United Community Bank Donates more than $11,000 to Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN

PERHAM (KDLM) –  United Community Bank (UCB) has donated more than $11,000 to Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN.

The bank organized a series of fundraisers during the month of September as part of the Minnesota Bankers Community Impact Month. The fundraisers consisted of different food trucks, community picnics, and bake sales in Perham and Frazee.

Through these events UCB collected donations and matched every dollar that was raised 100%. Altogether the communities helped United Community Bank raise $11,640 for Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN. It is the highest amount UCB has ever collected and presented to Veterans Honor Flight.

“It truly is amazing what these communities do and continue to do for each other, especially when it comes to helping a great cause,” said United Community Bank President Charlie Cavanagh.

The mission of Veterans Honor Flight of MN/ND is to transport America’s Veterans to Washington D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honor the service and sacrifices of themselves and fellow Veterans. Since 2007 more than 1,200 veterans have been flown to Washington D.C.