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www.unitedwaynemn.orgemail: info@unitedwaynemn.org

or call us at 218-254-3329

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota229 West Lake Street Chisholm, MN 55719

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GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEERUnited Way of Northeastern MN

Mark Bakk Lake Country Power

Jennifer Beck Cliffs Shared Services

Adam Benes IRE Engineering Student

Joanne Bergin PolyMet Mining

Lee Bloomquist IRRRB

Lynda Bolf Hibbing Community Member

OJ Bottoms Ryan Kasner Bialke

Jay Bretto Hibbing Taconite

Marcia Campbell Minnesota Power

Julie Ehrman Boise Inc.

Stacy Hart Range Center

Kim Holman United Taconite USW Local 6860

Jonathan Holmes ArcelorMittal Minorca Mine

Tom Jamar Jasper Engineering

Tom Kelly U.S. Steel Minnesota Ore Operations

Bruce Kingsley Mesabi Nugget

Marci Knight American Bank

Dan Kotnik U. S. Steel Keetac USW Local 2660

Frank LaMusga Hibbing Taconite USW Local 2705

Jay LaRose Delta Air Lines

Joe Leoni Trenti Law Firm

Katherine Marking Magnetation

Sarrah Mattila U.S. Steel Keetac

Barb Miller Walmart

Jen Nelson United Taconite

Santi Romani United Taconite

Jessica Schuster Fairview Range

Jim Skalski Iracore

Jeff Walters Hibbing Taconite USW Local 2705

Tony Yeley Essar Steel

Tony Zupancich Delta Air Lines

2013 United Way Board of DirectorsUnited Way’s events raised over

$153,000The United Way of Northeastern Minnesota staff and volunteers raise additional funds for our own initiatives by holding special events throughout the year. We invite you to join us in these efforts by volunteering, participating, or just stopping by and watching the fun.

The United Way of Northeastern MN isn’t just a fund-raising entity anymore. Since 2008, we have worked to adopt our own programs that help to improve education, financial stability and promote healthy lives right here on the Iron Range.

Imagination LibraryA school readiness program sponsored by United Way that delivers monthly age appropriate books to children birth to age five for FREE! There are no income guidelines to this program. Since the inception, over 4,600 children have benefited from the program. Sign your child up today!

Smiles Across MNA preventative dental care program that provides teeth cleaning, fluoride treatments, sealants, oral health, and nutritional education to children in a school based setting with a focus on children who are under or uninsured. The service is provided by a mobile dental unit that brings the equipment on site with a local hygienist and assistant. Restorative care is also provided to those who need it.

Buddy Backpacks Children most at risk in our area schools are enrolled in this program and receive a backpack full of nutritious, child-friendly and non-perishable food each Friday or holiday break before they head home from school.

Gifts In KindBed Bath & Beyond donates their unsold product throughout the year to United Way. In turn, we make this product available to our agencies at no cost. Last year, $80,000 worth of household items were distributed to families in need.

211United Way has collaborated with other non-profits, government, business people and professionals around Minnesota to bring 211, a single call that provides callers with one-stop vital information.

December 7th, 2013 DELTA/MDN Funspiel for the United Way

January 16th, 2014 Power of the Purse

March 1st, 2014 BayView Blast & Arctic Splash http://arcticsplash.unitedwaynemn.org/

April 10, 2014 Flavor of the North

June 21, 2014 Ride the Range Motorcycle Rallywww.ridetherange.org

August 23rd, 2014 Rampage at the Ridge

Today, a mentor will unlock a

student’s potential just by helping them solve a math problem.

Today, home-delivered groceries will warm the heart and soul of a senior and give them the dignity to live

in their own home.

Today, a family dealing with a life-limiting illness will

receive compassionate support.Today, United Way is helping someone in our communities take that all-important first step toward

a brighter tomorrow, to re-build their life stronger than before.

It’s a powerful feeling to realize that the things you

do today can create a better life for yourself and others tomorrow.

