RSI: Residential Services, Inc.

02/20/2026

The Duluth Polar Bear Plunge is almost here! Tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 2/21) at 2:15, RSI's team members will be braving the chilly waters of Lake Superior to support an excellent cause - Special Olympics of Minnesota. ⭐

There's still time for you to show your support! Spectators are invited to come and watch the plunge and cheer on our team, and you can also make a donation to Special Olympics through our team page here: https://reg.plungemn.org/group/teamrsi

And most importantly, a huge thank you to everybody who has signed up to take the plunge, to everybody who has donated and shared posts, and to all of the amazing folks who make this event happen.

02/12/2026

There’s no place we’d rather be to kick off our spring career fair season! We’re excited to be on campus at the University of Minnesota Duluth connecting with students on internship and career opportunities at RSI. Stop by booth 37 to say hello!

01/31/2026

Genuine human connection isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a fundamental human need—as essential as food and water for our emotional and psychological well-being.

Visit our blog to read the latest post from our Community Connections team titled "The Essential Thread: Why Human Connection Matters"

https://residentialservices.org/the-essential-thread-why-human-connection-matters/

01/19/2026

The 2026 Duluth Polar Bear Plunge is coming up on February 21st! 🥶

You can help support Special Olympics of Minnesota and the brave plungers on RSI's team by sharing this post, making a donation on our fundraiser page, or signing up to join us! 🌟

Check out our team page here: https://reg.plungemn.org/team/teamrsi

01/08/2026

Meet our new Executive Director, Nicole Lind!

Nicole brings over 25 years of healthcare and human services experience to her new role, starting her career in 2000 as a Direct Support Professional and working her way up through several supervisory and leadership roles. She started with RSI in 2009 as a Program Coordinator in Cook, MN and over time, earned promotions to Program Coordinator 2, Program Manager, and most recently as Senior Director, expanding her role to support our central Minnesota programs and receiving mentorship from our previous Executive Director, Jon Nelson. She has also served as a coach and as Head of the Delegation for Minnesota Special Olympics.

“As Executive Director, I am honored to build on the strong foundation established at RSI and to help pave the way forward so the individuals we support can continue to live the lives they choose and deserve.”

12/18/2025

We're excited to announce our 2025 Employee of the Year...

⭐️Pam Hagenah!⭐️

Pam has been an employee at RSI for over 30 years and currently serves as a DSP, Designated Trainer, and Equine Specialist at our Westbrook program in Brookston, MN. It's impossible to overstate the positive impact Pam has had in her three decades at RSI, from the countless lives she's touched, the vast experience and knowledge that she shares with her team, to the support she provides through our Equine Therapy service. Pam is truly irreplaceable.

Our gratitude goes out to all of the 2025 Employee of the Year candidates at RSI. They all continue to make a positive difference in the lives of the people they support, and we appreciate their efforts now more than ever.

11/26/2025

We have some big news to share as we enter this season of gratitude! After 40 years of dedicated leadership, our Executive Director, Jon Nelson, will be retiring at the end of 2025. While we’ll miss him deeply, we are so grateful for the lasting impact he’s made on RSI and the people we support.

We’re also thrilled to announce that Nicole Lind will become RSI’s next Executive Director. Nicole has been with RSI since 2009, first serving as a Program Coordinator, then Program Manager, and now as Senior Director. We’re incredibly thankful for the experience, knowledge, and creativity she’ll bring to this role.

Jon said it best himself: “I have been overwhelmed by all the kind words and gestures I have received as RSI has celebrated my coming retirement. I know better than to take all the credit they are giving me. Our success has come from everybody at RSI, especially the employees working directly with the people we support.”

As we reflect on this season of giving, we’re filled with gratitude for Jon’s remarkable 40 years, for Nicole’s leadership ahead, and for everyone who helps move RSI’s mission forward each day. 💙

11/21/2025

Yesterday we saw folks from every county in Minnesota, all 50 states, and dozens of countries around the world come together to raise an incredible ⭐$37.8 million⭐ in support of Minnesota nonprofits and schools.

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared our fundraiser with your networks, and showed up to support our mission on Give to the Max Day. Your generosity and advocacy make an incredible difference, and we’re so grateful for your support! 💛

11/20/2025

You can double your impact on Give to the Max Day through our matching gift! 💚

That means every dollar donated to RSI today will go twice as far in helping us reach our fundraiser supporting our James A. Houle Activities Fund.

Visit our donation page to read Dustin's story of the memorable biking trip he was able to take earlier this year due to the generosity of past donors. 🚲

www.givemn.org/organization/Rsimn/

Thank you for your support!

11/20/2025

📣 It's Minnesota's Day of Giving! 📣

This year on Give to the Max Day we're raising funds for our James A. Houle Activities Fund, a vital resource that helps the people we support cover the cost of meaningful events & activities, hobbies & interests, and adaptive technology and supports that ensure equitable access to these opportunities.

Check out our donation page to learn how the generosity of our community helped an individual we support at RSI experience a special biking trip this year.

Thank you for your support! 💛

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11/14/2025

Give to the Max Day is right around the corner on November 20th!

This year, we’re raising funds for the James A. Houle Activities Fund, and we’re excited to share how it helped make a bike tour possible for one of the people we support at RSI.

Check out our page here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Rsimn

10/31/2025

It's time to announce the winner of the annual pumpkin carving contest for our central MN programs 📣

And the winner is...our Taylors Falls home!

And because all of our competitors did such a spooktacular job on their pumpkins, we thought we'd share them all with you! 🎃