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Mission To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities in the greater Itasca area. United Way is working to advance the common good focusing on the critical needs of our communities. Our focus is on Education, Health and Income Stability-the building blocks for a good quality of life. United Way’s goal is to create long-lasting changes by addressing the underlining causes of these problems. We strategically invest in local programs and high-impact initiatives that achieve measurable outcomes and demonstrate results. We unite our efforts with others to achieve positive community change and together-united-we inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. GIVE Every dollar you give to United Way creates opportunities and inspires hope for a better tomorrow. Your gift to United Way supports the foundation of our community through the work of local programs that impact people’s lives in a real and meaningful way. When you give to United Way, you not only provide a “hand up” to someone who needs it – you impact all of us who live and work here. ADVOCATE LIVE UNITED isn't just a slogan. It's a way of life. United Way needs people like you—people with strong voices and a desire for change—to support our cause. Join the movement and help build a better life for us all. Anyone can champion the cause. Get informed. Speak out. Write a letter to the editor. Wear the LIVE UNITED t-shirt. Be social with us. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. You can advance the common good with your voice. Go ahead—be loud! VOLUNTEER Your time can change lives. Every day, United Way is creating positive change in the Itasca area. But we couldn’t do it without the involvement of people like you. Give an hour. Give a day. Give your best. Join with volunteers in your community, and show the power to live united. www.unitedwayof1000lakes.org United Way of 1000 Lakes 350 NW 1st Ave, Suite A Grand Rapids, MN 55744 218.999.7570