Charity Success Stories

A Nonprofit Greatly Impacting Health in Our Region

On May 11, a fire tore through a South Fargo strip mall, putting all GiGi’s Playhouse services on hold indefinitely. What stood as North Dakota’s only Down Syndrome Achievement Center has been reduced to practically nothing. The facility was a second home to people of all ages with Down syndrome

Experiencing the Power of Unity

Not much rivals the tranquility of life in a small town. The farming community of Langdon, North Dakota knows that firsthand. This town of about 2,000 people experienced the power of unity this Giving Hearts Day. Carrie Hope is the principal of St. Alphonsus School in Langdon, a school that

Goal Launched to Become the Most Generous Region by 2025

Mission of Giving Hearts Day expanded to champion volunteerism and donation of goods To achieve the goal, Fargo-based Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) believes our region can become No. 1 for volunteerism and Giving Hearts Day can become the No. 1 giving day in the nation. Giving Hearts Day is

Lighthouse Church of Fargo

A safe harbor for those in need of love, encouragement, hope, and recovery, Lighthouse Church of Fargo certainly shined brightly this Giving Hearts Day. In their first year of participation, the organization achieved three different awards; Donor Dynamo, awarded to a first-time participant with the highest number of individual donors;

Memory Cafe of the Red River Valley

Coming in first place for fundraising in the Small Budget category, Memory Cafe of the Red River Valley was certainly not forgotten by its supporters this Giving Hearts Day. This free social gathering for those experiencing memory loss has been experiencing increased growth and demand for their services in the

Legacy Children’s Foundation

Relationships are an essential part of fundraising, and Legacy Children’s Foundation made it a priority this Giving Hearts Day. Placing fifth in fundraising for the Medium Budget category, they showed that putting in the time and effort with these relationships pays off. Legacy Children’s Foundation exists to equip vulnerable youth