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YWCA Cass Clay: The Neighbor We Need

When Rayonna Hystead was profiled at a YWCA Cass Clay event two years ago, the title of the video told a story unto itself: “From Resident to President.” Hystead, a wife and mother of two, was serving as the YWCA board president at the time, but unbeknownst to many in

HIA Health: The Right Care, in the Right Place, at the Right Time

2,089,819 miles. That’s the equivalent of circling the Earth 80 times, making nearly four round trips to the Moon, or driving a car non-stop for about 133 years. It’s also the distance traveled last year by HIA Hospice’s care teams, as HIA Health provided primary, palliative, and hospice care to

Great States & Collective: Building Great Communities in More Ways Than One

At Great States & Collective, “people first” is more than just a buzzy phrase painted on a wall. It’s a creed that everyone in the organization lives by. Since its founding in 2016, the Fargo-based real estate, construction, and property management company has woven it into every aspect of their

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

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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.