ABOUT US
After the Grand Forks flood in 1997, the Catholic churches in the area saw a greater than normal need for a food pantry, emergency assistance and a thrift store. From that need developed what is today known as St. Joseph's Social Care. Promoting dignity and self-worth while inspiring hope and empowerment is our goal. With a small staff and a team of dedicated volunteers, we provide basic human needs to the local disadvantaged with food, housing, transportation, clothing and emergency assistance, such as paying for their utilities.
OUR MISSION
St. Joseph’s Social Care, a Catholic Charity, provides assistance to individuals and families in need without regard to race, religion, or national origin. By meeting basic needs, St. Joseph’s inspires hope and empowers persons to reach their fullest potential. St. Joseph’s advocates for those in need, promotes their dignity and self-worth, and strives to walk with them, learn from them, and see in them the presence of God.
Mickey Munson
Executive Director
Mickey is a native North Dakotan dedicated to helping our community thrive. Originally from Minot, Mickey currently resides in Thompson, ND.
Mickey received a Bachelor of Science degree from Minot State University in 2000 and brings an extensive background in sales, marketing, and communication to the team. Prior to joining St. Joseph’s, Mickey served as an account manager in Grand Forks for 16 years.
During the past 20 years, Mickey has been a member of various boards and organizations in Thompson. When not working, you can find Mickey enjoying the great outdoors or catching a UND hockey game.
TIMELINE
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1997
May
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Grand Forks was formed at 2206 Gateway Drive; Food pantry, Emergency assistance and Thrift store
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1998
February
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Grand Forks is incorporated
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2000
July
Operation and thrift store move to current location at 620 8th Ave South
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2002
February
Sold 2206 Gateway Drive location
July
Cars for a Cause Program
September
Halloween Costume Give Away
December
Purchased 1805 for transitional housing
Current location gifted by Leon and Jane Comeau -
2003
January
First social worker staff hired
May
Purchased two units of Comeau Transitional Housing Program
December
Completed transitional housing at 1805
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2005
November
First Empty Bowl Event
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2006
February
Purchased 614 and 616 8th Ave South for Permanent Supportive Housing Program
May
Opened Permanent Supportive Housing Program
June
Started Forward Movement Program
August
Integrated with the Grand Forks Food Cupboard
September
Second social worker hired
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2007
September
Built two double garages for storage of food and thrift store items
November
Developed website - svdpgf.org
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2008
January
Added three new offices
June
Free Summer Lunch for Youth serves two locations
Hired bookkeeper and brought accounting in-house
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2010
January
Open third unit of Permanent Supportive Housing
February
Name changed to St. Vincent of Grand Forks
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2011
June
Name changed to St. Joseph’s Social Care and Thrift Store
Summer Lunch program serves seven locations
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2016
May
Lot purchased from City of Grand Forks for future housing
June
Summer Lunch program serves nine locations
September
New website rollout
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2017
20th Anniversary
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2018
October
Betty’s Kitchen Grant Received
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2019
April
Executive Director Joann Brundin Retires After 19 Years
August
Mickey Munson begins as Executive Director
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2020
February
Betty’s Kitchen Construction Started
April
New St. Joseph's Thrift Store Logo
May
New St. Joseph's Social Care Logo
ST. JOSEPH’S SOCIAL CARE & THRIFT STORE
Phone: 701.795.8614
Monday – Friday | 8AM – 5PM
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