507-387-8281 Events EMPLOYMENT ABOUT US SERVICES GET INVOLVED DONATE CONTACT History Harry Meyering began in 1973 by the local ARC and parents seeking a residential alternative to a state institution that would be available to their adult children with mental disabilities when the parents became unable to care for them. The name was chosen to honor Harry Meyering, a professor at Mankato State College (now Minnesota State University, Mankato), and an early leader in the field of mental disabilities. Harry Meyering is a non-profit agency, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. February 5, 1973 After months of painting and fixing up a portion of the old Cooper Center Dormitory, Harry Meyering opened its doors. Roland and Jean Meyer’s dream was coming true with Jeff, their son, being the first to move in. Governor Wendell Anderson attended the Open House and described the Meyering Center as a home “built with love and understanding where human dignity is important”. 1973 1975 Semi-Independent Living Services was launched with two men moving from the Intermediate Care Facility. 1975 December 28, 1976 Harry Meyering moved from the old dormitory setting to a new barrier-free, state-of-the-art apartment style building on Homestead Drive. 1976 1985 Harry Meyering’s Semi-Independent Living Services clients began to move into subsidized housing complexes. 1985 July 1, 1986 Waivered Services (Supported Living Services) became an option for adults with developmental disabilities. Harry Meyering opened their first Support Living Services home for four men. In January 1987, Harry Meyering opened their first Supportive Living Services house for women. 1986 June 1992 Initiated coordination of service with PCA and skilled nursing and homemaker/health services to maintain individuals desire to continue to reside in own apartments with support. 1992 1995 From 1995 – 1997 staff at all levels of the organization wrote the philosophy of Harry Meyering. Thirteen values, with outcomes, indicators and strategies were created, providing guidance and rationale for decision-making throughout the organization. 1995 1999 In April, Harry Meyering received almost $130,000 from the estate of a godmother to one of the people served in our Supportive Living Services program. It was a total surprise and was the largest contribution ever received by Harry Meyering. The donated money and low interest rates have enabled Harry Meyering to purchase eight properties since 1998. 1999 2000 Harry Meyering began to offer CADI services, a funding alternative that allows Harry Meyering to serve persons with greater medical needs or mental health issues in our Semi-Independent Living Services and Supportive Living Services programs. Persons with traumatic brain injury are also served under the TBI waiver. 2000 2000 Due to the generous donation left by Rosina Hanslick, Harry Meyering gained the financing to build a twin home, buy a duplex and complete remodeling on a third home. 2000 October 19, 2003 Harry Meyering received a proclamation from the City of Mankato proclaiming October 19-25 as Harry Meyering and Community Enrichment Week in Mankato. 2003 2005 Values Task Force convenes and wrote the value on “Teamwork”. 2005 2007 Harry Meyering business offices relocated from 709 South Front Street to 109 Homestead Road, providing larger space for the Semi-Independent Living Services and Supportive Living Services staff. 2007 2007 Harry Meyering began a partnership with the Dental Hygiene Department at Minnesota State Univeristy, Mankato. Dental Hygiene students work one-on-one with individuals served with a focus on oral health and care. 2007 2009 Harry Meyering hosted their first “Giving Tree”. 2009 Kronos Portal Copyright © 2021 Harry Meyering. All Rights Reserved.