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    February 16, 2019
    The Svee Home opened in Devils Lake in 1940 as a receiving home for children or families of children while their parents worked to regain their financial footing after the Great Depression. Special to The Forum
    ROBIN HUEBNER REPORTS: Doing the work that's not always 'popular,' Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota marks 100 years
    FARGO — A social service agency that’s housed orphans, facilitated adoptions, provided disaster relief and been the center of sometimes controversial...
    news/communityFebruary 16, 2019 - 3:26pm
    February 8, 2019
    Scott Holdman, left, and Pat Traynor from Dakota Medical Foundation announce Feb. 7, 2017, the first-ever Giving Hearts Day donor awards. 2019 is the 24-hour event's 12th year. Forum file photo
    Giving Hearts Day: 5 things you may not know about the annual fundraising free-for-all
    FARGO — You've seen the red-and-white heart suit, the #CountMe hashtag and ads for what organizers call the "Super Bowl of nonprofits" here...
    news/communityFebruary 8, 2019 - 3:49pm
    January 31, 2019
    Matea Acero works with fellow student Aaron Stanley in the dental clinic at Minnesota State Community and Technical College on Thursday, Jan. 31, in Moorhead. David Samson / The Forumplay button
    'Beyond thrilled': Dental clinic for low-income patients finds new home at M State
    MOORHEAD — When the door of one dental clinic closes, another one opens. The Red River Valley Dental Access Project, a volunteer dental clinic...
    news/communityJanuary 31, 2019 - 6:42pm
    January 30, 2019
    Scott Griesbach enjoys a cup of coffee in the Salvation Army dining area in downtown Fargo on Wednesday, Jan. 30. David Samson / The Forum
    'A life-or-death situation': Homeless shelters step up services with public spaces, transportation shut down
    FARGO — A brief bus ride to the Salvation Army for lunch was instead a bitterly cold 20-minute walk for Scott Griesbach on Wednesday, Jan....
    news/communityJanuary 30, 2019 - 3:49pm
    December 14, 2018
    Monica Gelinske, director of operations for Plants for Patients, talks Thursday, Dec. 13, about the charity’s location in downtown Fargo. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor play button
    ROBIN HUEBNER REPORTS: Seeking neutral zone on abortion issue, Fargo nonprofit offers 'Plants for Patients'
    FARGO — People often look at abortion as a black or white issue, with no gray area. You’re either against abortion or in favor of a woman’s...
    news/lifestyleDecember 14, 2018 - 3:16pm
    September 30, 2018
    Partnering with groups in Asia, Unseen helps create education opportunities and better lives for children rescued from human trafficking. Unseen / Special to The Forum
    Unseen: Fargo nonprofit works locally to give globally
    FARGO — Choi left her impoverished village in search of a good job in Bangkok, Thailand — something she had been encouraged to consider from...
    community/nonprofitsSeptember 30, 2018 - 8:15am
    September 26, 2018
    Rick Von Alman picks out items from a freezer at the Emergency Food Pantry in north Fargo, with the help of Melissa Moellenkamp. Robin Huebner / The Forumplay button
    Working poor, chronically ill rely on food pantries, North Dakota study shows
    FARGO — Rick Von Alman carefully looked through freezers and shelves at the Emergency Food Pantry here for meat, produce and other items...
    community/nonprofitsSeptember 26, 2018 - 5:24am
    September 17, 2018
    Amy Ochnsendorf (in pink), Jagila Wesley (blue T-shirt), Natalie Dvorak (front left) and Stephanie Hanson are four of the 22 Sanford Health professionals participating in "Dancing With the Doctors" on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at the Fargo Theatre. Tracy Briggs / The Forum
    Sanford physicians hit the floor for 'Dancing With the Doctors'
    FARGO — There are many reasons why you select a particular physician to care for you or your family — a stellar educational background, impressive...
    community/nonprofitsSeptember 17, 2018 - 5:45am
    September 11, 2018
    Metallica's Robert Trujillo, left, Lars Ulrich, Jared Slinde of Great Plains Food Bank), Ian McDonald of Great Plains Food Bank, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Angelique McDonald of Great Plains Food Bank pose with the band's donation. Brett Murray / Special to Forum News Service
    Metal group Metallica donates $10,000 to food bank in Fargo
    FARGO — Longtime heavy-metal music group Metallica has taken a philanthropic approach during its current tour by donating money through the...
    community/nonprofitsSeptember 11, 2018 - 7:02pm
    August 24, 2018
    Trucks are pictured taking part in the World's Largest Truck Convoy along Interstate 29 in 2012. The event, organized to benefit Special Olympics, takes place throughout the US and Canada. Forum file photo
    Truck convoy slated Sept. 8 to raise money for Special Olympics
    FARGO—Special Olympics North Dakota and Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics...
    community/nonprofitsAugust 24, 2018 - 12:00pm
    August 23, 2018
    An endangered black-footed ferret looks up from its bed Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at the Red River Zoo. He arrived with a female Wednesday and both are on permanent loan as part of a recovery program. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor
    Two endangered black-footed ferrets get snuggled in at the Red River Zoo
    FARGO — The Red River Zoo is now home to two black-footed ferrets. The animals are on permanent loan as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...
    community/nonprofitsAugust 23, 2018 - 12:25pm
    August 14, 2018
    Addie Lorezel (center) chats with Samantha Benson, dressed as Jasmine from "Aladdin," during her Addie's Royal Cupcake Stand annual fundraising event Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at First International Bank & Trust in south Moorhead. David Samson / The Forumplay button
    Princess power: Moorhead 12-year-old gets national attention for cupcake fundraiser
    MOORHEAD — Twelve-year-old Addie Loerzel has a smile as sparkly as the sky blue formal gown she wore on Tuesday, Aug. 14. "It's going great!"...
    community/nonprofitsAugust 14, 2018 - 5:56pm
    July 31, 2018
    Volunteers package and sort backpacks Tuesday, July 31, 2018, while gearing up for the 20th annual United Way School Supply Drive distribution at the Fargodome, which will happen 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 4, and 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 7. David Samson / The Forum
    United Way school backpack push extended
    FARGO — The United Way of Cass-Clay is close to reaching its goal of helping 6,000 area students — but it's asking for a little more time...
    community/nonprofitsJuly 31, 2018 - 5:37pm
    July 13, 2018
    (From left) Alyssa Aarsvold, Sophie Jaroszewski, Marlee Horner and Haley Horner raised nearly $4,500 for school supplies for the United Way in Fargo on July 13, 2018. Austin Howard / Forum News Service
    Fargo lemonade stand raising money for United Way makes almost $4,500
    FARGO—Jamie Zastoupil and her daycare Wiggles and Giggles raised $4,450 for the United Way School Supply Drive on Thursday, July 12. She...
    community/nonprofitsJuly 13, 2018 - 2:48pm
    June 5, 2018
    Digital rendering of Grace Garden by Shultz & Associates Architects. Special to the Forum
    Work begins on YWCA's housing complex for families escaping violence, homelessness
    WEST FARGO — YWCA Cass Clay broke ground Tuesday, June 5, on a new supportive housing project opening next year for 30 families at risk of...
    community/nonprofitsJune 5, 2018 - 6:46pm
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