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It Means Everything
By Julie Peters July 17, 2023 Julie Peters tells a room full of Golfers/Matthias Supporters who just raised a whopping $177,000 during...
John Heinzmann
Jul 18, 20231 min read


Employment Difficulties for People with Disabilities
By: Kaela Denny As a person with disabilities, I have first-hand experience with the difficulties of finding and keeping employment. The...
John Heinzmann
Jul 8, 20234 min read


God Has a Plan
By: Christine Krawczyk When you decide to have a family it’s an exciting time.  Visions of a healthy and happy family are wonderful and...
John Heinzmann
Jul 1, 20234 min read


24 years..... and counting
By: Christene Jackson Kamberis Next month, Jack will turn 24. I've been changing diapers, bathing, dressing, cooking for and physically...
John Heinzmann
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Paths Cross for a Reason…
By: Suzanne Mitchell Hi! We are The Mitchell Family, and I am Suzanne, self-proclaimed autism mama bear. My husband Darin and I have been...
John Heinzmann
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Community and Sibling Bonds - Priceless!
By: Becki Enck  Being a part of the Matthias community.... Just when you need to feel a little sense of familiarity - people who you have...
John Heinzmann
Jun 3, 20232 min read


One Year Down, All the Years Ahead…
By: Julie Peters This week, our son celebrated one year of attending Matthias Academy. It’s been a year of having fun, learning new...
John Heinzmann
Jun 3, 20232 min read


Without Me?
By: DeAnn Kauth Well it happened this morning........... Doing our morning routine. Carter sitting at the kitchen table eating his...
John Heinzmann
Jun 2, 20231 min read


Turning 88 Acres of Undeveloped Land into Our Dream
It really is quite simple. We need you to spread the word. The Brick donations help but what really matters is building the awareness and...
John Heinzmann
May 29, 20231 min read


Thanks to the Beavers - Mysterious Ways Indeed
By Liz Pumala and John Willis So I wanted to take a second and introduce my self to everyone. My name is John Willis. I am the neighbor...
John Heinzmann
May 20, 20232 min read


VLOGGING the AWESOME Volunteers
By: Christene Jackson Kamberis Take a look at what Matthias is up to! So impressive. I spent some time working there today.  Hauling...
John Heinzmann
May 17, 20231 min read


Our Lives Now Shine Brighter
By: Tami Muto Today I celebrate my 35th Mother’s Day with Ryan (even longer with his brothers). Somehow this one feels a little...
John Heinzmann
May 14, 20232 min read


Pride Leads to Friendship
By: Cindy Lenhart-Emmerling This mama’s heart is SO grateful! What parent doesn’t want their kiddos to FINALLY be friends! Honestly, I...
John Heinzmann
May 14, 20232 min read


4:44, yes AM.
By: Jennifer Bezotte Waking up to the angel numbers 4:44, has made my Mother’s Day. I purchased our 1st Matthias brick in the memory of...
John Heinzmann
May 14, 20232 min read


Matthias Academy is the answer to our prayers!
By: Mary Paschen My son Tommy just turned 18 on March 16th. He received the greatest birthday gift this year. It was his first day...
John Heinzmann
May 14, 20232 min read


LEARN - It is for everyone.
Some years back I would often write “blog” articles on my LinkedIn page. Here is one from July 2015 that really stands the test of time...
John Heinzmann
May 13, 20233 min read


MATTHIAS ACADEMY BRICK BY BRICK BLOG
We are stronger as a group than as individuals. Sure our individuality is what makes us all unique but when we team up our force we will...
John Heinzmann
May 9, 20231 min read
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