Jerry and Joyce took their generosity and support one step further by making a legacy gift to the Knute Nelson Foundation. The Knute Nelson Legacy Society recognizes donors who have named the Foundation in their estate plans. The Legacy Society was created to honor those that have taken their commitment beyond the ordinary and have made planned arrangements to help sustain Knute Nelson’s mission of enriching lives far into the future.

The Knute Nelson Foundation exists to support, strengthen, and raise funds for Knute Nelson’s mission of enriching the lives of everyone we serve. Funds donated to the Foundation by our incredibly generous donors have supported a wide variety of meaningful projects.

Connect with us! Summer is here and Knute Nelson has a full schedule of community events including memorial dove releases, KN Golf Classic and our community picnics!

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This article is going to walk you through answers to all of these questions.

In 2021, Knute Nelson volunteers again gave generously of their time and talent to help us further our mission of enriching lives

Roger Blank first got involved with Knute Nelson when he joined the Knute Nelson Corporate Board in 2005. He served on both the Corporate and Foundation Boards from 2005-2011. Roger chaired the Corporate Board from 2009-2011, during the time Grand Arbor was being built in Alexandria.

Roger Blank first got involved with Knute Nelson when he joined the Knute Nelson Corporate Board in 2005. He served on both the Corporate and Foundation Boards from 2005-2011. Roger chaired the Corporate Board from 2009-2011, during the time Grand Arbor was being built in Alexandria.

Meg Jones’ longtime volunteerism at Knute Nelson began with providing manicures to residents.
“My friend invited me to do manicures for the residents and they were very excited about getting their nails done, which was quite a rewarding experience,”

Thank you for another incredible year together! You are willing and generous partners in walking alongside us as we live out our collective mission of enriching the lives of everyone we serve. Your support gives us the strength, resources, and passion to continue providing excellence in caring for older adults.

Since the Fall of 2010, the Knute Nelson Foundation has hosted the annual Employee Giving Campaign during the month of October.

Knute Nelson is a proud recipient of a $800,000 Connected Communities for Healthy Aging pilot grant from UCare and LeadingAge MN Foundation.

As you revel in the holiday season and the gratitude that this time of year brings, we invite you to consider Knute Nelson Foundation in your charitable giving plans.

Benevolence Care allows us to provide high-quality care and services to residents and patients who are unable to pay for the total cost of their care.

Knute Nelson gathered staff and community members to celebrate the addition of Autumn Cottages (formerly Prairie Senior Cottages) into their family of care with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 30, 2021.

Knute Nelson and the Knute Nelson Foundation have an incredible impact on the communities we serve, thanks to supporters like you.