United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) asked high school seniors across the region what they saw as the biggest need in the community – and…
Photos of Meet Up and Chow Down volunteers from WDIO video
by Renee Passal, WDIO Volunteers are needed to ensure United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s free summer lunch program, Meet Up and Chow…
U. S. Steel Minnesota Ore Operations' Chrissy Bartovich, left, presents a check for $25,000 to United Way of Northeastern Minnesota's Erin Shay
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) is honored to announce that U. S. Steel is the first local company to contribute towards the…
Power of the Purse attendees pose dressed as the scarecrow, Elphaba, Madame Morrible, and Glinda
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s Power of the Purse event was a success on all counts. More than 120 guests filled International Falls…
In background: Meet Up and Chow Down volunteer hands lunches to children. In foreground: text reads MEET UP AND CHOW DOWN
Volunteers are needed to ensure United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s free summer lunch program, Meet Up and Chow Down, can once again…
Photo of UWNEMN Board Member Jack Furlong on left; on right, on blue background is UWNEMN logo and the words Financial Planning 101
For many charitably inclined investors, donating appreciated securities has long been one of the most tax efficient ways to support the causes they…
2025-2026 UWNEMN Board President Chad Buus speaks to a crowd at the organization's 60th annual celebration
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)'s nine staff members operate its internal programming and provide support to 47 nonprofits regionwide…
UWNEMN Executive Director Erin Shay reads newspaper clippings from 1966 at UWNEMN's 60th Annual Celebration, presented by Fairview
Jack Seltz, 89, enjoyed every bit of his drive from Alexandria, Minn., to Fortune Bay Resort Casino March 26th for United Way of Northeastern…
Hands raised in air behind blue gradient
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s no-cost training for local volunteer boards and booster clubs is back, and the organization is…
2025-2026 Board President Chad Buus
2026 is a special year for the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota as we will be celebrating our 60th anniversary. In the past 60 years we have…
Volunteers hold "United is the Way" signs surrounded by boxes of non-perishable food soon to be packed into Buddy Backpacks at UWNEMN's Chisholm warehouse.
It’s been more than 15 years since a meeting between former United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) executive director Shelley Valentini and…
Photo of UWNEMN Board Member Jack Furlong on left; on right, on blue background is UWNEMN logo and the words Financial Planning 101
As the year draws to a close, it's a great time to review your financial plans and consider the impact of charitable giving.  Donating…