In the Media
The buzz about Elevate and the impact we’re making together.
People are Talking About Elevate
Elevate has become a place where people connect, learn, volunteer, and find the support they need to live well at every stage of life. As our programs and partnerships continue to grow, others are beginning to notice and share the story.
This page highlights news articles, features, and media mentions that showcase the work happening through Elevate. Each piece reflects the power of community, collaboration, and the many people who help make this work possible.
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About Elevate
West Central Initiative awards more than $113,000 in grants from Personally Endowed Funds
West Central Initiative | January 16, 2026
They weren't all looking for friends...until they found them
Perham Focus | January 01, 2026
Perham program is ‘Redefining what it means to age well’
Perham Focus | November 18, 2025
Perham Health’s “Elevate” Wins Rural Health Award
LeadingAge Minnesota | November 20, 2025
Perham Chamber recognizes talent, stewardship in the community
Perham Focus | April 12, 2025
2025 Perham Area Chamber Choice Award recipients announced
Perham Focus | March 04, 2025
Perham Health’s Elevate: Inspiring Innovation through Connected Communities
LeadingAge Minnesota | September 5, 2024
Elevating the Well Being of Lakes Country
Otter Tail Lakes Country Tourism | May 2, 2024
Elevate's programs aim to make aging more enjoyable
Valley News Live | April 17, 2024
Elevate: an Innovative Community Partner in Aging
Voices of Aging with ASIG | April 13, 2024
Perham Area Community Center and Elevate partner to expand services and events
Perham Focus | January 09, 2024
Through Elevate, Mindi Larson gives people a lift into a better life
Perham Focus | November 13, 2023
'Elevating' your life past retirement — Perham Health introduces new program to help age well
Perham Focus | December 29, 2022
PROGRAMMING
Celebrate Aging Expo in Perham draws hundreds of attendees
Perham Focus | September 18, 2025
Mobility Market serves all ages and entire Lakes region
Perham Focus | August 25, 2025
Perham Connections members share how their outlook on the senior group has changed over last year
Perham Focus | March 20, 2025
Children-only Holiday Market coming to Perham: gift donations sought
Perham Focus | October 15, 2024
Perham Celebrate Aging Expo is Sept. 18
Perham Focus | September 09, 2024
Perham Senior Center becomes Elevate Connections with additional programming
Perham Focus | March 5, 2024
Step into fitness this winter
Perham Focus | January 05, 2024
Perham Living residents featured in art exhibit
Perham Focus | December 26, 2023
Emergency system allows Otter Tail County residents to remain safe and informed
Perham Focus | November 07, 2023
Free Perham class to help you avoid fraud; keep your money safe
Perham Focus | September 21, 2023
A complicated task made simple: Free Perham courses teach residents everything about Medicare
Perham Focus | August 02, 2023
Perham class to teach community members about Medicare coverage
Perham Focus | June 09, 2023
What's cooking? The brand-new Cookbook Club in Perham, that's what
Perham Focus | May 25, 2023
VOLUNTEERISM
Elevate program helps Perham retiree turn compassion into action at Perham Health
Perham Focus | February 17, 2026
From widow maker to wedding barn: Perham business owner learns to live in the present
Perham Focus | February 19, 2026
CASE STUDY: How Elevate (Perham, MN) Built a Community-Wide Culture of Service With Helper Helper
Helper Helper | December 2025
Perham resident receives National Service Honor award
Perham Focus | December 30, 2025
Perham's Elevate seeking volunteers to drive patients to appointments, deliver meals
Perham Focus | September 17, 2024
Perham eighth graders lend helping hand to area residents
Perham Focus | September 30, 2024
In Perham, volunteers get by giving
Perham Focus | May 14, 2025
'A big piece of joy' — Perham Living seeks volunteers
Perham Focus | May 04, 2023
Memory Loss
$143,393 grant to boost dementia resources in Perham
Perham Focus | October 14, 2025
Perham begins Memory Cafe, and starts with a full house
Perham Focus | April 24, 2025
Memory Cafe coming to Perham
Perham Focus | March 13, 2025
Perham program elevates voices silenced by memory loss
Perham Focus | April 24, 2024
New chorus for those with memory loss coming to Perham
Perham Focus | March 24, 2023
Farmers Market
'Baking' the world a sweeter place at Perham Farmers Market
Perham Focus | June 26, 2025
Uptown success found in the early season of Perham's farmers market
Perham Focus | June 02, 2025
Perham Farmer's Market relocates for 2024
Perham Focus | May 28, 2024
The Perham Farmers Market is in new hands and looking to add more vendors
Perham Focus | June 27, 2023
Lakes Area Home Tour
Lakes Area Home Tour: Presented By Elevate + Lumber Depot
North & Nest Magazine | Summer 2025
Traditional Classic: The Piker Home on West McDonald Lake
Lake & Home Magazine | Fall 2025
Easy living in rural Perham offers a low-maintenance, one-level home with ample acreage
Perham Focus | September 29, 2025