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The Crookston United Way wrapped up their online auction fundraiser on Sunday, November 15, and after counting all the bids and donations, they brought in $5,602 to go towards this year’s campaign. The online auction was made possible through a connection Crookston United Way Board member Eric Morgan had with former University of Minnesota Crookston […]
With the United Way of Crookston unable to hold many of its traditional events around the community, they are holding an online auction called “From Harvest to Holidays – Reaching Out for Hunger” to support the local agencies that provide food in the community. Those agencies include the Care & Share, Eat United Summer Food
Covid-19 has changed the way we safely interact with others. Because of this, United Way has had to think outside of the box. So, this year instead of meeting individuals, organizations and businesses face to face, we put together a virtual presentation for people. Our theme this year is “Change Doesn’t Happen Alone”, United Together.
In a typical year, the Soup & Chili Cookoff & Chocolate Extravaganza would signal the kickoff to the Crookston Area United Way Campaign. However, with the event canceled due to COVID-19, United Way Executive Director Lori Wagner organized a kickoff photo next to the United Way thermometer outside American Federal Bank that tracks the organization’s
The United Way of Crookston held a virtual annual awards meeting due to COVID-19 giving out a number of awards to local individuals and businesses. The awards are below – Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Service Sarah Olmstead Community Partner Award Biermaier Chiropractic Clinic, PA Outstanding Giving Award Dr. Ted and Lynnette Olson Dr. Pete and
The RiverView Care Center was able to complete a whirlpool bathtub project this year with funds from several areas including the United Way of Crookston. United Way Executive Director Lori Wagner said the project was a year in the making and United Way was just one group that supported the project through their grant program.
