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OUR MISSION
“To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities in Otter Tail & Wadena Counties.”
October 2021
Mary Farewell
Upcoming Events
Farwell Mary
Good luck in your new adventures


Our sincerest thanks and best wishes to Mary after 18 years with us!
Bring It On Winter
We had a successful 'Coats for Kids' this month!
Between East Otter Tail County and Wadena county, over 230 winter gear items (coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and mittens) were given out to help over 60 families!

Thank you to all our sponsored drop-off locations and event hosts. Together we make our communities stronger.
2021 Campaign Goal $400,000




As of 10/21/2021, we are at $236,087, which is 59% of goal!





 
Otter Tail & Wadena Counties, you are at the Heart of Improving Lives! 
PACESETTERS
Wow! Those Pacesetters sprinted out of the gates and raised over $71,600 toward our $400,000 goal. Help us congratulate our Pacesetters!  
Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct 29th!
Visit our "trunk" anytime from 6-8pm in the Fergus Falls YMCA parking lot to pick out a treat! We hope to see you and your kiddos there!

More Info at:

https://fergusfallsymca.org/events-family-time
2-1-1 Service Spotlight
2.1.1 is a FREE resource available 24/7
Mental Illness, End the Stigma
We had a great turnout at our first Community Conversation in Wadena on Tuesday, Oct. 19. 
There was excellent discussion surrounding our community's mental health and services available throughout the county.  
Thank you to our panelists:
Lee Westrum -Superintendent of Wadena-Deer Creek Public School,
Naomi Plautz - Wadena Chief of Police,
Mike Carr -Wadena County Sheriff,
Dr. Stephen Davis - Tri-County Health Care, and
Father Aaron Kuhn - St. Ann's Catholic Church.
YOU IMPROVE LIVES LOCALLY WHEN YOU INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
UNITED Way fights for
the health, education and financial stability of
every person in our communities.