DECEMBER 2011
Randy Carlson, Itasca CVSO delivers food donated by generous DNR employees from the Grand Rapids area.
The donated food was distributed to residents living in MACV’s housing in Duluth.
DECEMBER 2011
Tina from Fond-Du-Luth Casino presents MACV staff with a donation from their Make it a Point to Give promotion.
The casino’s Player’s Club members were able to donate their Club points to one of four charities and the casino matched each dollar donated.
September 2011
Disabled Veteran’s home gets a face-lift
In the spring of 2011 a disabled veteran and his wife received a letter from their mobile home park stating that the outside of their home was not up to the park’s standard and demanded they make the necessary repairs. This letter implied that if they did not comply an eviction notice would be eminent. The family did not have the financial resources to make these repairs and was running out of options.
This family came to the attention of MACV in Duluth in September, when the veteran was hospitalized and his wife was worried about being evicted. MACV staff members were able to assist with expediting a pending service connected disability claim and the veteran was able to start receiving benefits for a 100% service connected disability, increasing the household’s income significantly. MACV also contacted a community partner, Home Depot, who generously donated time, materials, and labor to complete the badly needed exterior renovations.
The best surprise for this veteran was that a handicapped accessible ramp was added to his home and a motorized scooter was donated by Disabled American Veterans group. Now this veteran no longer needs to be carried in and out of his home and will be able to enjoy a higher quality of life. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and talents to make this happen!
Click here to view a slideshow of the project
September 2011
Peckerheadz Car Club Rat Rod Rendezvous
The Peckerheadz Car Club held their 3rd Annual Rat Rod Rendezvous on September 4th in Mahtowa, Minnesota. They asked participants to bring a non-perishable food donation for their local food shelf, and they also held a 50/50 raffle with the proceeds going to MACV. Thank you to the Peckerheadz Car Club for supporting our veterans!
July 2011
Spirit of Service Ride hosted by Arrowhead Pioneers to benefit MACV
A special Thank You to the Qwest Arrowhead Pioneers who held their annual Spirit of Service Ride on July 16th. They raised $10,000 to be used for direct assistance to veterans in need in the Northland area. Funds are raised by rider entry fees along with raffle tickets that were sold for a chance to win a 2011 FXDC Dyna Custom
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. This is an annual event, so watch for details for next year's ride!
DAV Presents MACV with $2,000 for New Van Purchase
Martin Ludden, DAV Foundation Executive Director presents a $2,000 check to Kathleen Vitalis, MACV President/CEO for matching dollars for the purchase of a new van for Duluth Region. Donations have also been received from the Northland Vietnam Veterans Association, the DAV Chapter 6 in Duluth, VFW Post 2962 in Carlton, and the VFW Post 137 in Duluth.
APRIL 2011:
MACV Opens New SIL House in Duluth
In April, MACV opened its first SIL house in Duluth. Due to the discontinuation of a program in a youth based nonprofit, MACV was able to acquire the home to use for veteran housing. It will provide four units of Transitional Housing, one unit of Permanent Housing, as well as supportive services for homeless veterans. In Transitional Housing, participants set goals for themselves and meet with a case manager on a regular basis while they work on their independent living skills. The intent is for these veterans to have full time staff approved days where the end goal is employment.
Grand Opening! MACV Duluth & Duluth Veterans' Place - April 1, 2011
   
 MACV–Duluth Office Moves to New Home!
On December 15, 2010 MACV staff and the project building contractors and developer welcomed Governor Pawlenty as he toured Duluth Veterans’ Place. Governor Pawlenty said he was very impressed by this unique housing project
for veterans.
Duluth Veterans’ Place began with the renovation of two old buildings. One of the buildings will offer eleven permanent supportive housing units, on-site supportive services and a training center. The second building will provide five transitional housing units for homeless veterans which are co-located with our Duluth offices allowing MACV to bring other services on-site on a regular basis.
As the housing project neared completion employees from the Duluth Home Depot came together to help build the gazebo and outdoor gathering space.
JULY 2010
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| Minnesota Power Foundation Presents MACV Regional Director Durbin Keeney with $25,000 donation for Duluth Veterans Place. |
Fond du Luth Casino presenting Steve Saari and Durbin Keeney with a check for $1,000 to help support Duluth Veterans' Place. |
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Brick Donation from the VFW Post #137:
Commander Charlie Nelson of Post #137 with MACV Duluth Regional Director, Durbin Keeney |
JUNE 2010: Qwest Pioneers Spirt of Service Ride
The 2010 Qwest Pioneers Spirit of Service Ride raised over $8000 for MACV.
The winner of the Sportster Raffle was Norm Peterson from Cloquet.
  
June 2010: 148th Donates Funding to MACV and Duluth Honor Guard in Support of Gas for Vans
 
MARCH 2010: Duluth Veterans' Place Wall Breaking!
MACV and the Northern Communities Land Trust have closed the last construction grant for Duluth Veterans Place (DVP). Construction has Begun! March 2010
Durbin Keeney looks at the progress to date!
 
 
Click here to see more photos from the construction progress!
For more information about the Duluth Veterans' Place call Durbin M. Keeney at 218.722.8763, or 218.590.3156.
MACV Clients in the News – Northland's Newscenter
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Technology Gives A Duluth Student Back What Iraq War Took Away –
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