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. 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 Erin Hagen, Volunteer Services Coordinator – Fergus Falls at 218-321-2565.
Fergus Falls Giving Guide
Special Funding Opportunities
- Recreation Fund $70,000 / Yearly budget
- Shadow Boxes $80.00 each
- Flag Replacements $600.00 / Yearly budget
- Memorial Wall Annual Engraving $3,500 a year
- Holiday Fund $6,000 a year
- Bingo Sponsors $80.00-$100.00 per event
- A new Memorial Wall $35,000
Personal Needs Items / In Kind Gifts
- Twin size quilts (68x95) (Each new Resident receives a beautiful quilt as a welcome gift. Currently only red, white and blue quilts are accepted as donations)
- 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
