We bring joy, hope, and celebration to every child on their birthday, regardless of their family's circumstances. Together, we strive to make each birthday happy and ensure that every child is celebrated.

Happy Birthday!

Everyone loves to be celebrated on their birthday and hear the words "Happy Birthday to you..." but unfortunately, for so many children in our community, their birthdays are often not celebrated due to a multitude of family difficulties.

Box of Balloons—Fargo works with community referral partners to identify children in need, ages 1 through 12, who will not have the opportunity to be celebrated on their birthdays. Our core belief is that every child deserves to feel special and have a memorable birthday. Our fundamental goal is to provide joy, hope, and celebration for the child!

Once we receive a request from a referral partner, we pull together a unique and customized Birthday Box for the specific child, which includes tableware, decorations, a party game/activity, party favors, cupcakes and candles, a birthday gift, card, and necessary wrapping. We then provide the birthday box to the parent or caregiver, dignifying their role in the child's life and making them the birthday hero!

A birthday party is so much more than balloons and decorations. It is a celebration of life, a day of joy. A birthday party provides a child with confidence, self-esteem, and positive self-worth. Birthday celebrations give children in need a positive memory that will last them a lifetime!

$10 supports the party favors for the birthday party.

$25 gift supports the purchase of a birthday gift.

$50 covers tableware, party decor, and a game or activity for 6.

$100 provides 1 complete Birthday Box for a child.

Box of Balloons is 100% volunteer-led, which means that 100% of all gifts go directly to celebrating the birthdays of children in our community!

At CCRI, we believe everyone, regardless of circumstance, deserves a fulfilling life and safe place to call home. Through innovative programming, we help people with disabilities live full, independent lives.

Every Dollar Matters

It was a dream more than two years in the making when Gary, David, Joel, and Buck recently moved into their new house—a home that's safe for someone in a wheelchair, accessible to everyone who lives there, and where this family of friends can continue living together as they age and their mobility changes. Gary was all smiles as he entered the house. After seeing his bedroom, he headed straight for the living room to "break in" the space by playing with his blocks.

David was excited about how his customized bathroom (complete with posters of his favorite football teams) turned out. He gave his new room and bathroom two thumbs up!

Joel, who had been beyond excited about his new house since it was first announced, clapped and cheered on everyone who helped him move and unpack. He gave them all multiple pats on the back for a job well done.

Buck, who checked on the home's progress weekly, is a man of few words but let everyone know it was his "new house" and quickly found a favorite spot in the living room to customize with his beloved cars.

This home was 100% funded through donations and wouldn't have happened without your help.

CCRI started in 1977 when a group of families decided their children's disabilities did not have to condemn them to lives in an institution. Instead, they built a home where their children could thrive and have every opportunity for a beautiful life.

When you donate to CCRI, you make this possible for more than 400 people with disabilities in our community. We're embarking on another home build in 2025 and need your help making it happen. Whether you give $10 or $10,000, every dollar matters. Thank you for your generosity!

Down Home empowers lives and stabilizes those emerging from homelessness by furnishing homes, strengthening connections, and transforming communities.
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Down Home for the Holidays

"Mom, we all have beds! I can finally have my friends over!"

Four walls is not a home. Entering housing is an important step in the journey of emerging from homelessness, yet four walls are not enough to solve the problem. Down Home ends the cycle of homelessness by furnishing homes, strengthening connections, and transforming communities.

"This would have been impossible without your help!"

Down Home's process is extensive, intentional, and impactful. We provide a transformative fresh start by designing a life-changing space—a place that fosters dignity, stability, and connection. Our team intentionally coordinates items to fit their needs and rehome thousands of donations to transform empty spaces into beautiful, dignified homes.

"I didn't believe I was worthy of this."

Down Home is furnishings, decor, and so much more. Beyond the transformation day, we remain connected with our families and strengthen their involvement in the community. From birthday packages by Box of Balloons, floral bouquets from Hope Blooms, and our annual Christmas event filled with traditions and fellowship, community connection breaks down barriers for Down Home families.

Since 2017, Down Home has welcomed over 190 families, impacting over 500 lives into our growing Down Home family. Down Home offers all services at zero monetary cost to clients. Your gifts this holiday season will help empower the lives of those in our community who are striving to stabilize.

$22 will purchase one set of new sheets for a single mother

$62 will purchase a Christmas tree for a family to start Christmas traditions in their new home

$275 will purchase a new mattress for a child who has previously been sleeping on the floor

$500 will support the cost of 3 client Empowerment Skills training sessions

We support the community by providing food for families in times of need. We are here when you need us.

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Your support will provide more than food.

