong, Gregory/BettyTuminelly, Mike/NancyVillaume, EdwardWatters, EllenWiedemann-West, JillWooden Flanagan, KathleenZlonis, Jeff/Jeanne

sustainerGifts of $100- $199*Anonymous (1)Ackland, BruceBaker, KarenBeaumont, Dale/DianeBerry, JamesBiggs, Leonard/JanetBrenengen, EmilyCarlson, Lee/AnnCutting, ErnestDennis, DoneldonDobrick, Pat/DanDorfman, GailDuncan, Mel/GeorgiaElron, ThereseFalk, GraceFranklin, GinaFranz, ShellyGiske, Ray/MarciaGodette, NikitaGuthrie, CarolynHeckler, Steve/KrisHull, MargaretJackson, Dennis/KarenKaas, MerrieKeul, ThomasKeyes, ElizabethKnieriemen, LindaKroening, JuneLewis, NantawanLind, ChristineLinsmayer, ChristineLoen, MarilynLoesch, Beatrice/WilliamLuth, Pamela/RandyMai, MarilynMairs, Helen/BobMartin, MaryMattson, Patricia/RichardMcFarlane, Pat/CarolMelnick, Laura/Mark DahlagerMeppen, AliceMetzler, MelissaMeyer, Marie/RobertNewton, Kenneth/MaryNiblick, Mark/SandraNorenberg, JoyOlson, Stephen/NancyOrdahl, Beverly/TimothyPajunen, NancyParker, Ronald/Janet HouckPeterson, NancyQuie, Paul/BettyRichardson, ThomasRottmann, KimRydell, Chris/SangrailSatorius, Linda/JohnSchram, Chris/CharlesSeesel, EmilySenander, JohnSteller, Robert/Judith

january 1, 2012 - october 31, 2012

Stohlmann, Stephen/JeanetteTracy, JeanVellenga, James/KathleenWallace, Gordon/BlanchWalli, KevinWolfe, Colleen Wray, NancyZweber, Ron

friendGifts to $99Anonymous (6)Agee, Howard/LorraineAnderson, LizAnderson, MarianneAnderson, Mike/CaroleAutio, SharonBarge, James/SilveyBehm, StephanieBenson, John/JoanneBlack III, JesseBosse, J.C.Boylan, JudithBroemer, Robert/MarilynBryant, Benjamin/AntusaCaine, CliffordCampbell, Kathleen/PaulCarlson, Joy/RonCarlson, NancyCarrillo, Tom/John Welsh Casper, Phyllis/DavidCayemberg, PaulaCharpentier, Mary/NeilChristianson, Bill/LolaCooke, BettyCosta, JulieDaniel, JudithDavis, EuniceDiedrich, SaraDilliard, MaxineEckberg, E. DanielErdahl, LowellErnst, Betty/HenryFaix, ThomasFalgier, EmilyFarkas, ErwinFelbeck, KristinaFletcher, JenniferFoley, JayForcier, LouisFreund, RoseFruncillo, SusanGaretz, CharlesGarner, FrankGojmerac, Joseph/Mary EthenGreen, LelandGrimes, KathrynGroskreutz, TiffanyHagen, ArlineHagen, Joyce/GregHandschin, BillHannan, Nancy/PeterHardes, RichardHarstad, CharlesHartsoe, JamesHarvey, LeahHassel, Len/Mary JoHassinger, ElaineHausman, AliceHaynes, HarriettHeard, MaryleeHedemark, LindaHeinz, MelissaHoel, GeorgeHoffman, John/YvetteHoska, GeraldHubbard, JoannHuttenmaier, MildredIacono, Bill/JaneIvanov, BoyanJewell, SteveKas, LindaKes, JohnKosidowski, Keevan/MikeKuhlman, ThomasLane, Virginia

Langteau, RitaLasoff, Mark/SusanMadsen, JoanMaki, ErickMcGowan, John/BarbaraMcJilton, Mary Kay/CharlesMcMoore, Heather/GregMelquist, GaryMooers, GeraldineMueller, GeorgiaMurray, CarolynNaas, DianeNelson, JillNemer, Bruce/RobertaNilsson, Eric/Beth BogerO’Dougherty, PatrickOstby, WendyOuska, Jerry/NancyPeters, SallyPeterson, DanielReinhardt, Victoria Renchin, DeidreRiley, ClaudiaRiley, PaulaRiley, Phil/JuneRipley, SusanRobinson, JohnRonzani, MaryRule, Sterling/GeriScherber, Dennis/Winnie White-

ScherberSchmidt, BernadineSchwanke, DeanneShippee, ElizabethSimonet, ThomasSimons, KeithSmeby, Keith/ConstanceSmyth Basquin, KitSoderberg, JudyStockinger, KathyStone, Alan/Lou AnnSullivan, CelineSummers, MelissaSweet, ArleeneTabaka, KatherineTeien, SusanThorkelson, JeffreyTracy, VallieTuenge, KathleenVan Buskirk-Sturgill, JulieVelleu, JeanVerbick, BrendaVerick, RosalieVonderharr, LisaVukelich, LindaWagner, LisaWelshinger, SusanWhite, ShelleyWielinski, DanielWilkening, LeonardZaier, Violet

in-kind contributorsAnonymous (1)Albertville Outlet MallAnderson, ChrisArnell Business Forms, Inc./Hodson,

