United Way Fishing Tournament Taking Place in Bemidji Area Lakes. The United Way of Bemidji and the Lakes Area United Way will be holding a catch, photo and release 2 day fishing tournament on any lake within Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Aitkin, Cass and Crow Wing counties. Fishing tournament representative Jon Aga shares the details of…
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Lakes Area United Way will hold orientation for new Vision Council members tomorrow night at 5:30 at the LAUW office. They’ll go over the purpose of the Vision Council and discuss the tours, which are back after the CoVid era hiatus. LAUW Executive Director Jon Aga: Each Vision Council group will have four-five applications to…
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Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Jon Aga returned to give an update seminars coming to be part of their Vision Council for non-profit funding, initiatives for National Reading Month and Food Share Month with programs for Crow Wing County and the “Flavors of Community Drive” with Central Lakes College:
(Brainerd, MN) — The time has come around once again to start filing your tax returns. The Lakes Area United Way has opened the opportunity to get hands on experience and save money for their efforts. LAUW Executive Director Jonathan Aga, in our recent conversation, says that these tax services allow households to keep more…
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(Brainerd, MN) — The Lakes Area United Way is now directing their focus to connecting with local non-profit organizations to become Partner Programs through their grant funding. In a recent conversation with LAUW Executive Director Jonathan Aga, he mentioned that applications are now open. Once applications are filled out, community members are invited to join…
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Lakes Area United Way Executive Jon Aga returned to inform the public that non-profit organizations can now apply to be Partner Programs to receive grant funding, members of the public can serve on the Vision Council, Tax Preparation Software is also available from LAUW, and the “Keys for Community” Event on May 11th:
Each year, Lakes Area United Way raises funds from the community and reinvests those funds in local non-profit programs making a positive impact in the health, education, and financial stability of Lakes Area community members. We invite eligible programs to come alongside the United Way in our work as a funded Partner Program for our…
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The Relationship Safety Alliance is a rebranding of the Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center. They’ve been in Brainerd since the 70’s, and the rebranding recognizes the evolving nature of domestic violence prevention and assistance. Executive Director Shannon Wussow shared some stark statistics: Support groups are free through the support of LAUW and are available in person, virtually,…
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Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Jon Aga talked about the transition from fundraising season to funding season with their annual Partner Program Funding. They will be accepting applications starting January 17th through February 28th. Nonprofits and businesses from the area can serve on the Vision Council, which reviews applications and gives input on which non-profits should be funded. The full conversation with…
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Lakes Area United Way Executive Jon Aga gave an update on non-profits set to apply for Partner Program Funding and a few events happening into the New Year; RSA Executive Director Shannon Wussow spoke on the Louise Seliski Shelter and Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center and how people can learn more about what services,…
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