Crowdfunding Archives - KVRR Local News

FM Area Foundation Launches Online Caring Catalog

The campaign runs through December 31.

November 22, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–The FM Area Foundation’s online crowdfunding campaign titled The Caring Catalog launches today. The Caring Catalog supports 86 local nonprofits and community initiatives in the F-M area, and 100 percent of donations go to the organizations. The FM Area Foundation is also offering opportunities for those making donations to win prizes. On December 3 also known as Giving Tuesday,…

Fargo Police Investigating Assault Near NDSU, Say Victim at the Time Didn’t Want to File Report

A post on Smith's YOUCARING page says his jaw is wired shut, he has a concussion and might need to replace all of his teeth

September 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police say three suspects have been interviewed after a man was assaulted behind the T Lofts Apartments by NDSU. Police said the victim, identified as Isaiah Smith on an online crowdfunding site, initially told officers “not to worry” and that he didn’t want a report to be done. His mother later contacted police to see what…

Group Raising Money To Help Transgender People In F-M Community

Community Uplift Program Helps LGBTQ+ And Minority Communities

February 28, 2017

Adam Ladwig,

Ryan Black with the Community Uplift Program joins KVRR’s morning show to talk about the group’s new fundraising effort. The group works with LGBTQ+ and minority communities, offering therapy and a chance to feel welcomed. The group is raising money online for a number of projects, including a transition transit program, which helps transgender people travel to the Twin Cities…