Tag Archive: Money

Jun 19

United Way Day of Action

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  On June 21, 2012, individuals and families across the country will participate in the fourth annual United Way Day of Action. The United Way Day of Action mobilizes volunteers on June 21, the day with the longest period of daylight, and encourages individuals to stand up for themselves, their friends, the community, and the …

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May 09

Volunteer Call – Summer Lunch Program

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St. Joseph’s Social Care & Thrift Store is in need of volunteers for its free Summer Lunch Program for youth. See information below – volunteers are needed throughout the summer

May 01

12th Annual Polyester Party

Prairie Harvest Mental Health’s 12th Annual Auction & Polyester Party May 4, 2012 6:00 PM – Midnight Banquets on the Boardwalk (EGF) Event includes: Social Hour Games Live auction, Silent auction Live music, dance Admission: $5 A list of auction items can be found, here RSVP on Facebook

Jan 25

The Race to a Million

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Nov 29

United Way Seeking Toy Donations

The United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Area is once again the local coordinator for the National Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. This year the requests to be included in the program have nearly doubled from the previous year. “Last year we served 196 families with 479 children,” said United …

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Nov 11

2011 Toys for Tots drive

  This year marks the 64th Anniversary of the National Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, which United Way coordinates locally. Today through Dec. 7 we will be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys. The toys will then be distributed to needy children in the Grand Forks community ranging in age from 0 to 12 years. In 2010, 196 …

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Oct 10

Empty Bowls

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     Empty Bowl Painting Nights      St. Mary’s Church basement             October 11, 12, 13             4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Empty Bowl is a community project to fight hunger. This project originated from a group of high school students looking for a unique way to suppor their local food pantry. The idea is simple. Community members paint bowls, …

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Oct 02

2011 Pacesetter Campaign Results

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6 Pacesetter Organizations Increase Contributions 47%… Raise $14,262 for United Way! Employees from Canad Inns Destination Center, Greater Grand Forks Senior Citizens Center, Nodak Electric Cooperative, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Thompson Insurance and United Valley Bank set an outstanding pace for the 2011 fund-raising campaign for the United Way of Grand Forks, East …

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Aug 15

“Grillin’ for a Good Cause”

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Pencil us in for lunch on Friday. Enbrige Pipeline is hosting a BBQ fundraiser for United Way!

Jul 29

Shop for a Cause

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   Macy’s 6th Annual Shop for a Cause On Saturday, August 27,  Macy’s will host its 6th annual Shop for a Cause benefiting local non-profits. Since 2006, Shop for a Cause has raised more than $38 million for charities across the country. This is your opportunity to be part of the excitement.   Purchase a $5 …

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