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   The UFORCE 600 is here! Raffle tickets are now available at local businesses for the Faith in Action for Cass County 2024 Fundraiser Raffle.  The Grand Prize will be a 2024 CF MOTO UFORCE 600 with an Aluma Trailer from Loney Sales & Service of Walker.  The machine and trailer will be on display at area businesses throughout the raffle period.  The second-place prize is $1000 Cash and the third-place prize is a $500 gift card from Hackensack Lumber and Do It Best Hardware. Tickets are available individually or in packets of 8 for a great deal.  The raffle drawing will be held Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Faith in Action Office in Hackensack.

Faith in Action Volunteer Mike Bohanon (right) announces the winning ticket with FIA Board Chair Craig Wadzink (left) at the 2023 Faith in Action Fundraiser Raffle Drawing. Photo submitted.

   This is the 18th Annual Faith in Action Fundraiser Raffle and each year the grand prizes have gotten better.  This year 13 additional prizes are available, all of which were donated by area businesses, including Tianna Country Club, Portage Brewery and The Piggy’s BBQ in Walker, Full Stringer Bait in Longville, Godfrey’s and Long Pine Store & Pizza in Backus, Southside Station, Mark’s Market, Rendezvous Brewery, and Swanson’s Bait of Hackensack, Clem’s Hardware in Cass Lake, and the Pine River Family Market and Bites Grill and Bar in Pine River. Proceeds from the 2023 Raffle (over $27,000!) were used by Faith in Action for Cass County to deliver direct services to people in need. 

   Faith in Action for Cass County is a community-based, volunteer, non-profit organization providing non-medical assistance to older adults, adults with disabilities and other individuals experiencing difficult circumstances.  Services include transportation, friendly visiting, respite, light housekeeping, chores, simple home repair and building ramps.  There are no income restrictions, and no fees are charged for the services which are provided based on need. Donations are gladly accepted.  Faith in Action’s goal is to assist those who are looking for the resources they need to remain living in their homes and communities. By buying a raffle ticket you are directly supporting Faith in Action volunteers and helping your neighbors in Cass County. And you have a chance to win a great prize.

   Be on the lookout for the CF MOTO UFORCE 600 and Aluma trailer with a large WIN ME sign attached.  Check with your local businesses about buying tickets or check out our website at www.faithinactioncass.com for a list of participating businesses. Or call Faith in Action for Cass County at 675-5435 for information about getting help or about volunteering when you are available. Volunteer trainings are available each month.  Faith in Action is “Neighbors helping Neighbors.”

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