Providing opportunities to thrive

Live

Our programs help neighbors meet their basic needs such as safe housing and adequate food. Together, we are providing opportunities for families to move from uncertainty to stability. Helping them secure a place to call home and a brighter tomorrow.

WORK

Our programs create a pathway to financial stability. We equip people with the tools needed to thrive in the workplace. With your help, neighbors in our community can secure a successful future for themselves and their families.

LEARN

Youth thrive when they receive exceptional levels of care and support. We work with families and the community to foster the growth and development of children. Together, we are creating opportunities for kids to have a brighter future.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement 

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.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what it means to LIVE UNITED.

United Way STAFF

Heather Novak

Executive Director

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Brittany, BSW

Assistant Director

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Nancy

Director of Development

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McKinley

Program Coordinator

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Ruth

Program Coordinator

Linda Olsen

LINDA

Program Outreach Coordinator

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Ellie

Marketing Coordinator

Mckenzie

Office Assistant

MYLES

Office Assistant

Amanda

Executive Assistant

Board of Directors officers

Travis Johnson

Board Chair
Dietzler Electric

Andy Hendrickson

Laura roth

Vice Chair
Rydell Chevy Buick GMC

Greg Rixen

Greg Rixen

Treasurer
Happy Harry's

Ashley Stocker

Ashley Stocker

Secretary
UND Foundation

Joe Demester

Joe demester

Past Board Chair
Choice Financial

Board of Directors

Jared Davidson

Jared Davidson

United Valley Bank

Tony Goldenstien

Tony Goldenstien

Ralph Engelstad Arena

Jennifer Berg

Jennifer Berg

Altru Health System

Kiersten Brutger

Kiersten Brutger

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Family Realty

Andy hendrickson

World Insurance

Jeremy Moe

Jeremy Moe

Grand Forks Police Department

Brandon Baumbach

Grand Forks Public Schools

Eric Scheffer

Eric Scheffer

First State Bank

Grant Thorfinnson

American Crystal Sugar

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