Non Profits

Second Harvest hosted a meeting to discuss its recent operational changes. Before that, another group gathered informally to talk about how to feed the community.

Starting Tuesday, July 8, 2025, around 30 "Greyshirt" volunteers will spend the next two weeks serving Bemidji residents affected by the disaster.

United Way of 1000 Lakes, serving Itasca County, honored Anttila and other finalists at its Community Impact Celebration in May 2025.

After the major storm in Bemidji on June 21, 2025, organizations like United Way of Bemidji Area have stepped up to help. Executive Director Denae Alamano talked about the effort.

Started by nonprofit Smart North, the tech hubs aim to provide digital equity to students, providing access to technology and food, hygiene products and a safe space.

Grants from the state to support inclusivity as people age were awarded to 11 projects benefiting Northern Minnesota, including programming for older adults.

Smart North offers no-cost, paid training with industry certifications for youth 16 and older and adult women, with additional support like child care and transportation.

The Native American-led program of the Northland Foundation also funded projects around educational and cultural programming. The grants aim to build community.

100+ Women Who Care - Itasca Area is hosting a fundraising event for a local nonprofit, to be chosen at the event by attendees.

The Initiators Fellowship supports emerging entrepreneurs in northwestern, north-central, west-central and southwest Minnesota whose business ideas include socially beneficial outcomes.