Healing and Gratitude
Since 1869
Our family has lived in Spirit Lake for generations, calling this place home for over 150 years. We have always been proud to be part of this community, and we are truly humbled by the genuine kindness and support our neighbors have given us recently.
Following the fire, we have felt the deep warmth of those around us. As we take small steps to rebuild our lives, we do so with quiet thanks for the help we have received, hoping to simply remain a small, helpful part of the town we love so dearly.
MAY 9TH | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
John W. Kidd VFW Post 4514 • Spirit Lake
Donation Drop-Off Locations
Drifty's 10 West Broadway, Arnolds Park, IA 51331 (East entrance old Okoboji Middle School/Arnolds Park School on the corner of Hwy 71 and Broadway) Sunday and Monday 10-6, Tuesday-Saturday 10-9
Okoboji Trading Company- 10 West Broadway, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
Thursday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-3
Splendid Treasures- 1614 Hill Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Tuesday-Saturday 10-5
John W Kidd VFW Post- 914 Lake Street, Spirit Lake, IA 51360 Monday-Friday 2-11, Saturday and Sunday 11-11
By Mail at Okoboji Trading Company 1303 Hill Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
"We are a community of neighbors, and together, we will rebuild what was lost."
How You Can Help More
Donate Materials
We’re rebuilding Jeff’s shop and tools from the ground up. Gifts of quality hardwoods are a huge help, especially:
• Black walnut
• Cherry
• Hickory
• Maple
Replace Lost Tools
Modern tools will help Jeff get back to work and keep serving the community. Helpful items include:
• Routers (trim and regular)
• Hand planes
• Wood chisels
• Router bits
Volunteer Your Time
There are many ways to pitch in. You can:
• Help canvas for donations
• Drop off information around town
• Support the benefit dinner by donating food or desserts
• Donate meat for the meal (burgers, steaks, etc.)
Want to Get Involved?
Contact us to talk through what you’d like to give or how you’d like to help, and we’ll match you with the greatest need.