United Way of Becker County

Patriot Assistance Dogs is a nonprofit organization based in Detroit Lakes, MN, dedicated to training rescued dogs as service animals for U.S. military veterans living with PTSD, TBIs, and other challenges. The organization provides these highly trained and certified psychiatric service dogs at no cost to qualifying veterans, ensuring they receive the support they need for their emotional and physical well-being. Committed to treating both veterans and dogs with respect and care, Patriot Assistance Dogs fosters the development of competent canine companions and confident veteran teams. Through their mission, they aim to continually improve the quality of life for those they serve, highlighting the powerful bond between humans and animals. Generated from the website

The White Earth Land Recovery Project, based in Callaway, MN, is dedicated to the recovery and preservation of the original land base of the White Earth Indian Reservation. They focus on promoting sound land stewardship, language fluency, community development, and the preservation of spiritual and cultural heritage. Through their work, the project aims to revive Indigenous lifeways, protect native seeds and traditional foods, and resist the global industrialized food system and genetic engineering. They also address intergenerational trauma through Indigenous mind and body medicine practices.Generated from the website