Our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community, and do this through focusing our efforts in the areas of health, education, and financial stability- the building blocks for building a good life.

Gift Examples

• $3 per pay period provides basic living needs to 15 people who are on the path of becoming self sufficient 
• $5 per pay period provides 54 meals for community members who might otherwise go hungry 
• $10 per pay period provides 295 community members safety advocacy services and community prevention training for families suffering from domestic abuse. 
• $20 per pay period provides 300 people with increased awareness and access to mental health services including education to decrease the stigmatism surrounding the mental health topic

Designation Policy

Designations are welcomed, however we do have a thorough vetting process to ensure dollars are going to the places and people who need it most.

Primary Region

Northcentral

Affiliates

• Relationship Safety Alliance
• Family Safety Network
• Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project
• WeAre
• Breath of Life
• PRB Family Center
• Faith In Action
• Bridges of Hope
• The Outreach Program
• The Brainerd Baxter Youth Center
• Aitkin HOPE
• Mounted Eagles
• My Neighbor To Love Coalition

Contact

Lucy Christiansen
218-829-2619
lucy@unitedwaynow.org