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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

Amistad Worldwide: On a Mission of Love and Dignity

Whenever Tracy Alin visits House of Mercy orphanage in Andhra Pradesh, India, a familiar face opens the gate. Shirt buttoned to the top — even on the most sweltering days — Moshe is there to greet her and the other visitors with a smile. He’s 26 now and takes seriously

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

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,

Giving Hearts Day Announces Top Fundraising Charities

The Giving Hearts Day fundraising event held Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, raised a preliminary figure of $13,122,400 through 63,586 donations. Unaudited figures indicate 28,044 Giving Hearts donated, approximately 6,300 more than in 2017. Official giving statistics and details will be released after all data is verified.