Goal Realized!!

Today is a good day for a lady we support in Wahpeton. She opened a letter from the district Judge, reinstating her right to vote. What a great accomplishment!!! This lady expressed the desire to have her voting rights reinstated when it was discovered the day before the Presidential Election in November that her guardianship order took that right away. She was very disappointed as she had spent many hours watching the national convention and debates, having a clear view of who she wanted to lead our country. Her team listened to her wishes and a number of them wrote letters of support to the judge. He agreed and now she has the right to make her voice heard in upcoming elections!!!

Trip to Minneapolis

The weekend of September 20th, a few people RRHSF supports and staff traveled to Minneapolis to go to the Mall of America and a Vikings football game. They enjoyed a trip to a sporting goods store, going out to eat and swimming in the hotel pool. The weekend ended on a positive note with the Vikings winning the game against the Panthers.

The Council on Quality and Leadership

The Council on Quality and Leadership, an independent accreditation organization, completed an in-depth survey of Red River Human Services Foundation to determine how well we deliver services the week of October 22nd. It is very exciting to announce that the agency was awarded the highest possible accreditation, which is 4 years. This level of accreditation is extremely difficult to achieve and few organizations do.

This high achievement was accomplished thanks to our strong values and our dedication and commitment to the people we support. Congratulations to everyone for a job well done!!!

Vikings Fans Make the Trip to the Metrodome

We have had several people attend a Minnesota Vikings game this year. Earlier in the season one young man from Wahpeton spent the weekend in the twin cities; visiting the Mega Mall, spending time outside of the dome with the tailgaters and cheering on his favorite quarterback, Brett Favre as he brought his team to victory against the Minnesota Vikings. It was quite a site to see him cheering on the Packers with his Packers Jersey and his support staff cheering on the Vikings in his Vikings Jersey. They had a great time with the rivalry!

Then, on 11/4, four men (who live in Fargo) and 2 support staff attended the Vikings-Chargers game. They experienced a history making game by watching Adrian Peterson break the league rushing record with an astounding 296 yards! They also enjoyed a weekend of visiting the Mega Mall, swimming at the hotel pool and playing board games. Then enjoyed taking the lite rail downtown to the Metrodome for the game on Sunday.

3rd Quarter Volunteer Hours

People Served
Churches - 4 hrs
Feeding Fish - 2 hrs
Red Hats - 6 hrs
Humane Society - 2.5 hrs
Activity Center - 6 hrs
Behavior Mgmt - 1.5 hrs
Human Rights - 4 hrs
Jaycee's - 4 hrs
Labor Day Telethon - 4 hrs
Food Pantry - 10 hrs
Race Track - 23 hrs
United Blood Bank - 2 hrs
Total - 69 hrs


Employees of RRHSF
Eagles Auxiliary - 9.75 hrs
Rotary - 47.5 hrs
Crisis Centers - 222.5 hrs
Churches - 107 hrs
Lions - 2 hrs
Chamber of Commerce - 2 hrs
Humane Society - 41.25 hrs
Mayor's Committee - 2 hrs
Special Olympics - 57.5 hrs
1st Responders/Fire Dept. - 30 hrs
Schools - 42.5 hrs
3 Rivers Gymnastics - 6 hrs
Public Library - 1.5 hrs
Local Pageant - 4 hrs
Patriot Guard - 4 hrs
American Legion - 72 hrs
F-M Music Assoc. - 5 hrs
Twist of Fate - 85 hrs
Jaycee's - 1 hr
VFW - 6 hrs
Habitat for Humanity - 3 hrs
Twin Town Leadership - 8 hrs
Optimist - 12 hrs
Family Rediness Group - 1 hr
Total - 772.5 hrs

Great job to all who volunteer!!!

Daily News Delivery Person

A gentleman recieving supports at New Horizons in Wahpeton has a goal to become competitively employed. He recently met that goal when he was hired to deliver the Daily News, Wahpeton's local newspaper. His route is getting him out into the community and giving him the opportunity to meet several new people as he delivers to many downtown businesses.

Wal-Mart has come to Wahpeton!!

Wal-Mart has come to Wahpeton - and created new jobs for people. 4 people we support are currently working at Wal-Mart. They were hired at a wage well above minimum wage. Everyone is enjoying the new job and getting to know their co-workers.

Wilkin County Fair

A lady who lives at 109 4th Ave S. in Wahpeton entered many items in the Wilkin County Fair again this year. She entered several items and received several ribbons.

1. Hula Muffins - Blue Ribbon
2. Double Chocolate Chip Espresso Cookies - Blue Ribbon
3. Crocheted Doilies - Blue Ribbon
4. Pine Cone Christmas Decoration - Red Ribbon

She also spent time with a staff member in the Home Environment Building, where she enjoyed chatting with a lot of people and showing her items and ribbons.

She competes against quite a few other exhibitors, so she did VERY well!! She has been exhibiting items for many years.

Congratulations on your sucess!!!

Volunteer Hours for the 2nd Quarter of 2007

People Served
Ambassadors Gulf Tournament (Hats and Jeans Fundraiser) - 24 hrs
Area churches - 3.75 hrs
MeritCare - feeding fish - 2.25 hrs
Flood Clean up in Aberdeen, SD - 50 hrs
Red Hats - 10hrs
Total - 90 hrs

Employees of RRHSF
Eagles Auxiliary - 11.5 hrs
Rotary - 32.5 hrs
Flood Clean up in Aberdeen, SD - 40 hrs
Red River Crisis Center - 212 hrs
Area churches - 18.5 hrs
Lions - 4.5 hrs
Chamber of Commerce - 2 hrs
Community Vacation Bible School - 16.5 hrs
Ducks Unlimited - 22 hrs
Richland/Wilkin Humane Society - 26 hrs
Mayor's Committee - 1 hr
Ambassadors - 6 hrs
Hats and Jeans Fundraiser - 6 hrs
Girl Scouts - 1.5 hrs
Boy Scouts - 21 hrs
Special Olympics - 3 hrs
Great Bend 1st Responders/Fire Dept - 32 hrs
Total - 456 hrs

Combined total of 546 hrs

Increase of 121 hours from the 1st quarter!!! Way to go Volunteers!!!

Swimming, Hiking and a BBQ

People supported in the ISLA/SLA programs and staff went to Buffalo State Park on July 18th for the day. They went swimming, hiking, played games and grilled out for lunch. It was a nice day to be outside and everyone had a lot of fun. It was a GREAT trip!