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   You’ve probably seen the CFMOTO UForce 600 with the “Win Me!” signs in various places around Cass County this summer and fall. This 2024 UForce with the Black Rhino trailer is the Grand Prize in the Raffle Fundraiser being held by Faith in Action for Cass County. “The Raffle is Faith in Action’s largest fundraiser,” stated Executive Director Theresa Eclov. “These funds go a long way to supporting volunteers with liability insurance, mileage reimbursement, training and recognition. Volunteers are the heart and hands of Faith in Action.” 

   The public is invited to attend the 18th Annual Raffle Drawing Open House on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. at the Faith in Action office, 116 1st St S, in Hackensack. Come for snacks and learn more about Faith in Action. The Drawing will happen at 5:00 p.m. Ticket holders need not be present to win. If you still need a ticket, check for posters at area businesses and see if they have any tickets left.

   In addition to the Grand Prize, the second prize is $1000 in Cash and the third prize is a $500 gift card donated by Hackensack Lumber and Do It Best Hardware. Thirteen additional donated prizes will be awarded as follows: $200 Gift Certificate from Full Stringer Bait & Tackle (Longville), set of 2 Greens Fees from Tianna Country Club (Walker), $100.00 Gift Card from Southside Station (Hackensack), $100.00 Gift Card from Swanson’s Bait (Hackensack), $75.00 Gift Card from Long Pine Store & Pizza (Backus), $60.00 Gift Card from Rendezvous Brewery (Hackensack), $50.00 Gift Card from Piggy’s BBQ (Walker), $50.00 Gift Card from Godfrey’s (Backus), $50.00 Gift Card from Mark’s Market (Hackensack), $50.00 Gift Card from Pine River Family Market (Pine River), $50.00 Gift Certificate from Clem’s Hardware (Cass Lake), $50.00 Gift Card from Portage Brewery (Walker), and a $50.00 Gift Card from Bites Grill and Bar (Pine River). Faith in Action greatly appreciates the donations and support of these sponsors for the raffle event.

   Faith in Action is a community-based, volunteer, nonprofit organization that provides nonmedical support to older adults, people with disabilities, and other individuals experiencing difficult circumstances. Volunteer programs are very cost effective, but still need funds to coordinate services such as transportation for errands and medical appointments, light housekeeping, chores, friendly visiting, respite care, meal delivery, and ramp building.  100% of the proceeds raised by the raffle go to support the programs of Faith in Action for Cass County. By buying a raffle ticket you are directly supporting your neighbors in need in Cass County.

   For more information on the raffle, or about volunteering or receiving services from Faith in Action for Cass County, call 218-675-5435 or check out the website at www.faithinactioncass.com. Faith in Action is ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors!’

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