Agencies
2011 United Way funding application.
Many of the MSA United Way agencies can be viewed on a program titled "LIVE UNITED" which is co-produced by Community Access TV and Missouri Slope Areawide (MSA) United Way. You can find dates and times for the programs by clicking HERE.
This program can be viewed during it’s regular scheduled time on Cable Channel 12 locally or via their website at: www.freetv.org and clicking on the “ON AIR” flashing sign.
Visit any of the United Way agencies websites by clicking on their web address.
If you are a MSA United Way agency and need a quarterly report form click here.
Abused Adult Resource Center www.abusedadultresourcecenter.com
The Abused Adult Resource Center is a private nonprofit agency dedicated to serving the needs of abuse victims and their families in south-central North Dakota.
222-8370
- Pam’s House
- Sexual Assault Support Program
- Crisis Intervention
- Criminal Justice Program
- Kid Smarts
- Family Safety Center
- Seeds of Hope Project
- Pam’s House Children’s Activity Program
- Domestic Violence Intervention Program
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program
- Law Enforcement Domestic Violence Advocacy Program
- Children’s Support Groups
- Dating Violence, Date Rape, and HIV/AIDS Education
- Career Closet
AID Inc.
AID Incorporated was founded in 1983 by Father Charlie Backus and is incorporated as a private non-profit agency in North Dakota governed by a nine member board of directors made up of community leaders. AID, Inc. primary mission is to assist the “working poor in becoming self sufficient.”
223-9150
- Family Friends
- Emergency Assistance
- Rent and utility assistance
- Short term temporary
- Gas vouchers for medical emergencies
- Emergency food pantries in both locations
- Vouchers for basic needs
- Bus tickets within North Dakota and city routes
- Refer clients for consultation to assist in budget management and pay initial fee
- Christmas gifts for children
- Care and Share
- Community Thanksgiving Meals in Bismarck and Mandan
- Community Christmas dinner in Mandan
American Red Cross www.ndredcross.org/
American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster and helps communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
223-6700
- Emergency Services
- Armed Forces Emergency Services
- Health and Safety Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters www.BBBSA.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bismarck-Mandan makes a positive difference in the lives of youth through a professionally-supported one-to-one mentoring relationship with a caring adult.
222-0797
- Mentor Match Program
- Site Based Mentor Center
Bismarck Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
The Bismarck Law Enforcement Chaplaincy serves the community by helping those in the community during stressful times in their lives.
226-1290
- Critical Incidence Stress Management
Bismarck – Mandan Safety Council www.health.state.nd.us
The council is an organization of volunteers whose mission is to assist and promote community safety activities to decrease the number and cost of injuries.
328-4537
- Child Safety
- Car Safety Seat Checkups
- Bike Helmet Projects
- Assistance at Safety Village
- Walk your child to school day
- Safety Booths and Displays
BIS-MAN Transit www.bismantransit.com
BIS-MAN Transit is a non-profit transportation provider, providing door to door Para transit services 24/7 for elderly and/or disabled individuals. Also we provide the “CAT” which is a fixed route bus services for anyone to ride.
258-6817
Bridging the Dental Gap
Provides dental services for low income and Medicaid patients within a 50 mile radius of this community.
221-0518
Burleigh County Senior Adults Program
Burleigh County Senior Adults Program provides services to individuals age 60 years and older. The program receives United Way funds for the Nutrition Program-congregate and home delivered meals.
255-4648
- Nutrition Program
- Congregate Meals Program
- Home Delivered Meals to home bound seniors
- Outreach Services-Information and referral for services in the community
- Health Maintenance Program
- Social and recreational activities
Catholic Charities North Dakota www.catholiccharitiesnd.org
Catholic Charities North Dakota is a licensed, COA-accredited agency providing social services to people regardless of religion, race, age, gender, or ability to pay.
255-1793
- Pregnancy and parenting services
- Counseling services
- Guardianship Services
- Adoption services, including infant, international and children with special needs
Charles Hall Youth Services www.charleshallyouthservices.com
Charles Hall Youth Services serves at-risk foster care youth, ages 12 – 17, through residential group home programming.
