United Way of Northeastern Minnesota prioritizes eliminating barriers for all people in our service area to live healthy lives as long as possible. We know ensuring our region has access to comprehensive care, including increasing social connectedness for our most vulnerable citizens, will lead to a stronger overall community.
Targeted Issue: Regional healthcare and oral healthcare
Goals and Objectives:
- Ensure all citizens can access affordable health care when they need it.
- Ensure uninsured or underinsured people can receive oral health care.
- Ensure resources and support are available for families and individuals dealing with serious illness.
Strategies
- Invest in programming that provides health care services to individuals without insurance or who are underinsured.
- Invest in programming that increases local oral health care options.
- Invest in programs that provide support for individuals and their families dealing with serious illness.
Targeted Issue: The well-being of our area seniors
Goals and Objectives:
- Ensure seniors who want to live independently are able to do so safely.
- Ensure individuals living in congregate housing have access to resources.
Strategies
- Invest in programming that provides support for and improves the well-being of seniors.
- Invest in supportive services that assist seniors to remain living independently.
- Invest in programming that addresses transportation barriers for seniors.
- Invest in programming that addresses social connectedness for seniors.
Targeted Issue: Services for veterans and service members
Goals and Objectives:
- Ensure veterans, service members, and their families have access to support services.
- Ensure stable housing is available for veterans and service members.
- Increase social and educational opportunities to connect with other veterans and service members.
Strategies
- Invest in enhanced coordinated care throughout our region.
- Assist veterans and service members in crisis.
- Invest in programs that will provide secure and safe housing for veterans and service members.
- Support veteran-centered events and activities that increase social connectedness for veterans and service members.