sharehouse: Jeans & Jerseys

By Alissa Maier

On the evening of August 27 friends, family, clients and supporters of ShareHouse, Inc. gathered for the 2nd Annual Jeans and Jerseys fundraiser. ShareHouse, Inc., a program that serves both men and women who have the disease of chemical dependency, has been serving the Fargo-Moorhead area for nearly 40 years. The Jeans and Jerseys fundraiser first started in 2013 and was held again this year at the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo. The lively event featured a sporty theme complete with tailgating, live music nd a social hour outside. Guests then moved indoors for dinner and a live auction with incredible items such as a seven-night Vail condo stay and a Broadway rooftop social and Fargo Theatre package. Members of the community also shared vignettes about their firsthand experience with ShareHouse, Inc.

Carrie Simonson, currently on the ShareHouse Inc. board of directors and ShareHouse Foundation board, stated that it was a “fabulous event, well-attended, and everyone had a great time helping raise money for ShareHouse.” With nearly 300 guests, the event was able to raise over $95,000. All of the funds benefit clients here in the community. The funds will be used similarly to those raised at last year’s event—to help fund projects that improve the facilities by adding storage, updating kitchens, providing more beds, etc. The funds will also support the new program “Sober Fun” that offers activities for clients who are recovering to experience having fun without chemicals.

The Jeans and Jerseys fundraiser is an annual event held each summer. Be on the lookout for information about the event for 2015 or visit www.ShareHouse.org to offer a gift to the ShareHouse Foundation. [AWM]