Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.

05/26/2026

🏆 Introducing the Nate Aalgaard Accessibility Award 🏆

At our 2026 Appreciation Luncheon, we were honored to share something especially meaningful with our community-- the renaming of the Accessibility Award to the Nate Aalgaard Accessibility Award. ✨

This award honors the legacy of Nate Aalgaard, who served as Executive Director of Freedom Resource Center for 26 years. After surviving a life-altering car accident in 1977, Nate experienced firsthand the barriers that people with disabilities face and dedicated his life to breaking those barriers down. His work centered on accessibility, dignity, and systems change so that others would not face the same challenges he did.

Nate’s leadership and advocacy reached far beyond our organization, including his attendance at the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, one of his proudest moments. He believed deeply in the value of every person, often saying, “I do not consider my disability a tragedy, nor do I consider my life one bit less full and meaningful.” 💙

During the luncheon, we also unveiled memorial plaques honoring Nate’s legacy. Each of our offices will display a plaque as a lasting reminder of his impact and the foundation he built. A special plaque was also presented to his mother as a tribute to Nate’s life, leadership, and the lasting difference he made at Freedom Resource Center and beyond. 🤍

Nate’s presence continues to be felt in the work we do every day in how we welcome people, how we advocate, and how we continue striving toward a more accessible world.

We are proud to honor his legacy through this award and to ensure his impact continues to guide our mission forward. 🌟

05/22/2026

Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in honor of Memorial Day.
We’ll reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Wishing you a peaceful day of remembrance and reflection. 💙🕊️

05/20/2026

We are proud to recognize Irina for 10 years of dedicated service with Freedom Resource Center.

Irina’s commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities, along with her compassion and consistency, has strengthened both our team and the community we serve.

We are truly grateful for her years of service, her dedication to our mission, and the difference she continues to make every day. Please join us in congratulating Irina on 10 years with Freedom Resource Center!

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

💙 Thank You for an Incredible day 💙

Our 2026 Appreciation Luncheon was a wonderful celebration of the individuals, organizations, and businesses making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

We are so grateful to everyone who attended, supported, sponsored, and donated to help make this event possible. Because of you, we are able to continue empowering individuals to live more independently and stay connected to their communities.

It was an honor to recognize this year’s award recipients and celebrate the impact happening every day across our community.

We’ll be sharing more photos and highlights soon, stay tuned!

05/13/2026

05/06/2026

🎁 Thank You to Our Raffle Basket Partners 🎁

We are so grateful to the many community partners who donated items to help make our 2026 Appreciation Luncheon raffle baskets possible.

Your generosity added excitement and fun to the event while supporting our mission. Your support truly makes a difference!

👉 Swipe to see some of the amazing businesses and organizations who helped make this raffle possible!

05/05/2026

🌟 Thank You to Our 2026 Appreciation Luncheon Partners 🌟

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the sponsors who helped make our 2026 Appreciation Luncheon possible 💙

Your generous support plays a vital role in allowing us to celebrate and recognize the individuals, organizations, and businesses making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Because of you, we are able to continue empowering individuals to live more independently and stay connected to their communities.

We are incredibly thankful for your commitment to our mission and for helping us create a more inclusive and accessible community.

💙 A special thank you to our Partners:
Tellwell Story Co. + Studio

05/05/2026

⏳ Just 2 days to go! ⏳

Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for the 2026 Appreciation Luncheon! We’re almost ready to celebrate the incredible individuals, organizations, and businesses making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

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

🎟️ We’re switching it up this year with raffle baskets! Guests can buy raffle tickets 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.

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

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!