United Way Program Brochure

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Building a Bright Future ABOUT US The United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Area was founded as a collaboration of neighbors, to develop ways to improve our community.

This remains the core value of United Way today.

Since 1957, United Way has been dedicated to providing our neighbors with opportunities to thrive within the Greater Grand Forks region. Today, we strive to enhance the lives of children and families living in our community through a series of direct service programs. We help low-income families meet their basic needs. Giving them hope for a brighter tomorrow.

OUR PROGRAMS FAMILIES FIRST United Way’s Families First program addresses the growing issue of homelessness in the Greater Grand Forks region. The Families First program prioritizes securing stable housing for families with children. The families we work with are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their homes. We provide emergency shelter, housing and utility assistance, case management services and work to connect families with community resources. Together, we ensure parents and children have a safe place to call home.

KIDZ CLOSET Every child deserves to have basic necessities such as clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, and other items they need to succeed. The Kidz Closet accepts donations of new or gently used items. Donations are distributed to families in need right here in our community, free of charge.

We are focusing on expanding the Kidz Closet to rural communities. We have hosted Kidz Closet Pop-up Events or have set up permanent mini Kidz Closets in small towns throughout the region. These partnerships allow families in need to access essential items in their hometowns.

BACKPACK PROGRAM The Backpack Program fights to end childhood hunger by providing bags of food in low-income students’ backpacks to feed them for the weekend.

Students receive six meals, two drinks and two snacks each week. We serve students in the East Grand Forks School District, East Grand Forks Head Start Program, Grand Forks Head Start Program, Larimore Elementary School, and the SAIL Program through the Grand Forks Public School System. Together, we are ensuring no child goes hungry over the weekend.

LARIMORE FOOD PANTRY The Larimore Food Pantry provides emergency groceries for those in need.

We strive to connect hungry families and individuals with wholesome food to tide them over during times of crisis. The Food Pantry serves families and individuals living in Larimore and surrounding rural communities. Together, we are fighting to end hunger in our community, providing our neighbors with hot meals and full hearts.

WINTER WISHLIST Each year over 1,000 children in our community participate in the Winter Wishlist program. United Way collects NEW toys, games, and gift cards for children of all ages. These gifts are given to children who otherwise may not receive presents during the holiday season. Together, we are warming the hearts and hands of kids in our community.

CAR SEATS FOR KIDS United Way has partnered with Safe Kids Grand Forks to ensure all children are kept safe when traveling in a vehicle. Car Seats for Kids is a collaboration that works to provide families in need with car seats at little to no cost.

Together, we are minimizing the risk of injury to children in our community.

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We are a community of Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Raising awareness around the needs of our community, United Way connects businesses and individuals to hands-on projects to help our community grow stronger. Join the cause and check out our volunteer opportunities today!

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