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

Brittany marynik, LSW

Social Services Coordinator II

Krissy macken

Operations Coordinator

julianna flood

Volunteer Coordinator

ashley tabbat

Program Coordinator

JENNIFER RUTHERFORD

Community Engagement Coordinator

Board of Directors officers

Headshot of Laura Roth

Laura Roth

Board  Chair

Headshot of Greg Rixen

Greg Rixen

Vice Chair

Headshot of Brian Huschle

Brian Huschle

Secretary

Headshot of Eric Scheffer

Eric Scheffer

Treasurer

Headshot of  Brandon Baumbach

brandon baumbach

Past Board Chair

Board of Directors

Nancy Andrews

Retired

Jennifer Berg

Altru Health System

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Tricia Berg

Grand Forks County Social Services

Headshot of Terry Brenner

Terry Brenner

Grand Forks Public Schools

Headshot of Katie Dachtler

Katie Dachtler

CVIC

Joe Demester

Choice Bank

Headshot of Ruann Deschene

Ruann Deschene

Community Contractors Inc.

Deb Dunham

Dakota Commercial

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Chris Griffin

Red River Land Company

Lasha Oss

Lasha oss

Target

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Cheryl ramberg

Retired

Wray Wright

Scheels

Jenna Zavarol

Jenna Zavoral

University of North Dakota - TRIO

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