Non-Profit Work

Lykke - noun (Danish) - happiness

Community is the Key to Happiness

Empowering growth, fostering community, and building lifelong connections.

Lykke Communities is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization housed within Ulm Sweet Ulm.

The organization focuses on social health by creating opportunities for connection. Past programs offered include group ukulele classes, bicycle maintenance classes, live music offerings, and storytime readings.

Mission

Empowering growth, fostering community,

and building lifelong connections.

Vision

To be a focal point in downtown New Ulm where people of all ages and walks of life gather to connect and share in our common humanity.

We believe:

People thrive when they feel a sense of belonging–across ages, backgrounds, and beliefs
In local advocacy for people-centered policies
Community-driven change

Values

Connection

Sense of Purpose

Trust

Joy

Belonging

Sustainability

Board of Directors

President: Alicia Meinzer, LICSW ~Rising Hope Counseling

Vice President: Corinne Jordan, MD ~ Physicians Group of New Ulm, New Ulm Medical Center

Secretary: Vickie Tambornino ~New Ulm Middle School

Treasurer: Sheldon Rieke ~Retired, Healthy Communities, Healthy Youth

Dave Borchert ~New Ulm Police Department

Adam Delacruz ~NU Detail Place

Brie Taralson ~ Lykke Books & NU Brew Cafe

Maddie Clarke - 4-H Extension