Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch received a $3,500 grant from Minnesota Power Foundation. The Ranch will use the funds towards the renovation of a bathroom in Seeger's cottage, one of the five children’s cottages on the Minot campus.
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is a Christian residential treatment and educational center for children who have psychiatric, behavioral and trauma issues. The Ranch helps the most troubled, complicated and amazing kids by providing best-in-class psychiatric therapy and trauma-informed care to kids by looking them in the eye, walking with them, and helping them become their best selves. In addition to Residential Treatment Facilities in Fargo, Bismarck, and Minot, the Ranch provides Outpatient Psychiatric and Psychological Services, and Spiritual Life Programs.
The Minnesota Power Foundation, established in 2006 by Minnesota Power, supports organizations that improve the health and vitality of communities in its service areas. Each year, the Foundation distributes nearly $1 million in grants, scholarships and sponsorship support to advance its priorities in education, community enrichment, arts and culture, and health and human services.