Stay connected: Stay Informed

What’s the challenge? In Itasca County, many residents are struggling to stay connected to local stories and resources. 

Why is ICTV important? When our community is informed, we can foster understanding and engagement.  As one community leader said: “This service has made me feel more connected and informed about my community!”

What solution are we providing? ICTV brings government meetings to the residents gavel-to-gavel, leaving interpretation to the viewer.  It gives overviews of meetings, calendars events of the county and supports other nonprofits.  ICTV is the ONLY video-centric organization delivering on cable, live, on-demand and via apps in Itasca County.  

We're looking for members and donors to help us cover those government meetings, loan cameras to members and for ICTV to provide information on events around the county. Our small but mighty team runs a tight ship but even an efficient ship needs fuel.    

How much do we need to raise? Each year, ICTV needs to raise a minimum of $100,000 to keep our producers in the community and the studio available to the community.  Each year this will grow as traditional funding sources from cable television decline.  Your support is crucial. Every dollar helps us maintain and expand our reach, allowing us to tell the stories that matter most.

ICTV recently received a federal grant that will push our efforts along.  The granting foundation challenged us to push forward.  Enhancing it by $10,000 by the end of the year is our short-term goal.  Then we must go for $100,000 again.  

Now, put it all together:  As we face funding shifts, our mission has never been more urgent. During his critical time, we need your help to ensure that ICTV can continue to be a vital resource. Join us in this mission—together, we can connect, inform and empower Itasca County.