Gladys Ray Shelter

10/28/2026

Thank you to everyone that has made a donation so far this Sock-Tober. Warm socks are critical to keeping our neighbors safe and dry as the weather changes.

Socks and new underwear are still being accepted at the Gladys Ray Shelter (1519 1st Ave S, Fargo) Resource and Recovery Center (2001 1st Ave N, Fargo) and at Fargo Cass Public Health (1240 25th St S, Fargo).

Donations can also be made from our amazon wishlist. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3THQMOO7Q684U/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

10/21/2026

🏆 Help us recognize outstanding work in our community!

Nominations are open for the 2026 Coalition Awards, and we want to hear from you!

Each year, the FM Coalition to End Homelessness recognizes individuals and organizations demonstrating exceptional leadership, service, and advocacy in our shared work to prevent and end homelessness.

Think about the colleagues, community partners, and leaders whose contributions deserve recognition. This is your opportunity to help us celebrate their work!

Award recipients are selected by the Coalition's Board of Directors based on their contributions and commitment to our mission.

Detailed descriptions of each award, eligibility requirements, and the nomination form are available at the link below.

📅 Nominations close Friday, November 6!

👉 Nominate someone today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/B6WJwsJviS

Award recipients will be recognized at the 2026 Coalition Conference, November 18–19 in Fargo.

10/17/2026

Thank you Hunter for taking interest in our Socktober drive and for helping to share the word about what our community needs.

The Gladys Ray Shelter in Fargo is aiming to collect 5,000 pairs of socks for its Sock-tober drive and is also seeking coats, hygiene items and emergency blankets.

10/15/2026

Cleaning out your closet? Gladys Ray Shelter guests can use your gently used coats as temperatures start to drop.

Adult sized coats and any other cold weather clothing can be dropped off at Gladys Ray (1519 1st Ave south, Fargo) at anytime. Staff will work to distribute them to shelter guests and any other neighbor who may need a bit of warmth.

10/13/2026

Help us reach our goal of 5000 pairs of socks donated!

Can't drop off socks in person? Check out our amazon wishlist for more ways to help.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3THQMOO7Q684U/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

10/12/2026

Please help us to congratulate our very own Georgie Warren on being this years recipient of the Gladys Ray Award. We are honored to work with someone who embodies the spirit of Gladys Ray, Georgie humbly uplifts, inspires hope, and builds connections with her neighbors inside and out of the shelter.

09/16/2026

The City of Fargo is seeking nominations for the Gladys Ray Indigenous Peoples Day Award, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Fargo’s Indigenous community. This year’s recipient will be formally recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, October 12, 2026. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026.

The Gladys Ray Award was created in honor of Gladys Shingobe Ray. In her family’s words, she was a dedicated lifelong human rights advocate and volunteer who served her community through her involvement with many organizations and by helping to develop numerous programs. She advocated for all people, especially American Indians, children and people experiencing homelessness. She served as a mentor and advisor to many individuals and projects. Gladys was devoted to sharing her love, wisdom and strength with all of her family, friends and everyone she knew.

To nominate someone for the Gladys Ray Award, complete the nomination form available at FargoND.gov/GladysRayAward. Completed nomination forms can be emailed to [email protected]. Nomination forms can also be mailed or delivered to the City of Fargo Planning Department at 225 4th St. N., Fargo, ND 58102. For more information, please call 701.241.1474.

09/04/2026

We are so grateful that staff are able to attend events like the National Native Harm Reduction Summit. We are always growing and learning new ways to serve our community.

This week, staff attended the 14th Annual National Native Harm Reduction Summit, hosted by the White Earth Nation. Staff gained valuable knowledge, tools and perspectives to help us better serve our Native American participants with respect, compassion and culturally responsive care.

07/14/2026

It’s dangerously hot out there, and our unhoused neighbors urgently need our help to stay hydrated.

We are running low on bottled water and would be so grateful for any cases you can spare!

Cases of water can be dropped off any time at the Gladys Ray Shelter (1519 1st Ave South, Fargo) and the Resource and Recovery Center (2001 1st Ave North, Fargo) Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM.

Not in the area but still want to help? The Gladys Ray Shelter's amazon wish list a great way to give back!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3THQMOO7Q684U/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1