255-2773
- Case Management
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Experiential Education
- Community-based treatment partnerships and public school
- Spiritual Life
- Independent Life Skills
- Creative Arts Program
- Nutrition and Healthful Living Education
- Native American Liaison and Diversity Education
- Social Skills Training
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Shelter Care
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Consultant (board certified for work with adolescents)
Child's Hope Learning Center
Helping all children reach their fullest potential. We provide an educational environment for children with and without disabilities to create an atmosphere of integration not isolation.
223-3242
Dacotah Foundation
Dacotah Foundation provides community based mental health services focusing on prevention and intervention. We serve adults, children and their families in the least restrictive environments in their homes and communities.
223-4517
- Foster Grandparent Program
- Community Based Programs
- Hodge Podge
- Residential Programs
- Children’s/Youth Programs
- Prevention Programs
Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons www.dakotagirlscouts.org
The Girl Scouts of Sakakawea Council builds girls of confidence, courage, and character, who make the world a better place. The Girl Scout Programs and Camping Services are open to all girls ages 5-17.
223-4525
- Camping Services
- Service to Girls and Mentors
- Girls are great
Good Heart Community Center
We provide families and the community with services, support, assistance and social activities
445-3436
Guardian and Protective Services www.gapsinc.org
Guardian and Protective Services, Inc. provides needed protective services to vulnerable adults, who have no one to assist them.
222-8678
- Guardian and Protective Services
- Guardianships
- Conservator
- Power of Attorney (Healthcare and Finances)
Legal Services of ND www.legalassist.org
Legal Services of ND is a non-profit organization which provides legal help to disadvantaged elderly or low-income North Dakotans. LSND accepts cases in the areas of Government Benefits, Family, Health, Consumer, Housing, Elderly Law and Indian Law. 258-4270 or 1-800-634-5263
Lutheran Social Services of ND www.lssnd.org
Since 1936, Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota has provided faith-based, human services across the state. We provide 19 programs that serve families, youth and communities.
223-1510
- Freedom From Violence
- Gamblers Choice
- Great Plain Food Bank
- Senior Companion Program
- Restorative Justice
- The Adoption Option
- Child Care Resource & Referral
- Family Based Services
- Healthy Families
- Attendant Care
- Day Report
- DIVERT
- Luther Hall
- Restorative
- Tracking
- Youth Court
- Daily Bread
- Lutheran Disaster Response
- New American Services
- Rural Response Coalition
Mandan Golden Age
Our agency’s mission is to establish and provide nutrition, health maintenance, education, recreation, and fellowship for citizens of Mandan who are 60 years of age or older.
663-6528
- Home Delivered Meals
- Health Maintenance
- Congregate Meals Program
- Outreach Services
- Information & Referral Services
- Social & Recreational Activities
Mayor's Community Crisis Coalition
663-5398
McLean Family Resource Center
The Mclean Family Resource Center provides prevention and intervention services for victims for domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes in McLean County.
1-800-651-8643
- Resource Family Center
- Provides prevention and intervention services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes in McLean County
Mental Health America of North Dakota www.mhand.org
Mental Health Association in North Dakota’s mission is promoted through education, advocacy, understanding and access to quality care for all individuals while according respect, dignity and opportunities to achieve their fullest potential.
255-3692
- 2-1-1/HELP/LINE Information, Referral and Crisis Intervention
- Prevention Through Education
- Supportive Action, Advocacy & Public Policy
- Suicide Prevention/Mentoring
- Special Events
Missouri Valley Family YMCA www.bismarckymca.org
Missouri Valley Family YMCA is a non profit organization that exists to serve the community through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
255-1525
- Free being to Swim
- Needy Family Memberships
- Free Annual Youth Recreational Membership
- Tenn Enrichment
- YMCA Latchkey and Childcare
- Needy Youth Camp Scholarships
Missouri Valley Habitat for Humanity
Missouri Valley Habitat for Humanity builds new homes for working families, who fall between 30% and 60% of the median income level, in the Bismarck-Mandan area.
255-7566
Neighbors Network
Neighbors Network provides in-home services to support families of school children who are experiencing difficulties that affect their children’s success in school by helping improve parenting, stabilize relationships and promote independent functioning in the community.
323-4206
Northern Lights Boy Scout Council www.nlcbsa.org
The Northern Lights Council Boy Scouts of America is a comprehensive youth development program for boys and young men ages 7-20 and young women ages 14-20.
