For this segment, we sat down with Brenda Kriedeman the Executive Director of Welcome House. A faith-based agency serving homeless individuals and families in the Bismarck-Mandan area. Welcome House provides short-term shelter, assistance in obtaining permanent housing and a variety of supportive services.

Community Talk Ep.204 - Welcome House

The expanded Medicaid program will be available to individuals under age 65 with household incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level (FPL). Individuals eligible for Medicare or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are not eligible for coverage under Medicaid expansion. If your household’s annual income is equal to or lower than the figures below, you will probably qualify for Medicaid..

Community Talk Ep.204 - Medicaid Expansion in North Dakota

Lutheran Social Services Senior Companions is seniors helping seniors live independently, providing reassurance to seniors, their families and friends. The program helps older adults maintain their independence and continue living in their own homes through the help of volunteers. 

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Community Talk Ep.204 - Lutheran Social Services Senior Companions

On this episode of United Way's Community Talk we sat down with Darius Sparks, a senior at St. Mary's Central High School in Bismarck. We discussed his efforts and motivation for building a playground for children at St. Bernard's Mission School in Fort Yates. 

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Community Talk Ep.210 - Darius Sparks

In the third segment of this episode, we discussed RSVP+ Foster Grandparent program. A program that puts trained volunteers in schools to offer one-on-one support to students. 

Community Talk Ep.210 - RSVP

In the past few years, both school systems have seen steady growth with Mandan enrollment increasing by 218 from 2011 to 2013 and Bismarck enrollment by 689 over the same period, and we’re anticipating another sizeable increase for the impending school year. Today on Community Talk, we’ll here current enrollment numbers, discuss some of the issues that have arisen due to this dramatic growth, and the actions being taken to ensure that our children are prepared for success. 

Guests in this segment include Mandan Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Bitz to the program and Mandan Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Jeff  Lind.

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Community Talk Ep. 218 - Mandan Public Schools


In the past few years, both school systems have seen steady growth with Mandan enrollment increasing by 218 from 2011 to 2013 and Bismarck enrollment by 689 over the same period, and we’re anticipating another sizeable increase for the impending school year. Today on Community Talk, we’ll here current enrollment numbers, discuss some of the issues that have arisen due to this dramatic growth, and the actions being taken to ensure that our children are prepared for success.

This segment's guest is Bismarck Public Schools Superintendent Tamara Uselman. 

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Community Talk Ep. 218 - Bismarck Public Schools

It’s pretty apparent that our community is growing. Oil and gas development coupled with our historically solid agriculture-based economy has led to record job growth and development, unemployment rates below 3 percent, and unprecedented population growth. There’s no doubt our community is thriving. 

In the segment we discuss our community with Bismarck-Mandan Development Association President and CEO Brian Ritter. 

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Community Talk Ep. 219 - Bismarck-Mandan Development Association

It’s pretty apparent that our community is growing. Oil and gas development coupled with our historically solid agriculture-based economy has led to record job growth and development, unemployment rates below 3 percent, and unprecedented population growth. There’s no doubt our community is thriving. 

In this segment we discuss housing issues with Burleigh County Housing Authority Executive Director Dwight Barden.

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Community Talk Ep. 219 - Burleigh County Housing Authority

Members of the United Way Women's Leadership Circle discuss their effort to impact the Bismarck-Mandan community. Topics of discussion include the Little Black Dress Campaign and the Adopt-a-Classroom project. 

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