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Mike Brauer was named Executive Director of Journey21 in May 2022. He brings 37 years in nonprofit management and fund development.

On May 11, 2022, Journey21 held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Enrichment Center in Pabst Farms. Check out more photos from our special day.

Fun & Fitness Day was SO MUCH FUN! Our Journey21 participants joined the Arrowhead Varsity Girls Basketball program in a day of Zumba Dancing, a game of kickball and team-building activities.

Journey21 and the Arrowhead Boys Basketball Program hosted a basketball clinic where thirty Journey21 participants enjoyed a day of fun and friendship.

On Thursday, January 20th, we had our first "Giving Back to the Community" volunteer outing at the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) and it was a HUGE success!

Mike Strehlow and CBS 58 WDJT aired a beautiful story about Journey21 on its Sunday morning broadcast Nov. 7, 2021.

Journey21 has announced a series of Informational Webinars for families and self-advocates who want to learn more about Journey21’s residential plans.

Journey21 has enjoyed a very busy late Summer into Fall 2021 highlighted by approval of its plans by the Town of Oconomowoc and two major launch events in October which earned it great coverage in local media.

There are more than 300 intentional communities operating around the U.S. Journey21 is one of more than 50 projects in development around the US creating supportive residential solutions for adults with IDD.

Journey21’s requests for amendment of the city's comprehensive land use plan, zoning change, and planned development overlay have been approved.

Journey21, Inc. has launched community-based programs and activities for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Oconomowoc area.

Journey21, Inc. has added several members to its board of directors and Executive Leadership Council in the first half of 2021 as the organization expands.