Communities in United Way of Northeastern Minnesota's service area are currently battling wildfires.
Want to help?
- DONATE
- United Way of Northeastern Minnesota is working to establish a crisis fund to fulfill the needs of St. Louis County residents impacted by these developing wildfires.
- Donations can be accepted:
- Online here
- Mailed to 608 East Drive, Chisholm MN 55719 (be sure to indicate in writing that gift is intended for fire relief)
- Donations can be accepted:
- Head of the Lakes United Way is raising funds to support Lake County community members affected by wildfires.
- United Way of Northeastern Minnesota is working to establish a crisis fund to fulfill the needs of St. Louis County residents impacted by these developing wildfires.
Need help?
We are working to secure funding to assist our neighbors recover from this disaster.
Currently, UWNEMN can help impacted individuals in our service area replace lost home essentials through our Comforts of Home program.
Other entities providing resources include:
- American Red Cross - 1-800-733-2767
- Can help with a variety of needs
- Call to share your circumstances and see how they can help!
- Justice North - 1-877-696-6529
- Can help with a variety of legal matters including replacing lost and damaged documents, proof of home ownership, insurance claims and denials, contractor repair scams, lease terminations, eviction prevention, access to government benefits, employment related issues, emergency custody, protective orders, and more.
- Services are free for eligible individuals.
- Call OR begin your application online.
Evacuating?
- Contact 2-1-1 to report your name, evacuated address, and best call-back number to help St. Louis County track displacement
- Not sure if you should be evacuating? Check here.
- American Red Cross and St. Louis County Health and Human Services have opened a Wildfire Evacuation Center at Old School Lives (9165 Highway 54) in Cotton. Open 8 am to 10 p.m.
- Vermilion RV Park in Tower is providing space for evacuees to park/stay. Contact 218-404-6830 or vermilionrvpark@gmail.com for more information.
Reminder:
Please refrain from donating food, beverages, and other items. At this time, we are not aware of any local entities accepting these types of donations. Due to the unique needs of affected individuals, the best way to help currently is to contribute to recovery funds.