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News Stories
Putting Smiles on Veterans
Who doesn’t like a delicious Root Beer Float on a hot summer day? This summer, Pioneers brought Root Beer Floats and smiles to veterans in the Veterans Home in Minneapolis. It’s just one of the Pioneers projects in support of our veterans. Read about it here: Floats for Vets
MN Pioneers Receive the Red Cross “Living the Mission” Award
Two Pioneers from Minnesota were presented the “Living the Mission” award by their local American Red Cross chapter. You can read all about it by visiting the Newsfeed on the MN/IA/SD Chapter website. Just click here: Newsfeed
MN/IA/SD Pioneers Honor and Support Veterans – Part 1
In honor of the Pioneers 110th Anniversary, and to celebrate the 4th of July, MN/IA/SD Pioneers delivered snacks to seven different veterans homes in the three states. You can read the entire article and check out the pictures by visiting the Newsfeed on the Minnesota/Iowa/South Dakota Chapter website. Just click here: Newsfeed
MN/IA/SD Pioneers Honor and Support Veterans – Part 2
You can honor veterans by sending a card to a veteran in a local veterans home. For a list of veterans homes, check out the Pioneers 110th Anniversary Project on the Minnesota/Iowa/South Dakota Chapter website. Just click here: Volunteer Now
Heart of the House Volunteer Award 2022
Congratulations to Minnesota/Iowa Pioneers on receiving the “Heart of the House Volunteer Award 2022” from Ronald MacDonald House! Well done!
First Class Service for Ronald McDonald House
This Father’s Day, Minnesota Pioneers Vi and Pat wanted to honor all fathers living and no longer with us. They did so by serving brunch and supper at Ronald McDonald House in Minneapolis. They also served as the clean-up committee after each meal. The meals were planned and prepared by a chef who works for Ronald McDonald House. Way to go ladies!
The Story of Project Detour
Pioneers are resourceful and flexible. Read how Pioneers helped a library bring reading adventures to local children. Click Here ⇒ A STORY OF A PROJECT DETOUR
A Pandemic – A Pioneers – A Plan – A Pizza
The current Pandemic situation set many Pioneer volunteer projects on a back shelf. It had a major impact on organizations and communities who welcomed the efforts of those volunteers. One such organization was the Ronald McDonald House in Minneapolis Minnesota. Read how one Pioneer’s giving spirit has helped so many.
Click Here ==> Ronald McDonald House
Waiting & Reading in Arrowhead Council
Arrowhead Council Pioneers have found a unique way to put a book into a child’s hand. Read about this terrific project here ⇒WAITING AND READING
