Park It For A Purpose | Fix It Forward Ministry

Where supporters of our mission give up their vehicle for five days to experience everyday life without independent transportation.

Over the course of five days without a vehicle, our event participants will use Uber, Lyft, Taxi, MAT bus, friends, family, bicycles, neighbors, walking, etc. to go about their daily routines and share about the experience with their networks of people.

Each participant is challenged to try to raise $5,000 for our organization by simply inviting their network of friends, colleagues, and family, to give on your behalf. The participant that helps raise the most money will be honored for their participation.

Choose a participant and support them with a Park It For A Purpose sponsorship. You are also welcome to write and mail or drop off a check and write the name of the participant on the memo line.

Your generosity will help us solve the transportation issues of those most in need in Fargo-Moorhead.

Meet our 2025 participants.

Why I participate:

We all have freedom. Nothing enhances freedom, independence and positioning for a better future than a car. Fix it forward does this for so many.

Meet Tom:

I grew up in this area, 28 years military. I'm always about supporting great charities.

Select Tom Krabbenhoft from the drop down menu.

Why I participate:

I chose to Park It For A Purpose because I grew up with good friends and neighbors whose reality meant having no car and walking or getting rides where they needed to go. The cost of a car or simply the maintenance was unaffordable for them.

This challenge will be a humbling reminder for me as I put my friends' shoes on and experience walking (literally) a week in their shoes.

Meet Elaina:

Hey! I'm Elaina! I work as the Listener Engagement Director and Co-Host of the Morning Show on Life 97.9. I get to tell stories, talk about Jesus, laugh a lot, and connect with people! My main goal is to provide connections to our listeners and the community, that could be community events, concerts, donation drives, interviews, coffee meetings, and beyond.

I’m a rechargeable introvert. I LOVE coffee, but I’ll never turn down a tea. I’m super competitive, but I lack general ability. I love to laugh and have a blast with friends, and I also love talking about the deep stuff. I talk a lot… but I’m a listener, so I love getting to hear your story!

Select Elaina Bekkum from the drop down menu.

Why I participate:

Spending time without my vehicle will help me appreciate some things that I have been blessed with. It will share challenges that some others deal with and raise awareness for what Fix It Forward is doing to help those in need of transportation in our community.

Meet Matt:

I've lived in F-M for 19 years now and currently own and operate the Locals Love Us franchise in our community. I'm married to Mehgan, and have two awesome daughters that keep me busy with gymnastics and softball. We also have a boxer named Rocky.

Select Matt Oye from the drop down menu.

Why I participate:

I am inspired by people who would find a way to make it happen, no matter their circumstances, which allows them to provide to their families. I look forward to walking a mile and their shoes just like Christ has asked us to do since the beginning of time. It will also help me be a better storyteller on the radio.

Meet Scott:

Long time Radio talk show host and co-owner of Flag Family media and Fieldstone group.

Select Scott Hennen from the drop down menu.

Why I participate:

Owning a car is something that so many, including myself, can take for granted. Some aren't so fortunate. I truly admire those who make it work despite not having a vehicle. I believe taking a few days without a vehicle will give me a better perspective on how difficult it can be to get daily tasks/needs accomplished. I'm looking forward to helping raise awareness of what Fix-It-Forward is doing for those in need in our community!

Meet Russ:

I'm excited to say I've been a part of the Fargo-Moorhead community for just over two years! I work as the Chief Meteorologist at Valley News Live. When I'm not forecasting weather, you can find me training for my next have marathon, or with my wife Heather, walking our dog Butters in some of the lovely neighborhoods in our community. I have three wonderful twenty-something kids and three amazing grandsons.

Select Russ Thomas from the drop down menu.

What is Fix It Forward Ministry?

Without reliable transportation, it is difficult to get or maintain a job, and without a job, it is hard to maintain your independence and dignity. As one might imagine, transportation issues are huge in our community and the need is overwhelming. Unlike many bigger cities, people often can't just take a bus to work, school, or appointments because our public transit system has limited hours and locations. Additionally, utilizing public transportation can take hours. This creates challenges when trying to get kids to daycare and get to work. It is especially challenging for single parents.

Fix It Forward Ministry (formerly Higher Power Automotive Ministries) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charity located at Fix It Forward Auto Care in Fargo, ND. Our goal is to remove the transportation barrier for the most in need members of our community thus helping enable them to be independent and self-sufficient. This is accomplished in two ways. First by providing free car repairs to needy individuals, to help keep their vehicles on the road and safe. Second by repairing donated vehicles and giving them to needy members in our community who do not have a vehicle or whose vehicle is beyond repair. We utilize volunteer labor, discounted parts, and charitable donations to cover the costs of repairs.

We truly are Driven To Serve, both the in need and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Park It For A Purpose is a fantastic event to raise both money and awaresness of the transportation need in our community.