While you won’t see tent encampments strewn along sidewalks as you would in larger cities, in Rice County the need for emergency housing is greater…
RICE COUNTY, Minn. (Sept. 23, 2024) – Rebound Partners United Way Microgrants have been awarded to three charitable organizations for urgent needs…
New ALICE report shows wage growth was no match for inflation after a decade of falling behind
RICE COUNTY, Minn. (Sept. 10, 2024) — Though wages…
Dr. Joseph Mbele started his talk by laughing at himself. He’d shown up at United Way’s Books on Central in Faribault on time, yet by American…
A few years ago I taught a session of yoga classes to teens from Northfield’s Arcadia Charter School. I moved them at a brisk pace, thinking that’s…
In the heart of Minnesota, HealthFinders Behavioral Health stands as a beacon of hope for communities struggling to access essential healthcare…
Amid chilly air and dim days this winter, ProjectABLE helped lift the spirits of adults with disabilities.
Founded in the late 1980s due to the large…
Kelli Podracky,
Northfield Union of Youth, Executive Director
Youth is my heart and passion
Northfield Union of Youth has a new director…
Gao Hong’s Commitment to Music, Teaching, and Diversity
Written by Masyn Rykhus
Gao Hong grew up during the People’s Republic of China’s Cultural…
Kay Smith whisks into the Northfield Community Resource Center several days a week and heads for the classrooms of the Northfield Community College…
I Love to Read Month Author Feature: Priscilla Paton
Written by Masyn Rykhus
United Way is a strong supporter of early childhood literacy. Loving to…
Food Shelf Demand High as Prices Surge
by Masyn Rykhus, Carleton College-United Way Intern
FEBRUARY 2023 - “We’re seeing an increase in people coming…