What Nonprofits Does the United Way of Cass-Clay Work With?
For nearly 100 years, United Way of Cass-Clay has been entrusted to lead how our community comes together to solve our region’s toughest challenges. We know that many of our neighbors are working hard to build stable lives, yet still encounter barriers to success. Families face challenges like access to food, housing, quality childcare, transportation,
For nearly 100 years, United Way of Cass-Clay has been entrusted to lead how our community comes together to solve our region’s toughest challenges. We know that many of our neighbors are working hard to build stable lives, yet still encounter barriers to success. Families face challenges like access to food, housing, quality childcare, transportation, mental health, and the community resources needed to thrive.
Built by the community and for the community, United Way exists on the belief of this simple idea: when we unite, we achieve more than any one organization can alone.
First, United Way listens to gather data and insights about our community’s needs and what it will take to create better outcomes. This information guides a set of bold community goals designed to address root causes, not just immediate needs. Then, we bring together partners across nonprofit, business, and public sectors. Collaboration is part of our identity, and it ensures that investments made by donors, partners, and volunteers directly fuel measurable, lasting change right here at home.
These Verified Impact Partners listed below work with United Way, each other, and the community to create measurable and lasting social change. Receiving a United Way grant means these nonprofits are the best at what they do. These programs were carefully reviewed by the community, evaluated financially, and aligned with United Way’s mission—that’s what makes them “verified.”
Together, we believe that all families and children should have food and housing that meet their basic needs. We believe children can thrive when they are ready to learn and succeed in school and life. And ultimately, families can build resilience and find pathways to prosperity. Together, these nonprofits work toward three bold goals designed to lift families out of poverty across Cass and Clay Counties.
Bold Goal 1:
Prevent Hunger and Homelessness
Prevent hunger and homelessness for families and children through collaborative system-wide initiatives that provide food and stable housing.
CAPLP
Provides supportive housing and case management to help families experiencing homelessness achieve stability. Programs like REACH, Career Connect, and Flourishing Families offer food, career training, and whole-family coaching to foster long-term well-being.
caplp.org
Facebook | /CAPLPLakesAndPrairies
Instagram | @caplp_mn
Linkedin | /lakes-and-prairies- community-action-partnership
Churches United
Supports families in crisis through emergency shelters, case management, and the Dorothy Day Food Pantry. Its low-barrier, consumer-choice model ensures access to food and resources with dignity and compassion.
churches-united.org
Facebook | /1901ChurchesUnited
Instagram | @churches_united
Linkedin | /churches-united-for- homeless
FM Coalition to End Homelessness
Unites over 70 organizations to address homelessness through training, data collection, and coordinated entry via the CARES system. Promotes collaboration and shared resources to strengthen the community’s collective response.
fmhomeless.org
Facebook | /fmhomelesscoalition
Linkedin | /fmhomeless
Folkways
SNAP DoubleBucks doubles the purchasing power of families using SNAP benefits, helping them buy more fresh, locally grown food. Outreach and education ensure families know about and can access this resource.
folkways.org
Facebook | @wearefolkways
Linkedin | /folkwaysco
Great Plains Food Bank
Reduces food insecurity through emergency food distribution, advocacy, and long-term solutions. Programs address immediate needs and systemic causes, helping families thrive today and in the future.
greatplainsfoodbank.org
Facebook | /GreatPlainsFoodBank
Instagram | @greatplainsfoodbank
Linkedin | /greatplainsfoodbank
Presentation Partners in Housing
Reduces food insecurity through emergency food distribution, advocacy, and long-term solutions. Programs address immediate needs and systemic causes, helping families thrive today and in the future.
fmppih.org
Facebook | /presentationpartnersinhousing
Instagram | @presentationpartnersinhousing
Linkedin | /presentation-partners-in-housing
SENDCAA
Provides childcare, housing supports, and family coaching to reduce barriers for families experiencing poverty. Career Coach and Whole Family programs empower adults and children to achieve stability and independence.
sendcaa.org
Facebook | /SENDCAA
Instagram | @sendcaa
Linkedin | /southeastern-north-dakota-community-action-agency-sendcaa
YouthWorks
Connects runaway, homeless, and trafficked youth with safety, resources, and hope through outreach and a drop-in center. Transitional Living supports young adults 18–24 with housing and services as they pursue education, employment, and independence.