We offer a variety of food and basic hygiene options to people who would otherwise go without. The pantry's main purpose is to provide food. However, rather than just providing any food, we strive to offer healthy foods to match dietary needs. Each household can count on milk, eggs, frozen meat, peanut butter, canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other foods donated to the pantry. Families in need also receive toilet paper and soap in the food basket. Families often request other hygiene items such as toothpaste, deodorant, laundry soap, and dish soap.

We believe in the power of community, built through compassion, connection, and collaboration. When neighbors are no longer stressed about how they will feed their families, they have a better quality of life and can contribute more to the community. Please consider joining our community in donating to provide food and basic hygiene products to neighbors in need.

Your donation will ensure that:

Families like Monica's will have enough food until payday.

Kids like Johnathon receive food, a toothbrush, and toothpaste.

Senior citizens like Martha do not have to decide to either buy food or prescriptions with their last dollars.

Your support will provide more than food. Your kindness will turn hunger into hope. Your care and concern will decrease stress and support health.

$28 provides a week's worth of food to a family of four.

$50 provides food for two households.

$100 provides toilet paper and soap to 70 families.

$210 provides food and hygiene to 7 households.

We believe everyone has a right to healthy food regardless of their circumstances.

We enrich the lives of New American immigrants and refugees, helping them become self-sufficient by forging strong partnerships with service providers, employers, and nonprofits.

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Dedicated to Transforming Lives.

The work of ESHARA is of, by, and for new Americans, refugees, and people of color. Through our staff and partners, we emphasize strong, collaborative relationships built through outreach, culturally-focused community events, connecting with employers, and working across systems to build sustainable change. We know the cultures, speak the languages, and have shared lived experience of fleeing our home countries to build a new home.

Workforce Development Program:
Employment/Workforce Development: ESHARA gives new Americans the skills and support they need to earn a higher wage. In addition to resume building, mock interviewing, case management support, job search support, and job related skills training, ESHARA provides English Language Classes. Roughly 1 in 5 new American households, in our community, are considered to be limited English Speaking Households. Our Workforce Liaisons connect with large employers to build stronger relationships and work collaboratively to address issues and make proactive changes in worksite practices to ensure new Americans are successful in maintaining employment.

Cultural Heritage Preservation & Celebration:
We plan and host several cultural celebrations and community gatherings that incorporate and celebrate cross-cultural heritage, arts (primary dancing and singing), traditions, and food, and support community education on cross-cultural heritage. This includes helping plan the annual Somali Cultural Festival in partnership with other New Americans organizations and leaders.

We strive to create a place where patients feel welcome and respected at every step of their healthcare journey, while experiencing personable and affordable care. Our mission is to provide high quality healthcare for every person.

Join us in bridging the gap!

We support high-quality care for all at Family HealthCare. Since 1990, we have steadfastly committed to compassionate, dignified, and respectful care for all. We believe that access to exceptional healthcare is a basic right, especially for the most vulnerable.

Our inclusive services ensure that everyone - regardless of their age, nationality, or financial situation- receives the medical and dental care they deserve. Whether insured or not, each patient is treated with the quality care they need to lead a healthy life.

While we are not a free clinic, and every patient, including those experiencing homelessness, contributes towards their care, we rely on your generosity to continue to offer these critical services. Your role in bridging the gap is invaluable and greatly appreciated.

$25 provides one comprehensive healthcare patient visit.

$40 provides a child with their first dental exam.

$100 could provide all chronic care appointments for a patient.

The Fargo Moorhead Youth choir strives to engage children in meaningful experiences of high-quality music education and performance opportunities and maintain a strong, collaborative presence within the education and music communities.

We are celebrating ten years of inspiring greatness!!

The Fargo Moorhead Youth Choir is committed to growth and sustainability as the area's only community youth choir, fulfilling a need for extracurricular performing arts opportunities for youth of all ages. By keeping our tuition rates low and offering scholarships to children that qualify to receive free or reduced lunch at school, we strive to inspire greatness in children across all socioeconomic backgrounds in the surrounding communities.

According to a Chorus Impact Study by Chorus America, choral participation cultivates positive attributes in singers, which benefits communities. The study showed that choral singing is a thriving and growing artistic expression in America. In addition to providing great musical performances, it can be acknowledged for advancing many of the positive qualities associated with success in life, both for children and adults.

The study examined the effects that choral singing has on childhood development. The results show that both parents and educators agree that children who sing in choruses show higher academic success and learn valuable life skills. Parents and teachers reported the children to be better team- players and have more advanced social skills. They are more likely to participate in groups, have stronger social skills, develop better emotional expression, improve overall academic performance, self-discipline, punctuality, and more. Parents reported their child became more creative, focused, better at problem-solving, more self-confident, and had an improved sense of self-worth or self-esteem.

