United Way of Cass-Clay serves the Fargo-Moorhead area across North Dakota and Minnesota through 211, free tax preparation, and investment in more than 40 local programs. Here is what it does, how to get help, and how to give.
The affiliate raises money and directs it to programs and partners across the Fargo-Moorhead area, investing in more than 40 local programs proven to create long-term change. It operates 211, supports free tax preparation, and runs an Imagination Library.
Its service area covers Cass County in North Dakota and Clay County in Minnesota. Sandi Piatz became president and CEO in 2025.
The fastest way to reach help is 211, free 24/7 local support connecting people to food, housing, transportation, and other resources. The affiliate has also invested in local VITA free tax preparation since 2014.
| Program | What it does |
|---|---|
| 211 helpline | Free, 24/7 support connecting people to food, housing, transportation, and more. |
| VITA free tax prep | Free tax preparation, supported by the affiliate since 2014, to help lift families out of poverty. |
| Imagination Library | Dolly Parton's program mailing enrolled children a free book each month, for 15-plus years. |
| Community grants | Investment in more than 40 local programs. |
Free tax preparation returns credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit to working families without the cost of a paid preparer.
United Way of Cass-Clay emphasizes that it keeps 99 percent of donations local and puts 83 percent of donations directly into programs. Its grants back more than 40 local programs across the bi-state community.
Long-running efforts like the Imagination Library, which has mailed free books to area children for more than 15 years, show its focus on early investment.
You can donate directly, give through a workplace campaign, or designate a gift to a specific cause. Donations support the affiliate's 40-plus funded programs and 211.
Volunteers help in many ways, including free tax preparation. United Way of Cass-Clay holds a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, and its EIN for tax-deductible gifts is 41-0810008.
Free 24/7 support connecting people to local resources.
Free tax filing, supported since 2014.
Free books mailed to enrolled children each month.
Investment in more than 40 local programs.
Programs addressing food, housing, and essentials.
Payroll campaigns that fund the affiliate's work.
Sources: United Way of Cass-Clay (unitedwaycassclay.org) about and financial pages and InForum reporting; Charity Navigator and ProPublica (EIN 41-0810008). A founding year was not confirmed on the pages reviewed. Retrieved June 2026. We are not affiliated with United Way of Cass-Clay and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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