RDO Caters Taters for Charity returned for its 26th year with a powerful purpose: supporting children on their journey to healing. This year’s event raised $87,280 for the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center (RRCAC), helping expand trauma-informed care across North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
Held annually by R.D. Offutt Company, the one-day baked potato luncheon brings together hundreds of community members, sponsors and volunteers, and 100% of proceeds go directly to the nonprofit beneficiary.
“Funds raised at RDO Caters Taters will support RRCAC’s continued growth and development,” said Sarah Matthews, Executive Director of RRCAC. “We’ll be able to expand our in-house mental health services by adding two new clinicians. This means more availability and less outsourcing — ultimately, more healing for children.”
A Safe Space for Every Child
RRCAC provides a safe, child-focused environment where young survivors of abuse, neglect and exploitation can be heard, believed and supported. The center coordinates care across law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health and medical services, ensuring children receive the compassionate, timely support they need.
In 2025 alone, RRCAC facilitated over 380 forensic interviews, a 30% increase from the previous year. The center serves 60 counties and four Native American reservations, underscoring the urgent need for expanded services.
“We’re committed to building trust within our communities and among our partners,” Matthews said. “Every child deserves a safe space to begin their journey toward healing.”
R.D. Offutt Company team members present the Red River Children Advocacy Center with 100% of the funds raised at RDO Caters Taters.
A Legacy of Giving
Since 2000, RDO Caters Taters for Charity has raised more than $1.3 million for local nonprofits. Past beneficiaries include Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley, HOPE, INC., Jeremiah Program of Fargo-Moorhead, BIO Girls, Great Plains Food Bank, PATH of North Dakota, Valley Senior Services, and more.
“The Red River Children’s Advocacy Center is staffed by passionate people doing vital work — most of it behind the scenes,” said Tim Curoe, R.D. Offutt Company’s Chief Executive Officer. “We’re honored to support their mission to protect and heal the most vulnerable members of our communities.”
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