While the research determined that a child's participation in a chorus has many academic and social benefits, it also pointed to an alarming trend suggesting that these opportunities are not available or are being reduced or eliminated from schools across the country.

Join us in inspiring the next generation of artists!

To preserve the historic integrity of the Fargo Theatre while expanding the Theatre's ability to meet the artistic and entertainment needs of increasingly diverse community audiences, performers, and filmmakers.

Hi! It's us - the unofficial mascot of Fargo and your friendly neighborhood cinema.

Nestled in the heart of downtown, the Fargo Theatre has been lighting up Broadway for nearly a century. We are proud to be considered a local landmark (and the city's best selfie spot). But the real Fargo Theatre magic happens on our stage and screens. Generations have shared magical movie memories and inspiring live performances within our walls. In this singular space, where a first-time filmmaker can share a silver screen with Steven Spielberg, imagination ignites. Where history comes alive alongside innovative creators, minds open and hearts explore. Where movie stars, rock icons, and your granddaughter's ballet class tread the boards, "arts for all" becomes a reality.

The Fargo Theatre's programming is an eclectic trove of treasures. We offer daily screenings of the very best new movies and specialty curated series like Kids' Flicks and the Classic Film Series. The Theatre's stage hosts a variety of professional, touring artists and local performing arts organizations. With a dedicated team of volunteers, the Theatre produces the annual Fargo Film Festival, a five-day celebration of independent cinema showcasing movies from North Dakota and beyond. The Fargo Theatre welcomes approximately 3,000 students each year for educational field trip experiences and hosts community-building events like the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration.

It takes a lot of love to continue the Theatre's legacy of arts excellence. Your contribution today can help us complete a critical update to our cinema sound equipment. Dating back to 1998 AD, our analog audio gear is now going the way of the dinosaurs. We must convert to digital sound to keep the 'talkies' talking. Your generosity will directly contribute to the creation of movie magic and new memories for generations to come.

Our mission is "transforming disabilities into abilities" through purposeful work and life experiences in a community farm setting.
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Jenny's Story

This last summer was Jenny's first season at Farm in the Dell. Prior to joining our team as one of our Garden Engineers—our employees with disabilities—she was working at a local thrift store, sorting toys and clothes. When she heard about the farm, she was thrilled to apply. She loves spending time outdoors and even tends to her own patio garden each summer.

On Jenny's first day, she introduced herself as the mother hen, and we quickly learned why. She immediately started greeting new team members, welcoming them in as though she had been working on the farm for years. Jenny was always offering help to those needing support – helping them clock in for the first time, put on their gear, or start a new task. By mid-summer, Jenny began to take on more leadership roles. She started leading the daily prayer at team huddles – and helped share the story of Farm in the Dell by giving her personal testimony at one of our first-ever Table to Farm dinner events.

Though Jenny learned a lot on the farm this summer, she says her favorite part about the farm was the people. For Jenny, Farm in the Dell is a place of joy, comfort, hope, and belonging. Because of the incredible dedication and support of our community, Farm in the Dell is a place where all of us – like Jenny – can grow together in our love, our faith, and our abilities.

Because of our amazing supporters, the farm is a place where:

Disabilities are transformed into abilities

People of all abilities find purpose and community together

Each one of us can experience and enjoy God's creation

We are all loved, respected, valued, and cherished

Our mission is to demonstrate love and compassion by connecting furniture/household items with individuals and families in their time of crisis and challenge.

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It's more than furniture-it's hope.

Since 2020, we've operated a furniture bank in the Fargo Moorhead community that is determined to support people with access to gently used furniture while recovering from a crisis or a critical transition. Those families are referred to us from 40 local agencies that support transitions from homelessness to homed, escaping domestic violence, recovering from a natural disaster, navigating addiction treatment, reentering society after incarceration, and many other circumstances that all have one thing in common – they are starting over. All at no cost to the family or agency.

Since 2020 we have served over 2,600 families with over 32,000 pieces of furniture, quickly growing from 130 families in our first year to projecting over 850 families by year end 2024. This growth is a testament to the impact we've had on our community, and it's all thanks to your support. We know that almost 40% of the individuals we serve are children. That means that these homes now have children sleeping in beds, sitting on couches, and doing homework at a table.

The numbers speak for themselves, but the stories within the numbers truly capture the impact of our work. We recently had Brian, a veteran, come in with some specific needs based on injuries sustained from his last tour of duty. Of all the items he picked, he was most grateful for a proper bed, which meant he wouldn't struggle to get up from the floor each morning.

Your support during the Caring Catalog is invaluable. It allows us to continue to provide critical service to our community in a low-barrier way to those who need it the most. We know it's more than furniture—it's hope. And your support is what makes that hope possible.

GiGi's Playhouse mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and promote global acceptance for all.

