We provide low-income families with a series of direct service programs that address homelessness, hunger, and poverty in the Greater Grand Forks Area. United Way provides direct service programs that address homelessness, hunger, and poverty in the Greater Grand Forks area. With your help, we are building bright futures in our community! The United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Area was founded as a collaboration of neighbors, to develop ways to improve their community. Since 1957, United Way has been investing in local programs focused on providing our neighbors with opportunities to thrive within the Greater Grand Forks Area. In 2020, United way transitioned to providing direct social service programs. Our goal is to improve the lives, jobs, and futures of children and families through our Live, Work, & Learn programs. United Way’s programming is dedicated to supporting low-income families in the Greater Grand Forks Area. We offer the following programs; Families First, the Kidz Closet, the Backpack Program and the Winter Wishlist. Visit our website at givegfegf.org to learn more about our services!