Community Engagement Monthly Report: August 2025

Essentia Health Supports United Way School Supply Drive as Hero Sponsor

Essentia Health colleagues volunteered for the United Way of Cass-Clay School Supply Drive on July 31, helping unbox 1,000 backpacks and fill 878 pencil cases for K–2 students.

As a “Hero Sponsor” for the fourth year in a row, Essentia contributed $15,000 toward the goal of equipping 6,500 local students with backpacks and school supplies.

Thank you to all the Essentia volunteers who gave their time to support students and families in our community!

Essentia Health Proudly Sponsors Iron Range Half Marathon for Second Year

Essentia Health had the honor of being the presenting sponsor for the Essentia Health Iron Range Half Marathon, held on August 16th in Virginia, for the second year in a row.

It was a great day filled with community spirit and incredible energy.

Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, or came out to support. We're proud to have been part of this event and to support our community in such a meaningful way.

Essentia Health Volunteers in Action

A team of our Twin Cities based IS colleagues recently volunteered at Second Harvest Heartland in Brooklyn Park and packed 31,753 pounds of food! Thank you all for making a healthy difference!