MichaelBalance Life/Post, JesBibelotBryn Mawr Soap CompanyBurkhardsmeier, AshleyCammack, SueCaribou Coffee – Hennepin Ave.Caves of FaribaultChristensen, IanCooper, JacobCooley, TennilleDeGidio’s Restaurant & BarDrink & Drive Intelligently, LLCEstetica Spa & SalonEXPO Cub Scout Pack 90Filipi, TriciaFox, DanielleFox, JohnGarden of Eden

Grand Casino Mille Lacs & HinckleyGrowler MagazineHart, LaurenHogan-Schiltgen, JanHorn, MattImaging PathKnutson, CharlotteLipe, KatherineLunds & Byerlys CateringMetro MagazineMeyer, GeoffMiddle EnglishMiller, CaraMinnesota WildMorrissey Hospitality Companies, Inc.MottoMyers, Claudian’etc.Organic Aah OilPalmquist, Shelley/MarkParedes, ErinPhresh Spa & SalonPlay/Petersen, BlakelyPrimpPurple Prairie BotanicalsQueen of Cakes/Leckas, TerriReal.Good.Cookies.Reinhart Food ServiceRheault, SaraRubenstein, HelenSchneider, Allan and DebbyShapco/Palmer, DionneShepherd of the Valley Lutheran

ChurchStarbucks – Hennepin Ave.St. Francis Church/Nelson, MarySummit Brewing CompanyTarget – Store #0643/Apple ValleyThe Beer DabblerTroy Burne Golf Course USS Nokomis/Hill, RoxanneWald, BethWalgreens – Hennepin Ave.Wayne Davis PhotographyWheeler, NancyWilsons Leather/Minniti, AlZarich, Patrick

in honor & appreciationIn Honor of Sarah BeggsGossett, MaryIn Honor of Isabelle and CatherineRausch, DorisIn Honor of Casey and Shawn Englund-Helmeke’s marriageKaufman, JohnIn Honor of Sasha MalisowMalisow, CandaceIn Honor of Claudia RileyAxberg, Pam StegoraIn Honor of Pat and Herb Rorke’s 50th Wedding AnniversaryKluesner, Mary/AlIn Honor of Todd WrayButler, Dan/Sherry

memorial giftsIn Memory of John BaronianMaghakian, Harry/JudyIn Memory of Stanley BergeMaghakian, Harry/JudyIn Memory of Ron BetowWilhelmy, JosephIn Memory of Dorothy BorosMurray, CarolynIn Memory of Shirley CorriganO’Dougherty, Patrick

In Memory of Susan DethmersBjork, Judy/DougHartman, JudyMody, Kirit/DonnaQuimby, Suzanne/TomIn Memory of Jennifer EnghBaker, KarenIn Memory of Craig FiereckFiereck, Ronald/AudreyIn Memory of Adele GarretsonFrels, William/BonitaIn Memory of Tom GilmoreBeyerl, Megan/StevenIn Memory of Capt. Eric JonesJohansmeyer, AnnIn Memory of Charles LauderBergeson, Ray/CarolHooley, Charles/MargaretMairs, DustyNelson, MarlysIn Memory of Melissa Joy LewisKrebsbach, SandraMoye, Phillip/NancyRatwik, Paul/AnitaIn Memory of Louis James LoeschLoesch, Beatrice/WilliamIn Memory of Kermit and Margaret LundeenLundeen, MaribethIn Memory of Jonathon MohnMohn, MonicaIn Memory of Rosemary MolitorAppert, John/JulieBarnes, PhyllisBetz, DallasBohlig, LeslieDevitt, Nancy/Richard ChaseDorman, DavidDriscoll, PatriciaDriscoll Hellen, KathleenElbert, CandaceGorg, DavidHitzemann, BeverlyHitzemann, Kevin/AndreaHogan, JanKluge, BonnieO’Reilly, Kate/Ronald HitzemannParker, Tamra/Terrance O’RourkePotter, Alan/JudithRohde, Bill/JudyRolland, MavisSchifsky, JamesSchwietz, John/PatriciaThrasher Cronin, VickiWalburn, AllenWhitmore, CherylWohnoutka, Richard/MaryWray, NancyIn Memory of Eileen MomsenNadon, CharlesShively, JeanIn Memory of Florence MurrayMurray, JoeIn Memory of Matthew Christian NelsonNelson, Warren/ArlynIn Memory of Chris OertliPeterson, JillIn Memory of Donald Pnewski, Jr.Bataglia, Linda/John BlankBlarcum, ConstanceDagen, Jeff/JaneDunstad, KirstenEhrich, William/ErikaGiebler, Steven/DoriHeroff, Gerald/MarilynLauer, Timothy/TerriMahler, KenMaxwell, Cindy/David Pnewski

