Our Partners
Following George Floyd’s tragic killing and the historic civil unrest that followed, UnitedHealth Group announced commitments to help Minneapolis-St. Paul businesses rebuild, and fund efforts to advance equity and inclusivity in the Twin Cities community. As part of those ongoing efforts, UnitedHealth Group announced grant partnerships with local nonprofit organizations:
- Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ)
- Heart of America
- Lake Street Council
- Minnesota Community Care
- Neighbors United Funding Collaborative
- West Broadway Business & Area Coalition/Northside Funders
What Drives Us
UnitedHealth Group’s unprecedented efforts to help rebuild the Twin Cities and advance inclusivity is in keeping with our mission to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone. For more than two decades UnitedHealth Group has led efforts to identify, address, monitor and eliminate health disparities and help create a more equitable society for the people we serve.
Follow Our Journey
Learn how we are making a difference. Read updates on our efforts to help rebuild and restore the health of the Twin Cities and advance health equity for all.
We are providing a $1 million grant to the Northside Achievement Zone to fund the Northside Partners for Food Delivery Program. The program is designed to address food insecurity experienced by North Minneapolis families.
As part of our revitalization efforts in the Twin Cities we are helping rebuild businesses, including the Seward Pharmacy in South Minneapolis. This project is one of many that our local grant partnerships will support.
Giving Back
Interested in Volunteering?
There are volunteer opportunities available for UnitedHealth Group employees to give back to the Twin Cities in many meaningful ways. Not a UnitedHealth Group Employee? Inquire directly with the organizations to find ways to volunteer.
Join the conversation.
Follow along on social media using #UnitedForCommunities to join the conversation and see our latest updates on how we are rebuilding the Twin Cities.
The pandemic has amplified health disparities, and food insecurity has increased for families of color. Our grant to @NAZMpls will help families who need food support, as part of our efforts to advance equity in the Twin Cities: https://t.co/F2Va7ODJM9 #UnitedForCommunities pic.twitter.com/jHviJwgI17
— UnitedHealth Group (@UnitedHealthGrp) February 20, 2021
In June, we made commitments to heal & restore the Twin Cities. We’re making good on those commitments by helping to rebuild businesses that support the health & well-being of the communities we serve → https://t.co/59mQPjucGu pic.twitter.com/oZZhi52gSH
— UnitedHealth Group (@UnitedHealthGrp) October 27, 2020
This morning, we shared an update about our support & commitment to help rebuild Minneapolis. The work doesn't stop here. More next week -- stay tuned 💙 pic.twitter.com/6Ned8T11DT
— UnitedHealth Group (@UnitedHealthGrp) October 23, 2020
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