Boots on the Ground’ Donates $24,000 to Fergus Falls Veterans Home

Aug 18, 2023

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The Fergus Falls Veterans Home in Minnesota has received a significant donation of $24,000 from the charitable organization ‘Boots on the Ground.’ The donation will have a positive impact on the lives of the Home's 80 residents by funding various programs and amenities.

The generous contribution will be utilized to provide a range of services and activities for the residents.

These include in-home salon haircuts, sponsorships for bingo games, support for the Resident Arts Program, electric razors, and the acquisition and installation of a new Yamaha T50 hp motor for the Veterans Home pontoon.

Additionally, funds will be allocated to purchasing and storing firearms off-site to support future hunting trips for the residents.

The donation will also be used to purchase video monitors, enabling isolated residents to virtually participate in on-site entertainment and activities.

Gary Harris, Jr., the Public Affairs Coordinator at the Fergus Falls Veterans Home, expressed his gratitude for the continued support from ‘Boots on the Ground.’ He said,

"We are so happy for ‘Boots on the Ground's’ continued support of our Veteran Residents and Veteran spouses and everything they have made happen due to their thoughtful generosity since 2014.

Their support continues to make big things happen for our Residents.

For example, this new Yamaha T50 is a definite game-changer for our pontoon, which hasn't seen water time in several years due to a non-functioning motor.

Our Residents love float trips and fishing outings at various lakes in our area.

Our pontoon is also set up to accommodate Veterans in wheelchairs now, too."

Photo by Boots On The Ground

The $24,000 donation from ‘Boots on the Ground’ will significantly contribute to enhancing the quality of life for the Fergus Falls Veterans Home residents.

The organization's members who presented the donation, namely Steve Sampson, Lawrence Cawdrey, Candice Lestrud, Jamie Lanoue, and John Carlson, were acknowledged for their invaluable support.

The Minnesota Veterans Homes welcome and appreciate donations from individuals and organizations.

Those interested in contributing can find more information about donations at MinnesotaVeteran.org/Donate.

The generous support provided by ‘Boots on the Ground’ will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the lives of the Fergus Falls Veterans Home residents, improving their well-being and creating opportunities for meaningful experiences.