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"Look at What I Can Do"

At GiGi's Playhouse, we are changing the way the world views Down syndrome and promoting global acceptance for all. Through our brick-and-mortar location, we deliver life-changing programs that engage families, set high expectations, and foster personal growth. From therapeutic, educational, and social programs to physical therapy, every aspect of our work is designed to empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential.

Take our one-on-one tutoring program, for example. A five-year-old participant who struggled with tracing letters can now read whole words independently. This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work that individuals with Down syndrome put into everyday tasks. Picture this: getting up in the morning, deciding what to wear, choosing breakfast, brushing your teeth, combing your hair, and putting on your shoes. The energy it takes to complete this morning routine for individuals with Down syndrome is equivalent to the energy their peers use throughout an entire day.

Your support in sponsoring a participant in this year's Caring Catalog can make an incredible difference. Imagine the impact on self-confidence, fine motor and gross motor skills, kitchen safety, building friendships, work stamina, and more. Our programs are FREE to families, eliminating the cost barrier and ensuring individuals with Down syndrome and their families can access the resources they need to achieve success.

$500 provides with a full session in GiGiFIT and GiGi’s Kitchen, fostering healthy habits and personal growth.

$250 funds a community outing, creating fun and fitness opportunities for teens and adults.

$100 brings GiGi’s on the Go programs to more communities, offering vital family support, inclusive education, and stronger support networks for individuals with Down syndrome.

$50 covers one hour of impactful programming for a participant.

Together, we are creating a world where individuals with Down syndrome are valued and celebrated. By sponsoring a participant, you are not just changing a life—you are helping to change the world.

We provide the training that children and adults with dyslexia need. We equip them to better process and understand the information that they receive, and help turn dyslexia into an advantage. We Believe Learning Success Changes Lives

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A Staggering Literacy Crisis Throughout ND & MN

Literacy is the foundation of all learning, yet far too many of our children are struggling to meet even the most basic reading benchmarks. These alarming statistics reveal a crisis that demands immediate attention. Haley's Hope is committed to addressing this literacy crisis head-on.

69% of 4th graders in ND and 59% in MN read below proficient levels.

74% of 8th graders in ND and 70% in MN read below proficient levels.

54% of Americans aged 16-74 read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level.

Why are our students not learning how to read?

Unrecognized dyslexia
Many children with dyslexia go undiagnosed, missing out on critical early intervention.
Lack of proper identification
Without early and accurate assessment, students' reading challenges remain unaddressed.
Lack of proper instruction
Traditional teaching methods fail to meet the needs of struggling readers, especially those with learning differences.
Lack of understanding of the debilitating effects of illiteracy
The long-term consequences of illiteracy include limited educational and career prospects, perpetuating cycles of poverty.

Literacy is not just an educational milestone but a critical skill that underpins our communities' economic and social well-being. Without strong reading skills, our children face a future of limited opportunities, lower earning potential, and decreased civic engagement.

The Caring Catalog is more than a fundraising campaign—it's a movement to build a brighter future for our children and economy. By supporting literacy initiatives today, you are investing in the leaders, innovators, and thinkers of tomorrow. Together, we can change the narrative for our students and build a future where every child can read, learn, and thrive.

Join us in making a difference—one word, one child, one future at a time.

Heart-n-Soul Community Cafe INC. is committed to addressing food insecurities, building communities and serving delicious food to nurture body, heart and soul.

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Nourish Your Journey

When Heart-n-Soul Community Café was established in June 2016, our vision was to create a welcoming space where everyone could enjoy a delicious, local meal, regardless of their circumstances. More than just a place to eat, we envisioned a community-driven effort to serve meals and foster social and community connections. We believe everyone deserves to feel a part of something bigger.

Today, Heart-n-Soul collaborates with local producers, faith communities, affordable housing organizations, public health agencies, recovery programs, hunger relief advocates, and businesses to provide meals to the Moorhead, Fargo, and West Fargo communities.

Our growth and continued success are thanks to our dedicated volunteers, who are the heart and soul of our mission. They advocate for us, prepare and serve meals, and their contribution is invaluable. We also extend our gratitude to generous donors and guests who contribute through pay-it-forward initiatives.

As we enter our 8th year, we remain committed to offering delicious, hearty, and locally sourced meals. We aim to ensure everyone in our community can access good food and meaningful connections. We continually hear guests thanking us for the hearty meal.

One father shares, "Thank you for helping me feed my family."

Another guest coming to join us states, "Thank you so much. I have no food at home for the week, and this will help so much."

With your help, we can make a difference. A meal includes a meat and plant-based protein main course, salad or coleslaw, chips, and dessert. Lemonade and water are also included.

$12 Pays it forward for a meal

$50 Pays it forward for meals for a family of 4.

