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 appreciated…
Giving Tuesday Logo - in background, Park State Bank employees hold pots, pans, dishes, and cups in UWNEMN's Comforts of Home space
In the past five years, United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s Comforts of Home program has helped stabilize nearly 8,000 people from across…
Dental chair in dental office; in lower right, WDIO logo
by William Lien, WDIO Having access to dental care is necessary for health and wellness. With the higher costs of living, local dentists say it’s…
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United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) has closed its Smiles United Dental Crisis Fund to non-veterans - for now. Applications remain open…
Microphone with KAXE call sign
by Megan Buffington, KAXE Three years ago, thousands gathered in Chisholm to see The Wall That Heals. The United Way of Northeastern Minnesota's…
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by Lee Bloomquist for Mesabi Tribune The first Wednesday is always the busiest day of the month at Quad City Food Shelf. But this Wednesday could be…
FOX 21 Duluth Superior logo in front of Duluth Lift Bridge
by FOX 21 Applications for the United Way of Northeastern MN. Youth United Scholarship are open. Submissions should answer the question, “what do you…
Yellow, orange, and blue color blocks in background. In foreground: United Way of Northeastern Minnesota Youth United Contest. Photos of students celebrating.
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s third annual Youth United Contest opens November 1, 2025, to high school seniors across the…
2025-2026 UWNEMN Board President Chad Buus smiles wearing a suit and tie.
Storytelling is critical for communication, learning, and connecting with each other. It allows us to see and hold different perspectives and share…
Lunch Buddies mentor and mentee play a game
Two new schools – Greenhaven Elementary in Hibbing and Washington Elementary in Ely –  are partnering with United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (…
United Way of NE MN and LakeWood Regional Healthcare Foundation prepare for a ribbon cutting at the new Born Learning Trail in Timber Mill Park
Timber Mill Park has been enhanced with new ways for children to learn while playing thanks to a united effort between regional leaders – and a whole…