Contribute

How to contribute

At Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality health care for our Veterans. To enrich the lives of our Veterans, we rely on the support and dedication of our community of Volunteers. Volunteers contribute tremendously to the quality of life of our Veterans by providing invaluable support and sharing their experience, time and compassion with our Residents. If you or someone you know would like to make a difference, please contact Randall Walz at 218-353-8704 or randall.walz@state.mn.us If you would like to make an online financial donation please visit the Silver Bay Donations page.

Donations make a difference

Family members, friends, community members and Veteran Service Organizations play a key role in helping us serve those who have served through generous donations of time and money. We set ourselves apart by providing robust recreational programming and taking Residents to exciting places and events. If you’re interested in donating so we can continue to give back to our Veterans who gave so much for us, see the below Giving Guide.

Giving Guide

Here are some of the most in-demand or greatest need products/services for our Resident’s daily needs or recreational programming.

Gift Cards

McDonalds, VISA, Subway, Culvers

Clothing-related Items

• Sewing: Shirt Protector - call for details
• Pajama sets or comfy pants - all sizes (mostly large)
• Long-sleeve T-shirts - all sizes, various colors
• Sweatpants and sweatshirts - mostly size large and extra-large

Health and Personal Care Items

• Candy
• Combs and hairbrushes
• Toothbrushes
• Nail files and clippers
• Denture cleaner
• Men’s aftershave (alcohol-free)*
• Shaving cream*
• Lotion*
• Toothpaste*
• Body wash* shampoo* conditioner*
• Deodorant/antiperspirant*
• Mouthwash (alcohol-free)*

*Standard (non-travel) sizes, please

We currently do not need

• Puzzles
• Socks
• Magazines

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

• Casino Day - $300
• Special Meal i.e., winetasting, surf and turf, BBQ - $300
• Bingo - $50
• Happy Hour - $100
• Special Outings: Meals, Ice Cream, Farmers Market, BBQ, etc.

Monetary donations are always greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to MN Veterans Home: Rec Dept. Donations will be used where needed to enhance the lives of our Veterans. Thank you for supporting our Residents.

Questions? Contact Randall Walz at (218) 353.8704 (office) or (218) 220-0099 (cellular)

56 Outer Drive
Silver Bay MN 55614