Countless studies have shown that being outside is good for your overall health. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, time spent outdoors enhances self-esteem and mood and improves cognitive function and memory-related abilities, to name a few of the many known benefits. That’s one of the reasons Options, Inc. decided to develop a new outdoor programming space at our facility in Big Lake. The space is known as “Outside Options.” As we planned this space, we considered design elements that will enrich our outdoor space for our clients and their friends and family. We created an accessible layout that benefits all types of users, with different areas designed for eating, recreation, and relaxation.
Donation Opportunities
Individual Donor
Any denomination
Community recognition
Community Donor
One-time donation $500-$2,500
Community & social media recognition
Name listed on Options, Inc. website
Feature donor
Picnic & garden sponsorship.
Community & social media recognition
Name listed on Options, Inc. website
Name listed on outdoor garden plaque
Thank you to all of the donors!
Individual Donor
Barb Allen
Nicole Bender
Joe & Kristy Bissonette
Florian & Linda Czech
Andrea Earl
Roger & Jean Earl
Paul Ellinger
Gary & Ann Gray
John & Margie Gurney
Greg & Jennifer Haberman
Lynn Hedrick
Kathleen Hinck
Hoilday Otsego #378 Employees
Home Life AFC
Pete & Krisann Johnson
Kathy Kiel
Harlan & Tami Koppendrayer
Daryn & Pearl Lehnen
Ralph & Patricia Lloyd
Cody Lund
Rick Lynch
Barb Marsh
Steve & Judy McIntire
Randall Meulners
Kayla Michaud
Legacy Consulting
Michael & Bonnie Miesen
Modern Day Living
Kip & Connie Nance
Madison Neal
Jim & Tami Nelson
Ron & Becky Nelson
Rochelle Petters
Otis Minnesota Services
Quarberg Foster Care
Kelli Gorr Raney
Sherburne State Bank Employees
Julie Thomas
Steve Towner
Sherman Wells
Jennifer Whitfield
Rachael Wilson
Paul & Joann Zemke
Community Donor
Brian & Susan Barthel
Barry & Barb Fluth
Connexus Energy
Great River Energy
Liberty Paper
Big Lake Lions
Clear Lake Lions
Elk River Lions Club
Chris & Barb Kotsmith Family Charitable Fund
Buck & Cindy McAlpin
The Malark Foundation
Minnco Credit Union Foundation
North Risk Partners
Polaris Employees
Randall & Rose Peterson
Three Rivers Community Foundation of the Initiative Foundation
Gloria Vandebrake
Dan & Colene Verdick
Todd & Teresa Embury
Feature donor
J.A. Wedum Foundation
Big Lake American Legion Post 147
Big Lake Spud Fest
Big Lake Township
Chris & Barb Kotsmith Family Charitable Fund
Monticello Lions
Sherburne State Bank
Anita Sibert