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OUR MISSION
“To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities in Otter Tail & Wadena Counties.”
December 2021
Upcoming Events
$327,358 raised so far!
Goal is $400,000

Help us with one last boost this holiday season!
YOU IMPROVE LIVES LOCALLY WHEN YOU INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
Standard Deduction
For people who take the standard deduction, the CARES ACT allows you to take a deduction for contributions made to qualified charitable organizations.

For more details, please contact your financial advisor.
JOIN US for our 14th Annual Friends of Friends Fighting Hunger Charity Fundraiser Virtually!
The auction opens on Monday, Jan. 10th at 9 a.m. and
will close on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 9 p.m.
All proceeds go toward the Weekend Feeding Backpack Programs and food shelves in Otter Tail County and the City of Wadena.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Otter Tail Power
Joeline Schroeder & her delightful partner in crime!
Stuff the Bus volunteers
WHY DO WE VOLUNTEER?
There are many reasons to volunteer. The top three reasons that come to mind is that it is a well-being booster, you learn new things, and you make a difference in the community! If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, please contact our Fergus Falls office at 218-736-5147 or our
Perham location at 218-770-9406! Our current need is January Weekend Feeding Backpack deliverers in Fergus Falls!
Food Shelf Information

  • Fergus Falls Community Food Shelf
Open W and F from 1 to 4 pm
Phone: 218-739-2971
  • Battle Lake Food Shelf
Open Th from 2 to 6 pm
Phone: 218-864-0661
  • Parkers Prairie Food Shelf
Open M-W-F from 9 am to 12 pm
Phone: 218-338-5535
  • Henning Area Food Shelf
Open Mon from 3:30 to 5 pm
Phone: 218-583-2543
  • New York Mills Area Food Shelf, Inc.
Open last Mon in the month from 9 am to 12 pm
Phone: 218-385-3339
  • The Bridge Community Pantry (Perham)
Open Tues from 8:30 am to 12 pm
First Tuesday of the month 3 -5 pm
Phone: 218-346-6181
  • Pelican Rapids Food Shelf
Open Tues from 10 am to 1 pm and 1st and 3rd Tues of the month from 3:30 to 6 pm
Phone: 218-863-3663
  • Project Share of Wadena Food Shelf
Open M-T-W-Th from 9 to 11:45 am
Phone: 218-632-5335
New Look for 2.1.1.
Get Connected. Get help
Please reach out if you would like some new brochures for your office.

Community Investment Funding Applications will become available on our website beginning January 1st, 2022.

Please watch our social media and website for more information

*Please note that new applications will not be mailed out to current recipients*

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS
We like to give a huge thank-you to the businesses, individuals, and community groups that have already contributed toward our 2021 campaign. Without you, we would not be as close to our goal as we are. They have shown their support to United Way’s efforts and invested in their community. THANK YOU! The following list are those who have donated $500 or more, making them part of our Leadership Givers.
Ward Uggerud
Robert & Karen Wasson
Leon & Desta Hunt
Jason & Leah Zosel
Dorothy & Gene Porter Family Fund
Laura Klimek
Jerry & Karen Ness
Dr. William & Mary Pettit
VJ Block
Bethelehm Lutheran Church WELCA
Matthew D Robinson
Jeff & Gwen Robley
Unitarian Church of Underwood
Neil & Cindy Dahlseid
Grace United Methodist Church
Dennis & Audrey Emmen
Steve & Menghui Andrews
Lee & Lavonne Rogness
Bank of the West
Precision Landscape & Irrigation
Weichert Real Estate - Paulson Land Company
Pat Sjolie
Sheri Meester
David & Darlene Johnson
Ron & JoAnn Thompson
Leighton Broadcasting
Steve & Shelley Schoeneck
Joyce Beck
City of Battle Lake
Service Food Market
Nicole Hansen
Yvonne Hanley
Dean & Lori Thorsen
Jeff Endrizzi
Michael & Christy Riewer
Robert Endris
Pete Wasberg
Jordan Millard
Lisa McFarland
Peter Beithon
Stuart & Kay Tommerdahl
Mark Bring
Colleen Schroeder
Dr. Randel Stolee
Rev. Richard & Mary Kennedy
Wayne & Connie Pastir
VJ Block
James Christopherson
Doug & Maranda Gray
Todd & Stacy McGovern
Vector Windows
Cris & Mike Oehler
Tom Verhelst
Chuck & Pat Krekelberg
Becky Wontor
M-R Sign Company
Deb & Dave Sjostrom
Ed & Pat Buerkle
Rick & Bonnie Denzel
John & Donna Olson
Dick & Virginia Portmann
Stephen & Sandy Rufer
John & Kimberly Erickson
Don & Carolyn Glesne
Buzz & Ann Lundeen
Sheila Korby
John & Eunice MacFarlane
Randy & Tara Kempfer
Ashley Root
Almir Beganovic
Tim Eggebraaten
Jack & Sandra Pearson
Jeff & Gina Ackerson
InVision Eyecare
Jeff Drake
Shelley Schoeneck
Michelle Loomer
Bill & Mary Pettit
Dick & Carol Pribbernow
Doug & Diane Thorson
Anthony Reinhardt
Janelle C Johnson
Northern Lakes Dental & Implant Center
Jack & Beth Achter
Cathy Fogale
Gerry & Barb Nelson
Jackie & Lanny Hendrickson
Steve & Chelsea Strand
Lake Area Docks & Lifts
Perham Health & Living
Pelican Drug
Jeanne & Jim Hovland
Tanya Kelm
Hanson's Plumbing & Heating
Ameriprise Financial - Wadena
The CactusPerham Family Dentistry
Pickett & Demuth, LTD
Sue Boehland
Mid-Central National Bank
Gary & Gabe Sellman
Katie & Mark Johnson
Matthew Banken
Brian Fosse
Stephen Tougas
Adam McCoy
Zach Zeise
Quality Toyota
David & Shawn Schneeberger
Nice Threads Custom Embroidering
Nyhus Family Sales
BHH Planners Arch
Esser Plumbing & Heating
Dr. Scott Samson
K.L.N. Family Brands
Sunrise Rotary
Vector Windows
Keshia Barnes-Brown
William Madison
St. William's Living Center
Stacey Herbel
Dr. David & Sharon Ditch
Douglas Kjellerup
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
Gary Vipond
Lee & Margaret Krogh
Dustin Morris
Curt & Ann Rotto
Paul & Dianne Beckman
Larry & Claudia Loll
Tim & Penny Rogelstad
Bob & Gail Welle
TNT Repair, Inc.
Tag Up
Great Plains Natural Gas
Tri-County Health Care
Wadena State Bank
Hammers Construction, Inc.
Minnesota Motor Co.
Tom & Robin Brimhall
Steve & Carol Brimhall
Duaine & Sandra Miranowski
Robert & Gretchen Bigwood
Victor Lundeen Co.
Rud & Timmy Wasson
United Community Bank
Otter Risers Kiwanis
Chuck & Linda MacFarlane
Bethelehm Lutheran Church WELCA
Central Market
Thad Olsen
Rod & Erin Votava
First Lutheran Church Foundation
First Lutheran Church
Josh & Shauna Heggem
Katrina Wass
Garnet Muehlhausen
Lyndon T. Thompson
United Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for all. Our focus is on education, income, and health—the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community!