The purpose of the Trust shall be for the enhancement, growth and improvement of: The Ely Public Library The arts and artisans of Ely and surrounding area, to include the performing arts, the visual arts and literature The creating and funding of scholarships, educational and artistic grants The cultural and aesthetic environment of the City of Ely and its surrounding area   To date the Trust has awarded more than $625,000 back to the community artists and art organizations to enrich life in Ely.

Our mission is to enrich the quality of life for our members, the community, and the surrounding area through support and development of the visual, literary and performing arts.

The Ely Community Care Team (CCT) was created to identify and address gaps in care in Minnesota’s Northeast Iron Range communities. The partnership of community members and 20 organizations that represent health care, behavioral health, education, social service and non-profit organizations serves the entire population of this remote, rural geographic region with special emphasis on individuals and families in poverty or experiencing mental illness. The Community Care Team provides collaborative care and targeted care coordination to insure adequate resources are available for physical health, mental health and psychosocial challenges; professionals are trained in recognizing such challenges and are prepared respond to the full spectrum of a person’s needs; and patients have the tools and resources to be a partner in their wellness, treatment and recovery goals. A robust process and outcome evaluation is already showing significant benefits to patients and professionals, in addition to reduced healthcare costs.

The Foundation, founded in 2002, provides financial resources to support the mission of the hospital in its commitment to caring for and enhancing the health and well being of the community it serves.

The Spiritwood “Forget Me Not” Foundation is Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease Through The Arts as a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) In 2004 I lost my dad to Alzheimer’s following a very ‘long goodbye.’ We formed the Spiritwood Foundation to help others on a similar journey. Our mission is to raise not only awareness regarding Alzheimer’s Disease, but also critical funds that support community organizations, programs, and facilities working with victims and families dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Foundation has many different fund-raising tools. One of them is a musical ‘happening’ we wrote called Remember When – The Songs Of the 60s and 70s. We perform this show in communities around the country involving local performers and musicians. Our Foundation then gifts the profits to the community for its specific Alzheimer’s needs. P.O. Box 179 Ely, MN 55731

Find Jobs…Find Employees The Ely Area Development Association is a job placement services program for Northeastern Minnesota

Ely Rotary Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable service organization located in Ely, Minnesota We meet every Wednesday at the Grand Ely Lodge and welcome guests and visiting Rotarians to join us at noon for lunch. For weekly program information, please visit our Facebook page. Noon Wednesdays Buffet Lunch Grand Ely Lodge 400 N Pioneer Rd Ely, MN 55731

The Ely Chamber of Commerce is located on the east end of town on the corner of Hwy 1 & Sheridan Street. We’re the wonderful log cabin nestled among the pines. Need assistance with trail information, finding a room for the night, or directions to our many shops and restaurants? We are here to assist you.