$100 Pays it forward for meals for 8

$400 Brings the Mobile Cafe into a neighborhood in the Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo area.

$1500 Sponsorship covers the total cost of serving up to 100 hearty meals

Help continue our Journey to serve our neighbors by supporting the mobile café to nurture body, heart, and soul.

We are your local and community-funded, non-profit animal shelter. Its mission is: “Rescue. Shelter. Protect. Rehome.”.

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Special Needs Veterinary Care Fund

At Homeward Animal Shelter, every animal deserves the chance to live a healthy, pain-free life, regardless of the complexity of their medical needs. While our regular Veterinary Care Fund covers basic wellness exams, vaccinations, and check-ups, some animals require specialized care beyond these basics. For these animals, we have established the Special Needs Veterinary Care Fund.

This dedicated fund addresses serious and ongoing health issues many of our animals face. It supports essential procedures like amputations, surgeries, lump/mass removals, and dental extractions. It also provides ongoing care for chronic conditions such as severe allergies, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), recurring ear infections, and more. These issues require consistent, high-quality medical attention, which this fund makes possible.

Take Isla, for example. She came to us unable to bear weight on one of her front legs due to an untreated injury. Thanks to the Special Needs Veterinary Care Fund, Isla underwent surgery to amputate her leg, relieving her pain and giving her a new lease on life. Arya, a sweet dog with severe allergies, required specialized treatments to manage her condition. She also suffered from significant pain due to a previous injury and needed surgery to remove the head of her femur, which was causing her considerable discomfort. Lime, a cat with chronic constipation, requires daily medication and frequent medical interventions to maintain his quality of life.

These are just a few examples of the countless animals whose lives have been transformed by the care made possible through this vital fund. Your contribution to the Special Needs Veterinary Care Fund will ensure that animals like Isla, Arya, and Lime receive the top-quality care they deserve.

With your support, we can continue to provide the essential treatments that allow these animals to go on to live their best lives with their forever families.

Inspiring hope, happiness and emotional healing through repurposed flowers. We are dedicated to nurturing the social and emotional well-being of our most vulnerable community members, who often experience feelings of isolation and loneliness.

We believe in the transformative power of flowers and joy to change the world.

Our mission is to nurture the social and emotional well-being of our most vulnerable community members, who often feel isolated and alone. Through one-on-one interactions, hands-on activities, and bedside bouquet deliveries, we spread joy and cultivate a sense of community for those we serve.

Our programs, Petal It Forward and Flower Empower, provide more than just flowers—they foster meaningful connections and empower individuals to feel a sense of belonging. Petal It Forward delivers surprise bouquets directly to those in need, while Flower Empower brings people together to create floral bouquets that build bonds and community.

We serve seniors in hospice, nursing homes, and assisted living and partner with many area nonprofits to reach shelters, food pantries, recovery centers, and more. Since our founding, we've served nearly 100 organizations and created more than 90,000 moments of joy and hope for those who feel forgotten. Research shows flowers improve mental and physical health, lowering blood pressure, decreasing anxiety, and boosting mood.

With your support, we can continue this beautiful ripple of kindness in our community!

Mission Moment
"Last year was so horrible for me. I was hysterical and crying when I went to Lakeland Mental Health. I noticed all the flowers at the reception desk. I no sooner thought it's been so long since I'd been given flowers that they said I could take a bouquet. I had already seen one that really caught my eye. When I reached out to pick it up, I noticed the message on the little bouquet: you matter. I clutched my bouquet and went to my car. I remained in the parking lot for nearly 20 minutes, sobbing uncontrollably. I was developing a plan to end my life when God sent me your message, hope blooms."

- Recipient at Lakeland Mental Health

Equipping vulnerable youth with positive relationships, personalized resources, and leadership skills to reach their full potential.

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Youth BELONG Here!

We support at-risk youth through various programs aimed at education, mentorship, and community involvement. Programs often include tutoring, leadership development, recreational activities, and mentor matching to help youth thrive and become positive contributors to their communities.

A Graduate's Impact Statement
I graduated from West Fargo High School in 2024. Ever since seventh grade, I have been a part of the Legacy Children's Foundation team, an after-school program for low-income, motivated secondary students who are struggling in school and life. I owe a lot to Legacy because without their support, I doubt I would have graduated or pursued a certificate to become a plumber. I developed so many positive relationships with Legacy adults and peers from all over our community. The Legacy team (family) really cares about each other.

In seventh grade, I struggled to understand spoken or written English. I felt scared, alone, and worried about my future. My parents, like many of the other parents involved with Legacy, didn't have the language skills or social connections to help their children become educated and community-minded leaders. Joining Legacy changed my life.

