United Way of
 Bemidji Area


 
 
 

 


MISSION:
To improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.

VISION:
The United Way of Bemidji Area will be a recognized leader connecting people, resources and ideas to create a thriving community characterized by measurable and long-lasting improvements in education, income and health.


How United Way is Different, Makes a Difference
United Way of Bemidji Area invests an unparalleled array of resources into achieving results.  Since 1987, these resources include our special relationships with corporate, non-profit, and government sectors, our credibility and know-how built on decades of experience; our partnerships with hundreds of community agencies; our capacity to engage hundreds of volunteers; our effective participation in advocacy for sensible and humane public policies; and a cadre of generous and committed workplace and individual donors that dedicate hundreds of thousands of dollars to making a difference - right here in our community!

ACCOUNTABLE
Funded programs are screened by community volunteers to ensure your money is well spent and results are delivered.  Also, United Way of Bemidji Area maintains a high standard of accountability by documenting its operations are transparent with United Way of America. These standards must be certified annually in order to remain in the United Way system.


 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Ken Howe,
Dunn Bros. Coffee and Northland Connect


Vice President
Chris Corradi,
Beltrami Electric


Treasurer

Ken Raw,
RiverWood Bank


Secretary

Rosie Berg,
Pinnacle Publishing


At-Large

Karen Oftelie, First National Bank Bemidji

At-Large

Marla Patrias, Bemidji State University


Rita Albrecht,
Community Rep
Brian Bissonette, Paul Bunyan Telephone
Ann Daley, Community Rep
Jeremy Fayette, Edward Jones
Michelle Lasha, North Country Business Products
Bill Maki, Bemidji State University
Kathy Palm,
ISD #31
Dale Thompson
, Ken K Thompson Jewelry

Bob Verchota, North Country Health Services

 

2009 Annual Report
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2008 Annual Report
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  Financial information from 990
Fiscal year end 12/31/2007 
For a copy of the complete 990, please contact us.

Office of Attorney General charitable organization recognition letter

 


 

Allocations Committee

  The Allocations Committee is  
  accountable for the screening
  programs and funding through
  knowledgeable community
  volunteers to ensure your money
  is and results are delivered.

  Chair - Kay Mack

  Denise Andre
  Mary Brink

  Kevin Gish

  Deb Grovum

  Lisa Hofstad

  Kevin Jackson
  Doug Kranich

  Lori Paris
  Lisa Peterson
  Lorie Sathre
  Donna Stone

  Dale Turner
  Bob Verchota
  Barry Yocom