United Way Of Bemidji Area

Thank you to Bemidji High School Student Council for raising $426.18 for United Way! Your support makes a real impact in our community! ?? #LiveUnitedBemidji #GiveWhereYouLive

?? Welcome to the United Way of Bemidji Area Board of Directors, Sue Hendricks and Gary Johnson! Now retired, both have made a lasting impact on our community through their leadership and dedication to Bemidji, and we’re thrilled to have them bring their passion and expertise to the United Way board! #LiveUnitedBemidji #GiveWhereYouLive

Thank you to The Northwest Minnesota Foundation for volunteering with our Backpack Buddies program! For more information on our Backpack Buddies program, please visit https://lnkd.in/gWKYTiPV

Thank you to AirCorp Aviation, Bank Forward, Choice Therapy, National Bank of Commerce, and Paul Bunyan Communications for volunteering with our Backpack Buddies program yesterday! #LiveUnitedBemidji #GiveWhereYouLive The Backpack Buddies program was developed to help ensure that children in local school districts have access to nutritious, non-perishable and easy-to-prepare food at times when other resources are not available, such as weekends and school vacations. For more information on our Backpack Buddies program, please visit https://lnkd.in/gWKYTiPV

?VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT? Joy Johnson & Kay Mack “Women United has provided a solid platform for women to work together on several significant community projects, like United We Grow. During our careers, the opportunity to mentor was the most rewarding, meaningful and, we hope, impactful part of our jobs. In retirement, we want to continue that role to benefit our community. We have loved being a volunteer, no matter which of the many volunteer roles we have taken on over the years.” #LiveUnitedBemidji #GiveWhereYouLive

Congratulations to First National Bank Bemidji for receiving the 2024 Axe Award! ?? The Axe Award is presented to a business that goes above and beyond to care for our community, and First National Bank Bemidji exemplifies that spirit. As a long-standing United Way Pacesetter business, they helped kick off our record-breaking 2024 Community Campaign with incredible generosity and enthusiasm. This year, through employee payroll deductions and creative in-house fundraisers—like Caffeinate for a Cause, Bingo, Penny Wars, and more—they raised an incredible $59,173 for United Way—$10,000 more than last year! Beyond fundraising, their employees serve on United Way committees such as Backpack Buddies and Holiday Gifts for Kids, and engage in even more volunteer activities that uplift our local community. Thank you, First National Bank Bemidji, for your dedication to making a difference! ??

With a goal of $725,000 this year, United Way ended our 2024 Community Campaign at $768,149.94???? "Thank you for making Bemidji proud once again. We could not have grown the campaign more without all of your support!" Campaign Co-Chairs, Troy & Sue Hendricks. And thank you to everyone who attended our Campaign Celebration at Bemidji Brewing tonight sponsored by Northwoods Lumber Company! #LiveUnitedBemidji #GiveWhereYouLive

Join us tomorrow for the United Way Campaign Celebration at Bemidji Brewing from 4-6 PM! We’ll be revealing the total funds raised for our community, with a live broadcast from KB 101.1 & 95.5kzy FM. Bring a friend and be part of this exciting moment as we celebrate the power of giving and the impact we’ve made together! ? #LiveUnitedBemidji

A big thank you to Casa Luna Catering for the delicious food and to everyone who joined us for the 365 Small Business Circle Social at Bemidji Brewing tonight! We appreciate your support in helping us Spread the Love and make a difference! ?? #LiveUnitedBemidji #SpreadTheLove #365SmallBusinessCircle

Spread the Love is off to an amazing start—and there’s still more to come! Join us at Bemidji Brewing and help support United Way. 10% of all sales (including merchandise) go back to our community! Upcoming Events: ?? Feb 13: 365 Small Business Circle Social ?? Feb 14: Valentine’s Day Deal – $1 donated per special purchase! ?? Feb 15: Live Music from Skarlett Woods ?? Feb 16: Sunday Funday – Relax, sip, and support! ?? Feb 18: United Way Campaign Celebration (Live on KB101.1 & 95.5KZY FM) ?? Bemidji Brewing | 211 America Ave. NW ?? Now through February 18, 2025