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United Way of 1000 Lakes is excited to announce that the city of Bovey has been selected as this yearâs Day of Action project site.Â
Day of Action, now in its ninth year, brings together volunteers from all over the Itasca area to complete revitalization, outreach, and minor maintenance projects in area neighborhoods. This year sees the return to a traditional one-day event, after last yearâs projects were spread out over several days to adhere to health and safety guidelines.Â
United Way will again partner with Itasca County Habitat for Humanity and Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA), as well as the City of Bovey. Habitat will work with local homeowners to complete minor repair, maintenance, and landscaping projects through its Home Preservation program, while CEDA will work with small business owners and city leadership to plan the refurbishment of storefronts and public spaces. With the support of the city council, Day of Action projects will co
Itasca County Habitat for Humanity invites residents of the Itasca area and beyond to take part in a virtual silent auction, now through Dec. 20.Â
The online auction features vintage furniture, hand-sewn creations, and other goods made by local creators. Many of the items available for bidding are upcycled - some of which came through the ReStore before being revamped. Nearly all are one-of-a-kind, providing supporters the opportunity to find unique, locally-made pieces in time for the holidays.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit Habitatâs current home build, which the organization will be putting the finishing touches on in the new year. The project is a Faith Build, bringing together local congregations to help build the home in partnership with Habitat and Thrivent Financial. âSafe, affordable housing is even more essential during a pandemic,â says Jamie Mjolsness, Habitat for Humanityâs executive director. âWeâre hoping that our community ca