CHARITY
2nd power chair welcome transportation for 'Speedy'
Donald Shock eagerly welcomes each springs arrival to Dickinson, N.D. and for good reason. I dont try to stand idle, said Shock, 73. Im either going somewhere or trying to enjoy the fresh air. Its ...
Posted on 6/14/13 at 3:20 PM
Shrink for Good
Originally posted on The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans. You're thirsty. You walk to the kitchen, turn on the faucet, and fill a cup with cold, refreshing water. Or maybe you grab a bottle of wate...
Posted on 4/29/13 at 7:22 AM
And the winners are...
Today my little NDSU team participated in the Chili Cook-Off sponsored by the Sheltering Churches Project. We had an all female team and the three students who joined me - Tamara Nelson, Cari Oye, and...
Posted on 3/9/13 at 9:55 PM
Donations update 12/23/12
Thank you to the following people and organizations that have donated to the Santa Claus Girls! Your generous donations of time & money make this very successful program possible! Scheels $1,00...
Posted on 12/26/12 at 10:40 AM
The Empire Gives Back: Lucas, $4 Billion and Philanthropy
The Empire Gives Back: Lucas, $4 Billion and Philanthropy WRITTEN BYRUTH MCCAMBRIDGE CREATED ONTHURSDAY, 01 NOVEMBER 2012 14:12 October 31, 2012;Source:Mother Nature Network When Disney announce...
Posted on 11/15/12 at 10:46 AM
Russ Erickson, Grand Forks, letter: Take action to end hunger 
This year, we’re again matching all donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000.
One hundred percent of donations collected are distributed to local Feeding America food banks in Bremer communities.
By Russ Erickson , June 15, 2012
Starkweather, N.D., brothers reach bike trip goal 
Nathan, Isaiah and David Berg, the Starkweather, N.D., brothers bicycling from Alaska to Argentina, reached their destination in Ushuaia, Argentina, on Friday.
By Herald Staff Report , May 14, 2012
Minnesota bill seeks to reverse X-ray requirement after sharp drop in venison donations
Tighter rules are being blamed for a sharp drop-off in donations of venison to Minnesota's food shelves. Since the state began requiring X-rays of donated venison to ensure it's not contaminated with lead from bullet fragments, donations have plunged from 78,500 pounds in 2007 to about 20,000 pounds in 2010.By Larry Neumeister and Raphael Satter , March 07, 2012
Jon Jensen, Grand Forks, letter: Frozen Feat event generated real warmth 
While the fastest runners were given awards after Saturday's races, the Grand Forks community also was a winner.
By Jon Jensen , February 14, 2012
After grant cuts renowned cancer charity responds to backlash 
By David Crary , February 02, 2012
A golden gift for Salvation Army: Grand Forks group received coin worth $1,600 from anonymous donor 
By Pamela Knudson , January 20, 2012
Nicole Sheldon, Minneapolis, letter: Operation Christmas Child brings joy 
Thanks to the generous efforts of Grand Forks residents, thousands of hurting children worldwide will have the chance to experience the joy of Christmas.
By Nicole Sheldon , January 17, 2012
Bob Alderson, Grand Forks, letter: Thanks for helping ‘Big Ring’ succeed 
On Dec. 9, Leighton Broadcasting and Valley Dairy teamed up to sponsor “The Big Ring.” This was a Salvation Army fund-raising event that proved to be extremely successful, raising $20,000 in 11 hours.
By Bob Alderson , December 31, 2011
Minn. man sleeps in tent for 18 days, raises $10K 
A Minnesota man who slept in a tent for 18 days to call attention to homelessness has raised $10,000 for charity.
By Associated Press , December 25, 2011
Pat Berger, Grand Forks, letter: Thanks for helping supply Toys for Tots 
We had our biggest distribution ever, with 610 children from 271 families receiving toys this holiday season.
By Pat Berger , December 23, 2011
Flood victims getting 100 used TVs from Minot motel 
Vegas Motel manager Wendy Rupert tells the Minot Daily News that the motel bought new TV sets and decided to give 100 old sets away to people hurt by Souris River flooding.
By Associated Press , December 20, 2011
Anonymous donors pay off Kmart layaway accounts throughout the U.S.
By Margery A. Beck , December 15, 2011
Anonymous donor slips $5,000 in Minnesota red kettles 
The Salvation Army says on five separate occasions, an anonymous donor has slipped $1,000 donations into a red kettle. The gestures come in the form of 10 tightly folded $100 bills.
By Associated Press , December 15, 2011
VIDEO: Elizabeth Taylor's ring from Richard Burton fetches $8.8 million in N.Y. 
Part of proceeds go to AIDS charity
A 33.19-carat diamond ring given to Elizabeth Taylor by actor Richard Burton, whom she married twice, sold for $8,818,500 at an auction of gems, fabulous clothes, accessories and memorabilia amassed by the late actress.
By Associated Press , December 14, 2011
Teacher: Ohio Target worker snubs student shopping 
A northeast Ohio middle school teacher says an employee at a local Target store told her she couldn't shop with about 25 students buying items for charity.
By Associated Press , December 14, 2011
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