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West Acres' philanthropic endeavors focus on enhancing opportunities, meeting needs and creating cultural experiences for the people in our region.

West Acres belief in community support is evidenced through multiple programs which help provide funding, exposure and education to and from hundreds of regional organizations every year.

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Direct Financial Support

The West Acres Development Partnership provides direct financial support to organizations in our region who serve our communities in the areas of human services, arts, education, youth and more.  The annual budget for direct donations is approximately $150,000 per year. Organizations who are interested in being considered for funding should contact West Acres for information.  A committee of the mall’s partners meets annually, usually in July, to allocate the funds.

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Mall based activities:

Every year, West Acres hosts several dozen events and activities in the mall to benefit the community and our regional organizations.  The impact of the events includes:

Fundraising:

(If your nonprofit organization may fit into one of our events, please contact West Acres for more information)

• Bazaarfest
•  It’s a Wonderful Night
• Wishburgers
• CANstruction (Great Plains Food Bank) (pictured right)
• Holiday Giving Tree (Season of Hope)

Public Service:

• Battle of the Badges Blood Drive (United Blood Services)
• Go Wild at the Mall (National Wildlife Refuge System)
• Go Red for Women

Youth Activities

• Halloween Trick or Treat
• Kids ID Day
• United Way School Supply Drive
• Liberty Day

Mall Exhibitions:

• High School Art Show
• Shrine Circus Poster Display
• ND Junior Duck Stamp
• Earth Week Displays
• Medora Kiosk