D.C. Public Health Conference outlines different approaches to homeless reform
Churches United family case manager shares insights from conference earlier this month
Our community’s kindness knows no bounds
Nov. 13 is World Kindness Day. At Churches United, we see kindness every day from people, businesses and organizations.
NDSU criminal justice students lend a hand at Micah’s Mission
Students are getting hands-on experience working with community members and guests, something that will help them as they move into their careers
Churches United works to house veterans, connect them with services
Nationwide, more than 19,000 veterans experienced homelessness in 2024; 213 of those veterans were in Minnesota, 44 in North Dakota
Here’s how programs for low-income Minnesotans are affected by the government shutdown
The Women, Infants and Children Program, Energy Assistance Program, Minnesota Family Investment Program and SNAP have faced funding shortfalls and logistical hurdles
Churches United receives surprise donation from Cargill
$3,000 donation comes at critical moment when November SNAP benefits are paused and federal workers stretch dollars due to government shutdown
Churches United CEO, Nutrition Director attend North Country Food Bank annual meeting
Churches United now places food orders for Micah's Mission kitchen and Dorothy Day Food Pantry through North Country Food Bank, which will make two deliveries per month
Spreading joy everywhere they go
Spread Your Sunshine, a nonprofit and important partner of Churches United, puts smiles on the faces of kids and families through fun, meaningful events and activities
It’s now easier than ever to get clothing from Micah’s Mission
A new clothing order form is now available, and will make distributing clothing faster and more efficient
Minnesota to distribute $4M in emergency funds to food pantries
The money is geared toward helping food pantries, which are anticipating greater need due to a lapse in SNAP funding
USDA announces there are no plans to fund November SNAP benefits
A website notice states ‘the well has run dry’ and that no benefits will be issued
SNAP benefits in Minnesota, North Dakota halted for November
Benefits will not be paid out in either state until the shutdown ends or the federal government provides guidance on providing benefits
Churches United board welcomes 2 new members
Charley Joyce and Adriane Cooper will play a critical role in helping to shape the future of Churches United
Micah’s Mission hosts first-ever pop-up closet
Community members and Micah’s Mission guests got to peruse clothing options, selected for the coming week’s weather, and fill a grocery bag with the items they needed
Kids help kids at Micah’s Mission
Children from Trinity Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes packed hygiene kits for kids experiencing homelessness
SNAP benefits will not be paid out in November if federal shutdown continues
Churches United is deeply concerned that a pause in benefits would cause hunger to rise sharply in our community at a time when hunger is already on the rise
NDSU students tour Dorothy Day Food Pantry, Micah’s Mission
Students in the disaster resilience and emergency management program got extensive tours of CU facilities to understand how they function and the role they play in an emergency/disaster
Hosting a drive is a great way to help Churches United
Want to set up your own drive for Churches United? Here’s some important information to know ahead of time!
Get tickets to the Gourmet Soup Kitchen Fundraiser on October 30
Churches United’s Gourmet Soup Kitchen Fundraiser is Thursday, Oct. 30. Get your tickets now!