Rise to the Challenge, This Give to the Max Day!
October 22, 2025
Give to the Max Day (GTMD) is right around the corner, and Homeward Bound is thrilled to kick off our six-week campaign leading up to Minnesota’s biggest giving celebration! This year, we’re inviting our community to help us drive toward a long-awaited goal — purchasing a Recreation Bus that will expand opportunities and independence for the individuals we support.
The Challenge: A $40,000 Matching Gift Opportunity
A generous silent donor has stepped forward with a remarkable pledge: $40,000 toward the purchase of the Recreation Bus. Their challenge to all of us? To raise the remaining $30,000 before the end of 2025.
This contribution jumpstarts the final push in what has been a year-long effort to fund this essential vehicle — one that will help the people we serve experience more community outings, social connections, and joy. We’ve already made incredible progress thanks to the generosity of so many donors, but this challenge is the spark we need to reignite momentum and make this dream a reality.
Can we rise to the challenge together?
Our Progress So Far
We’re excited to share that $50,000 has already been raised toward the Recreation Bus!
Our deepest thanks to the Abbott Family, Graff, Ltd., Holmes Murphy, the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Fundraiser, the Richard M. Schulze Foundation, and several individual donors whose generosity has paved the way.
Now, with your help, we can close the gap and unlock the full $40,000 match, bringing us even closer to our $120,000 goal.
Mark Your Calendars: Early Giving Opens November 1
To ensure your gift counts toward our GTMD totals, please mark your calendars for November 1 — that’s when GTMD early giving officially begins! Every dollar you give starting November 1 – through November 20th helps us reach our goal and maximizes your impact through this exciting challenge.
Together, We Can Make It Happen
This GTMD season, we invite you to be part of something extraordinary. With your help, we can finish the year strong, rise to the challenge, and bring the Recreation Bus dream to life.
Let’s drive change — together.
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