Your Location: Set Your Location HomeAbout UsCommunity InvolvementCommunity EngagementOctober 2021 Community Engagement Building Healthy Communities Wherever you find Essentia Health, you’ll find people and programs dedicated to supporting local organizations, partnerships, and initiatives. Find out more on our Community Involvement page. Community Engagement: October 2021 Essentia Health Employee Volunteers Log your volunteer hours and learn more about the Together We Thrive employee volunteerism program! Log Your Hours Published on September 30, 2021 Indigenous Food Access American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) received a grant from Essentia Health to support their Indigenous Food Market and emergency food distribution program, aiming to serve over 5,000 community members. In addition to increasing access to food, AICHO provides a broad spectrum of support for our neighbors in need including shelter, housing, and support services. Essentia colleague Amanda Casady presents check to AICHO partners at the Indigenous Food Market. Fundraiser for Big Stone County Cancer Support Group Colleagues at Essentia Health-Graceville Clinic recently participated in the Big Stone County Cancer Support Group Walk. More than $700 was raised through a baked goods fundraiser with an additional $500 donated by Essentia Health's Team Volunteerism program, which supports our colleague's volunteer work. Essentia Health Colleague Volunteers in Action They are at it again! Essentia Health volunteers are volunteering their time in the community. Recently (bottom left), Nutrition Services colleagues Mia Lundquist and Maddy Schintz help with the garden harvest at Lincoln Park Middle School in Duluth. Iron Range colleagues Autumn Haken, James Helms and Dianne Buhrow at the Mesabi Family YMCA's bike safety rodeo (Bottom right). SCROLL TO TOP Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. News For Vendors For Employees For Medical Professionals Contact Us Privacy Policy Language Services Copyright 2021 Essentia Health. All rights reserved. Like most websites, we use cookies and other technologies to keep our website reliable, secure, and to better understand how our site is used. By using our site, you agree to our use of these tools. Learn more.