Night at the Movies

17th annual fundraiser to benefit UWNEMN's operation of Imagination Library

About the Event

More than 300 guests will dress as their favorite movie character or star for United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)'s 17th annual Power of the Purse event!

This star-studded event will feature will feature food and wine tasting, games and raffles, and live and silent auctions for high-end items like purses, pampering packages, weekend getaways, and so much more. 

Event proceeds benefit UWNEMN's operation of the Imagination Library program in our community.

Ticket sales open December 9, 2024. 

Get your tickets early - this event traditionally sells out!

About the Program

Your support of Power of the Purse helps UWNEMN promote early literacy and improve school readiness through the Imagination Library program.

The program delivers FREE monthly books to local children from birth to age five. All children under age five in UWNEMN's service area (Iron Range, Koochiching County, and Lake of the Woods County) are eligible to receive Imagination Library books.  

UWNEMN initiated the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in 2008.  Thanks to people like you, we have since delivered more than 330,000 books to children across our region!



Sponsor the Event

Join these sponsors in their support of Imagination Library by downloading the form below and returning to elizabeth@unitedwaynemn.org!


Donate an Item

Have the perfect item for our auction? Submit it here and help us help local children succeed!

Thank you for your donation!

We have received your donation and you should get an email confirmation shortly. If we need more information, we will reach out to the email/phone that you provided. Thank you again and we greatly appreciate your donation.

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