Our goal is always to meet the current needs of our residents, to fill gaps wherever there may be a gap in services. Bridgebuilders will help to reduce duplication of effort among our non-profit partners, to understand as a collective where additional services are needed and plans for making the critical changes needed to be as effective and supportive as possible. If your organization is interested in joining us, click the registration link below.

Yuri Haglund of Spicer, MN joined the United Way of West Central Minnesota’s Board of Directors in September of 2020, during the early phases of the COVID pandemic.

A manager for Velcro® Brand fasteners, her sense of dedication to her community is strong. She was seeking an opportunity to serve in meaningful ways right here in West Central Minnesota. Having traveled and lived in cities across the country, her unique perspective and experience made her a valued addition to our team. She has a strong passion for community and has worked hard to pivot the organization in a way to be most effective, especially in area health and nutrition. Though her term will soon be ending, her work has been invaluable. Most would describe Yuri as a passionate problem-solver who is generous, blessed, and made it her personal mission to give back.

Yuri was born in Mexico and lived in 3 countries before the age of 15. She settled with her family to Tucson, AZ. ...

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