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Greg Hoyt of Bull Run Roasters in St. Louis Park
Receives Arc's 'Changing Lives' Change Maker Award
May 2, 2008
ST. PAUL – Arc Greater Twin Cities will present its “Changing
Lives” Change Maker Award to Greg Hoyt of Bull Run Roasters in St. Louis Park
at its Annual Meeting May 6 at General Mills’ Conference Center.
Arc’s Change Maker Awards recognize individuals or organizations for making a
difference for children and adults with intellectual and developmental
disabilities and their families. They reflect Arc’s tag line, “Changing
Attitudes. Changing Policies. Changing Lives.” The “Changing Lives” category
recognizes long-term or intensive efforts that positively affect the lives of
people with disabilities.
Hoyt is being honored for making Bull Run Roasters, a specialty coffee
business, an exceptionally welcoming and inclusive workplace for people with
disabilities. After hosting several tours of the business for adults with
disabilities from Partnership Resources Inc., Hoyt decided to hire people with
disabilities to label and package coffee. His efforts have given people with
disabilities a chance to expand their skills, increase their confidence, and
reap the rewards and perks of employment.
Also receiving the “Changing Lives” Award are Robert Abullarade of Maple Grove
and Andover Lanes of Andover.
Arc Greater Twin Cities is a nonprofit agency serving the many needs of people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Established in 1946, Arc has been changing attitudes, changing policies and
changing lives for more than 60 years. Arc helps individuals and families
address issues that span the lifetime, including early intervention, education,
transition to adulthood, health care, housing, employment, guardianship and
more. For more information and volunteer opportunities, call Arc at (952)
920-0855 or visit www.arcgreatertwincities.org.