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Bringing Lasting,
Positive Change to Our Community - That's United Way
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Mission |
To
improved people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of
communities.
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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.
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Board of Directors |
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President -
Brian
Bissonette
Vice President -
Dane Jones
Treasurer -
Ken Raw
Secretary -
Marla
Patrias
At-Large -
Ken Howe
Eileen Bretschneider
Chris Corradi
Jan Cota
Joe Czapiewski
John Fylpaa
Cathy Hedstrom
Tom Kusler
Brandi Nelson
Karen Oftelie
Nancy Smith
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Allocations Committee |
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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 - Pam Beard
Mary Brink
Kevin Gish
Deb Grovum
Susan Hazard
Lisa Hofstad
Doug Kranich
Kay Mack
Bill Maki
Lori Paris
Lisa Peterson
Lorie Sathre
Donna Stone
Alice Thompson
Melissa Vacek
Bob Verchota
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