We are enriched, inspired and enlivened by the relationships we have with the communities we serve.
1944
Community Health Center was formed in Two Harbors, MN. Being the first member-owned health cooperative in Minnesota.
2012
A new chapter was created named First Community Health Foundation which does business as The Victory Fund, to help communities in northeastern Minnesota identify, address and resolve chronic health issues.
2016
Began focusing on alcohol and drug addictions and creating a dementia-friendly community.
TODAY
We are continuing to serve, give, and fund our community. This includes running multiple of our own organizations and providing scholarships to aspiring students.
YEARS
80
Community Partners
These are the organizations we have funded, past and present. These organizations focus on improving chronic health in our community.
Damiano Center
Victory Chorus
Dementia Friendly Duluth
Well Being Development
Lake County Ambulance Service
Northwoods Partners
Life House
Recovery Alliance Duluth
Duluth Area Townships
Board of Directors
Every director, every staff member, every person on our board is intricately connected to and passionate about health care in northeastern Minnesota. They care about our communities and about the health and well-being of those who live here. And because they do, they’re working to address chronic health conditions and their impact throughout the region.
Katherine McNamara-Heimbach
Executive Director
Diane Holliday-Welsh
Board Chair
Beth Elstad
Vice Chair
Greg Kvam
Chief Financial Officer
Barb Caskey
Secretary / Treasurer
Greg Ruberg
Director
Dianne Witten
Director
Gena Bossert
Director