Legacy focuses on positive youth development of learning, serving and leading. Despite not being proficient in English initially, I now enjoy public speaking and have the confidence to engage with others. Because of Legacy's reading program, I am proficient in reading English too! Hurray! Legacy taught me how to serve and love my neighbors through the community service they expect from their students.

Thanks to the resources provided by Legacy and the numerous opportunities I earned from the trips I took with them; I am a leader with dreams and a promising future. Legacy truly works! Many students in our community could benefit from its programs. I encourage you to consider making a meaningful donation of your time, skills, or financial resources to make a difference in the life of a struggling student. Teamwork always works!

We recognize the intrinsic beauty and value of those living with memory loss while inspiring in them and their care partners hope, joy, and a sense of empowerment.

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Redefining Memory Loss

We offer supportive and empowering programming to anyone impacted by memory loss. We serve people who have been diagnosed with dementia younger than age 65, people living with early-stage dementia, people progressing in their dementia journey, and their care partners.

No longer do people in our community need to feel isolated due to their memory loss. We believe in reminding our participants that they are valued, significant members of our local community, by changing how we think about and supporting memory loss.

Memory Cafe of the Red River Valley was founded in 2017. The co-founders were personally impacted by dementia in their families and recognized a dire need for supportive programs and resources for individuals, families, and friends impacted by Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias in our community. Memory Cafe has grown significantly since 2017, and we currently host a variety of free programs and offer free resources.

Our programs focus on exercise, quality education, enriched socialization, creative arts, intergenerational connections, community service, etc. We host support groups for individuals living with early-stage dementia, multiple care partner support groups, and a grief group. This year, we started a new young-onset dementia group to support young families in our community impacted by dementia. A new monthly highlight is our Dine and Dance program, which brings joy through music and dancing.

Our free programming and resources are made possible by the generous support of financial donations and volunteer time and commitment. Until there is a cure for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, we need Memory Cafe.

To serve people who are on the journey from homeless and hurting to whole and healthy by meeting basic needs and transforming lives through the love of Christ.

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Paving the way for a brighter, more secure future.

We seek to address homelessness and hopelessness in a way that is transformational and Christ-centered. Our ministry addresses the causes of homelessness. Your important investment helps us meet immediate needs by offering food, clothing, shelter, and acute medical care. For men who commit to real, lasting change, your support provides restorative programs to help them build confidence, gain skills, heal from trauma, recover from addiction, and access life-saving resources.

After 117 years of serving our community, we are uniquely equipped to help those in crisis.
Our trained staff and community partners connect individuals to local health and human service agencies. When someone walks through our doors, they are offered guidance in a safe, sober, and structured environment—treating everyone with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Every donation to New Life Center through the Caring Catalog is more than a monetary gift; it's an investment of compassion in a journey toward renewal and self-sufficiency. Your generosity provides essential items like food, clothing, and hygiene products to address immediate needs. But the impact goes further—your support fuels critical services such as shelter, medical care, and counseling, guiding individuals from crisis to stability. By helping unlock hope and open the door to lifelong transformation, you are meeting immediate needs and paving the way for a brighter, more secure future.

RACC offers crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and education to all persons affected by sexual and domestic violence and provides prevention programs to create a society free of personal abuse.

Provide Hope, Safety, and Advocacy

RACC isn't where their story ends—it's where the story begins. We understand safety and healing are ongoing journeys. As the only crisis center in the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo area, we support survivors at every stage—whether they are leaving an abusive situation or working to rebuild a relationship. Our certified advocates offer crucial ongoing support, providing personalized safety planning, emotional care, resource navigation, and assistance with filing orders of protection.

Not all survivors leave their partners; some work to create safer environments for themselves and their loved ones. Others may need to flee due to the severity of their situation. Our services are designed to meet survivors where they are, whether they seek safety inside or outside their homes. We help develop safety strategies, access essential resources, and navigate complex emotional challenges, ensuring they can start their healing journey.

Trained in Danger Assessment, our certified advocates create tailored safety plans addressing each survivor's unique risks. As a key part of the community's emergency response system, RACC works with local authorities to ensure safeguards are in place.

Our support is available at every stage of their story, whether survivors are exploring their options, are currently in an abusive relationship, or have already left. We also provide immediate access to safe housing options, offering alternatives to often overwhelming shelter settings.

Provide Hope, Safety, and Advocacy:

$35 provides vital resources for a survivor's new chapter of safety and healing.

$50 empowers survivors to regain independence.

$125 ensures comprehensive care for rebuilding lives after trauma.

$365 funds 24/7 emergency advocacy, ensuring help is always available.

$500 sustains ongoing advocacy services for a safer future.

$1,000 drives transformative change for long-term healing and stability.

Donate today and help survivors start a new story of healing, recovery, and hope.

