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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

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DMF Honors Charities for Giving Hearts Day Success

Dakota Medical Foundation announces an official total of $10,692,653 raised through Giving Hearts Day. In celebrations held recently in Fargo and Bismarck, charities were recognized for success in fundraising, marketing and general excellence.

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Generosity of Local Donors Shatters Giving Hearts Day Records

The Giving Hearts Day fundraising event held Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, raised $13.2 million through 63,635 donations. Final figures indicate 28,044 Giving Hearts donated, approximately 6,300 more than in 2017.

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

Goldmark and Sterling’s Motto: You Just Have to Start

When Goldmark Property Management and Sterling Management’s annual meeting happened to fall on Giving Hearts Day last year, instead of taking the year off from participating, they turned it into an opportunity. Nicki Sneed, who serves as a senior engagement coordinator at Goldmark and Sterling, spearheaded the effort to add