The United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks’s & Area Podcast
The United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks’s & Area Podcast
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United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks & Area strives to be a model of diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We seek to represent and advocate for the many people who proudly make up our community. United Way employs and promotes individuals, recruits volunteers, and partners with programs that inclusively support the diversity of the Greater Grand Forks Area. In all levels of staff and governance, United Way is dedicated to greater diversity within the organization and to providing equal opportunity to people, without regard to race, religion, skin color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental abilities, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, age, family or marital status, veteran status and socio-economic status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We believe that each neighbor, donor, volunteer, advocate and employee must have equal access to addressing community issues. We recognize that we have the role, responsibility and opportunity to partner across organizations throughout the community to close equity gaps.
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Covers topics related to community engagement, charitable events, and local initiatives, with episodes discussing Giving Hearts Day and the Winter Wishlist Toy Drive, emphasizing efforts to support diverse groups and enhance inclusion in the Greater Grand Forks Area.

United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks & Area strives to be a model of diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We seek to represent and advocate for the many people who proudly make up our community. United Way employs and promotes individuals, recruits volunteers, and partners with programs that inclusively support the diversity of the Greater Grand Forks Area. In all levels of staff and governance, United Way is dedicated to greater diversity within the organization and to providing equal opportunity to people, without regard to race, religion, skin color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental abilities, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, age, family or marital status, veteran status and socio-economic status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We believe that each neighbor, donor, volunteer, advocate and employee must have equal access to addressing community issues. We recognize that we have the role, responsibility and opportunity to partner across organizations throughout the community to close equity gaps.
In this episode Heather Fuglum and Nancy O’Hara from United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & area discuss their plans for Giving Hearts Day (Feb 12), an open house at 1013 N 5th St, and the fundraising goal of $50,000. They explain how to donate at givegfegf.org/ghd and outline the day’s events—tours, donuts & coffee (8 AM–5 PM) and Deke’s pizza (5–7 PM).
The guests also highlight local programs like the Backpack Program (now packing 1,400–1,500 bags weekly), Kids Closet, Families First, and the Laramore food pantry, and invite listeners to visit, volunteer, and support their community-driven efforts.

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