We Inspire Mobility and Independence in the Red River Valley by working in partnership with Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists by providing Amtryke Adaptive Trykes for people with disabilities and scholarships for therapists.

Pedal with Possibilities!

All across the nation, AMBUCS chapters raise funds to donate 3-wheeled Amtrykes to riders who are unable to operate traditional 2-wheeled bikes.

For more than two decades, these custom-designed cycles have provided therapeutic benefits to both children and adults while enhancing their quality of life. Amtrykes can be hand and/or foot-powered and accommodate riders of all sizes, ages, and abilities. Recipients, parents, and therapists report that the Amtryke adaptive tricycle provides increased strength, mobility, coordination, self-confidence, and opportunities to go on bike rides with their peers and family members, who otherwise would be unable to do so.

We are proud to have provided over 100 Amtrykes in the Red River Valley since January 2021, and we have more Amtrykes on order! Our goal is to provide an Amtryke for every applicant that applies as long as the therapist can document that they can ride a trike. The average cost of an Amtryke is $1,000. Your generosity will continue to help provide Amtrykes for our community's people of all abilities and ages.

Together, we can help create a more inclusive community where everyone who chooses can ride! Help us continue to pedal with possibilities!

To facilitate healing and justice for victims of sexual and physical abuse, neglect and exploitation, and engage our community to protect and support children.

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Bring light to a child's darkest hour.

Imagine a place where a child who has endured the unimaginable finds hope, healing, and the courage to reclaim their future. At the Red River Children's Advocacy Center (RRCAC), this is not just a dream; it's a daily mission.

Every year, hundreds of children in our community experience the horrors of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. These young survivors are often scared, confused, and alone, unsure where to turn. The RRCAC is a safe, child-friendly space where they can begin the journey to recovery with the help of caring professionals. With your support, we can continue to provide:

Evidence-Based Assessments & Trauma Treatment: We provide mental health assessments and individualized therapy from highly trained clinicians to help them cope with their experiences and start to heal.

Forensic Interviews: We aid our community partners in law enforcement, social services, prosecution, and medical systems by conducting sensitive, child-centered interviews that reduce the trauma of retelling their story while ensuring the justice system hears their voice.

Family Advocacy: We offer guidance and resources to the families of these children, helping them navigate the complex legal and emotional challenges ahead. Community Education: RRCAC is dedicated to educating the public and preventing future abuse, making our community a safer place for all children.

In 2023 we provided:

880+ individuals with FREE services.

532 of whom were children, conducted 374 forensic interviews for our community partners.

1,300+ mental health services.

78 children were referred for medical exams.

Your gift to the RRCAC means more than just support; it's life-changing services to children. Together, we can ensure that no child has to face their journey alone. Join us in making our community a place where every child can feel safe, valued, and heard.

You could be the difference that brings light to a child's darkest hour.

We strive to keep Families together and provide the comforts of home while their kids receive medical care. We endeavor to serve as many families as possible.

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Give the gift of togetherness, community, healing, and hope!

When a child is sick, nothing is more important than being together and near needed medical care. RMHC of the Red River Valley allows families to focus on what matters most by limiting the additional stress and financial burden of receiving critical medical care far from home.

Each year, together with you, we serve over 800 sick kids and their families through two main programs. Our Ronald McDonald House provides hotel-like accommodations, home cooked meals, and amenities for up to 24 families a night. Our Ronald McDonald Family Room offers a respite space within the Essentia Health NICU to support families while they are bedside their premature child.

Any family residing outside the Fargo Moorhead area with a child who is 21 or younger receiving care at Sanford, Essentia, or Prairie St. John's is eligible to stay. While it's easy to see the practical ways we help families, the real magic of RMHC is the opportunity for families to connect and navigate the uncertainties of a medical diagnosis together.

Funds raised through the FM Area Foundation Caring Catalog help ensure that families can focus on what matters most – getting their sick child healthy and home. Facing the uncertainty of a child's medical diagnosis is stressful. The financial burden of receiving medical care miles from home adds a whole new level of complexity. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, there is no charge to stay at RMHC. If a family wishes to contribute to their stay, the suggested donation is $20/night. Last year, 91% of families received home comforts at no cost. Simply put, your generosity changes lives and offers so much hope for the healing process!

Thank you for considering the gift of togetherness, community, healing, and hope this holiday season.

To provide services in a compassionate environment founded in the belief each person has the capacity to heal and embrace a new way of life.

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Help Families Find Hope.

Is your family or someone you know experiencing heartbreak because of a loved one caught up in the destructive behaviors of an addiction? Substance Use Disorders seem to be running rampant, with both the individual and their family suffering physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Soul Solutions offers a Family Program at no cost to the participants because we want to remove a possible financial barrier. The group meets weekly and is led by an addiction counselor. Participants learn about the disease and how to help their loved ones detach themselves from the monster of addiction, which has its arm wrapped around their neck.

