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Head of the Lakes United Way Volunteer Events
DAY OF CARING
Join us for our Day of Caring on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. This volunteer opportunity is a community-wide event where teams of volunteers complete projects for local non-profit agencies. Volunteering is a direct and hands-on effort to help advance the missions of these local organizations.
STUFF THE BUS SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Stuff the Bus Donation Drive is a school readiness program that provides school supplies to help prepare local area students for school. HLUW is asking individuals, employee groups, and service organizations to help students in our community by donating requested school supplies throughout August each year.
Date: July 20 – August 16, 2026
The Middle Ground highlights a powerful, values-based food system connecting small scale farmers to food insecure households. Grounded in research by Aparna Katre and initiatives like Nourish, the film showcases the impact of collaboration. Featuring trusted local partners: Duluth Center for Women and Children, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Community Action Duluth (Seeds of Success), and University of Minnesota Duluth it shows how aligning missions builds a stronger, more self-reliant community. Produced by Molly Suzanne Creative, led by DCWC’s Molly Williams.
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