Our Mission
To unite and focus our communities in creating measurable results to improve people’s lives and strengthen our families.
Our History
Since 1966, United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) has been a volunteer-based organization serving the needs of individuals and families across the Iron Range (Northern St. Louis County and Eastern Itasca County), Koochiching County, and Lake of the Woods County. Previously, there were multiple United Way organizations working in small communities competing for dollars from companies that drew employees from numerous towns. Uniting as one regional United Way has resulted in a more efficient use of donor dollars, increased financial support of local nonprofits, the creation of our own local programming, and stronger advocacy for our local people and communities.
Our Work
When there’s a need in the community, UWNEMN springs to action, mobilizing volunteers and donors to support local agencies addressing the need or creating our own programs to fill gaps in services. We invest in nonprofits, programs, and collaborations that equip and empower, creating opportunities for local people to thrive in the following focus areas:
UWNEMN works to effectively and authentically address equity and inclusion across all dimensions (race, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, physical or mental ability, etc.). Click here for our full inclusion statement.
Video created by UWNEMN's summer intern with support from Minnesota Discovery Center Minnesota Media Arts School.
