Lend A Hand Up works by and through others to raise financial help and hope for local families facing a serious health issue or other crisis. Lend A Hand Up and caring community members have partnered together to significantly ease the financial burden through the provision of fundraising efforts and boost grants and gift cards for eligible families residing in Cass (ND), Clay (MN) and Becker (MN) counties. Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) and its supporting organizations, Lend A Hand Up (LAHU), and Dakota Medical Charities (DMC) collectively referred to as the "Foundations" are recognized leaders dedicated to addressing societal health problems and improving the health and quality of life for people across North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.Lend A Hand Up provides resources to help volunteers host, plan and promote online fundraisers an in person benefits to raise funds for eligible families.