Change Within Reach Program
Are you affiliated with a local non-profit organization that would benefit from this program?
Every year we ask local non-profit organizations that service our community to apply for this program. The 2028 application will be available in 2027.
We do our best to diversify the selected recipients from year to year. Those not selected are encouraged to apply again.
Change Within Reach Round-Up Program Eligibility:
- Your group must be a 501(c)3, 501(c)4 or other designated non-profit organization
- Your organization must serve the local Mesabi Iron Range community directly
- Your organization must be religiously and politically neutral
- Your organization must be non-discriminatory on the basis of any legally recognized category including but not limited to race, creed, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical disability
View past Change Within Reach updates.
Current Recipient
C.H.A.I.R.
The Cultures, Humanities, and Arts on the Iron Range, has been to create a supportive environment and space for the Arts in our Community while also recognizing and preserving the rich History of the 1912 Lyric Opera House, now known as The Cultures, Humanities, and Arts on the Iron Range.
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As always, thank you for your continued support! Together, we can change our community for the better.
2026 Recipients
- November: C.H.A.I.R.
- December: Mesabi Humane Society
2027 Recipients
- January: Iron Range Rotary Club of Virginia
- February: Ely Art Walk
- March: Quad City Food Shelf
- April: Bess Metsa Memorial Arbor
- May: Care Partners
- June: Virginia Senior Center
- July: Cast Outdoors Adventures
- August: Angel Fund
- September: St Louis County 4-H Shooting & Wildlife project
- October: Precious Paws Humaine Society of Chisholm
- November: 23rd Veteran
- December: Down Syndrome Association of MN
September’s Change Within Reach Recap
In September our customer’s raised $1,894.41 for Advocates for Family Peace!
This program provides support to people in abusive situations and works to reduce spousal abuse and family violence. Programs may include crisis intervention for battered women, and domestic violence education and prevention.