youthworksnd.org
Facebook | /youthworksND
Instagram | @youthworksnd
YWCA Cass Clay
Offers emergency shelters and supportive housing for women and children fleeing domestic violence or homelessness. Wraparound services, including education, employment programs, and trauma- informed care, help families stabilize, heal, and build brighter futures.
ywcacassclay.org
Facebook | /ywcacassclay
Instagram | @ywcacassclay
Linkedin | /ywcacassclay
Bold Goal 2:
Preparing Children to Succeed
Support children from cradle to career, ensuring they start kindergarten ready and graduate prepared for their future.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley
Provides after-school programs that help youth succeed in school, build life skills, and explore new interests. Strong mentoring and family engagement ensure kids develop confidence and leadership.
bgcrrv.org
Facebook | Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley
Linkedin | /boys-&-girls-club-of-the-red-river-valley
Friends of the Children Fargo-Moorhead
Pairs children facing significant challenges with long-term professional mentors who provide guidance at school, home, and in the community. This model helps break cycles of adversity and equips youth to thrive.
friendsfm.org
Facebook | /friendsfargomoorhead
Linkedin | /friendsfargomoorhead
Jasmin Childcare & Preschool
Offers flexible, innovative childcare for children ages 3-12, including evening and overnight options. The program ensures families have reliable care while supporting parents’ work and schedules.
jasminchildcare.org
Facebook | /jasminchildcare
Instagram | @jasminchildcareandpreschool
Umoja
Provides school-based creative writing and leadership programs that develop identity, community awareness, and academic skills. Participants gain confidence, public speaking experience, and access to real- world opportunities.
umojaincorporated.com
Facebook | /umojainc
Instagram | @umojainc_
YMCA of the Northern Sky
Supports families with childcare scholarships and early learning programs to ensure children are ready for school. Programs focus on social, emotional, and academic development while helping families thrive.
ymcanorthernsky.org
Facebook | /YMCANorthernSky
Instagram | @ymcanorthernsky
Linkedin | /ymca-of-the-northern-sky
Bold Goal 3:
Eshara
Supports New Americans, refugees, and immigrants through workforce development and care coordination to help individuals access job training, employment opportunities, ESL classes, childcare resources, and more.
eshara.com
Facebook | /Esharamn
Linkedin | /esharamn
Jeremiah Program
Supports single mothers who are pursuing college while raising young children. Participants receive individualized coaching, career guidance, trauma-informed support, and access to childcare and housing assistance.
jeremiahprogram.org
Facebook | JeremiahProgramFargoMoorhead
Instagram | @jeremiah_fargomoorhead
Linkedin | /jeremiah-program
Firstlink
Serves as a vital community connection through its 211 Helpline and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. Trained specialists provide crisis support, emotional listening, and referrals to local resources by phone, text, or chat.
myfirstlink.org
Facebook | /myfirstlink
Instagram | @myfirstlink
Linkedin | /firstlink
Justice North
Pairs legal services with social support for low-income clients in Clay County. By integrating a social worker into the legal team, clients receive help with trauma support, benefits access, and resource navigation.
justicenorth.org
Facebook | /justicenorthmn
Instagram | @justicenorthmn
Linkedin | /justicenorthmn
Nexus Path Family Healing
Provides school-based mental health support, including therapy, case management, and connections to community resources, helping children and families build resilience early.
nexusfamilyhealing.org
Facebook | /NexusPATHFamilyHealing
Instagram | @nexuspathfamilyhealing
Linkedin | /nexus-family-healing
Red River Children’s Advocacy Center
Provides trauma-focused mental health services for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Through evidence-based assessments, therapy, and advocacy support, families receive guidance and care throughout the healing and investigative process.
rrac.org
Facebook | /RedRiverCAC
Instagram | @redriverchildrens
Rape & Abusi Crisi Center
Provides 24/7 support for survivors of abuse, including counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, and connections to community resources.
raccfm.com
Facebook | /RapeandAbuseCrisisCenter
Instagram | @raccfm1977
The Village Family Service Center
Provides specialized, trauma-informed counseling for children and families, with a focus on children under age six. Services are culturally responsive and designed to strengthen family well-being, with care available regardless of a family’s ability to pay.
thevillagefamily.org
Facebook | /thevillagefamily
Instagram | @thevillagefsc
Linkedin | /the-village-family-service-center
Published February 5, 2026
