Ave Maria German Dinner Fundraiser Jan. 29 to Aid Private-Room Improvements

SMP Health Ave Maria in Jamestown hosted a German dinner fundraiser on Jan. 27 to raise funds for a private-room improvement project aimed at increasing resident comfort and privacy. The event, held at the facility at 501 19th St. NE, offered dine-in and takeout options and capped attendance to maintain an intimate community gathering.

Dinner service began at 5:00 p.m. and featured a traditional menu including knoephla soup, cheese buttons, baked rice, fleischkuekle, knoephla hotdish and kuchen bars. Tickets were priced at $25 each, with only 100 tickets made available to the public. Organizers set the limit to manage seating and food preparation while keeping the event accessible to local families and supporters.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly to the private-room improvement project at Ave Maria. Facility leaders say the upgrades are intended to enhance resident privacy and comfort - priorities that affect daily life for residents and visiting family members. Private rooms can also support more personal care arrangements and improved dignity for those receiving long-term or short-term care.

The dinner underscores a community-driven approach to supporting long-term care services in Stutsman County. Local fundraisers like this one provide a way for Jamestown residents to contribute tangibly to improvements at neighborhood facilities without relying solely on institutional budgets or external grants. The limited-ticket format encouraged early reservations and face-to-face interaction between staff, residents and supporters.

For those seeking more information or wishing to follow up on the project, contact Annie Hancock at SMP Health Ave Maria by phone or text at 701-830-9681 or by email at annie.hancock@smphs.org. While this event has concluded, residents who want to support future phases of the renovation or learn about volunteer opportunities can reach out through those channels.

The fundraiser reflects a practical, locally focused effort to boost quality of life for Jamestown-area residents receiving care at Ave Maria. As the private-room improvement project moves forward, families and community members can expect updates from SMP Health Ave Maria on timelines, additional fundraising needs and opportunities to get involved.