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Legacy Children’s Foundation: Our Kids Are Our Succession Plan

“There are a whole bunch of kids just like you. And you sit in a spot to help not only yourselves but those other children. So what are you going to do?” It was a lot to put on the shoulders of a group of 18-year-olds, but Mary Jean Dehne

Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley: Giving the Gift of Second Chances

“Okay, now tell me about your room.” (Silence) “What furniture do you have for yourself?” Still nothing, but volunteer Judy doesn’t give up easily. “There isn’t anything you need?” Finally, a response: “Nope, I’m here for my kids.” An hour later, Judy has worn her down. The mom of five

RiverView Foundation: A Lifeline for Rural Health

Randy Schoenborn understands the importance of rural healthcare all too well. “I grew up in Mahnomen (Minnesota), and my dad, many years ago, had a heart attack,” says Schoenborn, who serves as the executive director of RiverView Foundation in Crookston, Minnesota. “And they got him to the Mahnomen hospital and

Down Home: Transforming Lives One Miracle Moment at a Time

You can tell she’s been asked the question a thousand times, but Jenessa Fillipi is more than happy to oblige. “So where does your organization’s name come from anyway?” She recites the song lyrics like they’re her phone number or her kids’ birthdays. It’s second nature at this point. Down

New Life Center: From Surviving to Thriving

When John, Brian, and Francisco walked through the doors of New Life Center, each brought with them a unique story and set of circumstances. John had recently lost his job as a truck driver and was facing a cancer diagnosis. “I was a drunk,” he says. “I lost jobs. Got

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;