CCRI—Creative Care for Reaching Independence

06/06/2026

Congratulations to Lindsay Schock for completing the most recent DSP Ambassador program with ANCOR American Network of Community Options and Resources!

Lindsay is an awesome DSP who was selected for this program that brings together Direct Support Professionals from across the country to advocate for the important work DSPs do and to help shape national conversations around disability services.

This year's program was held in Salt Lake City, and Lindsay took part in training sessions designed to strengthen her storytelling, advocacy, and media engagement skills along with 17 other ambassadors.

Thank you for all you do, Lindsay, and we are so grateful to have you on our team!

06/05/2026

Such a great accomplishment for David, and we are so proud of him!

Despite lifelong health challenges, Davey Burrous crossed the Fargo Marathon 5K finish line with the support of family and friends.

06/02/2026

If you're looking for a fun volunteer opportunity this week, we got you covered!

We are looking for volunteers for our Prom Shop on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. This is a super fun event where the people we support come to pick out dresses, suits and accessories for our annual prom this August.

There are a variety of ways you can jump in and make this event successful!

Set-Up & Tear-Down: Organizing dresses, and displays, setting up rooms, and packing everything away afterward
Check-In Table: Greeting people, helping them get signed in, and explaining how Prom Shop works
Shopping Assistants: Helping people browse, pick out outfits, and carry items to fitting areas
Fitting Room Support: Bringing items to/from fitting rooms and helping keep everything organized
Dress Organization: Re-hanging, sorting, and keeping racks tidy throughout the event
Seamstress Support: Tagging or pinning dresses that may need alterations

If you are interested, here is the signup link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EA9A928A3FFCE9-57085857-ccri #/

Thank you for helping make our Prom a success!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

06/01/2026

Only one day left to get tickets for our Everyday Extraordinary luncheon on June 10!!

It's going to be a fantastic event with some awesome raffles (did you see the Timberwolves package!?) and some great stories about the different types of care we provide the people we support.

Tickets can be purchased here:
https://ccrimoorhead.ejoinme.org/2026Extraordinary

And thank you so much to some of our sponsors who helped make this happen: Wold Johnson, P.C., Dakota Medical Foundation, Two Men and a Truck - Fargo, ND, and Bell Bank.

We can't wait to see you there!

06/01/2026

Do you want a job where know you make a difference every day?

We're hiring a full-time Residential Coordinator in our Options department, which offers tailored services to people with disabilities who need less-than-24-hour care. You'll help oversee and deliver care, manage team members and create a positive atmosphere for independence.

CCRI is a great place to work, and we are looking for passionate, driven people who want to make a difference. If that's you, learn more at the link below!

https://ccrimoorhead.applicantpro.com/jobs/4101196

05/30/2026

Calling all Timberwolves fans! One of the raffle items we are most excited about at our Everyday Extraordinary luncheon on June 10 is a Timberwolves ticket package with courtside seats and the Lexus Club experience, thanks to Fargo! The Lexus Club offers private entrances, top-notch amenities, and the closest seats to the action.

How do you snag a chance at this raffle? First thing you need to do is get tickets to the luncheon: https://ccrimoorhead.ejoinme.org/2026Extraordinary

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/30/2026

We're less than two weeks away from our summer luncheon, Everyday Extraordinary, and we couldn't be more excited! Events like these can't take place without the help of our sponsors, so we want to say thank you to some of them here!

Thank you to Crusaders M.C., Christensen Group Insurance, Old National Bank, Avalon Events Center , and Gate City Bank for your continued support of CCRI and helping people live as independently as possible!

More information about the luncheon can be found here: https://ccrimoorhead.ejoinme.org/2026Extraordinary

05/25/2026

Our main office is closed today in honor of Memorial Day. Please be sure to take some time today to remember the fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

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05/23/2026

A simple note left out to see. A big step in moving forward with confidence each day.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and one of our Mental Health Practitioners came across this note in a client's home recently. Wins come in all shapes and sizes in our Mental Health Program, and this small act had a large impact on this person's approach to self-compassion and skill development.

Our Mental Health Program supports more than 250 people in our community, acting as boots on the ground to help these people keep their hope, cope with their challenges and develop skills that will help them live a full, independent life no matter what their mental health looks like.

Success is as varied as the people we support. This past year, we helped clients celebrate:
• Reaching two years of sobriety
• A move to an apartment after years in foster care
• The adoption of an animal
• Giving birth
• Making an important doctor’s appointment
• Doing a 5k
• Getting a manicure for the first time in years
• Being able to buy a coffee and sit down peacefully after years of struggling to be in public places
• Getting a vehicle
• Being able to cope with a high stress situation

It's work that is incredibly important and valuable and often goes unnoticed, partially because of the stigma of mental health. So we want to say thank you to our mental health team and challenge our community to help us shine a light on the powerful and critical services they provide. Thank you!

05/19/2026

We're looking for some help with our prom wishlist!

Our annual prom is a favorite event for many of the people we support. It's a night of fancy clothes, good friends, dancing and fun! And it takes a team effort to ensure everyone has the best experience they can.

You can be part of that team, too! We have an Amazon Wishlist with items that we need to help it make a great night. You can purchase items and send them directly to our office, or drop them off yourself and say hello!

Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3L1J7ZF27AA5P?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawRywt5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvOEZ3UXlTTlF4bnRtcGVYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvLSGDYgWkCybapuARp4tRP9L20K7s6Nt7qiw3U7semNjpDojRqa4hlCh3zk_aem_Jb7o_6ysAR-RejOTSlZCog

Thank you for helping make prom unforgettable!