United Way Of Superior Douglas County Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Superior Douglas County Inc is located in Duluth, MN. As of 06/2015, United Way Of Superior Douglas County Inc employed 3 individuals. United Way Of Superior Douglas County Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

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Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO BUILD A STRONGER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITY AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UNITED WAY OF SUPERIOR DOUGLAS COUNTY, INC PROVIDED GRANTS TO OVER 23 AREA ORGANIZATIONS. SEE SCHEDULE I FOR DETAIL OF GRANTS GIVEN.APPROXIMATELY 700 CHILDREN FROM NEWBORNS TO 5 YEAR OLDS RECEIVED AGE APPROPRIATE BOOKS MAILED TO THEIR HOMES MONTHLY FREE OF CHARGE, TO ENCOURAGE EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY AND KINDERGARTEN READINESS THROUGH THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY. THIRTEEN 'LITTLE BLUE BOOKSHELVES' WERE PLACE AROUND TOWN AT ORGANIZATIONS WHERE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN COULD PICK UP A BOOK AND TAKE IT WITH THEM. THIRTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WERE COURT ORDERED TO PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE IN LIEU OF A FINE AND PLACED AT A NOT-FOR-PROFIT SITE THROUGH OUR OFFICE TO WORK OFF THEIR FINE. TEN UW-SUPERIOR SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS PROVIDED ACADEMIC SERVICE-LEARNING HOURS OR RESEARCH HOURS TO OUR OFFICE. OVER 127 LOW-INCOME YOUTH RECEIVED WEEKEND BACKPACKS WITH NUTRITIONAL FOOD TO TAKE HOME THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR; WE ARE THE FISCAL MANAGERS OF THIS PROGRAM. TWENTY-ONE UW-SUPERIOR BUSINESS AND ETHICS STUDENTS LEARNED ABOUT POVERTY AND THE AFFECT IT HAS ON BUDGETING AND THE SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO CAN HELP.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scot Milroy
Secretary/treasurer
$0
Cindy Theien
President
$0
Eric Siljendahl
Vice President
$0
Kent Bergum
Director
$0
Sue Heskin
Director
$0
Mary Anderson-Petroske
Director
$0

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Superior Douglas County Inc has awarded $177,325 in support to 13 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE NORTHLAND

PURPOSE: YOUTH SERVICES

$23,600

CASDA

PURPOSE: PROVIDE CRISIS SERVICES FOR FEMALE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN

$15,000

CHALLENGE CENTER

PURPOSE: PROVIDE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND LIMITATIONS

$8,500

DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA

PURPOSE: MENTOR SUPERIOR - MATCHES ADULT MENTORS WITH CHILDREN FROM SINGLE PARENT HOMES TO BE MENTEES

$20,000

HARBOR HOUSE CRISIS CENTER

PURPOSE: PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS

$19,000

LUTHERN SOCIAL SERVICES

PURPOSE: PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT FUNDS FOR TWO PROGRAMS - FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE FILING BANKRUPTCY, LOSING THEIR HOMES, OR JOBS, ETC.

$17,000
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