Contribute
Volunteers at each of our Homes contribute tremendously to the quality of life of our Veterans. Volunteers provide invaluable support by sharing their experience, time and compassion with our Residents. Family members, friends and community members play a key role in helping us serve those who served through generous donations of time and money. If you or someone you know would like to make a difference, please contact us at 651-539-2442.
Hastings Giving Guide
Family members, friends and community members play a key role in helping us serve those who served through generous donations of time and money. The following is a list of project funding needs, volunteer opportunities and requested donation items. For questions or information on donating, please contact Robert Vandenbos at 651-539-2442. If you would like to make an online financial donation please visit the Hastings Donations page.
Special Funding Opportunities
- Recreation Fund
- Television/Cable T.V. Fund
- Bingo Sponsors $50 - $100 per event
- Wireless/Internet
- Mental health activities
- Recreation room upgrade and renovation - Call for more information
- Rehabilitation Therapy Programs
Personal Needs Items & In Kind Gifts
- Men’s clothing new and used (large to 4XL – robes, sweatshirts, sweatpants, boxer/briefs, jeans, t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, hoodies and jackets)
- Men's shoes new and used (casual, athletic and boots)
- Batteries (9V, AAA, AA, C, and D)
- Stamps
- Surge protectors with long cords
- Alarm clocks (large numbers)
- Electric razors
- Flip flops/shower shoes
Recreational Activities
- Fishing trips
- Baseball & Football games
- BINGO events & Beanbag tournaments
- Bowling
- Breakfast & Supper outings
- Community outings
- Picnics
- Entertainment (music)
- Woodworking & Crafts
- Zoo outings
- National Eagle Center
Special Events
- Patriotic Programs/Holidays
- Flag Day
- Memorial Day
- Veterans Day
- Vietnam Veterans Day Program
- Seasonal Holiday Parties
- Pheasant Dinner (American Legion)
- Venison Dinner (Military Order of the Cootie)
- Volunteer Luncheon
Future Volunteering Opportunities
- Cribbage and Games
- Library and IT
- Drivers
- One on one conversation with a Veteran
