The countdown to Giving Hearts Day 2025 has begun, and Early Giving is now open! From January 13 until February 13, you can make a significant impact by donating to Heartview. This early giving period allows you to contribute to the important work we do at Heartview, providing essential support to those struggling with substance use disorders.
What is Giving Hearts Day?
Giving Hearts Day is North Dakota's largest 24-hour giving event, dedicated to supporting local nonprofits. On February 13, 2025, individuals across the state will come together to donate to their favorite charities, but Early Giving opens the door to make donations starting January 13. This year, we invite you to join us in supporting Heartview, which provides crucial services for those battling addiction.
How Will My Early Giving Donation Be Used?
Dickinson- “Project Open Skies”- Heartview Dickinson will use funds raised for Giving Hearts Day to create an outdoor area for patients. On average, a patient stays at Heartview Dickinson for 28 days. The residential treatment facility is located on the 4th floor of the old hospital and does not have outdoor access. Patients can only go outside when a staff member supervises a large group. Spending time outdoors can reduce stress, anxiety and depression symptoms, all of which are common in substance use patients. Heartview’s 4th floor location has direct access to an outside space on the building’s roof. In order for patients to use the space, safety improvements need to be made, including installing safety guards and patio flooring.
Cando- “Raise the Barn”- Heartview Cando offers the only Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) program in North Dakota for adults with a substance use disorder. Currently, EAGALA is only able to be offered during summer months. With your Giving Hearts Day donation, you can help Heartview construct a building to provide shelter for patients, staff and horses to allow the program to be offered year-round.
Bismarck- “Expand the Opioid Treatment Program”- In 2021, Heartview had approximately 150 OTP patients. Due to the opioid crisis, as of Nov. 2024, that number has skyrocketed to 284, with 100 patients entering the clinic every day. The small OTP clinic is at capacity and is expected to grow, but at the building’s current size, Heartview is not able to accommodate more people.
How to Donate to Heartview During Early Giving:
- Visit the Giving Hearts Day Website: Go to the official Giving Hearts Day website and search for Heartview Bismarck, Dickinson, or Cando (or click the links below). Donating is simple and secure. You can make a donation to Heartview via the Giving Hearts Day platform anytime between Jan. 13 and Feb. 13. Every dollar counts!
- Bismarck- “Expand the Opioid Treatment Program”
- Cando- “Raise the Barn”
- Dickinson- “Project Open Skies”
2. Mail a Check: Send a check dated Feb. 13 and indicate that the donation is for Giving Hearts Day.
Heartview Foundation, Attn: Joan
101 E Broadway Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
3. Encourage Others to Give: Share your support for Heartview with friends, family, and colleagues. The more people who know about our mission, the more individuals we can reach with life-changing addiction treatment services.
For more information on how your donation will make an impact, contact Joan at joant@heartview.org. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to making a difference in the lives of those affected by substance use disorder.
