Mower Council for the Handicapped, Inc.

01/27/2026

Come on out and support The Bakery Lounge and Mower council for the handicapped and win big 💰!!!!

01/06/2026

UPDATE 1/14/26 : Client is still in need of hospital bed, needs prior to Monday 1/19/26. Thank you for sharing this to help find them what they need.

We have a client in need of a hospital bed. If you or someone you know has a working electric hospital bed you would like to pass on, it would be much appreciated! Please reach out to Martha at our office 507-433-9609 (Mon - Thur 9:30 am - 3 pm closed from 12-1) and she will connect you to the individual in need!

12/10/2025

When Austin public schools are closed, our office & activies are also closed/cancelled. That being said, our office is closed today and there will be no bingo hosted by us at Lansing Corners tonight 12/10/2025. We are hopeful to see everyone next week on 12/17/2025 at Lansing Corners. Stay safe, stay warm, don’t travel if you don’t have to!

12/02/2025

Lets fill up that little girls mailbox & heart this holiday season!

📬 POSTCARD CHALLENGE: Many of you are familiar with the Tom & Katie Schneider family of Taopi. Claire Schneider (second from right) is currently living at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester waiting for a heart transplant. It's been an incredibly hard journey for the family, and they're looking for small ways to keep Claire's spirits up. That's where YOU come in!

🇺🇸 Claire would like to receive postcards from all 50 states. Would you be willing to help? Maybe you follow us from outside Minnesota, or maybe you have relatives you can contact. Postcards from other countries are more than welcome, too!

✉ Here's where to send your postcards:

Claire Schneider
MB 3 C/F PICU
Saint Marys Hospital
1216 2nd Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905

Thank you for your help! You can also follow Claire's journey on CaringBridge: https://shorturl.at/gLw3c

📸 by Schneider family

12/02/2025

*UPDATE* Family has been able to find individuals and a truck to move the bed!!

We have a client in need of emergent assistance moving a hospital bed TODAY from Blooming Prarie to Austin. We are looking for 2-4 able bodied individuals and 1 truck. Family is willing to pay $20 for gas reimbursement. If you are able to assist, PLEASE contact Martha in our office at 507-433-9609 to coordinate. Thank you!

11/25/2025

We are extremely thankful to the Austin VFW Post 1216 and the Austin & Pacelli Class of 1973 for a donation of $1,000. Donations like these are what enable us to continue to offer our services FREE of charge to any and all individuals within Mower County with a physical disability.

11/18/2025

Please call Lansing Corners Bar and Grill at 507-433-9304 to make your reservation for our 3rd annual 🦃 turkey bingo!! Horse races, cash raffles, meat board raffles, bingo, and turkeys!!!!! 🦃
Huge should out to Walmart Austin - 18th Ave NW for the turkey donation to make this event happen!!!
Look forward to seeing everyone Wednesday night!!

11/17/2025

We have a 47 year old client with Stage 4 Cancer and has the opportunity to come home in December to be with her with family before she passes away. She is in need of an electric hospital bed for her home. If you or someone you know has one they would like to pass on to someone in need, please reach out to Martha at our office 507-433-9609. Her family has the ability to pick up and transport the bed.

10/14/2025

We have a client who is in need of a mobility scooter similar to this style for his wife. She has suffered from a stroke and is now in assisted living and is having difficulties navigating the building. If you or someone you know has a working mobility scooter like this style to pass on to someone in need, PLEASE reach out to Martha at our office 507-433-9609.

10/14/2025

Call Lansing Corners Bar and Grill to save your seat for Adult Bingo! This is always such a fun event, DJ Tony makes sure everyone has a great time and Lansing Corners serves up the best food & drink around! Support Mower council for the handicapped while having fun this Friday night!

This Friday! Adult Toy Bingo. You must register by Thursday night. Give us a call during business hours at 507-433-9304 or message us on Facebook to get your reservation.

10/08/2025

Come on out to Lansing Corners Bar and Grill for bingo tonight! Great crew, great staff, great game, great food, you DON’T wanna miss this!!

Looking like one of our best weeks ever, we hope to see you.

09/29/2025

GREAT opportunity to get your Austin Assurance scholarship hours! If you are 18+ years old and looking for volunteer opportunities, Reach out to Martha in our office at 507-433-9609. This is a fun volunteer position that can help you to meet your volunteering requirements.