WHAT WE DO
United Way of 1000 Lakes fights for the education, health, and financial stability of everyone in the Itasca area.
Through strategic partnerships and collaborative work, we bring the many voices of our community together to find common ground, develop a strategic vision for change and make meaningful progress, while activating individuals and organizations with the opportunity to give, advocate and volunteer to resource this work and change lives across our region.
NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING
2-Gen Cohort Session: September 21
United Way of 1000 Lakes leads a network of local organizations that apply a whole-family approach to ensure that the benefit of a program intervention is sustainable across generations. Guided by the work of Ascend at the Aspen Institute, the Cohort works to create an ecosystem of programs and services that support intergenerational economic opportunities for all families.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Dining United: October-November
Throughout October and November, visit one of the participating Dining United restaurants for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and a portion of your order will be donated to United Way. Get your family, friends, or coworkers together for a good time and an even better cause! The more you eat, the more they donate.
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Our Approach
For 60 years, United Way of 1000 Lakes has played a part in improving lives in the northland. Guided by research and data, United Way invests in high-quality programs to create the opportunity for individuals and families in the Greater Itasca community to thrive.