Legacies • Winona MN and Burnsville MN – Building Relationships, Building Skills, Building Individuals

"Getting to see these individuals grow and support themselves with independence has made such a positive impact on my life. These experiences gave me the motivation and passion to graduate, to continue education, and to continue serving my community in positive ways." Continue Reading

Cassidy Kotenbeutel, MA Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorders

"Legacies staff are the best friend every child needs."

Jason McElmury

"Legacies gave me the foundation to get to where I am today and solidified that I was on the right path with my career. The clients, staff, management and community partners in Winona, MN, have left a lasting impact that will never be forgotten. Thank you, Legacies!" Continue Reading

Ashley Merchlewitz

"Having a job is one thing but preparing for a career is something greater, and I am thankful to be a part of an agency focused on building individuals. Legacies is a community and a place of growth for everyone—clients and employees alike. We learn so much from each other." Continue Reading

Taylor Fish

“I truly cherish the time I spent working at Legacies: working with clients, making friends with fellow staff, and developing professional relationships with the management team. In my time at Legacies, I learned so many skills that will help contribute to my future career in the Social Work field." Continue Reading

Andrea ‘AJ’ LaFond

"Legacies was such an amazing company to work for while getting my social work degree through Winona State. I truly thank my job at Legacies for shaping me into the social worker I am today. Each and every one of the kids I worked with has impacted my life and my career!" Continue Reading

Whitney Wilson, LSW

Since I began working with Legacies in Setember, I have felt very welcomed as a valued member of a family team. I also substitute teach and often overhear students, K-12, speaking among themselves. It feels so good to hear their positive exchanges concerning Legacies; these students were excited and looked forward to meeting with their Continue Reading

Debby Klages

"Legacies is an amazing program! They have taught my daughter social skills needed to be successful in every day life. They also provide a wide variety of fun community activities based on the likes of their clients! The staff are friendly and caring!! It is such a positive program and I highly recommend it!"

Mom of a Legacies Client

"Legacies allowed me to have a flexible schedule while attending college and provided me with the opportunity to work with a diverse group of clients. Legacies teaches you to care for individuals of all abilities; without them I would not be where I am in my career serving individuals with mental illness." Continue Reading

Kellie Shawback Senior Mental Health Practitioner at Family & Childrens Center - Hiawatha Hall.

"Legacies has given our family an opportunity to grow stronger together. My daughter has gained friendships and trust being able to rely on the one-on-one peer to staff interactions and looks forward to her shifts!"

Donna

"Working at Legacies has been the most rewarding job. Knowing that you are a positive influence in your clients' life is a feeling that you just can't beat. Our clients need this in their lives. Some days are harder than others, but at the end of the day it is all worth it, knowing that Continue Reading

Kayla Dornfeld

I would recommend Legacies to anyone who needs a caring, supportive agency that truly has their client’s best interest at heart. I am very grateful to have Legacies backing me and offering suggestions and information for improving services and reaching the goals we set. Continue Reading

Dana Peterson, mom of Z

"When working through any problem, whether it is in my personal or professional life, working at Legacies has taught me patience with knowing that every problem has a positive solution." Continue Reading

Jon Kluver

"After working at Legacies, I used my knowledge and experiences to help me get a career in Special Education. I was able to use personal experience with managing different behaviors to help react to those types of situations." Continue Reading

Kari Sheahan

“Legacies has forever changed my life in so many ways; it’s the most rewarding job I’ve ever had! Working at Legacies is a great way to make an impact on the people and the community in which you go to school. You learn so many skills that you can carry with you for the rest of your life." Continue Reading

Jon Tensen

"I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for all of your training and mentorship during my time at Legacies. Because of my training and experience I was able to de-escalate a situation and a child before things got worse when other staff did not know what to do. Just wanted to let Continue Reading

Kayleigh Cleveland

"Because of the time I spent at Legacies, I have a better understanding for patients at my current position in the Psychology Department at Mayo Clinic, as well as people I encounter in my daily life." Continue Reading

Blair Sharp

When I first applied at Legacies I was hoping to gain experience and to build my resume. I can say without a doubt that Legacies has given me so much more than that. While mentoring my clients and building positive relationship, we are able to go swimming, hiking, and participate in community events. Legacies is Continue Reading

Bekah Schomberg

When I first came to Legacies I thought what set it apart was the family like environment of all the staff and kids, what I didn't realize is the definition of family that it created. Legacies isn't the type of family that calls each other on their birthdays and forgets they exist till the holidays. Continue Reading

Josh Natzke