Gala Sponsorship
We have many people who help make our gala celebrations possible. We could not be successful, though, without the financial leadership of our table, Heritage, Legacy sponsors. People who know Gianna Homes from many different angles - board members, staff, [...]
Harmonica Time!
Claire Klein, Gianna Homes Program Director and Music Therapist, recently worked with a resident at Gianna Homes - Gladys' Place. This resident was once a leader of a concertina accordion and harmonica band. They reminisced about the experience, and the laughter [...]
A Gianna Homes Veteran Player – Frank Sullivan, Auctioneer
Frank Sullivan and O'Sullivan Auctioneers bring over 100 years of experience and over 150 million dollars raised for non-profits. Their team brings a dynamic combination of entertainment and fund procurement that will leave you with a smile on your face [...]
Gala “Halftime Entertainment” – Arne Fogel
Arne Fogel is familiar to many people as an on-air personality in the upper Midwest. For 12 years he produced and hosted his own series of special “Arne Fogel Presents” programs on the stations of the Minnesota Public Radio network. [...]
Cory Hepola – Gala “Commentator”
Meet Cory Hepola - our emcee and "sports commentator" for the evening of our upcoming Risks of the Game gala, returning from hosting last year's event. He has personal family experience with Alzheimer's type dementia. He is happy to join [...]
Play Ball! Welcome to the U.S. Bank Stadium – host to the 2016 Gianna Gala
This week, Gianna Homes friends and families should have received the invitation to our 2016 Risks of the Game Gala in the mail. We are so excited to host this years' event, focused on the care needs for those who [...]
Raindrops keep falling…
Raindrops keep falling on my head!!!... and we need Gutters and Downspouts for our residence here in Minnetonka. If you look at the attached photos you can see that we really need to raise some moneys to help with the [...]
Activity and Programming Wish List
At Gianna Homes, we use activities and engagement opportunities to enrich the lives of the residents we care for. From music therapy to massage to volunteers to outings in the community, our residents stay busy! Through our fundraising event - [...]
Unmasking Event a Success!
On Wednesday, July 27, the residents of Gianna Homes and Gladys' Place came together with Jordan Leopold and Cory Hepola to create masks with the help of the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance. Each resident started by telling a bit about [...]
Unmasking Brain Injury event THIS WEEK!
In just two days, Jordan Leopold (former MN Wild player), Cory Hepola (Kare11), our residents, and their families will come together to create masks telling the story of their dementia journey. Their masks will then be displayed at our upcoming Risks [...]
The Steve and Mary Mattson Fund
Our Risks of the Game Gala is just around the corner! Monies from the event will go to the Steve and Mary Mattson Fund. Last week, Anne Marie shared the story of her friends. This week, you can hear it [...]
A beautiful gift from an inspiring couple: The Steve and Mary Mattson Fund
By Anne Marie Hansen, President & Founder I am honored to introduce to you a couple I met 16 years ago. When I first opened the home in Minnetonka, Steve and Mary Mattson listened to the dream and vision I [...]