Charity Success Stories

Great Plains Food Bank

The only food bank in North Dakota, Great Plains Food Bank serves the entire state as well as Clay County, Minnesota. This Giving Hearts Day, they received support from the most North Dakota cities, landing them a Backyard & Beyond Award. Not only that, but they placed third in New

Global Friends Coalition

Global Friends Coalition is working to foster New American integration in the Greater Grand Forks community through education, empowerment, and a welcoming community. This year, they saw a leap in new donors for Giving Hearts Day, putting them in first place for New Donor Growth! Part of this growth could

New Life Center

Much more than a homeless shelter, New Life Center is a pathway to sobriety, stability, and life-changing transformation. They serve people on the journey from homeless and hurting to whole and healthy by meeting basic needs and transforming lives through the love of Christ. Ultimately, they aim to help those

The Summer Performing Arts Company

The arts continue to have a special place in the hearts of many in our region, and it’s clear to see in the Summer Performing Arts (SPA) Company’s support received this Giving Hearts Day. SPA is the largest summer arts program in the Greater Grand Forks area. They educate students

United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Area

“Oh, I didn’t know you did that!” It’s a phrase the team at United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Area often hears, and there is truly more than meets the eye when it comes to the ways they serve the region. Their mission has remained the same

Oak Grove Lutheran School

So much more than a school, Oak Grove Lutheran School is teaching students academic achievement, lifelong Christian commitment, and loving service throughout the world. They’ve been a leader in faith-based education across generations, with students consistently demonstrating academic achievement ranking above state averages and national norms on standardized assessments. This