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Churches United Provides Update on Financial Future

Months after facing a possible complete shutdown, the nonprofit has cleared all its debts.

March 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – At the First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Fargo, the event Uniting Churches for Churches United was held, with darn near unbelievably rosy updates on the future of the organization. “The individual giving is nothing short of divine,” said the CEO of Churches United, Pastor Devlyn Brooks. Pastor Brooks took over as CEO for Churches United at…

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North Dakota Native Vote selected for Bush Prize

October 22, 2024

KVRR Staff,

North Dakota Native Vote encourages civic engagement among North Dakota’s Native communities. It will receive $139,000 in grant money as one of two winners of the 2024 Bush Prize. (Photo provided by Bush Foundation)BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota Native Vote will receive $139,000 after being named one of two nonprofit winners of the 2024 North…

COMPETES Act could change how ND non-profit helps animals

March 22, 2022

Site Staff,

BOTTINEAU, N.D. (KVRR) – A Bottineau woman is worried about the fate of her non-profit organization because of changes made in a recent bill. The Lacey Act amendments within the COMPETES Act of 2022, which was passed in the U.S. House in February, would make it illegal to transport exotic animals across state lines. That even includes those not used…

Fundraiser to help support Rape and Abuse Crisis Center goes virtual

This is the 9th annual Fabulous Fashion & Friends event

January 27, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Celebrating with fashion, entertainment and friends. On the surface, that seems to embody what the fundraising event presented by My Best Friend’s Closet boutique of Fargo is all about. “Before, we’ve always held it at the Fargo Country Club with a dinner. It’s always been sold out, 250 people,” explains My Best Friend’s Closet owner Glenda Haugen….

Nonprofit helps ensure local families spend holiday season full of turkey, gratitude and thanks

"Thanksgiving dinner for their families can be really tough for them so we wanted to be able to give back something to our community."

November 15, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — The Faith4Hope nonprofit is helping local families in the metro ensure they have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. “This time of year we know that it’s a happy occasion but it also can be a sad one for others that are really fighting the poverty and so not being able to provide a typical Thanksgiving dinner for their…

Local non profit hosts shopping relief event for community members

relief shoppers stay fashionably warm with donated goods

November 1, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — The relief shopping event hosted by the Life Packages for the Homeless non profit gave people the chance for an eventful weekend. People got the opportunity to shop until they dropped without having to spend a dime on items. “We’re not going to charge you for it. It’s 2020 things have come to a screeching halt for…

“Thankful for” plaques help benefit United Way

Local company partners up with non-profit for a way to give back to those in need.

October 8, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. – Office Sign Company is creating unique “Thankful For” plaques with part of the proceeds benefiting the United Way of Cass-Clay. These decorative plaques are completely customizable with photo and text to show who or what you are thankful for. The non-profit organization strives to put an end to homelessness for children and families throughout the valley. Each…

Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley opens in North Fargo

September 29, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – A Fargo nonprofit opens its doors to those who need furniture. Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley held an open house at its new building on 39th Street North. The organization hands out donated furniture to families for free. It also partners with organizations like Churches United, New Life Center and the Red Cross. The organization…

Sixth Graders Give Back Through Research Projects

Nearly 70 students work to raise awareness for a local nonprofit.

February 11, 2020

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Sixth graders at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School are giving back to the community, one research project at a time. It’s the students’ second year participating in the Annual Project Based Learning event surrounding Giving Hearts Day. Nearly 70 students, split into 16 groups, work in teams to research and create a plan to raise awareness for…

Hoeven Announces New Program To Help Veterans

September 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Veterans from all branches packed into the West Fargo VFW to voice their opinion on healthcare and the Fargo VA while sharing experiences, and there was a lot of expectations from the talks. “As a community veteran, it’s important that we keep on the VA doing, the senators and legislative representative out looking making their following through…