FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Village Family Service Center held its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake Fundraiser at Kingpinz in Fargo. The event invites the community to take in raising funds for the organization that provides mentorship and programs to at risk youth. They say the response to this year’s event has been even bigger…
FARGO (KVRR) – Big Brothers Big Sisters is America’s leader in one-to-one youth service. Kids with a Big Brother or Big Sister show real differences in their personal and academic lives. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is an easy and fun way to make a difference in our community. This signature fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Fargo took place…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It can be lonely for some during the holidays but there are many activities you can do to keep yourself in the holiday spirit. Putting on your favorite movie or phoning an old friend can help ease the holiday blues and give you the self-care day you deserve. A counselor at The Village in Fargo says…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – What should you do if you believe your child is the victim of sexual abuse? Counselors say reporting things to the police or the county is the first thing to do. Therapists say perpetrators are often someone close to children. “Someone that they know and trust which makes it even harder with this secret because they…
FARGO, N.D. – Mental health experts encourage parents and guardians to have conversations with children about the siege of the U.S. Capitol. Therapist Hannah Pederson with The Village suggests adults discuss what they want their children to know before having conversations with them. She adds it’s important to meet at their level at a developmentally appropriate way and use terms…
FARGO- Jingle Bells or Bah Humbug? The Village Family Service Center hosts a webinar on how to handle the season’s biggest stressors. The holiday season is here & so is the stress of buying gifts, family get-togethers and now, this year, COVID-19. Keeping track of gifts you’ve purchased can be hard, but with apps like Christmas List and Santa’s Red…
FARGO, N.D.- Experts say it’s important to take this time to bond with each other, find an activity that you can do with your family or significant other. They also say it’s important to make sure to let them know that you appreciate them by doing things around the house. “Do nice things for each other. This is the time of…
MOORHEAD, MINN — The Village cuts the ribbon on it’s newest Moorhead offices. Along with the ribbon cutting they also offiered tours of the facility. The new building specializes child services, mental health counseling in home family therapy and truancy intervention. Workers say the new office space will allow them to increase their staff size and take in more patients….
WEST FARGO, N.D. – Six Bigs and Littles take part in creating masterpieces at Liberty Middle School. Each pair makes two pillows and donates one to F-M Wine and Dine silent auction. Members of the guild hope sewing is something more people become interested in again. “It’s a way for us to kind of get our name out into…
FARGO, N.D. — Baylee Enquist was just one of thousands of teenagers across the country who deal with sadness on a daily basis. “I was struggling a lot in middle school with depression and anxiety, and was having a hard time reaching out and once I did, I was able to get on the path to be well again,” said Enquist,…
