FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The New Life Center has started a homeless veteran program to help those that have served our country and are now in need. The program opened back in October in partnership with the Fargo VA and it is a 12-bed unit located at the main shelter. “The sacrifices made by veterans in the line of duty…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The cold, winter temperatures are starting to settle in the Fargo-Moorhead area. That will have major impacts on the homeless population. Homeless shelters in the region are already facing capacity issues. Churches United said on the phone they are concerned about these cold temperatures and they feel like they are under water due to the demand….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — All three Sandy’s Donuts in Fargo and West Fargo are back in business. “It was sad with it being closed because it was hard not to be like, ‘Let’s go to Sandy’s and get a donut,’ We actually had to wait. Now that it’s open, it’s really good to finally get those donuts. Sandy’s donuts is…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The New Life Center opens a second thrift store on the 5500 block of 51st Avenue South continuing its mission helping people struggling with homelessness. Organizers say clothing is the primary product they can always use as there’s always a need for clothes. All the money they make goes back to expand programs within the New…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The community comes together for a Moorhead bus driver who been hit with multiple setbacks. “Well I’m pretty overwhelmed right now; I have amazing, amazing family and friends. It’s unreal,” said Renecker. Terry Renecker is a bus driver with the Moorhead Public Schools. She’s also a cancer survivor who’s been hospitalized recently with pneumonia. Friends of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A slice of pizza is keeping bellies full as a kitchen on wheels makes a pit stop at the New Life Center in Fargo. Little Caesars Love Kitchen is traveling throughout the United States and parts of Canada. They want to help meet the needs of the homeless and hungry throughout communities on each stop. Hot…
FARGO, N.D. — For those without a home, the frigid cold can be a matter of life and death. Michael’s phone call to the New Life Center in Fargo came after spending weeks out on the streets. “That phone call was the greatest thing in my life at this time,” he says. Michael had lost his job after a car…
FARGO-MOORHEAD – As the temperatures continue to drop, the homeless may be faced with tougher challenges. With frigid temperatures sweeping in over the next week, two local organizations are doing their best to provide relief to those seeking shelter from the cold. “We’re very aware of the temperatures that are coming. The kind of wind chills we’re expecting aren’t compatible…
FARGO, N.D. – Four-time World Series champion Darryl Strawberry speaks about his road to recovery and redemption at Fargo’s New Life Center. During his 17 seasons in the big leagues, Strawberry struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. The eight-time all-star also battled cancer twice, got divorced twice and went to jail multiple times. Strawberry says he turned his life around…
FARGO, N.D.- Although spring cleaning is well behind us, it’s never too late to get rid of items you no longer use. Especially if those items will help others in the community. “It’s important to be continuously investing in our community, whether it’s good times or bad and honestly the less we focus on yourself, I think the easier it…