223-7204
- Youth Development
- Tiger Cubs 1st Grade Boys
- Cub Scouts 2nd-5th Grade Boys
- Boy Scouts Boys ages 11-18
- Venturing Young Men and Women ages 14-20
- Learning for Life Kindergarten through Grade 12
- Exploring Young Men and Women ages 14-20.
ND Caring Foundation
Caring for Children was established in 1989 by Blue Cross Blue Sheild of North Dakota to provide health care to uninsured children.
- Provide primary and preventive medical, dental, and mental health care
- Children 19 and younger are eligible
ND Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health’s
The ND Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health’s Parent-to-Parent Support Services provides support to parents of children who have a serious emotional disturbance.
223-1223
- Bismarck Mandan Family Support
- Provide support and education to parents
- Attend meeting at the request of parent
- Assist parents to understand their child’s mental health problems
- Assist parents to become involved in a support network
- Assist parents to receive training on how advocate for their children
- Assist families to locate informal services and supports
- Assist families to access information on their rights and response
Rebuilding Together rebuildbisman@hotmail.com
Rebuilding Together is the leading volunteer organization that, in partnership with the community, rehabilitates the houses of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and disabled, so that they may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence. This work is done by volunteers, with no cost to the homeowner.
221-3232
RSVP + Central ND http://rsvp.ndsu.nodak.edu/
The opportunities are endless and the RSVP staff is very willing to discuss your interests and keep you engaged! Call anytime to discuss volunteering in your area. We are a volunteer family and would love to have you on board. People of all ages seeking meaningful volunteer service opportunities are welcome!
258-5436
- Volunteer Program
- Kids on the Block puppet program on anti-bullying
- CHIPS-mentoring children whose parents are incarcerated
- Tutoring students in the schools
Ruth Meiers Hospitality House, Inc. www.rmhh.org
Ruth Meiers Hospitality House, Inc. provides emergency housing and supportive services to assist homeless and low-income people in achieving self-sufficiency.
224-8524
- Men’s Emergency Homeless Shelter
- Joanne’s Healthcare Clinic
- Stone Soup Kitchen
- The Baby Things Boutique
- Adult Education
- Educational Services
- Food Pantry
- New Beginnings Transitional Housing
- Horizons Permanent Housing Complex
The Salvation Army www.thesalarmy.com
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, preaching Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination.
223-1889
- Sal’s Place After-School and Summer Child-care Program
- Human Services Program
- Emergency Disaster Services
- Spiritual Services
- Christmas Joy Shop
- The Food Pantry
- “Coats for Kids”
- Community Corrections Aftercare Program
The Village Family Service Center www.thevillagefamily.org
The Village Family Service Center strives to improve the quality of life through services designed to strengthen individuals, families, and organizations.
235-6433
- Financial Resource Center
- Counseling Service
- Family Based Services
- Child Custody Studies
- The Adoption Option
Volunteer Caregiver Exchange
Association of service organizations which recruit and train volunteers to assist with older, frail and disabled people and their families in an effort to enable those served to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.
223-9290
- Volunteer Caregiver Exchange
Welcome House, Inc. http://www.welcome-house.net/
WelcomeHouse, Inc. is a faith-based, private non-profit agency serving the needs of homeless families and single women in the Bismarck/Mandan area. Welcome House provides short-term shelter in local furnished studio apartments while assisting clients in obtaining permanent housing.
(701) 391-5184.
Welcome House, Inc. provides its clients the following services:
- Short-term shelter
- Assistance with obtaining permanent housing
- Intensive case management
- Food
- Household furnishings
- Transportation vouchers
- Other assistance as needed
Wilton Mentor Program
Wilton Mentor Program is a community based organization that exists to strengthen relationships between youth and adults in the Wilton area.
734-6605
- Annual Leadership Training
- Annual lock in for youth in grades 4-6
Youthworks
Youthworks provides a comprehensive array of services for at-risk youth, young adults and the parents of at risk-youth and young adults
255-6909
- Family Mental Health Clinic and Counseling Coop
- Independent Living & Traditional Housing
- Peer Youth Worker and Cross-Age Mentors
- At-Risk Support Groups
- Runaway Center
- Street Outreach
- Attendant Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Substance Abuse Mentoring
- SVORI-Transitional Living for Juvenile Offenders
- Turnabout, After-school homework assistance & counseling
- Tobacco Cessation
- Juvenile Diversion
- Juvenile Drug Court
- School Suspension & Explosion
- AmeriCorps
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