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. Applications for 2027 need to be submitted by August 31st, 2026.
2027 Change Within Reach Application
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
Friends of Wirtanen Pioneer Farm
Funds will go to restore and preserve the pioneer farmstead. The mission is to operate and maintain this farmstead as an educational tool to promote and carry-on Finnish immigrant culture and history.
Click here to learn more!
As always, thank you for your continued support! Together, we can change our community for the better.
2026 Recipients
- January: Mesabi Symphony Orchestra
- February: UWNEMN Buddy Backpacks
- March: Quad City Food Shelf
- April: Friends of the Lake Vermillion Trail
- May: Wilderness Health Inc
- June: Mesabi Fit Coalition
- July: Friends of Wirtanen Pioneer Farm
- August: Mesabi Range College Foundation
- September: Advocates for Family Peace
- October: North St Louis County Habitat for Humanity
- November: C.H.A.I.R.
- December: Mesabi Humane Society
May’s Change Within Reach Recap
In May our customers raised $1,805.85 for Wilderness Health Inc.
Wilderness Health is a collaborative of independent health care providers in Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin. By working together, the group is advancing patient and community health outcomes, improving the patient experience, lowering costs and improving the care team experience.
Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can change our community for the better!
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