Hutchinson VFW Post 906 Donates $80K to State Veterans Homes

(Hutchinson, MN) — The Charles McLaughlin V-F-W Post 906 in Hutchinson is donating $80,000 to Minnesota’s State Veterans Homes.

The homes in Bemidji, Fergus Falls, Hastings, Luverne, Minneapolis, Montevideo, Preston and Silver Bay will each receive $10,000.

The funding will be used to create a memorial wall on the grounds of the three newest locations, to develop new resident activities and enhance existing programs, and purchase new equipment.

This is the third straight year that Post 906 provided a donation to the eight veterans homes.

VFW State Commander David Staehlin shared that supporting the Minnesota Veterans Homes is an important part of the VFW’s mission and that the commitment from Post 906 is unprecedented. Commander Staehlin expressed appreciation to the Post as well as to the team representing our Homes for their exceptional efforts.

Post 906 Gambling Manager Doug Johnson and Assistant Charitable Gambling Manager Jerry Tews have led fundraising activities for many years. In the past three years they were able to ensure consistent support was provided to the Minnesota Veterans Homes.