United Way of Northeastern Minnesota

Mission: To unite and focus our communities in creating measurable results to improve people’s lives and strengthen our families.

Since 1966, United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) has been a volunteer based organization serving the needs of individuals and families on 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.  The UWNEMN was formed to serve the needs of the entire northeastern region and create a more cohesive organization.  By forming one United Way there is a more efficient use of donors’ money and more agencies are able to receive funding.

We create lasting change by supporting over 30 non-profit partner agencies and our own initiatives in the following key areas:

• Helping Children Succeed
• Empowering Healthy Lives
• Stabilizing Families and Individuals

UWNEMN is proud to partner with all the incredible non-profit agencies listing volunteer opportunities on this site. In addition, we will be posting volunteer opportunities for our own programs, including:

• Buddy Backpacks
• Comforts of Home
• Imagination Library
• Lunch Buddies Mentoring
• Meet Up and Chow Down
• United for Veterans

We also organize events throughout the year to serve as fundraisers for our programs. Volunteers are needed to help events run smoothly.

When you Give Where You Live and donate to United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN), your donations support local non-profits as well as UWNEMN’s own direct service programs.

Unable to donate financially – or looking for a way to deepen your investment in the community? Donating your time by Volunteering Where You Live is an incredibly valuable way to support UWNEMN’s partners and programs!