Charity Success Stories

Central Dakota Children’s Choir

Central Dakota Children’s Choir (CDCC) is inspiring tomorrow’s voices and instilling a love for singing through the performance of fine choral music. Students are provided with a unique choral education and experience, which in turn enriches the artistic community of Central North Dakota. This Giving Hearts Day, CDCC came in

Empire Arts Center

Charities involved in the arts proved that their donors just keep coming back for more, and it was no different for the Empire Arts Center. Coming in third place for Donor Retention, they drew on some of these past supporters’ stories for their Giving Hearts Day campaign. Memories Like This

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

Helping Little Warriors Overcome Big Battles

What first started as a concept for Janna Westerholm to help her son, Henrik, as he underwent treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in 2017, quickly transpired into providing hope for many more families across the region. Founder of Henrik’s Heroes, Westerholm reflects on the moment her son was diagnosed

Transitioning from Homelessness into Housing

What first began as a relaxing lakeside vacation with an inspirational book in-hand, quickly transpired into a desire to change the lives of many families transitioning from homelessness into housing across the Fargo-Moorhead area. Down Home Co-Founder and Director Jenessa Fillipi knew God was calling her to live out a

Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue

Kissing booths and a pink beard - that’s what Giving Hearts Day looked like for Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue (TMAR) this year! These things and more seemed to capture the hearts of many in our region and beyond. TMAR achieved two Backyard & Beyond awards; one for having donors from