Elder Network Participates in GiveMN Give to the Max
Give to the Max Day is on November 19th in 2026.
This special campaign started in 2009, and is still going strong through 2026!
Each year, thousands of donors from around the world support Minnesota organizations on GiveMN.org throughout the year and during Give to the Max, Minnesota’s holiday for generosity. Every nonprofit and school is invited to participate!
Elder Network registered our nonprofit and continues to raise support through the web platform throughout the year. Please consider your participation in the following ways:
Matching Donations!
With federal grants, we can match $3 for every $1.
But, we also have generous donors contributing $5,000 in matching gifts.
Each $1 can be matched for $5 with these generous funds!
Early giving for Give to the Max Day, runs from
November 1st – November 18th, 2026.
In addition to matching funds to match against your donations, there will be $500 ‘Golden Ticket’ grants given each day, and your donations act as a chance in the pot to win this daily prize, across the state.
When you give through this campaign, we will match all gifts,
up to the first $5,000, with a $4,500 Think Bank matching grant
and $500 from Bill & Mary Doucette.
How This Campaign Changes Lives
Memory Cafe, Caregiver Support Groups, and Caregiver Consulting
Caregiver Support Groups are a safe place to meet other caregivers, gain insights, learn best practice, share challenges, brainstorm creative solutions to help with common problems, receive encouragement from other caregivers, and more. If you are looking for Caregiver Consulting with a trained Elder Network staff, we can also provide this support on an individual-basis, with couples, family meetings, or the best set-up for your caregiving network.
Memory Cafe is a safe place for caregivers to bring the older adults they support, who are experiencing memory concerns. An official diagnosis of dementia is not required. We are here to help support you both through this journey, and help you to access education, resources, and support, as you learn to live with the new normal of life with dementia.
For caregivers experiencing burn-out and fatigue, seeking to meet and spend time with other caregivers who are facing similar challenges, please come and join us so we can offer you just that. The activities are already planned and facilitated by a trained Elder Network staff, so you can just come to engage in a fun activity with the older adult you support. You do not need to make plans or coordinate the events. Our staff and volunteers are here to provide that relief to you.
Older adults who have been unable to connect, have been feeling isolated, or who have lost friends to their illness, can come to meet new friends in a judgement-free zone, where fun is had by all. We do crafts, games, music therapy, trivia, and other fun activities. We welcome all to join us, and ask you call us to check-in before you come in, so we can talk with you and get to know you better.
Contact Elder Network, today, at 507-285-5272 or info@elder-network.org, to learn more.
These examples demonstrate how your donations can help
change lives and keep our community a great place.
Please stay updated with current events in this season of giving opportunities, through scrolling down and reviewing important event details on this page. Please donate and support the work that we do in the community to continue providing such services at low-cost or no-cost to individuals caring for and receiving care.
We always provide the opportunity to clients to donate on a voluntary contribution, but especially for the over 65% of our clients who fall under 250% of the Federal Poverty Line ($39,900 annual income for an individual and $54,100 annual income for a couple), we would greatly appreciate your support. For those who cannot contribute financially to support our programming, we need the support of the community to continue improving the lives of older adults and their caregivers. Living on a fixed income makes the burden of paying for services heavy on older adults of all incomes, as the costs of living increase and their income remains the same.
We support those who typically fall through the cracks and go without the necessary supports they need to live safely-but only because your contributions make it possible to create a better reality for these older adults and caregivers. Your support helps these people to live thriving, rewarding lives! Please choose to help us continue to change lives and keep our community a great place to live, work, and play.
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You can read stories of real people being impacted by isolation, chronic conditions, caregiver burnout, living with dementia, caring for those with dementia, the impacts of aging, and other challenges in their lives. They are thriving amidst these challenges, and this is only made possible through the support of those essential community members, such as yourself, who are providing them with the funding that they need to access services for affordable prices.
Here is How You Can Participate
Give to the Max Day is on November 19th in 2026.
DONATE
You can make a donation of any amount towards Elder Network’s services and programs to provide encouraging relief for caregivers and care receivers. You can contribute several different ways:
VOLUNTEER
Elder Network seeks a variety of volunteers. Please see our Volunteer Page for current needs, volunteer application and forms.
Those 55 and better and their caregivers have the opportunity to thrive and lead rewarding lives.
Contact Elder Network for services in the following counties.
Dodge, Goodhue & Olmsted County
1130 ½ 7th St NW Ste #205,
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 507-285-5272
Fax: 507-285-0884
Wabasha County
PO Box 52
Lake City, MN 55041
Phone: 651-565-3237
Winona County
402 E 2nd St.
Winona, MN 55987
Phone: 507-452-0580
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