Of all of the fundraising events we host, the Fiesta may be the most near and dear to our hearts...

We are continuously inspired by the stories of the people we serve at Country Manor. The Country Manor Foundation was founded as a result of this inspiration, in an effort to provide events, projects, and programs that would not only meet our residents' and patients' expectations - but exceed them. These quality-of-life initiatives would not be possible without charitable contributions from those who believe in our mission.

Country Manor staff know first-hand the importance of this mission, and that's why each year, the Country Manor Foundation asks Country Manor employees to support us by pledging a small amount of their paycheck.

And each year, Country Manor staff respond with tremendous generosity. In fact, employee payroll contributions are the third largest source of funding for the Country Manor Foundation, and we couldn't be more proud.

For those of you who aren't familiar with the Foundation Fiesta event, we wanted to answer a few questions!

What is the 'Foundation Fiesta?' The annual Fiesta is our Employee Payroll Deduction Pledge Drive event at both Country Manor, Sartell, and Woodcrest of Country Manor, St. Joseph. All staff are invited to attend, where they'll enjoy free lunch and giveaways, as a thank you for their continued support.

How are these funds used? The Foundation chooses up to three projects to fund using the proceeds from employee withholdings. Every dollar counts. Individually, $1 per paycheck may not seem to make a big difference, but cumulatively, their generosity has helped us toward an adaptive wheelchair bike, VR goggles, raised garden beds, Serenity babies, Skylight digital photo frames, and much more!

How do I donate? Donation forms are available to employees in the weeks leading up to the events, or can be downloaded any time on our website. Additionally, staff wishing to make a one-time contribution may do so using the online donation system - unfortunately, we cannot process payroll deduction pledges online at this time.

How else can I support the Foundation? We understand that everyone's situation is unique. Support comes in all forms - not just financial! It would mean the world to us if you helped spread the word about the Foundation! Follow our journey on social media, interact with us, and share it with others!

Country Manor staff - we hope to see you at our upcoming event! Thank you for joining us on our mission. We are so grateful for each and every one of you.