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FARGO – For Jospelm “Jojo” Birch, landing in Fargo has been one of the best things that has happened in his life. The 19-year-old Liberian immigrant has gone from being homeless, sleeping in a car and going weeks without a shower, to having a high school diploma, a job and an apartment, thanks to help…
Read More Challenges for Direct Support Workers
High turnover rates, stagnant wages plague workers who serve people with disabilities. A typical day for Megan Arthaud starts at 6 a.m. Arthaud and the other direct support workers at a south Bismarck group home for people with intellectual disabilities start their day by helping residents with their basic care needs. This includes getting the…
Read More Cornerstone Bank Donates “Water Works” Books
“Water Works” was written and illustrated by Sawyer Anderson, age 10, to children at Fraser Child Care Center. FRASER, MN (Valley News Live) – A local Oak Grove fifth-grader is making it her mission to help people across the globe. Ten-year-old Sawyer Anderson knew she wanted to help build wells in Africa after hearing stories…
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