Cenex® and Pinnacle Cooperative Award Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports with a $25,000 Hometown Pride Grant
Summary
The opportunities were 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 , executive director of Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports. "As an active fundraiser, I can truly say that Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports has been one of the greatest additions to our community," says , retail operations manager for Pinnacle Cooperative. "With this Hometown Pride grant, Im 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. With the help of the 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 organizations 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 brands footprint. "The Cenex brand takes great pride in the contributions its provided to the local communities it serves," says , marketing communications director at CHS.