Advocates for Family Peace 218-326-0388 American Red Cross 218-263-4455 Elder Services Network 218-735-8637 Food Shelves Area WideNSLC Habitat for Humanity 218-749-8910 Homeless Youth Project/RMHC 218-741-4714LSS Family Resource Center 218-741-3433Range Mental Health – Norma’s Place 218-263-9237Range Mental Health – William J Bell Building 218-741-4714Range Transitional Housing 218-741-9628 Salvation Army/Hibbing 218-263-5096Salvation Army/Virginia 218-741-1889Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank 218-727-5653Sexual Assault Program/NSLC 218-749-4725Support Within Reach 218-326-6423Twelfth Step House 218-749-4328United Way 211 211

Helping children and youth build a strong foundation today means they’ll have something solid to stand on tomorrow. Through early childhood programs, mentoring, basic needs assistance and more, the United Way of Northeastern MN gives kids a better chance at success and the opportunity to realize their dreams.

Boys & Girls Club of the Northland 218-727-1549 Camp Chicagami 218-744-4683 Chisholm KIDS PLUS 218-254-5727 Ely Community Resources 218-365-5254 Foster Grandparent Program 715-394-5384Girl Scouts of MN & WI Lakes and Pines 218-254-5696Hibbing Kinship Mentoring Program 218-254-2746 Volunteers In Education 218-753-3323Voyageur Area Boy Scouts 218-729-5811

With the rising cost of living, many individuals and families are being forced to choose between the basic necessities of life. Our communities have the ability to thrive and grow if all families are financially stable, a crucial component to a prosperous life.

ODC, Inc. 218-741-7273 Salvation Army/Hibbing 218-263-5096Salvation Army/Virginia 218-741-1889

ARC Range Chapter 218-744-1251Arrowhead Center 218-749-2877 Care Partners 218-749-5051 Courage Center 218-726-4762 East Range Developmental Achievement Center 218-744-5130 Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice 218-262-6982Floodwood Services and Training 218-476-2230 Forget-Me-Not Foundation 218-885-3663 Mesabi Family YMCA 218-749-8020 Northwoods Hospice Respite Partners 218-365-2300 Project Care 218-263-8549Range Respite 218-749-5051 Well Being Development 218-365-8408

Good health is essential for a quality life. Whether it’s a neighbor without health insurance, someone struggling with mental illness, or someone needing support due to a life limiting illness United Way is there to ensure everyone has access to the care they need.

A second chance today can be the key to a better tomorrow. From natural disasters, to addictions, to joblessness and abuse, United Way is there with resources to help those who are ready to change for the better and rebuild their lives stronger than before.

We continue to take a strategic approach to community

problem solving that focuses on collaboration and results.

Since April of 2013, Wilder Research has been conducting a

needs assessment on behalf of UWNEMN to determine the

issues surrounding childcare in our communities as well as

early childhood education opportunities available. It is our

intent to use the data collected to leverage funding and

partnerships to improve access to quality, affordable

childcare as well as educational opportunities through the

expansion of current sites moving forward.

Through the fall of 2013, Wilder Research will be collecting

data regarding Veterans residing within our service territory.

Soldiers returning from deployment, along with their

families, are experiencing staggering increases in

depression, unemployment, domestic violence, substance

abuse and divorce. In our communities, service members

returning from deployment are receiving little support locally

that focus on the health and wellbeing needs of Veterans

and their families and Federal support systems are stretched

thin. Through partnerships with local non-profits and local

Veteran’s groups we are confident we will be able to build

effective wrap-around services for our Veterans.Achieving large scale impact in Education, Income, Health and Basic Needs requires a collective effort. Join us, as we work to ensure all families and individuals in our communities have a place to thrive and reach their full potential.

What’s NEW with United Way:

Childcare

Veterans

HEALTH

INCOME

EDUCATION BASIC NEEDS

CHANGE WON’T HAPPEN WITHOUT YOUHELP CREATE OPPORTUNITIESFOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL