Contribute
The following topics each include a list of giving opportunities brought forth by Veterans and their family members, staff, volunteers, and friends of the Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. We had many people who were involved in determining our needs list and giving opportunities for fiscal year 2021 – 2022. If you feel led to make a gift (cash/check and/or planned gift) to directly support our Veteran heroes at the Minnesota Veterans Home – Fergus Falls, please contact Gary Harris, Jr. You can also make a direct monetary donation online through our Donation Portal.
Volunteers
Family members, friends and community members play a key role in helping us serve Veterans through donations of time and talents. Several of the following lists illustrate our current needs for special projects, volunteer opportunities and in-kind donation items. For volunteer related questions or more information, please contact Kathy Lehn, Volunteer Services Coordinator – Fergus Falls at (218) 321-2565.
Fergus Falls Giving Guide
Special Funding Opportunities
- Recreation Fund $70,000 / Yearly budget
- Shadow Boxes $70.00 each
- Flag Replacements $600.00 / Yearly budget
- Memorial Wall Annual Engraving $2,000 a year
- Holiday Fund $3,000 a year
- Bingo Sponsors $50.00-$70.00 per event
- Additional Monuments for the Memorial Wall area $29,000
Personal Needs Items / In Kind Gifts
- Twin size quilts (68x95) (Each new Resident receives a beautiful quilt as a welcome gift)
- Body-pillow cases (19x62)
- New pajamas
- New briefs
- New T-shirts
- Fabric Handkerchief
- Sweatpants
- Norelco Shavers
- Stamps
- Fishing Poles
Recreational Activities
- Fishing & Hunting trips
- Baseball & Football games
- Pontoon Rides
- Bowling
- Scenic Rides
- Breakfast & Supper Outings
- Community Outings
- Picnics
- Entertainment (Music)
- Woodworking & Crafts
Special Events
- Patriotic Programs / Holidays
- Seasonal Holiday Parties
- Stars & Stripes Parade
- St. Patrick's Day Parade
- Fair Days
- Theme Week Celebration
- Pheasant Dinner
- Venison Dinner
- Fish Fry Luncheon
- Golf Classic
- Holiday Pageant
- Boots on the Ground