SPENCER STRONG Welcomes YOU
Proudly Benefitting The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
All donations help offset costs to continue hosting community events benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Awareness
Spencer Strong will be hosting a huge Rummage Sale on Saturday, August 26th, 2023. Location: 5804 2nd St. N in Moorhead. In the event of inclement weather, it will be held the following Saturday, September 2nd.
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2022 CHILI COOK-OFF WINNERS ANNOUNCED
1ST PLACE - HEIDI WARKENTHIEN 2ND PLACE - CURT HUTCHINS
3RD PLACE - HARMONY BOLTON PEOPLE'S CHOICE - JACQUELINE KNOPP
A HUGE thank you to everyone who made this event such a big success. To the Judges: The man behind the diva, JustNTyme, AFSP Area Director, Samantha Christopherson, Air National Guard, Mason Krebsbach, and Chairman of ValleyCon, Tony Tilton. To our dear friends and family for all of your help and support, and to all of you who entered your amazing Chili's! Let's do it again on Sunday, March 19th, 2023. Same time, Same Place..
Sunday, March 24th, 2024
The American Legion
303 30th St. N - Moorhead
Time: 3pm-8pm
Benefitting The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention & Awareness
Do you, or someone you know make a darn good chili? Enter our Chili Cook-Off Contest... Registration is FREE! Come battle it out for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes, a people's choice prize, and bragging rights! There will be an amazing panel of judges. Want to just come and enjoy lots of chili, along with a variety of toppings and cast your vote? *PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED (Prizes valued between $100-$300! Flyer will be up soon for more information.
Due to having so many entries last time, that we will be limiting it to 15 entries, so register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot!
Spencer Strong Mission Statement:
To save lives by promoting and educating through support and resources, creating a safe interactive online environment, while encouraging mental wellness and reducing mental health stigmas. Striving to find ways to reach those who are suffering, and encouraging the community to make mental health a priority
Our Goal:
To coordinate activities benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, along with campaigns and events to help fund AFSP's mission to save lives and bring hope through research, education and advocacy, and to reach out to those affected by suicide. Through our efforts, we will help to benefit AFSP in their scientific research, and promote their resources.
Our Vision:
~To reduce suicidal despair
~To give a voice to those who have lost loved ones to suicide, as well as those who have acted on suicide ideation, and those who are helping someone stay alive
~To increase suicide prevention and awareness within the community in
order to reduce stigma and shame
~To educate on appropriate actions to take to prevent suicide and recover from a suicide death.