Christmas presents for all 341 Residents of the Minneapolis Veterans Home were delivered in December as part of the annual Adopt-a-Vet program.

The program allows participants to "adopt" a Veteran to buy gifts for during the holiday season. The Minneapolis Home sends its sincere appreciation to the groups listed, for bringing joy to those living at the Minneapolis Veterans Home. If you, or an organization you know is interested in participating next season, please contact Minneapolis Veterans Home Public Affairs Director Sandy Larson at (612) 548-5993.

Donors: Members of the 934th Airlift Wing, Thrivent Financial, Fridley VFW/Aux, Hamel VFW/Aux, Bethany Lutheran Church, Minnesota Housing Finance Association, Customs and Border Protection Hiring Center, Richfield American Legion Aux and GE Capital.
A special thank you also to the following organizations for fulfilling ongoing Resident needs: Disabled American Veterans, Anoka Chapter 39, Knights of Columbus Bloomington, Department of Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary, Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, Davern Real Estate LLC, Nat'l Society of Colonial Dames of Minnesota and Miss Minnesota Pageant carolers.