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Fargo nonprofit honored for impact in North Dakota

North Dakota Assistive wins the Bush Prize, receiving more than $300,000 to expand services and hire more occupational therapists in Fargo.

FARGO — A local nonprofit is getting recognized for its work with helping people all across North Dakota. Out of 36 applicants, North Dakota Assistive in Fargo is one of two organizations to be named winners the Bush Prize: North Dakota. The Bush Prize tracks successful community problem-solving programs then grants money to those organizations to continue their work.

North Dakota Assistive will be receiving more than $300,000. Jeannie Krull, assistant executive director at North Dakota Assistive, said they'll use that money to help hire more occupational therapists and expand their services. Since 1993, she says they've helped about 3,000 people each year.

"I really hope that it puts us into this field of awareness where people don't even have to think about it, when they need it, they know about it," Krull said. The other Bush Prize: North Dakota winner is North Dakota Native Vote in Bismarck..