Forever Home

Our Backstory: In 2017 the Minnesota Fire Engine Club Members decided it was time to take a step forward with the group on achieving our 501c3 non-profit status, establish a 6-member board, grow the membership of the organization to sustain an operation, find and establish means of funding through sponsorships of corporations, small business, grants, personal donations, and other non-profit giving programs. The Club has also assisted multiple communities within the State of Minnesota and even outside the State by attending city celebrations, assisting with birthday parties, and much more. Now that those goals have been accomplished, the Minnesota Fire Engine Club is ready and excited to take the next steps to continue successfully into the future. 

What is Operation Forever Home? Operation Forever Home is a funding campaign to find and purchase our Forever Home. This would include finding a suitable property to base operations out of and to construct a museum to house all of the Club owned historical equipment to further our mission statement of “Educating Club members in the history, restoration, and operation of firefighting equipment and sharing our knowledge through demonstrations to the public at special events, ensuring it remains a part of our firefighting heritage.” 

How much funding is needed? The Minnesota Fire Engine Club Operation Forever Home fundraising goal is $500,000. This funding would help us purchase a property for the club, prepare the land, construct a museum to be open to the public, have a shop to continue our restoration efforts on our various pieces of equipment, and to store equipment ensuring it is ready to continue attending special events around the state of Minnesota and beyond.

How can I donate to Operation Forever Home? Donations can be made by cash or check and sent to P.O. Box 481, Castle Rock, MN, 55010, with a note for Operation Forever Home. We also accept donations on PayPal or Venmo at mnfec1@gmail.com or by QR Code. All donations are tax-deductible. 

How to Learn More About Operation Forever Home? Stay updated on our GoFundMe Page and our Social Media Platforms. If you are part of an organization that is interested in learning more, email us at mnfec1@gmail.com to set up an informational presentation on MNFEC and Operation Forever Home. 

GoFundMe Link: https://www.gofundme.com/charity/minnesota-fire-engine-club/donate?_gl=1*1x0fndj*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAiAybfLBhAjEiwAI0mBBvtfuxRmsj_59nl6brulLO0A9d3hC_L5CeqTeKlS7rSJ45TWJHZb1xoCH6oQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAADj5gIDPwdchZwKDfOnoPoWadeLT1