Impact Stories
When Inclusion Comes First: A Day at Target Field with Itasca Friendship Club
When a community chooses to remove barriers, life-changing moments happen. At…
More Than a Video: Investing in the Next Generation of Storytellers
When the last volunteer packed up and the final project was complete, Day of…
Honoring Local Changemakers: Volunteer of the Year Finalists Announced During National Volunteer Week
As communities across the country prepare to celebrate National Volunteer Week…
Give Monthly. Make a Lasting Impact.
A new year brings a sense of hope—an opportunity to reflect, reset, and look…
Community shows up to pack backpacks for Stuff the Bus
On Tuesday Aug. 26, volunteers from the community came together at the Yanmar…
Board Spotlight: Sara Rose
Sara Rose is a dedicated mom of three daughters and an active community member…
Minnesota North Students Lead the Way in Addressing Hunger
On May 8th, students from Minnesota North, Itasca Campus, took action to combat…
United Way Finalists Embody Spirit of National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month—a time to honor the essential role volunteers…
Cohasset Announced as 2025 United Way Day of Action Host
June will mark the twelfth annual Day of Action for United Way of 1000 Lakes,…
United Way Awards Scholarships to Support 2-GEN Coalition Members in Family-Centered Coaching Training
United Way of 1000 Lakes is excited to announce the recipients of scholarships…