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.
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.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Home for Good Drive: November
Each year, United Way of 1000 Lakes hosts a Home for Good Drive to collect diapers, household necessities, and essential toiletries to help local families meet their personal care needs.
NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING
Acts of Kindness Week: November 13-17, 2023
United Way is initiating a ‘chain of kindness’ as part of the Minnesota United Acts of Kindness Week, which runs during the third week of November. The statewide initiative, spearheaded by United Ways of Minnesota, was first introduced in 2017.
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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.