Cottage Bend

Last Thursday, LifeQuest hosted Cottage Bend's Ribbon Cutting and Open House. The response from the community that day was breathtaking!

Originally from Lemmon, Brad has called many places across South Dakota home. Over the years, he has received services from multiple providers throughout the state, including time at the Developmental Center in Redfield. For Brad, living in large congregate settings with others became something that was ingrained in him for many years. But Brad always dreamed of something more of his own. “I can’t wait to have my own house and be able to schedule my own day,” he said.

Roger will be one of the six people to move into the new homes once construction is complete, and he couldn’t be more excited. “I can’t wait to have my own house and garden,” Roger shared. Roger has been a special part of the North Kimball House family since moving to Mitchell in 2015. He has always been willing to lend a helping hand—even mowing the yard whenever it needed attention! Originally from Grinnell, Iowa, Roger grew up on his family’s farm. When asked what he’s lo

Progress continues to move forward on the homes, with kitchen cabinets now being installed, siding nearly complete, and front sidewalks being poured. The project is entering the final stages, and excitement is being built as the homes begin to come together. Planning is also underway for landscaping and a future open house where supported individuals, staff, family and friends will have the opportunity to tour the homes and meet one another. The team hopes to coordinate tim

Tiffany is one of the individuals who has committed to living in our microhomes, and she is eagerly anticipating the transition from her family home. “It will be fun living on my own for the first time. I want to be more independent,” she shared. Tiffany began receiving services from LifeQuest in 2022. She has a passion for art and is well known for her involvement in many activities at 401 Create, our downtown location. After moving in, Tiffany is excited to host an open h

Progress continues on the homes. Internal walls have been built with some electrical and sheet rock completed. We have worked with the City to finalize addresses for each of the homes, and have ordered the equipment necessary for the remote technology to work during the overnight hours. The big news is that all six homes have been filled with someone from LifeQuest. In addition, all staff positions at the homes have been filled as well. Many of the staff came from the

Hi! My name is Laci, and I'll be one of the individuals moving into the Microhome Village this summer. I'm looking forward to a fresh start and being closer to Life Quest, which will make it much easier for me to come and go as I please. I'm also excited about having additional supports for my daily needs. I'm originally from Mitchell and have lived in an apartment there since 2005. I'm excited about this move because it will feel like a "new front door" and a place where I

They are starting to look like homes! Many walls and trusses have been built, with the last house or two ready for walls. The homes look bigger than our drawings...drive by and take a look for yourself!

Construction continues. In the last couple of weeks, concrete footings and foundations have been poured. In another part of town, the walls are being built. It is quickly coming together!

My name is Cindy Montefering and I will be one of the people living in the “My Own Front Door” Microhome Village. Our builder has started with the groundwork already, with concrete being poured. I’m so looking forward to living there – to experiment with new decorations, hosting parties and having family over, and other things. Just having something I can call my own is so important to me! I’m originally from Parkston and came to LifeQuest when it was actually MAATC in 1

The "My Own Front Door" Microhome Village features six homes, each 660 square feet each. Footings have been poured for the homes this past week. It's starting to come together!

Our groundbreaking - though cool - warmed the hearts of everyone who attended! It's begun!