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Fargo North Juniors Gain Perspective in Poverty Simulation

groups were given a case study and had to use community resources to help them throughout the exercise

March 5, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Juniors at Fargo North High School are learning to empathize with our area’s homeless population. The students were provided different case studies and scenarios as part of a poverty simulation. Each one is meant to help them understand what it’s like living on a lower income or budget and what they must do to meet their basic needs….

YWCA Helping the Homeless Find Shelter During the Cold

Many Homeless Shelters reaching full capacity during this time

January 29, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Recent weather conditions are both unsafe and unsettling for most people in the area, but they particularly provide an obstacle for the homeless. Local shelters, like the YWCA, are filling up quickly, as those without homes look to find a warm place to stay during this frigid time. “We are available to women and children 24 hours…

Down Home’s “Fill The Home” Drive During February

You'll find collection bins at all three Beans Coffee Bar locations in Fargo

January 28, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Down Home is partnering with Life 97.9 for a “Fill the Home” drive during February. Down Home is a non-profit that is helping homeless families transition into permanent housing. They will be collecting donations and new queen and twin sized mattress pads and sheet sets. The money will be used to buy new queen and twin sized mattresses….

Police Identify Man Found Dead In Pickup

36-year-old Bradley Beiswenger, with no permanent address, was believed to be homeless.

January 22, 2019

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, ND (KFGO) – Police have identified a man who was found dead in the bed of a pickup last Friday. 36-year-old Bradley Beiswenger, with no permanent address, was believed to be homeless. Beiswenger was found unresponsive in the covered bed of the pickup. Police say he was using a propane heater to keep warm and was overcome by…

Down Home Helps Family of 7 With Permanent Housing

They celebrated their 1st anniversary by helping their 22nd move in

December 23, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, MN — It truly is a Christmas miracle for a family of 7 thanks to Down Home. Down Home is a non-profit that is helping homeless families transition into permanent housing. They celebrated their 1st anniversary by helping their 22nd move in Sunday afternoon in Moorhead. This move for a man and woman and their five children between the…

Walk Honors People in Metro Who Lost Their Lives to Homelessness

The four-block walk ended at the First Lutheran Church in Fargo

December 21, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Over the last ten years, more than 150 people across the metro died as a result of homelessness, according to Churches United. In order to keep their memories alive, people are walking through downtown Fargo in order to raise awareness for the plight they faced. “When you think about people’s struggles, a lot of times they have no…

Culver’s Donates Hundreds of Gifts to Golden Drive Homeless Kids for Holidays

During its first year, Culvers collected enough gifts to fill their counter top

December 10, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Golden Drive Homeless Kids is packing up boxes full of Christmas goodies for families in need. They spent the day driving around town picking up donations but started the day off at Culvers and a mountain of donations. A number of local businesses collect gifts each year for the homeless. During its first year, Culvers collected enough…

Golden Drive’s Community Event Raises Awareness for Homeless Kids

There were plenty of family-friendly activities

September 29, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — It was a golden time at Bonanzaville for the Golden Drive’s 6th annual Community Event and Bike Run. It may just look like fun and games, but it’s all to help people who don’t have a place to call home. “Every child deserves a home. We need housing, we need second chances. Those who are homeless, they…

Golden Drive Homeless Kids Raises Awareness With BBQ

They're having their 6th annual Community Event and Bike run next month

August 18, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Golden Drive Homeless Kids has a big event coming up, and they want to make sure you know about it so you can help the homeless while still having fun. The organization held a barbeque today to raise awareness for kids without homes. They’re having their big community event next month, which will have everything from Star Wars…

Fargo Non-profit, DownHome, Looking to Create a Forever Home for Families in Need

They are providing furnishings and décor to families transitioning from homelessness into permanent housing

April 30, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Imagine being able to provide a family in need with a home that not only feels like theirs, but an opportunity to have a seamless transition. That’s what a new non–profit, called DownHome is doing. They are providing furnishings and décor to families transitioning from homelessness into permanent housing. From ideas, to construction, to the day of…