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United Way of Northeastern Minnesota invests in nonprofits, programs, and collaborations that equip and empower, creating opportunities for people to thrive in our communities.

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Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

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Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

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Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.

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Financial Security

Building a stronger financial future for each generation.

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Here to Help


United Way of Northeastern Minnesota invests in nonprofits, programs, and collaborations that equip and empower, creating opportunities for people to thrive in our communities.

Man sitting with dental hygenist

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

female teacher with young student at art table.

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

woman loading car with supplies

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.

group of volunteers

Financial Security

Building a stronger financial future for each generation…

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Latest News and Updates


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United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s no-cost training for local volunteer boards and booster clubs is back, and the organization is…
2025-2026 Board President Chad Buus
2026 is a special year for the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota as we will be celebrating our 60th anniversary. In the past 60 years we have…
Volunteers hold "United is the Way" signs surrounded by boxes of non-perishable food soon to be packed into Buddy Backpacks at UWNEMN's Chisholm warehouse.
It’s been more than 15 years since a meeting between former United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) executive director Shelley Valentini and…

Latest News and updates

Hands raised in air behind blue gradient
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s no-cost training for local volunteer boards and booster clubs is back, and the organization is…
2025-2026 Board President Chad Buus
2026 is a special year for the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota as we will be celebrating our 60th anniversary. In the past 60 years we have…
Volunteers hold "United is the Way" signs surrounded by boxes of non-perishable food soon to be packed into Buddy Backpacks at UWNEMN's Chisholm warehouse.
It’s been more than 15 years since a meeting between former United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) executive director Shelley Valentini and…
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How We've Helped

3,804+

volunteer hours invested in the community.

$2,672,022

raised to support our programs & partners.

117,652

local people impacted by your generosity.
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Colored images depict different decades: 60s woman looking at map of region, 70s miner, 80s lifesaver winner, 90s campaign meeting, 2000s Buddy Backpacks packing, current day Day of Action. In foreground, UWNEMN Annual Celebration, presented by Fairview
26Mar

Join United Way of Northeastern Minnesota in celebrating the local workplaces, agencies, and individuals who have united to change local lives over the past 60 years.

Enjoy live music by Terry Miller, a plated dinner, and a retrospective at the impact we've made together - before looking forward to all that's to come!

5:00PM - 8:00PM
1430 Bois Forte Rd, Tower, Minnesota 55790