In 2014, what began as a threeweek back-to-school ministry has since grown into a year-round lifeline for families across Pembina County and the Valley-Edinburg School District. Love One Another Now—known simply as LOAN—is a nonprofit organization founded by Lorna Ratchenski with a simple but profound prayer: “God, show me how I can help my community.”
“Be careful what you pray for,” Ratchenski chu…