MARKET EXPRESS
Market Express is a grocery shopping service made available for Grand Forks residents who are low-income, elderly, and/or have a disability. Market Express will deliver to different areas of Grand Forks on different days of the week. The order process will occur on a set schedule. Shopping for orders will take place within two days after the orders are received. Contact a staff person at our office to receive program information. **(701)746-5431**
ERNIE J. NORMAN CENTER
In 1984 our agency leased a house from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the purpose of providing shelter to women and their children.
In 1987, through the generosity of many individuals and organizations, we were able to purchase the home from HUD.
For over 13 years this house provided safe shelter to a wide variety of homeless individuals and families. Red River Valley Community Action provided administration and programming for those clientele who resided in our shelter. This included not only safe housing, but also all of their meals, transportation, case management, clothing, medical referrals and a multitude of other professional forms of assistance.
The disastrous flood of 1997 totally decimated our small shelter and it eventually was sold back to the city and was demolished. After several months of fund-raising, planning, land acquisition, construction, and decorating RRVCA was able to open a new facility for homeless women and their children.
Our new facility concentrates on offering short-term housing and case management services to clients. Our primary focus is with homeless women and their children.
The Ernie J. Norman Center is owned and operated by Red River Valley Community Action.
For further information please contact Karen at 746-5431.
