2024-2025 State Service Project

ND FCCLA Chapters Are Challenged to Raise Money for Heaven’s Helpers Closet(701) & Soup Cafe!

This year, North Dakota FCCLA is proud to partner with Heaven’s Helpers Soup Café & Closet(701) for our state service project. By joining forces with these impactful organizations, our members have a unique opportunity to make a difference in their communities while embodying the spirit of service and leadership.

About the Soup Café…
Heaven’s Helpers Soup Café provides hot meals to individuals and families in need, offering a welcoming space where no one has to go hungry. Located in Bismarck, the café operates through the support of volunteers and donations, serving as a lifeline for many in the community.

About Closet(701)…
Closet(701), also operated by Heaven’s Helpers, is a free community thrift store that provides clothing, household goods, and other necessities to those in need. It serves as a resource to empower individuals and families with essential items while fostering sustainability through donation and reuse.

Volunteer Opportunities

• At the Soup Café: Members can help prepare and serve meals, clean, or greet guests with a smile.
• At Closet(701): Members can sort donations, organize the store, and assist clients in finding what they need.
• Community Service Days: Organize local FCCLA chapters to volunteer in groups for impactful service days.

Fundraising Ideas for FCCLA Chapters

For Heaven’s Helpers Soup Café

• Host a “Soup Supper” Fundraiser: Serve soup and bread for donations, mirroring the simple meals provided by the café.
• Change for Change: Set up donation jars at local businesses to collect spare change for meals.

For Closet(701)

• Clothing Drives: Partner with schools or businesses to collect gently used clothing and household items for Closet(701).
• Fashion Show Fundraiser: Host a show featuring thrifted outfits from Closet(701), charging an entry fee to support the cause.

By participating in these activities, ND FCCLA members can embrace the 2024-2025 theme, “Dare to Dream,” and help create a brighter future for North Dakota communities. Together, we can make a lasting impact!

Download  the ND FCCLA/Heaven’s Helpers Logo!