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United Way of Bemidji Area

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Our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community.

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Our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community.

Mission

Our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community.

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WHAT WE DO TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD...

*INVEST IN NONPROFIT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AROUND THE FOLLOWING IMPACT AREAS:

Education
Helping children, youth and adults achieve their full potential

Income
Promoting financial stability, increasing self-sufficiency and independence

Health
Improving people’s health and social well-being, and providing emergency services


*FORM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS:

United Way of Bemidji Area works in partnership with the following community stakeholders on education, income, and health impact strategies to change community conditions and improve lives.

Beltrami Wellness Education for a Long Life (B-WELL)
Bemidji Area Early Childhood Initiative*
Bemidji Leads! - Encouraging Civic Engagement Action Team
Bemidji Rotary
Drug Free Coalition of North Central MN
FEMA’s Emergency Food and Shelter local board
Nonprofit Coalition


*AWARD VENTURE GRANTS

The United Way provides one-time funding to local nonprofit agencies to address unmet human service needs and/or to develop programs that are preventative in nature. (application process)


*SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS

Coats for the Community - Collect and distribute over 2,000 donated winter coats and accessories for all ages the first Saturday in October at First Lutheran Church. Co-sponsored with Paul Bunyan Broadcasting’s KZY 95.5, KB101, Z99 and KBUN.

Earned Income/Child Tax Credit Outreach - To help create financial stability for those in need, the United Way of Bemidji Area distributes information throughout the community to build awareness of the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit and promoted local free tax preparation sites.

Holiday Gifts for Kids - Collect and distribute donated toys, school supplies, family games, and books around the holiday season for children up to age 16. Co-sponsored with RP Broadcasting’s 98.3 and Mix 103.7. Last
December, 1100 children in the Bemidji community had a brighter holiday season thanks to this program.

National Association of Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive - An annual national event conducted locally by the Bemidji Area Letter Carriers. This year 5,500 pounds of food was collected for the Bemidji Community Food Shelf.

Senior Clean-Up Day - Coordinate teams of volunteers to help seniors with outdoor activities to prepare for winter. Last year, 400 volunteers helped over 90 seniors. Co-sponsored with: Adult Day Services, Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area, Community Resource Connections, the Disability Linkage Line, Bemidji Kinship North, and Northwoods Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers.

Someone Special Volunteer Program - Complimentary recognition program to recognize outstanding Bemidji area volunteers, Co-sponsored with KB101 Radio, Ken K. Thompson Jewelry, and the Bemidji Pioneer.

“Inspire By Example” Volunteer Recognition Program - A volunteer recognition program held annually during National Volunteer Week that recognizes a Bemidji area Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer Youth of the Year, Volunteer Family of the Year, Volunteer Group of the Year and Lifetime Achievement in Volunteerism. Co-sponsored with Bemidji Volunteer Directors.

Week of Caring - A national United Way program adopted locally that connects volunteers to needed community projects, and engages and educates volunteers along the way.



Address: 716 Paul Bunyan Drive NW, Bemidji 56601
Phone: (218) 444-8929
Email: gro.ijdimebyawdetinu@rotcerid
State: MN
City: Bemidji
Street Number: 716 Paul Bunyan Drive NW
Zip Code: 56601
categories: charity organization, social service, nonprofit organization


Opening Hours

Monday: 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00
Friday: 08:00 - 17:00

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Reviews
Amazing what United Way does for our community! Great organization!
Nice pple grate place for help
Great meeting room
Great charity
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