Head of the Lakes United Way

Community investment- we proudly serve the northern Minnesota and Wisconsin communities of greater duluth, lake and cook counties, ashland and bayfield counties, and superior- douglas county. We are striving to improve the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community we serve by providing funding to over 40 local nonprofits within the focus areas of health, education and financial stability. Every program funded is evaluated, monitored, and measured for effectiveness. In this Way, hluw validates that investments get results and make a difference where it matters most.

Community impact- afl-cio community services - afl-cio community services is a shared partnership between Head of the Lakes United Way and organized labor that supports projects including advocacy and intervention services, holiday programs, continuing education, employment initiatives and more. United Way 2-1-1 partnership - United Way 2-1-1 is a non-emergent information and referral service that acts as a connection point, providing information on essential resourcesincluding food and shelter, job resources, health care, childcare, and other vital services. Continued on schedule oour community investment process invites grant applications from local organizations serving the community in the following focus areas:health: we financially support local programs and initiatives that make it easier for individuals to access substance abuse programs, receive quality health care, and access nutritious foods, striving to help everyone getand stayhealthy.education: we seek to shift the odds so tomorrow's leaders can build a better foundation today. With an approach to education that spans from cradle to career, we're strategically investing in programs that ensure every child gets a strong start in life, teenagers have the tools to learn and grow, and young adults thrive in the job market. Financial stability: our organization allocates funding to programs that lead to financial empowerment. Starting with access to housing, job training, credit counseling, and money management programs.

Volunteer center- the volunteer center matches individuals and groups to volunteer opportunities that address critical community needs in nonprofits throughout our geographical area. This year volunteers completed over 120 community projects; 1,356 community members connected to volunteer opportunities; and 727 volunteers took part in day of caring projects.

United Way volunteer center - the mission of the volunteer center is to build community by promoting effective volunteerism and connecting people with the opportunity to serve. We accomplish this by providing an online database of volunteer opportunities in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and a periodic volunteer column in the duluth news tribune and superior telegram. the volunteer center connects local volunteers with opportunities that match their skills and interests. Afl-cio community services program - the community services program is a partnership between United Way and organized labor. This program is focused on health and welfare services of the community and involving organized labor in the ongoing activities of United Way. the afl-cio community services program supports projects that have a continuing impact in the Head of the Lakes region including, but not limited to: advocacy and intervention services, services to the unemployed, shoes for tots, ucan training, day of caring, and holiday programs.