FM Coalition to End Homelessness

𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩!

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Churches United has been a cornerstone of support in the Fargo-Moorhead community since 1987, providing shelter, food, and hope to those in need. Today, we face an unprecedented crisis that threatens our ability to continue this critical work. Without immediate financial assistance, we will be forced to close our doors.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

• We need to raise $61,000 by noon on Wednesday to pay our dedicated staff.
• An additional $140,000 is needed by the end of August to keep our operations running.

This is not just about numbers; it’s about the hundreds of individuals and families who rely on us for shelter, food, and a chance at a better life. Without Churches United, many of them will have nowhere else to turn.

𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰.

Please consider making a donation today. Every dollar counts and will help us continue to serve those who need it most. Together, we can ensure that Churches United remains a beacon of hope in our community.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞:

Visit https://donorbox.org/churches-united-5
Call (218) 894-7223

Your support today can make all the difference. Let’s come together to keep our doors open and continue providing for those in need. Thank you for standing with us during this critical time.

With gratitude, The Churches United Team

The City of Fargo and Fargo Cass Public Health will co-host a special documentary screening of “Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness” on Tuesday, June 18, 7 p.m., at the Fargo Theatre. A panel discussion is scheduled to immediately follow the screening and will feature James Mathy, Milwaukee County Housing Administrator and author of “Milwaukee County’s Plan to end Chronic Homelessness” and other local leaders. The documentary showcases how two large cities in America have managed to tackle homelessness, and includes commentary and interviews from service providers, those with lived experience and policy makers, all of whom were asked the question, “How can this country solve homelessness in a comprehensive way?” This unique event is open to the public and is a follow-up to the series of conversations that took place in February, facilitated by Mr. Mathy. You can RSVP for the event on Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the-bridge-a-solution-to-homelessness-tickets-912810660257?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Time is ticking for Giving Hearts Day donations, but there's still time to make a meaningful investment in the lives of our guests at the Gladys Ray Shelter!

Follow the link here to make your contribution before MIDNIGHT! ❤🌝❤

https://fargond.gov/news-events/giving-hearts-day-02-08-2024

Today is the Day!
Your generous donation will help our partners with best practices in Education, Advocacy and Collaboration. We are poised even better in 2024 to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals, families with children and the unaccompanied youth in the Fargo-Moorhead metro area.
Please Consider FM Coalition to End Homelessness for your investment today.
https://app.givingheartsday.org/ #/charity/199

We are so close to our next big fundraising milestone for ! Your donation of any size is an investment in pathways out of homelessness for some of our most vulnerable community members. Can you help get us to 25% of our overall fundraising goal before the end of the day?

It takes all of us working together to end homelessness in our community and we appreciate your support as we work to make this dream a reality! Make your donation here: https://fargond.gov/news-events/giving-hearts-day-02-08-2024

WHAT DOES ENDING HOMELESSNESS LOOK LIKE?
Reasons people find themselves without a home will always exist.
But with enough affordable housing in our community, increased employment and income, equity in services and programs, and coordinated service delivery systems, we can make homelessness rare, brief, and one-time for individuals and families in our community -virtually ending long-term homelessness.

Our Coalition of service providers, funders, and Community Members TOGETHER, move forward our mission through advocacy, education, and collaboration.

Our Coalition and Community Members stands strong that this vision can become a reality.

Your support can help make this a reality for all members of the Fargo-Moorhead Metro Area!
https://app.givingheartsday.org/ #/charity/199

‼️ UPDATE: As of 2:56 p.m. Friday, February 2, The Fargo Police Department can confirm Jessica has been located and is safe. ‼️

The is seeking the public's assistance in locating Jessica Birchfield, a 24-year-old female.

Jessica was last seen on Monday, January 8, at 2:20 a.m. in south Fargo. Jessica is 5’7" and 120 lbs., with brown eyes and brown hair.

Anyone with information about Jessica’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at 701.451.7660. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting keyword FARGOPD and the tip to 847411.

Please join us tomorrow, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 for the 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 to honor and remember members of our community who have had their lives shortened by the experience of homelessness!


PROCESSION | 6:15pm | BROADWAY SQUARE
All interested persons should gather in Fargo Broadway Square. The procession will head north and enter the church through the East parking lot entrance. If you are unable to walk in the procession, please park in the East parking lot of the church.


