Fast help for North Dakota families displaced by disaster.
ND Lions Emergency Relief is a volunteer-led community response group helping families after fires and other disasters with clothing, hygiene supplies, household basics, furniture, hotel support, and the next steps toward recovery.
Call 701-791-1797 during an active response.
Active · May 4
Alberta Heights Apartments
Bismarck · 68 units displaced. Drop-off open at Storage Kings, Unit #4.
Active · May 15
Kirkwood Park Apartments
Bismarck. Same response pattern — call us, stop by Storage Kings Unit #4.
One number works for either fire — call 701-791-1797. Picked up by a volunteer.
Community event · Sunday, May 31
A special night at the ballpark
Join the Bismarck Larks at Bismarck Municipal Ballpark · First pitch 6:05 PM. Come early for dinner. Free for families displaced by disaster — pick up tickets at the relief center (Storage Kings Unit #4).
Who we are
ND Lions Emergency Relief
ND Lions Emergency Relief is a volunteer-led community response group based in the Bismarck-Mandan area. We help families and individuals displaced by fires and other emergencies by coordinating immediate needs, donated items, hotel support, household goods, and connections to partner agencies. Financial donations are handled through qualified nonprofit partners, including the North Dakota Community Foundation, so funds can be received, tracked, and directed responsibly.
How we work
Volunteer-led. Community-supported. Partner-powered.
ND Lions Emergency Relief brings together volunteers, Lions members, agencies, donors, property managers, churches, hotels, and nonprofit partners to help families move from crisis toward stability. We are not a government agency. We are neighbors helping neighbors — quickly, practically, and compassionately.
Three ways to help
Donate
100% of donations are processed by the North Dakota Community Foundation (an established 501(c)(3)) into the ND Lions Emergency Relief fund — supporting families displaced by disaster. NDCF handles tax receipts. We don’t take a cut.
Donations on pause
Thanks to an overwhelming community response, we’ve temporarily suspended drop-offs of clothing, furniture, and household items. Money still helps — and so does that gift card sitting in your wallet from a Christmas three years ago. Every bit counts.
Volunteer
We need volunteers. If you’re interested, call our hotline: 701-791-1797.
Follow the active response
We post fastest on Facebook during an active response — what’s needed, where to be, and when.