Friendship Connection Newsletter

“We’re Just Fishing” By Dori Leslie, Chief Operating Officer  Dreams come true for everyone but for Ward, it really did.  On August 9th Ward had a dream come true that he will always remember.  On that Tuesday afternoon, he had the opportunity to spend time with some special people.  Five sailors, dressed in their blue-and-gray Navy… Read more

“We’re Just Fishing” By Dori Leslie, Chief Operating Officer  Dreams come true for everyone but for Ward, it really did.  On August 9th Ward had a dream come true that he will always remember.  On that Tuesday afternoon, he had the opportunity to spend time with some special people.  Five sailors, dressed in their blue-and-gray… Read more

PRAISE ON THE PRAIRIE Battle of the Praise Bands March 20, 7pm Held at the Fargo Theatre, this inaugural event is a major fundraiser for Friendship, Inc. As a private non-profit organization, Friendship, Inc. has served people with developmental disabilities since 1974. Friendship creates opportunities and strengthens communities by providing… Read more

Journey of Love By Don Brunette, Chief Operating Officer To say that Brian Sauvageau has captured the hearts of family, friends and the entire Friendship, Inc. organization is an understatement. Now facing his third encounter with cancer since 2002, Brian is once again engaged in a battle that includes daily radiation treatments. In a… Read more

Cooking Up Success: The Story of Doris’ Gourmet Soup By Don Brunette, Chief Operating Officer Only about 8% of the nation’s workforce is self-employed. When Doris Rudnick decided to start her own soup business, she was breaking through all of the stereotypical expectations society has for people with disabilities. People choosing to start… Read more