Residents and businesses in Keewatin are invited to request or nominate a recipient for a variety of volunteer-led projects this summer.

Early in my career, I was exposed to the amazing work United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) was doing in our region and because of that I became a long-time donor. I love giving back by donating time and money; I find it incredibly rewarding.

Local individuals, businesses, and organizations united to raise more than $2,600,000 in support of United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) last year.

UWNEMN presented Backus Community Center with its Agency of the Year award at the organization’s Annual Celebration March 21^st.

With food costs on the rise, United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s Board of Directors recently approved an increase in the organization’s annual contribution to local food shelves across the region, donating $40,000 in total this month.

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)'s Smiles United program was established

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) is expanding its Smiles United program to address the growing need for dental care in the region and is proud to announce the establishment of the Northeast Minnesota Dental Task Force.

A new Wilder Research report commissioned by United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) has identified both assets and opportunities to better support young people in our community.

UPDATE: Customers as Super One Foods North and South in Virginia, Super One Liquor in Virginia, and Super One Foods in Biwabik united to raise a remarkable total of $5,5901.71 to benefit UNWMEN's local work. Great things are happening because Super One customers Give Where They Live!

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Access to childcare in Chisholm and Ely is soon increasing, thanks to a united effort on the federal, state, county, and local level.