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Great Plains Food Bank: Because No One Should Go Hungry

While they’re yet to land their own Discovery Channel series, Marcia Paulson and Darby Njos still think of themselves as MythBusters. “100 percent (myth-busting) is part of the job,” says Paulson, the chief philanthropy officer at Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo. “Every time the press walks in the door,

St. Gianna & Pietro Molla: An Oasis for Women in Their Greatest Time of Need

When 16-year-old Jenna showed up on Mary Pat Jahner’s doorstep more than 20 years ago, her situation was dire. “She’d gotten pregnant unexpectedly, and there was pressure from all over the place,” says Hayley Kaffar, communications director for St. Gianna & Pietro Molla Maternity Home. “(She had people telling her)

Memory Cafe: Those Who Are Forgetting Should Not Be Forgotten

When Jim Greene’s daughter suggested he check out Memory Cafe, he dug his heels in. “He really didn’t want to come the first time,” says Maggie Ness, the executive director of the Fargo-based nonprofit that helps support individuals and caregivers navigating memory loss. “His wife (Kathyrn) is living through early-stage

NDSU Bison Strides

There’s no doubt that our four-legged friends bring so much joy to our lives. NDSU Bison Strides is bringing to light the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits brought about through partnerships between horses and individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. Bison Strides took third place in

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

Two Charities Need Your Support Now More Than Ever

As the American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage and Homeward Animal Shelter has an influx of animals, they need your help now more than ever before. Homeward Animal Shelter in Great Need of Fosters Do you have room in your home to add a fur-ever friend? If