Volunteer Power

Thank you for contributing items

Supplies are always needed for the DFL headquarters.  Needed supplies are written on the wipe-off board in the back office.  Other wishlist items are pinned on the bulletin board as one enters.

Disinfectant cleaners

Regular coffee

Decaf coffee

Liquid handsoap for bathrooms

Dish soap

Pop and other beverages

Paper towels

Toilet paper

Napkins

Plastic garbage bags

Electric pencil sharpener

Wireless microphones

The Wellstone Lending Library has an excellent collection of donated books related to our DFL mission. Donations are appreciated.  We inherited in July 2022, multiple books from Jackie Dowell. 

Fundraising Items: we also need items when fundraisers are conducted.  For example,  Karen L. is organizing a fall fundraiser to correspond with other sales on "38"


Thank you for contributing your time

We have several committees and they all need volunteers. All events need Greeters.  The DFL Headquarters needs volunteers to do hand-work and cleaning.

Activist Opportunities:

Your participation is important. Your input is important. You can make a difference.  Here are some ideas:

     Borrow books and CDs from our Wellstone Lending Library,

         Watch Free Speech TV,

         Listen to progressive radio.

        Don’t hide your opinions! Speak up; let others know you are a Democrat. Be proud to be a Democrat!

        Follow and comment on social media as a Democrat,

        Display DFL promotional items while in public,

        Find a DFL activity that matches your interests, skills, and time commitments.

Participate in DFL activities:

Staffing the Office

Itasca County DFL Office & Resource Center is open on a regular basis; a calendar staffing signup  is on the main desk.  Generally, the office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 -5 pm but hours are extended when campaigns season is in full swing.  The most important task of staffing is to welcome people that stop in.

Here are some additional tasks:

Thank you for contributing money

There are several ways to make a financial contribution to our unit.  You may stop in while the office is open.   You may mail a check to 809 NE 4th St. Grand Rapids MN 55744 . And/or you may utilize ActBlue and make an online donation with a credit card.

ActBlue is an American nonprofit technology organization with a stated  mission to "empower small-dollar donors".  All donors that give over $2.75 will be sent our bumper sticker.

MN Political Contribution Refund

Itasca County DFL qualifies for Minnesota Political Contribution Refund Program and has benefitted greatly. We hope you choose our unit for your annual contribution...which is promptly refunded by the State of MN.  We provide you with the necessary receipt, the application form, and an addressed envelope.

From MN Dept of Revenue: "If you are a Minnesota voter who contributed gifts or money to Minnesota political parties or candidates for Minnesota state offices, you may apply for a refund of all or a portion of contributions made between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024 The maximum refund is $75 for an individual and $150 for a married couple filing a joint application."