SOUP & SOCIAL | 6:30pm | FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Soup will be served to all attendees.

MEMORIAL SERVICE | 7:00pm | FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Service of honor and remembrance followed by a brief social with coffee, water, and cookies.

To learn more about this event, please click the link!
https://fb.me/e/QGF6lu5p

Members of the FM Coalition spent yesterday at ! We met with MN Sen. Robert Kupec and Rep. Heather Keeler to talk policy and funding needs. It was great to join community leaders, individuals, and advocates from across the state to bring awareness to our lawmakers.

2023 priorities include further investments in emergency services, funding for the Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program, and more.

COLLABORATION IS KEY!

Our CAPLP Housing Division was honored with the Outstanding Coalition Partner Award at the FM Coalition to End Homelessness Annual Awards Luncheon in November. Our team LOVES working with other community organizations and individuals to find innovate solutions to the barriers between people and stable housing.

We believe that everyone has a right to a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety. Join us on our mission to eliminate poverty, empower families, and engage community on February 9th for Giving Hearts Day!

Every donation of $10 or more at: https://app.givingheartsday.org/ #/charity/443
will be matched up to $10,000. You can also schedule your donation today!

CONGRATS ABBIE!
One of our amazing Case Managers, Abbie, won the Rookie of the Year award at today's 7th Annual Fargo/Moorhead Coalition to End Homelessness Conference. Abbie has been with SENDCAA for a year, and her impact has been HUGE! She's consistently living out our motto "Helping People. Changing Lives." Way to go Abbie!

Congratulations to the CAPLP Housing Division who recieved the Outstanding Coaltion Partner Award today at the FM Coaltion to End Homelessness Annual Awards Luncheon. Well deserved award for this hard-working team!

Shout out to Sierra McFaline, CAPLP Housing Manager for recieving the Outstanding Service Provider Award at the FM Colaition to End Homelessness Annual Award Luncheon today! This award is given to an individual who has contributed signficantly to the Coalition's mission of working in partnership to achieve permanent solutions to prevent and end homelessness. Congratuations Sierra!

The coalition’s executive director, Alexa, had the opportunity to table with MSUM’s social work department at the university’s career fair last Thursday!

We have a Lunch & Learn coming up this Thursday! Join us for a session on the Housing Prioritization Tool hosted by Chauntel Gorres. Read more and register at the link below!

Lunch & Learn: Housing Prioritization Tool Lunch & Learn: Housing Prioritization Tool

We have a Lunch & Learn coming up this Thursday! Katia Kjelland from Firstlink will be providing this training on su***de risk factors and assessing for acute su***de risk for FREE. Get your tickets at the link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-learn-su***de-risk-assessment-tickets-388167929727

The FM Coalition is excited to announce the 7th Annual Ending Homelessness conference! Join us for a day of speakers, workshops, and networking. We'll cover topics from mental health to landlord engagement. Get your tickets at the link below!

7th Annual Ending Homelessness Conference - In person 7th Annual Ending Homelessness Conference

The FM Coalition in conjunction with the CARES homeless response system, offer this “help” card to connect to resources in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The card is available at the link below!

Resource: "Help Card" — FM Coalition to END Homelessness The FM Coalition in conjunction with the CARES homeless response system, offer this “help” card to connect to resources in the Fargo Moorhead area.

Our General Coalition Meeting is tomorrow! Partners can find the meeting link on the page below.

Coalition Meetings — FM Coalition to END Homelessness The general meeting of the membership of the FM Coalition mets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 9:15-10:30am in the Community Room of the Moorhead Public Library (current meetings are virtual, see below). The general public is welcome at this monthly meeting. Per-bylaws, the annual meeting of th...

Due to the extreme heat and humidity, our Dorothy Day Food Pantry in West Fargo will be closed for distribution today to maintain the safety of guests, volunteers, and staff.

At this point in time, our Dorothy Day Food Pantry in Moorhead will maintain its usual hours for distribution this evening.

Thank you!

The 2022 State of Homelessness Report has been released and is available on our website. Check it out if you haven't had the chance!

State of Homelessness Report — FM Coalition to END Homelessness Annually, the Coalition to End Homelessness, in partnership with the United Way of Cass Clay, publishes The State of Homelessness in the Fargo-Moorhead Metro. The purpose of the report is to provide our community with a comprehensive account and analysis of available data related to homelessness in....

So excited to continue this partnership!