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Magnifi Financial is Investing in Fargo-Moorhead’s Future, One Connection at a Time

Magnifi Financial is Investing in Fargo-Moorhead’s Future, One Connection at a Time When Magnifi Financial opens a new branch, the company plants roots. So, don’t be surprised if you see the friendly faces at the new 5161 Charles Way South, Fargo location making an impact around town! For Magnifi, a member-owned credit union with origins

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Magnifi Financial is Investing in Fargo-Moorhead’s Future, One Connection at a Time

When Magnifi Financial opens a new branch, the company plants roots.

So, don’t be surprised if you see the friendly faces at the new 5161 Charles Way South, Fargo location making an impact around town!

For Magnifi, a member-owned credit union with origins in central Minnesota, expansion isn’t about transactions or territories—it’s about deepening human connections, helping locals achieve dreams, and showing up when and where it matters most.

In fact, their arrival in the Fargo-Moorhead metro is already proving to be more than a logo on a building as they’re working towards becoming a trusted hand when it comes to community events, shelters, and parks where neighbors gather.

Before the Fargo branch opened, Magnifi, which already had a branch location in Moorhead, did something rare—they listened.

They sat down with local leaders, nonprofits, educators, and families. They walked the streets, volunteered, asked questions: What does the community need? How do we support the work that is already being done?

One of the answers they heard again and again was Churches United, a cornerstone organization providing emergency shelter, food, and hope to hundreds across the region. Magnifi’s Fargo-Moorhead team responded by rolling up their sleeves.

Through CU Forward Day (A MN state-wide credit union initiative to demonstrate our commitment to members and the community by volunteering across the organization), Magnifi employees worked side by side with Churches United staff, assembling care kits, stocking shelves, and offering time, compassion, and dignity to those seeking support.

For Magnifi, these moments are more than volunteer hours. They are expressions of their belief that financial wellbing can only thrive when basic human needs are met first—with respect, with care, and with community.

About Churches United

Four people holding a large ceremonial check to Churches United for 33 nights of shelter from Magnifi Financial
Magnifi Financial's Team Members Are Heavily Involved With Churches United.
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"We’re grateful for partners like Magnifi who help us raise awareness about food insecurity, homelessness, and build stronger communities." -Churches United

Churches United offers hope for individuals, families and veterans experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves dignity, shelter, and a path forward, Churches United operates multiple shelters, supportive housing programs, and food pantries that serve people with compassion and respect. Through partnerships with local organizations, faith communities, and volunteers, Churches United not only meets immediate needs for food and shelter but also walks alongside individuals as they work toward stability, healing, and long-term independence. Their mission is to provide safe shelter, stable food, and a caring community to all who seek it.

The Magnifi Financial Impact

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Lookout for Magnifi Financial at local parades!

Churches United Partnership

  • 255 nights of shelter donated through 3 Essentials program
  • Care kits assembled by Magnifi volunteers: hundreds
  • Food shelf support: Ongoing
  • CU Forward Day participation: Full staff engagement

Fargo Parks Sports Center

  • $10,000 investment
  • 13,000 children gaining access to year- round sports and recreation
  • 20+ organizations served

Community Engagement:

  • Participation in Fargo parades and festivals
  • Volunteering at Salvation Army North, FargoPack with Feed My Starving Children and Giving Hearts Day.
  • Volunteering at “Farmer and the Dell”
  • CU Forward Day outreach across multiple Fargo-Moor

About Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley

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Another place that Magnifi Financial frequently volunteers at is farm in the dell!

Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley is a place where individuals with disabilities cultivate independence, purpose, and belonging through meaningful agricultural work. Located in Moorhead, this working farm provides life-enriching employment opportunities that empower adults with disabilities to grow, harvest, and sell fresh produce while building skills, confidence, and community connections.

Magnifi Financial also recognized that Fargo-Moorhead is a city on the rise, bursting with young families, athletes, and dreamers. But they also saw the need for more accessible, inclusive spaces for these dreams to take flight—regardless of income, background, or ability.

Fargo Parks Sports Center exterior with flagpoles and American flag under blue sky

That’s why Magifi donated to the Fargo Parks Sports Center, a indoor sports and recreation venue designed to serve over 13,000 children and more than 20 community organizations.

Magnifi proudly invested $10,000 into this landmark project, supporting a vision that includes:

  • State-of-the-art hardwood courts
  • Year-round ice rinks
  • Pickleball courts
  • An indoor playground
  • Free walking tracks and multi-purpose community rooms

Through all of these efforts, Magnifi Financial is working to help every person in Fargo-Moorhead feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

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Visit Magnifi's newest location at 5161 Charles WY S, Fargo, ND 58104
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Published June 11, 2025

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