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Molly Award Group

June 23, 2020

Molly Halls Recipient of 2020 Minnesota Direct Support Professional of the Year Award

National Disability Provider Association Names Molly Halls Recipient of 2020 Minnesota Direct Support Professional of the Year Award National Disability Provider Association Names Molly Halls Recipient of 2020 Minnesota Direct Support Professional of the Year Award The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) announced that Molly Halls,… Read More

May 1, 2020

Why Community Matters: Episode #6: Share Your Talents

Why Community Matters: Share Your Talents This is the fifth and final segment of the radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. Community members can get involved… Read More

April 30, 2020

Why Community Matters: Episode #5: Stronger Together

Why Community Matters: Stronger Together This is the fourth segment of the radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. Partnerships between community organizations address gaps and improve… Read More

April 29, 2020

Why Community Matters: Episode #4: Home Sweet Home

Why Community Matters: Home Sweet Home This is the third segment of the radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. Laura Baker believes people with intellectual and developmental… Read More

April 29, 2020

Why Community Matters: Episode #3: A Revolving Door

Why Community Matters: A Revolving Door This is the second segment of the radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. There are many challenges related to staffing… Read More

April 27, 2020

Why Community Matters: Episode #2: Why Community Matters: All Walks of Life

This is the first segment of the radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. This episode covers how care providers are essential to support Laura Baker… Read More

April 24, 2020

Why Community Matters: Episode #1: Introducing the Series, Why Community Matters

Why Community Matters: Episode #1 Introducing the Series, Why Community Matters We’re excited to announce a radio series called, Why Community Matters. In partnership with KYMN Radio, several community members tell their stories on how they’ve contributed to and been affected by Laura Baker. In this introductory… Read More

Molly and MIchelle

January 2, 2020

LBSA Nominates Two Staff For National Award

LBSA Nominates Two Staff For National Award Laura Baker Services Association (LBSA) would like to congratulate two of our outstanding direct support staff, Molly Halls (Community Services) and Michelle Anderson (Oak Street Services). They have been nominated by LBSA for the Direct Support Professional of the Year Award, given annually… Read More

September 26, 2019

Laura Baker Services Association Receives Grant to Help Supplement Government Aid

Laura Baker Services Association (LBSA) has received a $50,000 grant for general operating expenses related to providing housing and support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The grant was awarded by the Otto Bremer Trust, a nonprofit organization that invests in people, places and opportunities in the… Read More

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August 1, 2019

A Toast to Healthy Eating

Salmon with Avocado & Tomato. Diced Chicken with Penne & Vegetables.  Arugula & Kale Salad. No. These aren’t menu listings from a trendy health food restaurant. These are a few items from the new meal plan at Laura Baker Services Association (LBSA). In the summer of 2017 LBSA assembled a… Read More