Great River Homes

Registration open for Great River Homes golf fundraiser on June 4

May 20, 2021

The Twenty-Ninth Annual Great River Homes, Inc. Benefit Golf Tournament and Dinner is taking place on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Lake Pepin Golf Course in Lake City. Great River Homes, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides residential and in-home support services to 64 children and...

Great River Homes - Neighbors’ friendship represents ‘true spirit of volunteerism’

Apr 21, 2021

Great River Homes (GRH), provides services to individuals who need 24 hour supports and also to individuals who are living independently in the community but need occasional support. Individuals living independently are encouraged to get to know their neighbors as a normal part of living in the...

Golf fundraiser canceled, funding needs remain

Jun 3, 2020

The Great River Homes annual benefit golf tournament has been canceled due to COVID-19. The 29th annual event was to be held on Friday, June 5, at Lake Pepin Golf. “By canceling the 2020 golf tournament, Great River Homes is hopeful it is doing its part to help keep the community safe,” Great...

Great River Homes recognizes dance team as a Good Neighbor

Nov 13, 2019

Great River Homes, Inc. recognized the Lincoln High School dance team at the annual Providers’ Network Good Neighbor Banquet on Nov. 6. The dance team was recognized as a Good Neighbor for including Charlene Soteros as a guest choreographer at their practice sessions. Charlene is always welcomed...

Aktion Club celebrates 10 years

Nov 7, 2019

The Lake City Aktion Club celebrated its 10th anniversary on Oct. 16 at the Lake City Kiwanis Club meeting. Kiwanis sponsors the Aktion Club for adults who live with disabilities. They work with staff and clients associated with Great River Homes (GRH) and Lutheran Social Services homes (LSS)....

Lionesses, Thrivent join forces to throw  pizza party for Great River Homes residents

Sep 18, 2019

The Zumbro Falls Lioness Club had a pizza and root beer float party for residents of Great River Homes on Aug. 14 at the Lake City VFW. Thrivent Financial of Lake City sponsored the event. Pictured are representatives of the Lioness Club, Great River Homes, Thrivent Financial, and Great River Homes...

Volunteers enrich lives of Great River Homes residents

Apr 10, 2019

The vision of Great River Homes, Inc. is for all people with developmental disabilities to have full and abundant lives, according to a news release. Volunteers are part of that vision.Lisa Valkos is a volunteer who enjoys sharing experiences with Linda and Cheryl. Lisa states that her reason for...

Lake City Knights honored for commitment to Great River Homes

Nov 14, 2018

Great River Homes, Inc. honored the members of the Lake City Knights of Columbus Council 1865 at the annual Providers Network Inc. Good Neighbor Banquet held at the International Event Center in Rochester. Jeremy Wolf, grand knight accepted the award on behalf of the council. “The Knights of...

Great River Homes celebrates employee service milestones

Sep 27, 2018

Great River Homes, Inc. held a pizza party celebration with people receiving services and their families, employees and their families and board members and their families on Sept. 13.The celebration was in conjunction with National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week held the week of...

Letter: Cuts could devastate services for people with disabilities

Apr 26, 2018

To the editor: The mission of Great River Homes, Inc. is to improve the lives of people with disabilities in Wabasha County by providing person-centered services. The vision of Great River Homes, Inc. is for all people with disabilities to live, work, and enjoy life in the most integrated settings...