Wadena Update

The response to our online Wadena Relief Fund has been truly amazing! Because of this and an additional $5,000 in matching funds from the Minnesota Power Foundation we've decided to increase the goal to $25,000. (The original goal of $12,500, set by matching funds from us and West Central Initiative, was completely smashed within just 24 hours of announcing the online challenge.)

I think it's safe to say that community spirit is alive and well in Minnesota!

The supporters and followers on our GiveMN page really say it best though. If you have a few minutes to read their comments, it's well worth it! (visit: http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Wadena-Tornado-Relief-Fund)

And please help spread the word about this fund or other ways to help. I just spoke with a longtime Wadena resident this morning who quite simply said, "there's just a lot of heartache."

For more info about Wadena, the tornado & the recovery efforts visit the City of Wadena's website: www.wadena.org or the Wadena Pioneer Journal's website: www.wadenapj.com.


TO HELP WADENA:

Donations via credit card:
http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Wadena-Tornado-Relief-Fund

Donations via check or cash:
Wadena Tornado Relief Fund
c/o Mid-Central Federal Savings Bank
PO Box 152
Wadena, MN 56482
218-631-1414

Volunteering time or donating items:
Call United Way at 2-1-1 (from land line) or 1-800-534-7709 (from a cell) to get more details, up to date information and to make arrangements.

Thank you for your support!