Mollner, Mary/JamesNarváez, Eric/WandaPnewski, PatriciaSchmokel, Megan/PaulSchwartz, JoleenTester, Craig/SandraValento, Sharon/PatrickWahlberg, RoseWarec, Richard/AnnWeber, Jodi/Dorothy PnewskiWeber, Michael/JodiIn Memory of Michael RileyAxberg, Pam StegoraIn Memory of Tom RogersTodd, RichardIn Memory of Norman RoseChristensen, Nelsine/DanRose, RuthIn Memory of John RoszakTremere, Blair/LindaIn Memory of Dennis RuterRuter, CarinIn Memory of Lorraine Bergman SchnartzWickstrom, Beverly/DavidIn Memory of Tom TrepanierTrepanier, Joseph/DorothyIn Memory of Brendon WenzelBaird, JeanDettler, Steve/BarbFischer, Daniel/PeggyForest, Ken/KristyHansen, Bradley/EliseHart, Allyn/CarolHennager, ArdyceHoffarth, Ron/KirstenHollifield, Walter/SharonHowatt, Jeff/JulieHundley, Rachael/Steve/AvaKram, Paul/NancyLyons, Dennis/HollyMachacek, AstaMann, Charles/MonicaMclean, JohnOlson, JudyPerius, Bill/Mary DawnPeterson, Debbie/PaulPetterson, JoDeePower, Gregory/NancySalvaggio, JanessaSalvaggio, NicolasStein, Kevin/JanUllyott, Robert/GayleneZies, Cathy/MikeIn Memory of Janet Johnson WhiteJohnson, Margaret

† = Deceased

* = United Arts Fund, including contributions from hundreds of employees at companies throughout Minnesota

We apologize for any errors or omissions. Accurate donor lists are important to us—please contact us if you are listed incorrectly: 651-774-0011. InTouch is published three times a year. Writing/Editing: Nancy Blakestad, Bill Gray Design/Production: ThinkDesign GroupPhotography: Tony Nelson (pp. 4-5)

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’Tis the Season for Giving—and Receiving!A gift to People Incorporated during the holidays helps spread the joy across the community. And come tax time, you’ll get a little joy yourself as your gift will count towards your 2012 charitable contributions if you send it to us by December 31. You can use the enclosed envelope, donate online at PeopleIncorporated.org, or send a check to us (see address on back cover). For further information, contact Tom Holland, Vice President of Development, at 651.288.3520 or Tom.Holland@PeopleIncorporated.org. Thank you so much!

community partner

Please call 651-774-0011 if you will be moving, are receiving duplicate copies of our newsletter, or no longer wish to receive our mailings.

a nonprofit organization founded in 1969, people incorporated promotes and secures independence for people with mental illness.

non-profit org.u.s. postagepaidtwin cities, mnpermit no. 5422

Time for our Holiday Giving Program! It can be tough for our clients to get the warm clothes they need during our harsh Minnesota winters—especially for those living out on the streets. You can help gather these necessities and make the season a little brighter for our clients —just drop off or mail your donations to us by Friday, December 14 (see address above). Suggested items should be new and sized for adults—items that maximize warmth and block the wind are especially critical:

• Winter caps (esp. with ear flaps)

• Thick hiking socks (wool or synthetic)

• Sweatshirts – XL and XXL

• Gift cards to Rainbow, Cub, or Target ($10 cards)

For more information, please contact Kate Krisik at 651.288.3501 or Kate.Krisik@PeopleIncorporated.org. Happy Holidays!

a warm & wonderful way to give

2060 Centre Pointe Blvd., Suite 3St. Paul, MN 55120 651.774.0011 651.774.6535 tty

people incorporated service groupsPeople Incorporated serve more than 7,000 clients through 60+ programs in the Twin Cities Metro Area.

case managementCase managementService coordination

children’s + familyChild + family supportIntensive children’s mental health care clinicalMental health clinicsMental health urgent care

community supportMental illness + epilepsyMental illness + Deaf/Hard-of-HearingDrop-in resource centersHome health nursingIndependent living skills

homelessHomeless outreach and 24/7 supportShort- and long-term housingLiving skills support

residentialApartments and homes with support services

treatment services: mi/cd + crisisMental illness + chemical dependency treatment Crisis residences Mobile crisis response

board of directorsJohn Osborn, PresidentAlden Drew, Vice PresidentJim Peter, TreasurerElizabeth Webster,

SecretaryJulia AdamsJanice AndersonMarc HadleyKeith MillerSusan Rydell, Ph.D., L.P.Patrick SeebAnn Tulloch

honorary members of the boardCommissioner Gail

DorfmanJohn & Ruth HussMolly McMillanDick NicholsonCharles Schulz, M.D.Trisha Stark, Ph.D., L.P.Paul Verret

advisory councilLinda BerglinAndy BossLee CarlsonElizabeth DeBautNancy Dillon, Ph.D., R.N.,

C.N.S.Steve FenlonDiane FollmerDon GarretsonAndre HansonJan Hogan, Ph.D.Margee Klas JohnsonAl KluesnerJohn Kluznik, M.D.Sue LiteckySteve MarinoMalcolm McDonaldNancy McKillipsKate O’ReillyPatricia RorkeLinda RoszakLinda SatoriusJohn WestromMary WhiteNancy Wray

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