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Evolving requirements and shrinking targeted geographic zones provide challenges to providing low-interest CDFI lending – but the potential for impact is limitless.
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Evolving requirements and shrinking targeted geographic zones provide challenges to providing low-interest CDFI lending – but the potential for impact is limitless.

STRATEGIC COLLABORATION Multiple organizations come together to assist Fadumo Ahmed in the opening of Gold Childcare Center, a culturally supportive child care center planned for East Grand Forks. A culturally supportive child care center is planned for East Grand Forks. Fadumo Ahmed, who has provided in-home child care for several years in East Grand Forks, …

A months-long effort to establish an emergency youth shelter in Red Lake culminated with the opening of the shelter last week. The shelter serves up to 12 youth and young adults, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Crookston Early Childhood Initiative hosted its annual Boo Run Run on Oct. 10 at Castle Park in Crookston, as dozens of children explored the storybook walk throughout the wooded trails and enjoyed free play at the natural playground.

A statement from NMF on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Indigenous Parent Leadership Initiative celebrates graduation of inaugural class at White Earth Nation

When teachers are away from the classrooms in the summer, their children frequently stay home with them.

Landlord Risk Mitigation Fund expands options for young adults hardest to house

The Thief River Falls Area Community Fund has expressed its appreciation to its community for its support this summer.
