Great River

Great River Homes earns review council’s seal

Aug 22, 2018

Great River Homes, Inc. recently received Charities Review Council’s Meets Standards seal, a visual marker on nonprofit strength. Nonprofit organizations, such as Great River Homes, Inc., earn the Meets Standards seal by voluntarily participating in Charities Review Council’s Accountability Wizard...

Great River golf benefit to be held June 8 in Lake City

May 30, 2018

The 27th annual Great River Homes, Inc. Benefit Golf Tournament and Dinner will be held on Friday, June 8 at The Jewel in Lake City.The tournament is a nine-hole best shot/four person tournament. Registration is at 1 p.m. The tee off is at 2 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. The cost is $60 per...

Great River Homes golf tournament is June 8

May 9, 2018

The 27th annual Great River Homes, Inc. Benefit Golf Tournament and Dinner will be held on Friday, June 8, at The Jewel Golf Club in Lake City.The tournament is a nine-hole best shot/four person tournament. Registration is at 1 p.m. The tee off is at 2 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. The cost is $...

Volunteers like Fuhrman make a difference at GRH

Apr 18, 2018

Great River Homes, Inc. is celebrating National Volunteer Week April 15-21 by recognizing volunteers who make a difference in the lives of individuals receiving services. Bonnie Fuhrman is active as a volunteer organizer of the Aktion Club, which is a branch of the Kiwanis Club of Lake City. ...

Great River Homes visits senator in St. Paul

Mar 21, 2018

Representatives of Great River Homes, Inc. discussed legislative issues impacting people with disabilities with Sen. Mike Goggin, District 21 at the state office building in St. Paul. Pictured from left: Dan Schaefer, board member, Jim Litscher, parent, Sen. Mike Goggin , Jesse Litscher, self-...

Great River Homes elects board members, officers

Feb 7, 2018

The board of directors of Great River Homes, Inc. recently held its annual elections. Connie Wondrow of Wabasha was elected to serve a three-year term on the board of directors. Dr. Rick Janka of Lake City and Anita Schuth of Wabasha were re-elected to three-year terms. Great River Homes, Inc. is...

ZF Lions brighten the holidays with candy bags

Dec 20, 2017

Brian Harvell and Dan Schmidt with the Zumbro Falls (ZF) Lions Club delivered candy bags Dec. 11 to the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind in Faribault. The ZF Lions have been supporting this project for over 35 years. The project was originally started by Marvin Siewert. Patricia Frank with...

Milestone employees recognized by Great River Homes

Oct 11, 2017

Great River Homes, Inc. recognized employees who have reached milestone employment anniversaries.Employees of Great River Homes, Inc. receive special recognition after five years of employment and every five years thereafter. Longevity of employment is valued by Great River Homes, Inc. because of...

GRH recognizes employees for dedication

Sep 13, 2017

Great River Homes, Inc. is recognizing employees for their dedication and professionalism during National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week Sept. 10-16.Ella Lystad is a direct support professional who works at the Prairie Street home in Lake City. Ella states that she enjoys working in...

76 golfers participate in GRH fund-raising event

Jun 14, 2017

The 26th annual Great River Homes, Inc. Benefit Golf Tournament and Dinner held on Friday, June 2 at The Bluffs at Coffee Mill in Wabasha was a success as a fundraiser to improve the lives of people with disabilities.The golf tournament activities included a nine-hole best shot foursome tournament...