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Churches United is a collaboration of Bemidji area churches organized to serve and meet the needs of the homeless, persistently poor, and impoverished individuals, and families. By providing individuals and families, financial assistance and referrals in an empowering manner while also seeking the causes of poverty with the goal to reach a solution to the current concerns.

APRIL 2021 UPDATE

Our lobby is now open for guests to come in. There are a few rules we would like you to follow: Face coverings are required in our office. Space is limited, this makes social distancing very difficult. Therefore, we ask … Continue reading

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STAFFING ISSUES & HOURS OF OPERATION

MARCH 22, 2020 UPDATE Churches United will not be open as normal the week of March 23 to March 27. We are currently not allowing anyone in the office at this time, However, we will be taking phone calls [218-444-1380] … Continue reading

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UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI MISSION MONDAY VIDEO 2019

Churches United would like to say a big “Thank You” to the United Way of Bemidji for offering this awesome way to showcase what we do.

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Volunteers Needed

Churches United is currently looking for individuals who are willing to donate 1-4 hours per month to helping in the office. Activities volunteers may be involved in include: greeting individuals as the come in, interviewing clients, photocopying, data entry, filing, … Continue reading

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First National Bank of Bemidji Grant

We received good news yesterday from First National Bank Of Bemidji. They granted us $1000 towards our Emergency Food Voucher Program. Thank you to First National Bank of Bemidji for supporting our mission in helping the poor and the homeless … Continue reading

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Grant Received for Bus Tokens and Laundry Vouchers

On March 2, we were informed that we had been awarded a $3250 grant to help increase the amount of bus tokens and laundry vouchers for the homeless for the year. Just click HERE for the Bemidji Pioneer article. This … Continue reading

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Generous Donation from 1st Presbyterian Church

Thursday afternoon, January 28, 2016, deacons from First Presbyterian Presented Jen Juenke, the Executive Director for Churches United, Inc, a generous donation. Thank you deacons for your wonderful support!

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Calvary Lutheran Donation of Warm Items

A Big THANK YOU to Calvary Lutheran Church for donating Warm Winter Items. 6 BIG BAGFULS of hats, mittens, and scarves. These items are much needed this time of year!

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Many Blessings This Holiday Season

Throughout Advent, St. Philips Church had an Advent Giving Tree. Churches United received many items on our wish list. Thank you to all who donated to us and to St. Philips for coordinating this!

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Thank You Paul Bunyan Communications

On December  30, 2015 Churches United received a donation of $100 from Paul Bunyan Communications. The money will be used to purchase food for the annual board meeting on January 20, 2016. Thank you Paul Bunyan Communications, we greatly appreciate … Continue reading

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