GRAND FORKS — About six weeks after his termination from Northlands Rescue Mission, Everett C. Jones Sr. has accepted an executive director position with Love in Action.

After Jones was fired from the Mission, Grand Forks' primary emergency shelter — an act he maintains was done in retaliation over a disagreement with one board member — community members and nonprofit leaders expressed surprise and concern.

Among them was Doris Lebby, co-founder and board president of Love in Action, another faith-based nonprofit located in Grand Forks. In a press release issued Friday morning, Nov. 14, Lebby is quoted expressing excitement about Jones' new role in the organization.

"I'm looking forward to the next level that God is taking Love in Action with Everett's leadership," Lebby said. "Hi

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