"When I found the Family Program, my personal sanity was totally out of control! I am in sales and have always valued serving well; I had nothing left to give because fear paralyzed me. My son struggled with alcohol for 40 years, and nothing I tried had helped him. In the Family Program, I have people I can be totally honest with; they get it, and together, we are learning to take our lives back as we grow & support one another."

"My wife's drinking had been out of control for 14-15 years while I tried to help protect her from embarrassing herself, our children & me. I got her into treatment multiple times, but nothing changed. In the Family Program, I have learned I did not cause my wife's drinking problem; I can't control it & I can't cure her. The group participants & I have gained an understanding of the disease of addiction. This knowledge helped me recognize I needed to get out of my wife's way and let her handle her disease. I started focusing on taking care of myself & setting boundaries. I told her if I ever caught her driving intoxicated, I would call law enforcement, and the day came when I made that call. The Family Program leader frequently tells us the family getting educated may be the best chance of our loved one getting into recovery. I am learning to let her be responsible for the consequences of her disease and taking care of me."

Your $50 donation will provide workbooks for an individual, impacting a family's future.

Our Mission: to transport America's Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor the service and sacrifices of themselves and to fellow Veterans.

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Show Gratitude for Their Service, Sacrifice, and Selflessness.

Our Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN missions are completely free of charge to the Veteran; we believe it's a meaningful way to say 'Thank You' for their service. Every detail of their three-day trip has the Veterans' best interest in mind to ensure they have a safe, memorable trip and one that conveys appreciation and admiration from our community.

We are a 100% volunteer organization. No paid staff or office space. On each flight, we travel with trained volunteers and a volunteer medical team. We have the enormous privilege of showing our nation's Veterans the appreciation and honor they deserve. Participation in an Honor Flight trip gives Veterans the opportunity to share this momentous occasion with other comrades, remember the fallen, and share their stories and experiences with other Veterans. To date, we have flown approximately 2,302 WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam Veterans to Washington, D.C. 600+ Veterans are currently on our waiting to go on their Trip of a Lifetime.

We honor those who cannot physically travel to see their memorials in person. We will bring the Veteran the Oculus goggles to wear, and they will experience the Trip of a Lifetime from the comfort of their home, surrounded by their family. The family will also get to experience what the Veterans see, as the device will be connected to their TV. The Veterans receive their jackets, caps, polos, mini bio books, Welcome Home, and mail call letters.

Honor Flight's goal is to take every veteran to Washington, DC, to see their memorials. Unfortunately, many veterans die on our waiting list before they can make the trip. We honor those veterans and their families with the "Flags of Our Heroes" program. We desire to show the richly deserved respect to the veterans who could not make the trip to Washington, DC, with their fellow veterans to see their memorials. We will contact the families and invite them to send photos and biographies of their loved ones. The Veteran's photo will be taken on the next Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. An American flag and the photo will be placed in front of the appropriate memorial, and a photo will be taken. After the trip, the family will receive an 8X10 photo along with a certificate from the Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN honoring the Veteran. Our most sacred responsibility is giving Veterans one more chance to say goodbye.

Together, we can make a difference by honoring those who have given so much for our freedom.

We are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. With support from the community we continue our work of helping women break the cycles of violence and poverty for their families.

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The Gift of Safety + A Caring Guide for Her Journey

Give the gift of safety to someone who lives in fear and danger. Your gift to YWCA helps women living in violent homes plan for safety when fleeing domestic abuse. Whether escaping violence or homelessness due to poverty, women and children find shelter at YWCA every hour, every day of the year.

YWCA immediately provides confidential emergency shelter, food, clothing, and hygiene items. Next, she has someone to walk alongside her. YWCA advocates and understands trauma. They support and guide survivors using special YWCA programs and many community-based resources. The safety and services of YWCA empower both women and children on paths to new lives.

Your donation will deliver personal advocacy and a strong employment and education program critical to survivors who are often single parents and sole breadwinners. They bring financial literacy classes and money mentorship from local bankers. They offer many onsite classes, referrals for children's needs, after-school tutoring, and problem-solving around transportation and future housing. Their health nurse and regular onsite clinics help women and children recover from sickness or injuries, manage stress, renew medications, and form connections with a family doctor and other care providers.

$25 provides safety planning or a basic hygiene supply kit for one woman.

$66 provides the first night of shelter for a woman or a child.

$132 provides shelter for both.

You may be saving a life with your gift, as most women who die by homicide are killed at the hands of intimate partners. Please bring YWCA safety and support that frees women and children from abusive homes or living in dangerous homeless conditions.