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.

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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.

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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


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…
Photo of UWNEMN Board Member Jack Furlong on left; on right, on blue background is UWNEMN logo and the words Financial Planning 101
As the year draws to a close, it's a great time to review your financial plans and consider the impact of charitable giving.  Donating appreciated…
Giving Tuesday Logo - in background, Park State Bank employees hold pots, pans, dishes, and cups in UWNEMN's Comforts of Home space
In the past five years, United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s Comforts of Home program has helped stabilize nearly 8,000 people from across…

Latest News and updates

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…
Photo of UWNEMN Board Member Jack Furlong on left; on right, on blue background is UWNEMN logo and the words Financial Planning 101
As the year draws to a close, it's a great time to review your financial plans and consider the impact of charitable giving.  Donating appreciated…
Giving Tuesday Logo - in background, Park State Bank employees hold pots, pans, dishes, and cups in UWNEMN's Comforts of Home space
In the past five years, United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s Comforts of Home program has helped stabilize nearly 8,000 people from across…
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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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Blue background with white type: United for Veterans Retreat. In blue: 2026 | Cohasset. Bottom right, a photo of people building a fire at Sugar Lake Lodge.
30Jan

Veterans and servicemembers who live or work in United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s service area (Iron Range, Koochiching County, and Lake of the Woods County) are invited to attend this weekend winter retreat at Sugar Lake Lodge individually, with significant others, or with their families.

Registration is kept low-cost…

4:00PM - 11:00AM
37584 Otis Lane, Cohasset, Minnesota 55721