FUNDRAISING

Lincoln Elementary School organizes fundraiser for former teacher in need

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A south Fargo grade school is supporting their former teacher through a tragic time by fundraising and outdoor activities. Ross Olson taught physical education at Lincoln Elementary School for 12 years. He suffered multiple seizures while driving, leading to a crash in late October, leading to severe shoulder damage. CT and MRI scans revealed a tumor…

Holiday Hand Up campaign helps a West Fargo man battling brain cancer

Lend a Hand Up is starting its 3rd annual Holiday Hand Up Campaign through December 15th.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Holiday Hand Up is a giving event to raise funds for families across our community struggling because of health issues or other trauma. You can donate to up to 26 families fundraising this year now through December 15th. Every donation is boosted in value by 20 percent up to $5,000 per family, so generosity makes…

Sawyer Anderson Wins Young Eco-Hero Award

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo teen wins a prestigious award for her work in taking crucial steps to help better the environment. Thirteen-year-old Sawyer Anderson is one of 16 activists around the globe to receive the 2022 International Young Eco-Hero Award presented by Action for Nature. She won 2nd place in the eight to 12-year-old category for…

Fargo Honor Guard, funeral directors discuss Fargo National Cemetery building plans

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Funeral directors show support for the Fargo National Honor Guard’s criticism of a proposed restroom which critics are calling an outhouse at Fargo National Cemetery. Members of the Honor Guard give their pitch to F-M area funeral directors for a building at the Fargo National Cemetery. Spokesperson for the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard Tom Krabbenhoft says…

Golden Drive Homeless Kids raises money selling lunches

Leaders with Golden Drive Homeless Kids host a two-day fundraising event selling Bratwurst lunches at Hornbacher's

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Local businesses like the Harley Davidson store in Fargo ordered an abundance of Bratwurst to help homeless kids. This is a big time of need since those kids will be missing out on meals with school being out. The organization sold out of food the first day and managed big crowds in day two, the community…

It’s Giving Hearts Day. Find out how you can make a difference.

FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour fundraising event for charities in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Since the first event in 2008, generous donors have given more than $112 million, 100% of which goes directly to participating charities. Nearly 550 charities are participating in Giving Hearts Day in 2022. Giving Hearts Day 2022 has already raised over…

Fargo Theatre Gets Over $2,000 In Grant Money

Contributors include the Criterion Collection and Oscar-nominated directors Christopher Nolan, and Wes Anderson.

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Theatre is getting a big helping hand from big name celebrities. The theatre received a $2,500 grant as part of a national fund to support art house cinemas that have closed due to the Coronavirus. Contributors include the Criterion Collection and Oscar-nominated directors Christopher Nolan, and Wes Anderson. Staff say the funds are greatly appreciated…

North Dakota Farmers Bureau Hosts Fundraiser In Fargo

The group is set up at Fargo Brewing Company for drinks, dishes and a silent auction.

FARGO, N.D. — A North Dakota Farmer & Ranch advocacy group is raising funds for the organization and for farmers across the state. It’s all a part of the North Dakota Farmers Bureau’s Night Out With The Foundation. The group is set up at Fargo Brewing Company for drinks, dishes and a silent auction. Money raised will go towards the…