Fundraisers
CCRI Designer Purse Bingo
Bingo is one of our clients’ favorite life enrichment activities at CCRI, so we decided to hold a designer purse bingo fundraiser.
Money raised will help people with disabilities:
- Live more independently.
- Build life skills to reach their full potential.
- Find and maintain housing.
- Overcome mental health hurdles by providing services wherever they feel safe.
- Experience life fully through accessible, inclusive activities.
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Bingo starts promptly at 6:30, so get there early to sign in, get your bingo cards, and order some delicious food and drinks—including a signature Make Life Colorful Cocktail created for this fundraiser!
Where: Vic’s Bar & Grill, 1608 Main Ave. SE, Moorhead.
Tickets & Pricing: $40 (cash only)—Buy your ticket (which comes in the form of a gift certificate) to play CCRI Designer Purse Bingo at Vic’s Bar and Grill during the following days and times:
- Friday, 3/29—4 to 7 P.M.
- Saturday, 3/30—1 to 4 P.M.
- Monday 4/1—11 A.M. to 1 P.M.
- Tuesday 4/2—11 A.M. to 1 P.M.
- Wednesday 4/3—4 to 9 P.M.
- Thursday 4/4—2 to 6 P.M.
More times will be added as they become available. If you cannot make it to Vic’s during any of these times, please contact Tracy Frank at Tracy.Frank@CreativeCare.org to pick up your tickets for you.
Each $40 ticket reserves your general admission seat until 6:30 P.M. and includes a pack of three-card bingo sheets for 10 games.
Additional one-card bingo sheets will be available for $2 each.
Blackout bingo is not included in the pack and will be available for $5 for a one-card bingo sheet.
Bingo tickets, bingo cards, and raffle tickets must be paid for in cash only, in accordance with Minnesota state gambling regulations.
Prizes: Designer purses by Kate Spade, Coach, and Michael Kors will be awarded as bingo prizes.
In the event of multiple bingo winners, no one will receive the purse, in accordance with Minnesota state law, and the purse will be raffled off. Raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each. The bingo winners will each get to choose a CCRI crossbody fanny pack containing a surprise gift card from a local business.
Miscellaneous:
Food and drinks can be purchased at Vic’s. Check out their amazing apps, delicious baskets, and signature Make Life Colorful Cocktail created for this fundraiser! Plus, Vic’s is donating 10% of all food and drink sales during the purse bingo fundraiser to CCRI!
Customized CCRI Dazzle Daubers are available for $1. You can use your own, but you must use a bingo dauber to mark your card.
Players must be at least 18 years old.
Cash only—no checks, credit, or debit cards.
TableScapes
TableScapes is an annual fundraising event that celebrates creativity. Local designers create unique table designs that are truly a work of art. The event is a perfect metaphor for the people we support. Just like our table designs, everyone we serve has a unique personality and their own unique needs, unlike anyone else. CCRI has made our reputation on providing services that are customized for each individual, regardless of their needs. Similar to our table designers, our teams come up with creative ideas, which are often unconventional, with one goal in mind—to enhance people’s lives.
TableScapes 2024 will be held Thursday, November 14.
If you have questions about the event, contact Adam Schroeder at Adam.Schroeder@CreativeCare.org.
Tournament in the Tundra
CCRI has teamed up with Suite Shots for a one-of-a-kind event guaranteed to be the highlight of the winter! This nine event tournament features a variety of fun sports such as baseball, football, hockey, and, of course, golf. This is not only fun for all ages and skill levels, but supports a great cause!
FM Crusaders Bike Show Auctions
Since 2009, the FM Crusaders Motorcycle Club has been raising money through their annual Bike Show’s silent and live auctions to support Camp HERO—CCRI’s three-day summer camp that gives people with disabilities the chance to experience the great outdoors in an inclusive, accessible environment.
Their 2024 event raised more than $17,000 to help keep camp affordable for the folks we serve.
Camp HERO (named for the goal of Helping Everyone Remove Obstacles) offers boating, fishing, swimming, crafts, and many more individualized activities. Outside of Camp HERO, these activities are often denied to those with disabilities because of the time and cost involved in making it a safe, accessible experience.
CCRI provides staff trained to work with individuals with disabilities as well as medical personnel to ensure camp is a safe, healthy experience for everyone. Because of the expense involved, camp fees only cover part of the costs. Donations—such as the support the Crusaders provide—help CCRI offset those costs so people of all income levels can enjoy camp.
Community Events
CCRI Mental Health Talk & Walk
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with an inspirational talk from motivational speaker, business owner, radio host, and professional MMA fighter Mariah Prussia, followed by a walk to raise awareness about the importance of mental health.
Mariah Prussia has made her mark on the Fargo–Moorhead area and beyond through her personal training, self-defense instruction, writing, broadcasting, and most of all sharing what she’s learned with others. As Mariah says, “Life is an opportunity to help individuals reach their full potential by elevating the energy in the room, unlocking their mind to new ways of thinking, and providing essential tools for personal and professional growth. It’s time to define the fight!”
Walking has been shown to increase our mental alertness, energy, and positive mood. Join us as we raise our heartrates—and awareness about the importance of taking care of our mental health. During the walk, information on area mental health resources will be available.
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
4 P.M.—Motivational Talk with Mariah Prussia
5–7 P.M.—Mental Health Walk (Stop by for a few minutes—or stay the whole time!)
Where: Moorhead High School Career Academy, 2800 27th Ave. S., Moorhead.
Tickets & Pricing: This event is free and open to the public. Please register here. You can also buy a CCRI Mental Health Walk t-shirt on the registration page (while supplies last).
CCRI Block Party
Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary in our building—with a CCRI Block Party! We’ll have food, music, games, and more to thank you for your support over the years and celebrate everything your generosity has helped us accomplish.
What truly makes this event special is the opportunity to connect with the incredible individuals we support. So, gather your friends, family, and neighbors, and join us for a fun celebration for all ages.
We’re looking for businesses, organizations, and service groups to set up carnival-style activities and hand out candy or small prizes to help the folks we support and the public have a great time. Think: ring toss, prize wheels, disk drop, cornhole, and more! This is a great way to market yourself and have some fun in the process. Interested? Contact Adam Schroeder at Adam.Schroeder@CreativeCare.org to register.
When: Wednesday, May 22, from 4–7 P.M.
Where: CCRI parking lot and grounds, 2903 15th St. S., Moorhead
Tickets & Pricing: This celebration is free and open to the public.
Miscellaneous:
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local food trucks.
There will be a limited number of accessible parking spaces in the CCRI lot. Parking information coming soon.
This event will be held outdoors. If we have to cancel due to weather, we will make an announcement on our Facebook page.
