OUR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

Working with engaged community members to allocate funds to programs and projects that work to improve the health, education and financial stability of EVERY person in EVERY community we serve.

Community Investment Process and Funding

Working Together to Build Stronger Communities.

We believe in comprehensive solutions to combat our region’s most pressing issues. Through our community investment process, local nonprofits and agencies can apply for funding to help us reach a common goal of bettering our communities. Every program funded through Head of the Lakes United Way is monitored, evaluated and measured for effectiveness. In this way, HLUW validates that investments get results and make a difference where it matters most.

Interested in more information? Contact Liz Pawlik, Community Impact Director for more information at epawlik@hlunitedway.org.

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS TIMELINE

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT REVIEW PANEL

Community investment Review Panel Volunteers play a critical role in deciding how funds raised by Head of the Lakes United Way are used to meet needs in the community. Panel volunteers are responsible for reviewing applications, hearing program presentations and making funding recommendations. This is a great opportunity to learn about local non-profits and make an impact in your community!

We Serve the Head of the Lakes Region

Ashland-Bayfield

Greater Duluth Area

The North Shore

Superior-Douglas

IMPACT AREAS

Health

By making it easier for individuals to access substance abuse programs, receive quality health care and access nutritious foods, we’re striving to help everyone get—and stay—healthy.

Education

We’re striving 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 ensuring 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

We’re striving to put every person, in every community, on a path toward financial empowerment. That starts with access to housing, job training, credit counseling and money management programs.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS & AGENCIES

Head of the Lakes United Way fights for the Education, Health, and Financial Stability of EVERY person in EVERY community we serve.

Through strategic investments in a network of local programs and initiatives, United Way helps meet the health and human care needs of people in our region.

The programs we fund and community organizations we partner with come from differing backgrounds and situations. In the end, our goal is the same for all whom we help. To provide answers to the problems many do not want to face.