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Community Service

CDI is proud to be part of a community – Owatonna and the world. 

Employees are encouraged to volunteer and support various non-profit, civic, youth, church and school organizations. 

We enjoy coming together and making a difference, like we have done in these people’s lives.

Convoy of Hope

Convoy of Hope is a faith-based organization with a driving passion to feed the world through children's feeding initatives, community outreach, and diaster response.

In partnership with local churches, businesses, civic organizations, and government agencies, Convoy strategically offers help andhope to communities around the world. 

CDI donates money to this organization.

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Bretha Lumantas, a native Filipino, oversees the Home of Refuge and feeds 200-300 children weekly in Ozamis City, Philippines. At first she served the children from her home, but now, thanks to generosity of people in the U.S., she is able to obtain a structure with long tables for seating many children. CDI has been a partner with Home of Refuge for over 25 years.

CDI donates money to this organization.

The Impact Ministries International (IMI) City of Refuge Honduras is a place of hope and refuge for widows and orphans in El Motalal Comayagua Honduras. The City of Refuge is a Christ-centered, non-denominational, self-sustaining children's home, bilingual school and missions base.

CDI donates money to this organization.

United Way of Steele County has a vision for a sustainable and vibrant community where residents enjoy an enriching quality of life, economic opportunities, self-sufficiency, and are secure knowing a network of human service agencies is ready to assist them if needed.

CDI donates money to this organization.

The goal of our Unique Finds thrift store is to bring people together and continue to build a strong community of inclusiveness, connectedness, and support.  All proceeds from the store go toward supporting Community Pathways and its services.

CDI employees volunteer here.
CDI donates money to this organization.

Winner's Home is an orphange home in Uganda where children receive food, healthcare, education & housing. This is part of Community Concern Ministries Uganda which began in the home of Pastor Timothy Kakooza and his wife Janepher in 1995.

CDI donates money to this organization.

Free Clinic of Steele County (part of HealthFinders Collaborative) provides uninsured and/or underinsured in Steele County with access to acute non-life threatening medical care and a non-comprehensive dental care to help them get out of pain. They also provide medical assistance to those that need it. No one is charged for services provided.

CDI donates money to this organization.

The Moonlighters Exchange Club of Owatonna is a service organization that supports causes that are foucsed on child abuse prevention, patriotism and community service.  They have been working toward establishing the Owatonna Veterans Memorial that is located near 18th Street and Austin Road in Owatonna.

CDI donates money to this organization.

The Owatonna Foundation has made and continues to make major contributions to the welfare of our community.  To meet the ever-changing needs of the community, the Foundation has helped with grants to various support groups for capital purchases and improvements.

CDI donates money to this organization.

761 Foundation

The 761 Foundation funds enhance existing district programs and encourage the development of innovative programs. Some of the areas currently benefiting from ISD No. 761 Foundation include agriculture, industrial technology, math programs/scholarships, geography, athletics, music, professional teacher training, student scholarships, and more.

CDI donates money to this organization.

Center of Family Unity provides dependable and efficient support-based in-home mentoring to parents can use additional support to be successful parents. We understand that parenting is one of the most demanding jobs and believe that parents can utilize our comprehensive techniques to provide a safe and nurturing home for their children.

CDI donates money to this organization.

Ride for the Brand – Americans with Disabilities focuses on children with special needs ages Kindergarten thru grade 12 to come and experience the gentleness and therapeutic traits of horses. The participants can ride horse back or in horse drawn wagons. This program gives those with challenges in their life the opportunity, kindness, respect and support to help them saddle-up and “Ride for the Brand”. The event is held each Thursday evening in July. 

Founded by a CDI Employee.
CDI employees volunteer here.

Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. During the summer or 2021 CDI and Daikin Applied partnered with Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity to build two homes from the ground up. A number of our employees volunteered with the home build. 

CDI donates money to this organization.
CDI employees volunteer here.

Rachel’s Light provides a loving home for women and children, allowing them the opportunity to live out their unique purpose. Their vision is to restore hop and end homelessness one woman at a time. 

CDI donates money to this organization.
CDI employees volunteer here.

The Owatonna High School Carolers started back in 1938 as a mixing of an afterschool program and a church group. It has since grown into one of the longest traditions taking place at OHS.  The cheer and spirit of the community is also an important factor for the students.

CDI donates money to this organization.

Supporting Employee Member Parks & Recreation Teams

The Global Leadership Summit is your opportunity to access a wealth of leadership insight from a world-class faculty ready to equip and inspire you—no matter where you have influence. 

CDI employees attend Global Leadership Summit.
CDI donates to this orgnaization.

Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. CDI is committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations in partnership with the American Red Cross.

CDI holds an annual Blood Drive.

Great Commission United Youth Program
CDI employees volunteer here.

Lake Jr. Cougars Hockey Team
CDI employees volunteer here.