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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

Father’s Farm

For men coming out of incarceration or rehab programs, there aren’t a lot of places they can turn to ensure long-term recovery. Far too often, they end up returning to the same situations that got them there in the first place. That’s where Father’s Farm comes in. Father’s Farm is

West River Health Services Foundation

In this part of the world, we’re no strangers to unpredictable winters. But what happens if you’re facing a medical emergency coupled with white-out conditions outside your door? That’s where West River Health Services comes in. Located in Hettinger, North Dakota, the clinic provides comprehensive health and wellness services for

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

Great Plains Food Bank

The only food bank in North Dakota, Great Plains Food Bank serves the entire state as well as Clay County, Minnesota. This Giving Hearts Day, they received support from the most North Dakota cities, landing them a Backyard & Beyond Award. Not only that, but they placed third in New

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