Together we can accomplish what none of us can achieve alone.
Souris Valley United Way is committed to programs that make a real difference in our community. To that end we are proud to partner with a number of great programs, providing not only much needed financial support, but also the vital support of a community of volunteers and advocates.
Our partners each bring a specialized knowledge and expertise to help tackle the tough issues and provide real solutions. Join us in supporting them and advancing the common good.
Local Programs Receiving Funds:
American Red Cross - Provides community members and military families emergency care, shelter, and supplies. 701-852-2828.
Backpack Buddies - During the school year, weekend of bags of food are sent home with children who are at risk of going hungry. 701-839-2994.
Boy Scouts - Northern Lights - An education program that contributes to development of character, citizenship, and personal fitness. 701-839-2260.
Catholic Charities ND - Guardianship Division - Provides individuals with no other option guardian services to ensure health and safety needs are met. 701-852-2854.
Community Action Partnership - Food Pantries - Provides support to area food pantries that are in need to supplement their pantries. 701-839-7221.
Community Baby Shower - A Souris Valley United Way annual fundraiser that helps to fill local pantries with every day items such as personal hygiene items and baby care items. 701-839-2994.
Companions for Children - Provides a one-on-one relationship between adults and youth, which gives youth a greater opportunity to grow into healthy and productive adults. 701-838-5784.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library - Fosters early literacy by providing free books every month to children under the age of five. 701-839-2994.
Domestic Violence Crisis Center - Emergency Shelter - Services, support, and shelter for victims of domestic violence. 701-852-2258.
Domestic Violence Crisis Center - Childrens Support Program - Provides services to children who have experienced violence in the home working with the effects on children including behavioral, relationships, and self-image. 701-852-2258.
First Link 2-1-1 Program - Information and Crisis Hotline - Connects people with statewide information, referral, and crisis management services. Dial 2-1-1 toll free.
Full STEAM Ahead - Providing cultural enrichment to children through exciting and creative experiences. 507-398-3327.
Girl Scouts - Dakota Horizons - Applies leadership skills to research, plan, and implement community service projects. 701-852-5611.
Lutheran Social Services - Senior Companions - Volunteers over 55 provide services for frail and homebound elderly individuals. 701-838-7800.
Minot Area Homeless Coalition - Provides basic needs and assists individuals to become viable members of the community. 701-852-6300.
Minot Commission on Aging - Meals on Wheels - Congregate and home delivered meal service the senior population. 701-852-0561.
Minot Family YMCA - Autism Swims - Focuses on participants learning basic water and safety skills in a group setting but with one on one instruction. 701-852-0141.
Minot Literacy Volunteers - Helps people acquire functional skills in reading and writing. 701-852-2614.
Northern Plains Children's Advocacy Center - Protects abused children and provides a safe environment for investigation and assessment. 701-852-0836.
Summer Food Service Program - Providing children with a balanced meal to USDA’s guidelines, during the summer months. 701-857-8728.
The Salvation Army - Provides assistance with food and utilities to families and the elderly. 701-838-8925.
Village Family Service Center - Supervised Parenting & Exchange - Supervised observation between parents and their children when supported visitation is required. 701-852-3328.
YWCA - Center for Hope - Emergency shelter for women and children, which allows them a place to learn life skills. 701-838-1812.