MINOT,
N.D., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- Cenex®, the energy brand of CHS, in partnership
with Pinnacle Cooperative, has awarded Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports
with a $25,000 Hometown Pride grant
for its commitment to building more inclusive community connections
and its core work to help those impacted by physical and mental
disabilities participate in sports and recreational activities to
enhance the lives of those who are differently abled.
The Minot-based nonprofit
creates opportunities for children and adults with a wide range of
abilities to participate in sports activities through adaptive
tools and programming, removing the barriers that can make it
difficult to play or engage within their community.
"Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports is about so much more than sports.
The opportunities we're creating are a ton of fun for our players,
but these activities also provide important physical and mental
health benefits, like improved self-esteem, social skills,
increased range of motion, strength, endurance, and more," says
Krystal Butgereit, executive
director of Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports. "These are the skills
that open doors and build relationships, creating connections in
our community. That's why we're so grateful this Hometown Pride
grant can help us make an even greater impact."
Since its founding in 2016, Prairie Grit has helped support over
300 participants in cities across the state, from Minot and Grand Forks to Fargo and Bismarck.
The organization has helped participants as young as three years
old impacted by cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, spina bifida,
Down syndrome, autism, amputations and more to participate in
everything from gymnastics, to golf, hunting and more.
Additionally, the organization has worked with nearly 600
community volunteers, who assist in facilitating a wide range of
the organization's adaptive programs.
"As an active fundraiser, I can truly say that Prairie Grit
Adaptive Sports has been one of the greatest additions to our
community," says Josh White, retail
operations manager for Pinnacle Cooperative. "With this
$25,000 Hometown Pride grant, I'm
confident this organization will provide more opportunities for
residents in the Minot community by creating a welcoming, inclusive
and accessible space for our neighbors with disabilities."
As Prairie Grit's programs continue to grow, there is a need for
more equipment for new community members to participate. With the
help of the $25,000 Hometown Pride
grant, the organization will be able to purchase additional sports
wheelchairs, eliminating the high financial burden for those unable
to participate without adaptive equipment.
The wheelchairs will also be instrumental in the organization's
work to promote disability and inclusiveness in local schools where
Prairie Grit helps students experience and understand the daily
challenges that can impact those with a disability.
Through the Hometown Pride grant initiative, Cenex has
continuously influenced positive change and fostered community
connection across the brand's footprint. To date, Cenex has
invested over $475,000 in local
organizations since the program began in 2019. With each
$25,000 grant, Cenex communities are
strengthened through new opportunities to create lasting bonds and
resources for the betterment of their hometowns.
"The Cenex brand takes great pride in the contributions it's
provided to the local communities it serves," says Sarah Haugen, marketing communications director
at CHS. "By partnering with our network of dealers to advocate for
organizations like Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports, we're honored to
have a part in supporting the community leaders and organizations
that make our local communities so special."
If you'd like to learn more about the ways the Cenex brand gives
back to local communities, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
and YouTube, or visit www.Cenex.com/local-giving.
About Cenex
Cenex (www.cenex.com), the energy brand of CHS, provides
high-quality refined fuels through nearly
1,400-plus locally-owned convenience store locations
across 19 states. Consumers depend on Cenex fuels,
lubricants, propane and renewable energy products to power homes,
businesses and communities. CHS Inc.(www.chsinc.com), which owns
the Cenex brand, is a leading global agribusiness owned by
American farmers across the United
States with domestic and international operations including
energy, agronomy, grain trading and food
processing.
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