Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.

04/16/2026

🎟️ Reminder: Purchase Your 2026 Appreciation Luncheon Tickets Today! 🎟️

Join us as we celebrate the incredible individuals, organizations, and businesses making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities at our 2026 Appreciation Luncheon.

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
🕚 Doors Open at 11:00 AM
🍽️ Lunch Served at 12:00 PM
📍 Avalon Event Center, Fargo, ND

This special event honors our 2026 award recipients and brings our community together to recognize the advocates, leaders, volunteers, and employers helping create a more inclusive and accessible world.

🎟️ Reminder: We will have raffle baskets this year. Guests can buy raffle tickets at the event and drop them into the baskets they’re hoping to win. The more tickets you enter, the better your chances! Winners will be drawn at the end of the luncheon.

🎟️ Tickets are available now—check the link in the comments or the “events” page on our website.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

04/14/2026

Today's Frequently Asked Question: What areas do you serve?

Freedom Resource Center proudly serves 21 counties across North Dakota and Minnesota.

In Minnesota:
Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin

In North Dakota:
Barnes, Cass, Dickey, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, and Stutsman

Our goal is to make support and services accessible to as many people as possible. Whether you live in a city or a rural community, we are here to help empower your independence and connection to the community.

Have a question you want us to answer in a future FAQ?
Drop it in the comments, send us an email, or give us a call at 1-800-450-0459! 💬📞

04/09/2026

At Freedom Resource Center, our staff bring more than job titles, they bring lived experience, perspective, and heart.

In our March Beyond the Job Title feature, Sarah Weisser shares what her role at Freedom looks like, what a typical week involves, and how her own disabilities empower her in the work she does each day. Sarah describes her disabilities as her superpowers, shaping the way she connects with and supports others.

👉 The link to read the full feature is in the comments.

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04/07/2026

🎯 If we make all 3 pens into the cup… YOU HAVE TO PURCHASE A TICKET to our Appreciation Luncheon. 🎟️

Well… rules are rules 😏. Ok, we may not have made it but we would love to see you there!

The 2026 Appreciation Luncheon is almost here, and tickets are on sale! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate with us.

🎟️ Secure your seat and your plate today by purchasing your ticket through the link in the comments or the “Events” page on our website.

04/07/2026

April 2026 – Jamestown & Valley City Upcoming Events

🌸Freedom In Action: Spring Flowers🌸 (Jamestown
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
RSVP by Friday, April 17, 2026
Request accommodations by Tuesday, April 7, 2026

📚Independent Living Skills: Decluttering & Organizing📚 (Jamestown)
Tuesdays, April 21 – May 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
RSVP by Friday, April 17, 2026
Request accommodations by Tuesday, April 7, 2026

📚Independent Living Skills: Decluttering & Organizing📚 (Valley City)
Thursdays, April 23 – June 4, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
(No class Thursday, May 7)
RSVP by Friday, April 17, 2026
Request accommodations by Thursday, April 9, 2026

📍All Jamestown events will be held at:
300 2nd Ave NE, Suite 207, Jamestown, ND

📍All Valley City events will be held at:
The Vault – 223 Central Avenue, Valley City, ND

To register or request accommodations for any Jamestown or Valley City events, contact Ashley: 📞 (701) 252-4693

04/07/2026

April 2026 – Fergus Falls Upcoming Events

🎨Freedom In Action: Introduction to Watercolor Techniques🖌️
Freedom Resource Center
125 West Lincoln #1,
Fergus Falls, MN
Tuesday, April 21 & Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Join us for a 2-part Introduction to Watercolor class!
$5 to attend. Must attend both classes.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

To register, contact Joyce or Leigh: 📞 (218) 998-1799

04/07/2026

April 2026 – Fargo Upcoming Events

🌱 Young Adult Gathering: Gardening
Freedom Resource Center
2701 9th Ave S, Suite H
Fargo, ND

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

There is no cost to attend. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Request reasonable accommodations by Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

To register or request accommodations, contact Sarah or Katelyn: 📞 (701) 478-0459

🏠 Freedom In Action: Safety in the Home as You Age
Freedom Resource Center
2701 9th Ave S, Suite H
Fargo, ND

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

There is no cost to attend. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Request reasonable accommodations by Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

To register or request accommodations, contact Sarah or Katelyn: 📞 (701) 478-0459

🏢 Young Adult Gathering: Apartment Searching Classes
Freedom Resource Center
2701 9th Ave S, Suite H
Fargo, ND

Wednesdays, April 29, May 6, & May 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

There is no cost to attend. Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Request reasonable accommodations by Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

To register or request accommodations, contact Katelyn: 📞 (701) 478-0459.

03/26/2026

There’s still time to share your voice! The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is gathering input for the next State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL), and your feedback is an important part of shaping what comes next.

This statewide Needs Assessment helps identify the real challenges and priorities impacting people with disabilities across North Dakota. The information collected will guide the 2027–2029 plan and help ensure services reflect the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

There are two surveys available:
📝 Consumer Survey:
https://www.forms.nd.gov/260485490918871

📝 Family, Friends, or Provider Survey:
https://www.forms.nd.gov/260485475486874

Every response makes a difference, your input helps create stronger, more responsive Independent Living services across the state.

📅 Please complete the survey by Monday, March 30, 2026.

Thank you for helping shape the future of Independent Living!

📣 North Dakota Needs Your Input!

The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is beginning work on the next State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL), and community input is an important part of the process. As part of this work, a statewide Needs Assessment is being conducted to better understand the issues impacting people with disabilities across North Dakota.

The information collected will help ensure the 2027–2029 State Plan for Independent Living reflects the real needs of individuals, families, and communities.

There are two surveys available to help gather this information:

📝 Consumer Survey:
https://www.forms.nd.gov/260485490918871

📝 Family, Friends, or Provider Survey:
https://www.forms.nd.gov/260485475486874

Broad participation helps create a stronger and more responsive plan for Independent Living services in North Dakota.

📅 Please complete the survey by Monday, March 30, 2026.

Thank you for helping shape the future of Independent Living!

03/24/2026

📰 Our March Newsletter is here!

Inside you’ll find:

🎉 2026 Appreciation Luncheon Information
📚 Extended School Year (ESY) vs. Summer School
💼 Beyond the Job Title featuring Sarah Weisser
💙 Giving Hearts Day Thank You

Check it out now and stay connected with what’s happening at Freedom Resource Center, the newsletter link is in the comments!

What is something you look forward to in our newsletters or would like to see more of?

03/23/2026

At Freedom Resource Center, our staff bring more than job titles, they bring lived experience, perspective, and heart.

In our January "Beyond the Job Title" article, Gibb Sheets shares what his role at Freedom looks like, what a typical week involves, and how his own experience living with anxiety helps shape the way he supports others. Gibb reflects on how disability does not have to be a negative, but instead can be a source of understanding, empathy, and strength in the workplace.

👉 This is an excerpt from our January Newsletter. The link to read the full article is in the comments.

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