Lydia is somewhere I feel comfortable. I like the events that The Phoenix Residence offers to us and I like the holiday events that Phoenix offers, those are special to me and fun. — Kim Strader Resident at the Lydia House
Soaring Beyond Possibilities
The Phoenix Residence, Inc (PRI) is a non-profit organization founded in St. Paul Minnesota in 1974 by Margaret Ludden a parent of a son with disabilities. Margaret formed a coalition of parents like her that had grown children with developmental and physical disabilities.
Today Phoenix supports individuals with disabilities in a variety of living arrangements in the metropolitan area of the twin cities. Most of our residential homes are located in the east metro area, in Ramsey, Washington and Dakota Counties. Phoenix Residence and Phoenix Service Corporation its sister corporation is united in supporting individuals in residential and non residential settings helping individuals with disabilities to soar beyond possibilities.
The Phoenix Residence, Inc. mission is to develop quality living experiences for persons with disabilities. The Phoenix Residence, Inc. is home for its residents. Each person is provided with every amenity imaginable. Residents are assisted with all activities of daily living including but not limited to: personal care, meals, housekeeping, shopping and recreational activities. Residents are also assisted with employment, educational and other community activities.
Events 
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Tue. Jun 11
13th Annual Russ Douglas Phoenix Golf Classic
The Russ Douglas Phoenix Golf Classic honors the memory of Russ Douglas, one of our founding members of The Phoenix Residence, Inc. This is the thirteenth annual tournament presented by The Phoenix Residence, Inc.
Advocate 
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Fri. Mar 23
Representative Kurt Bills visits Drexel House
On March 23rd we were fortunate to have Representative Kurt Bills visit our Drexel House.
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Thu. Mar 01
ARRM Day at the Capitol
Once again we participated in ARRM Day at the Capitol on March 1st. We had a great turnout again this year, with over 70 staff, residents and family members participating.
News 
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Sun. Apr 08
PRI sends House Supervisor to National Therap Conference
The National Therap Conference was held in Feb. 2012 in Hanover, New Jersey. Tyshanna McKamie, House Supervisor from Douglas House attended as the PRI liaison.
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Sat. Apr 07
English goes "Gerten's"
As a trial fundraiser this year, English House teamed with Gerten’s Greenhouse and sold outside flowers and plants.
