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About Safe KidsSafe Kids Grand Forks is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing accidental injury. We know our efforts are needed because as many as 90 percent of accidental injuries can be prevented. Safe Kids Grand Forks is a community-wide Coalition that exists to educate the community and to prevent unintentional injuries, the leading cause of death and injury among children 14 years of age and under. Safe Kids Grand Forks brings together the expertise of individuals in our community who are dedicated to reducing childhood injuries. Safe Kids Grand Forks Coalition members include, but are not limited to: EMS, law enforcement, fire, service groups, childcare providers, parents, University of North Dakota staff, and Altru Health System staff.
Become a Member or VolunteerSafe Kids Grand Forks is always eager to accept new members in our Coalition. If an individual, business, agency or service group has an interest in injury prevention and childhood safety, Safe Kids would love to have you as a Coalition member. There is no fee to join the Coalition and yet there are benefits you will receive by being a member. Any help or expertise you can share is greatly appreciated. Safe Kids Grand Forks meets as a full Coalition once a month for most months during the year. Meetings are held routinely at Altru Health System (Building 1) on the second Thursday of each month, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch is served so a RSVP is appreciated (chanson@altru.org). Meeting notices and agendas are sent out in advance and members are also kept updated with meeting minutes, newsletters and emails. Anyone with agenda item requests should submit them to the Coordinator 2 weeks in advance. Safe Kids Grand Forks also has subcommittees that meet as needed to conduct business. These include:
These subcommittees are also open to new members. For more information, contact the Safe Kids Grand Forks Coordinator. If you or your organization/business is interested in serving as a volunteer at any of our coalition events, please contact the Coalition Coordinator for more details on how your help can be used. We are always in need of eager volunteers. How To DonateSafe Kids Grand Forks operates almost entirely from grant funding and donations from individuals. All donations made to the Coalition are spent on safety devices and injury prevention programs. Administrative costs for the Coalition are provided by the lead agency, Altru Health System. Safe Kids Grand Forks has a fund set up with the Altru Health Foundation. Donations can be made by one of the following methods:
We are set up as a 501(c)3 corporation so your contributions are considered a charitable donation. If you are interested in providing a donation of products (i.e. car seats, bike helmets, smoke alarms, etc.), please contact Carma Hanson, Coalition Coordinator to make arrangements. Donations such as these are always welcome. If serving as a project volunteer is how you are interested in donating, please contact the coordinator and your talents will be matched with the Coalition's many volunteer needs. We always have needs to fill for teens through adult aged helpers. Some activities include interactions at events, while others include "behind the scenes" prep work. We will match your skills to a volunteer project! Thank you in advance for any help you can offer toward the goal of preventing childhood injuries. For more information on being an event or program sponsor, contact the coalition with your request. |
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