Community Impact
Health
United Way supports strategies that promote healthy behaviors, provide short- and long-term benefits for children and families, and reduce costs for the community.
This year, the United Way of Carlton County invested more than $55,800 in the following programs to help promote healthy lifestyles in our community:​
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Human Development Center (HDC): Outreach Center Program & Services
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Just Kids Dental
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Children's Dental Services
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Al-Anon
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REACH: Suicide Prevention Program
Education
United Way focuses on cradle-to-career education strategies that provide a firm foundation at an early age and continue to help develop our children into successful adults who can contribute to their communities.
This year, the United Way of Carlton County invested over $84,100 in the following programs to give kids a hand in their education and healthy development:
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Carlton County Collaborative: Jump Start 4 Kindergarten
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Carlton County Historical Society
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REACH: Mentor Program
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Girl Scouts of Minnesota & Wisconsin Lakes & Pines: Girl Scout Leadership Pathways
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Voyageurs Area Council Boy Scouts: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, and Exploring
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Program
Basic Needs
This year, the United Way of Carlton County invested over $55,900 in the following programs to make sure individuals and families have access to food, shelter, legal representation, and other basic needs:
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Tri-Community Food Shelf: Emergency Food Program
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First Witness
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Legal Aid Services of Minnesota
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Northern Lights
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Changing Gaits
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East Central School District
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Kerrick Community Center