Broadway Square, in collaboration with Fargo Cass Public Health and the FM Coalition to End Homelessness, is offering support, resources, products and pampering to community members in need.
Day of Dignity is all about connecting those in need with free items, resources and services.
This event has two parts, first, Broadway Square is hosting a personal care product Dignity Drive from July 10-August 23. We are asking community individuals and businesses who are able to donate unopened personal care products detailed below at our prearranged drop-offs. We are also looking for businesses willing to offer free food or services for our Day of Dignity event - if you would like to participate, please email manager@fargobroadwaysquare.com.
Second, we welcome all community members who need a helping hand to make their way to Broadway Square on August 27 between 12:00 and 2:00 pm for our official Day of Dignity event. Attendees are welcome to learn about community resources available and receive free products, services and pampering.
Personal Care Product Dignity Drive (July 10-August 23)
Broadway Square is asking the community to donate these unopened full- or travel-sized items:
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Alcohol-free Mouthwash
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Razors
- Shaving Cream
- Socks
- Bags/Backpacks
Collection boxes are available at the following Fargo-Moorhead locations:
- The Depot (701 Main Ave.)
- Monday - Friday from 7:30 am-4:30 pm
- Valley Senior Services (2801 32nd Ave. S.)
- Monday - Friday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm
- Courts Plus Community Fitness (3491 S. University Dr.)
- Monday-Thursday from 5:00 am-9:00 pm
- Friday from 5:00 am-8:00 pm
- Saturday from 7:00 am-5:00 pm
- Sunday from 8:00 am-6:00 pm
All items should be dropped off between July 10-August 23, and are given away in a Personal Care Pantry at Broadway Square's Day of Dignity event. Any items not claimed at the event are packaged into Personal Care Bundles and distributed through the Gladys Ray Shelter or Engagement Center.
Day of Dignity Event Activities
Resource tables showcasing the various community resources available to our community and neighbors in need are present at Day of Dignity to provide information, make connections and more.
Free professional haircuts and shaves will be offered to individuals at the Day of Dignity event.
Heart-n-Soul Community Cafe is joining Broadway Square's Day of Dignity event and offering a healthy, hearty community meal for all event attendees. The meal will incorporate fresh produce donated by Growing Together Community Gardens.
Pay-What-You-Can contributions are accepted as comfortable to help cover costs of the meal and Heart-n-Soul Community Cafe's services.
Items collected during Broadway Square's Personal Care Product Dignity Drive (July 10-August 25) are available for community members attending the Day of Dignity event to select from.
Any items not claimed by the end of the event are packaged into Personal Care Bundles and distributed through the Gladys Ray Shelter or Engagement Center.
A limited amount of free food and beverages will be provided for the community in need. More details to follow.
Growing Together Community Gardens is providing free, fresh, seasonal produce for our Day of Dignity event.
