UWNEMN partners with Essentia Health on free Volunteer Portal
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) is proud to announce a partnership with Essentia Health to promote volunteering across the Iron Range
Check & Connect named UWNEMN Agency of the Year
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) presented Check & Connect with its Agency of the Year award at the organization’s Annual Campaign Celebration March 31st.
Board Member Spotlight: Julie Lucas
Why did you choose to join the UWNEMN board originally? After participating in the fund distribution process and being able to hear first-hand from organizations that were supported by United Way and its donors, I knew that I wanted to support UWNEMN beyond my donation.
United for Veterans hosts first-ever Winter Family Retreat
Local veterans and their family members enjoyed a winter weekend at Grand Ely Lodge full of outdoor fun, meaningful conversation, and creating new connections at United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s first-ever United for Veterans Winter Family Retreat. More than 75 attendees enjoyed snowshoeing, ice fishing, pallet painting, and group team building challenges.
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Highlights UWNEMN's Forever Fund Endowment
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota has one of the largest geographical service areas of all United Ways in the nation, serving individuals from just north of Duluth to the Canadian border.
The organization has taken many steps to thrive. After opening an endowment fund with a large gift from a donor, the organization has cultivated its board, focused on planned giving strategies, cultivated younger donors, and reinvested the earnings income.
Join UWNEMN in supporting local food shelves this month
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) is once again sending financial support to every food shelf in the region.
A unique opportunity for military camaraderie
Local veterans, service members, and their families are invited to a winter veteran family retreat February 24-26th at Grand Ely Lodge for United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s fifth family weekend retreat.
Local non-profits united against trafficking in our region
While January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, our region is home to several agencies working year-round to prevent trafficking in our local communities.
Making spirits bright for local veterans
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s annual United for Veterans holiday meal package delivery expanded this year.