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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

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

Giving Hearts Day 2023

At the core of giving is selflessness, and sometimes that's best shown through creativity! Now, we could talk about how important the act of giving back to your community is (and trust us, we know!), but we'll let the experts at Dakota Medical Foundation handle that. We're going to talk

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

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