Humble Beginnings,
Expansive Growth
Churches United was formed in 1987 by a group of eleven local faith groups out of the old Bethesda Lutheran Church. The number of supporting faith communities has grown to over 100 these last 35 years. Churches United is now comprised of six locations across the Fargo-Moorhead community with three shelters, two food pantries, and a permanent supportive housing complex.
Churches United’s History: Then and Now
1987 - Churches United for the Homeless was founded
1992 - First paid team members hired
1996 - First Case Managers hired
2004 - Churches United for the Homeless moved to 1901 1st Avenue North, Moorhead, MN
2010 - The Sanford Shelter Nurse programming began
2018 - Bright Sky Apartments opened its doors to the first tenants in Moorhead, MN
2019 - Churches United for the Homeless and the Dorothy Day House & Food Pantry merge. Under the shortened organization name of Churches United for all oversight and management of its programs and sites.
2019 - The shelter that was formally Churches United for the Homeless was renamed Micah’s Mission. Dorothy Day House and Dorothy Day Food Pantry continue to use their respective names.
2020 - Silver Linings Apartment project announced to the community.
2021 - Dorothy Day Food Pantry - West moves to its new location in West Fargo, ND
2023 - Silver Linings Apartments breaks ground
2024 - Micah’s Mission renovation is to be completed