HEROES AT HOME A special newsletter during COVID-19 to recognize heartwarming

stories & the hard-working staff in our healthcare division

"Volunteersdo not

necessarilyhave the time,they just have

the heart."- E L I Z A B E T H A N D R E W

Luverne Veterans Home

Volunteers

Although the MinnesotaVeterans Home

volunteer program is temporarily on hold due

to the stay-at-home-order, we asked the

Homes to share somepast snaps that show afew favorite memories.

APR IL 27 , 2020

Staff appreciation signs, and more great"HeartsintheWindows, at the Fergus FallsVeterans Home!

(Submitted by Luke Schryvers)

(Submitted by Deanna Mounts and Kathy Lehn)

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Silver Bay V E T E R A N S H O M E

“Volunteers are the only humanbeings on the face of the earth who

reflect this nation’s compassion,unselfish caring, patience, and just

plain loving one another.”~Erma Bombeck

Volunteers

Hastings Volunteers

V E T E R A N S H O M E

(Submitted by Sue Register)

(Submitted by Joyce Scott)

Volunteerschange the

world.

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Fergus Falls Volunteers

V E T E R A N S H O M E

Minneapolis Volunteers

V E T E R A N S H O M E

(Submitted by Deanna Mounts and Kathy Lehn)

Volunteers are truly VIP's - VeryIncredible People! They are part of

the MVH team! With their help, goodthings happen for Veterans &

spouses of Veterans in Fergus Falls!!! - Deanna Mounts, Fergus Falls

Veterans Home

"One of the

greatest gifts

you can give is

your time."

In response to COVID-19, the Adult Day Center atMinneapolis is temporarily closed - but the care team hasstepped up to continue serving Veterans and families. The Adult Day staff has been working very hard to createand email weekly "care packets" with activities and resourcesfor both Veterans and caregivers. Examples include games,worksheets, jokes, fun activities, meal tips, discussionquestions, community support resources and more. And thisweek, Adult Day is kicking off the first-ever Vets ClubSpirit Week! MDVA healthcare division leadership is also working closelywith existing partners, including LinkVet and LutheranSocial Service, to create a special support network for elderlyspouses. THANK YOU, to this entire team, for your dedication andhard work.

(Submitted by Ruth Reimer)

IN OTHER NEWSThe turkeys in Minneapolis are wondering where everybody is!

Happening Now!SPIRIT WEEK!

Virtual Vets Club

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Minneapolis Adult Day

(Submitted by Erin Betlock)

Im"pawsible"not to love

these pictures!m 

(Submitted by Joyce Scott)

from Silver Bay