Heart of New Ulm

July Worksite Training Event: Belonging: Why It Matters
2026-07-16 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | New Ulm Country Club, 1 Golf Drive, New Ulm, MN, 56073
Join us to understand why belonging matters, and how it impacts both our physical and mental health. Learn your role in fostering the culture of belonging. Understand the warning signs and resources for poor mental health. This presentation is for employees, supervisors, organizational leaders, owners, board members and human resource professionals.
Register here.

New Ulm Bike Group
2026-07-16 17:30, 2026-08-20 17:30, 2026-09-17 17:30, 2026-10-15 17:30
3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Downtown Action Team Meeting
2026-07-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 1 N Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN, 56073, United States
3rd Friday of every month from 12-1 p.m.

Food Environment Action Team
2026-07-21 09:30, 2026-08-18 09:30, 2026-09-15 09:30, 2026-10-20 09:30
3rd Tuesday of every month from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

HONU Leadership Team Meeting
2026-07-22 11:30, 2026-08-26 11:30, 2026-09-23 11:30 | New Ulm Medical Center Auditorium, 1324 5th St N, New Ulm, MN, 56073, United States

Worksite Wellness and Community Health Challenge Action Team Meeting
2026-07-28 13:00, 2026-08-25 13:00, 2026-09-22 13:00
4th Tuesday of every month from 1-2 p.m.

Back to School Backpack Project Pickup and Free Resources: Register by July 24
2026-08-04 08:00 - 20:00 | New Ulm Civic Center, 1212 N Franklin St, New Ulm, MN, 56073, United States
Each year, the United Way of the Brown County Area, with the support of program sponsors and donors, provides a new backpack and school supplies to eligible area students. This year, the Heart of New Ulm is partnering with the United Way Backpack Project to offer families additional free resources and fun activities through a Community Connection Resource Event!
Backpack Project Pickup*: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Free Resources and Activities**: 3 – 7 p.m.
* This event is open to all community members who register in advance for a free backpack through United Way of Brown County. Children in grades K-12 in Brown County who qualify for school educational benefits are eligible to participate in this program.
Register online by July 24:
https://www.uwbrowncounty.org/backpack-apply
** Shoes, haircuts, food and other products will be available on a first come, first served basis. Availability depends on the number of families attending.

Free shoes from Good in the Hood (4 – 6:30 p.m.)
Free haircuts from Ed’s Chop Shop, NU Roots Salon and Heat Salon
Bounce house and games from Rec on the GO
Free hygiene items from South Country Health Alliance
Free food from Plaza Garibaldi
Free treats from New Ulm Police Department
MANY opportunities to connect with local resources

Funding for the event is provided by The Optimist Club of New Ulm.

Brown County Mental Health and Wellness Action Team
2026-08-05 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-09-02 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-10-07 14:00 - 15:30
1st Wednesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m.

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Action Team
2026-08-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-01 13:00 - 14:00
1st Thursday of every other month from 1-2 p.m. (even months)

Brown County Chemical Health Action Team (CHAT)
2026-08-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-14 14:00 - 15:00
2nd Wednesday of every month from 2-3 p.m.

Coalition for Active, Safe and Healthy Streets (CASHS)
2026-09-17 08:00
3rd Thursday every other month from 8-9 a.m. (odd months)

Changing the Narrative on Mental Health and Suicide
2026-09-17 11:30 - 13:00 | New Ulm Country Club, 1 Golf Drive, New Ulm, MN, 56073
Talking about mental health and suicide can be an uncomfortable and uncertain topic that brings up different feelings, beliefs and attitudes for everyone. Changing the Narrative is an interactive conversation that empowers participants to change perceptions of mental health toward hope and resilience.
Objectives:
1. Understand appropriate language about suicide and mental health.
2. Be empowered to have healthy conversations around mental health and suicide.
3. Identify risk and protective factors associated with individuals at risk.
4. Recognize signs for people at risk.
A certificate of participation will be emailed after the event.
Presenter: Erin Schwab, Health Educator
Erin is a health educator and planner for Brown County Public Health and a Certified Prevention Professional. She is deeply passionate about promoting the health and well-being of all community members and strives to understand and respond to the unique needs of the communities she serves. Through education and advocacy, Erin works to empower individuals and strengthen community well-being.
