Here are some of our favorite moments from 2025
We couldn’t possibly list every wonderful moment, but come take a trip down memory lane with a few of our highlights from this year
2025 is nearly in the books, and what an incredible year it has been for Churches United. The organization is stable now, and that’s thanks to the profound generosity of our community, which lifted us up all year long.
There is still work to be done, and Churches United staff are ready to hit the ground running in 2026 to make the organization the strongest it's ever been, and we hope that you will come along with us once again for this journey!
But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let’s take a moment to reflect on some of the best moments from this year, which we’ve compiled here, in no particular order.
Silver Linings Apartments welcomes tenants
Silver Linings Apartments welcomed its first tenants in July 2025 after breaking ground in May 2024. The 36-unit permanent supportive housing complex serves individuals aged 55 and older who have faced chronic homelessness and/or long-term housing instability, and who are very low income.
In just five months, every unit is nearly full. The project underscores the great need for housing in our community, particularly for people 55 and older, who are one of the fastest-growing demographics of people experiencing homelessness.
We’re incredibly proud of SLA and the transformational impact it has had on our neighbors now living there.
Gourmet Soup Kitchen returns
After going on hiatus while Churches United reorganized, Gourmet Soup Kitchen returned this year. The event was a success, with 11 guest chefs serving up soup, and the community pouring in to sample the soup and support Churches United.
The night was not only fun but heartwarming, serving as a fundraiser and a celebration of the community that wrapped its arms around Churches United while it regained its footing.
We also debuted our new mission video there. It’s incredible, and you can watch it here.
Giving Hearts Day 2025
The love we felt on Giving Hearts Day was profound. It is difficult to put into words the outpouring of generosity and love we experienced that day.
Giving Hearts Day was a chance to stabilize Churches United and begin charting a course for the future. And thanks to everyone who gave that day, Churches United was able to do that.
Following Giving Hearts Day 2025, Churches United CEO Pastor Devlyn Brooks told the Forum that the organization has a clear path and that GHD marked “a dramatic turnaround from where we were last year.”
84 people housed
In 2025 alone, Churches United helped to house 84 people, many at our own housing complexes, including the recently completed Silver Linings Apartments! Obtaining housing is often not a straightforward journey; it can be quite difficult, so we’re incredibly proud of the effort and compassion staff show every day, ensuring that each of our neighbors can find stable housing.
We will have more details next week about everything Churches United did this year, so stay tuned!
582,735 pounds of food distributed
Distributing 582,735 pounds of food is no easy task. From sourcing the food to transporting it, to ensuring volunteers stock shelves and assist shoppers at Dorothy Day Food Pantry, it takes a team effort!
It was an honor to help feed our neighbors, especially as hunger continues to rise in the Fargo-Moorhead area and across the country. The need is great, but the drive to help is just as great in our community.
None of the things listed in this article are possible without you, the person reading this. Whether you donated your time, money and/or food, or just helped spread the word about our mission, you made all this possible, so give yourself a pat on the back.
There were plenty of incredible moments this year, not included here. Feel free to let us know some of your favorite moments with us!
In 2026, we’re going to continue serving our neighbors in need, and we hope that you will walk this journey with us again!