About Us
Making a Difference in Minot and Beyond
At Souris Valley United Way, we unite donors, charities, and volunteers to create a lasting impact in our community. Discover how we are transforming lives and fostering a brighter future for all.
Our Mission and Vision
We mobilize people, organizations and resources in an impactful effort to advance Education, Financial Stability, and Health while addressing basic human needs.
Our Goals
Every year, local agencies apply for partnership with Souris Valley United Way and undergo extensive interviews conducted by a team of local volunteers.
Agencies that meet our guidelines are granted a portion of the funds raised during our annual United Way campaign.
Food, shelter, health and wellness, dignity, self-worth, independence, companionship – these are just some of the needs that we help meet in our community.
Diversity & Inclusion
Souris Valley United Way advocates and promotes diversity among its board, staff, agencies, volunteers, programs, services, donors and partners. We define diversity as valuing individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status or disability. Our goal is to have our Board of Directors, staff and volunteers genuinely demonstrate the principles of diversity, which enrich our community.
Equity Statement
The Souris Valley United Way fights for all people all the time. We strongly support equity in our communities and will work to achieve this for every person. We will fight for everyone regardless of race, ethnic background, gender and for any other marginalized group located within our service area. We will accomplish this through educational efforts, programming supports, and by granting dollars to programs that also support equity in our communities.
Meet Our Dedicated Team
Our Board of Directors

Tom Rafferty, Verendrye Electric
President

Karna Taft, Town and Country Credit Union
Vice President

Paul Gillund, SRT Communications
Past President

Mick Kossan, Central Power
Treasurer

Lofton Klabunde, First International Bank and Trust
Member at Large

Amanda Heim, Scheels
Member at Large

Shawna Reynolds, Farstad Oil
Member at Large

Monica Peterson, Enbridge
Member at Large

Heidi Llewellyn, Resolution Life
Member at Large
Members at Large (Not Pictured)
Teresa Getzlaff, Ryan Family Dealership
Our Services
Education
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library promotes early literacy by delivering age-appropriate books to children from 0-5 years old.
Financial Stability
Magic City Blessings Bank – We provide personal care items to individuals in the greater community of Minot
Health & Wellness
Backpack Buddies provides food for school children who might not otherwise have food over the weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Souris Valley United Way and our mission.
What is Souris Valley United Way?
Souris Valley United Way is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing donors, charities, and volunteers together to address the needs of the Minot, North Dakota community and surrounding Ward County area.
How can I get involved?
You can get involved by volunteering, donating, or participating in our events and programs. Visit our ‘Get Involved’ page for more information.
What types of programs do you support?
We support programs that provide food, shelter, health and wellness, dignity, self-worth, independence, and companionship to those in need in our community.
How are funds distributed?
Funds are distributed to local agencies that apply for partnership and meet our guidelines. These agencies undergo extensive interviews conducted by a team of local volunteers.
How can I apply for partnership?
Local agencies can apply for partnership by submitting an application during our annual United Way campaign. Please visit our ‘Apply for Partnership’ page for more details.
Join Our Mission
Help us make a difference in the Minot community. Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or participate in our programs, your support is invaluable. Together, we can bring positive change and support those in need.