EVENTS
Join us at our upcoming events
learn more about United Way and how YOU are making a difference!
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Saturday, May 9, 2026
We are proud to partner with the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 5, the Omaha Federation of Labor AFL-CIO and the United States Postal Service in asking the public to donate nonperishable food items to help feed individuals facing food insecurity in our community.
Letter carriers will collect nonperishable food donations that are bagged and left outside by 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. All collected food will be delivered to Heartland Family Service, Salvation Army, Siena Francis House, Stephen Center, Heartland Hope Mission and St. Vincent de Paul for distribution to families and individuals seeking food assistance.
Parades
Monday, September 7, 2026 | 10 a.m. – Labor Day parade
Show your community spirit by volunteering with United Way of the Midlands at local parades! Help us create a fun, welcoming experience while supporting local programming that makes a lasting impact across our region.
For more information and to sign up to volunteer, visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.
Mary C. Lopez Lunch and Learn
Postponed - New Details to Come
Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus
We hope you will join Women United for our next Mary C. Lopez Lunch and Learn event at the Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus. A tour of the campus will be followed by a light lunch and engaging discussion.
Campaign Managers Workshops
Thursday, september 17, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
As a Campaign Manager, you play a critical role in making our community stronger. These virtual workshops are our way of celebrating your leadership, sharing exciting updates and ensuring you are fully prepared to successfully plan and execute your company’s United Way campaign.
Campaign Kickoff
Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Scott Conference Center
To celebrate the caring spirit and generous support of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro – we are excited to kick off United Way of the Midlands’ 2026-27 campaign, chaired by Paul and Julie Maass of Scoular.
applied underwriters golf tournament
Monday, August 23, 2027 | 7:30a.m
Shadow Ridge Country Club
We’re honored to be the local beneficiary of this world-class tournament presented by a company deeply rooted in our community. Applied Underwriters continues to show what it means to give back locally — with heart, purpose, and pride in their hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.
This event supports United Way’s mission to help local families meet basic needs and achieve long-term stability. Funds raised through this event strengthen a network of essential services for the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro.
Tocqueville Women’s Initiative Luncheon honoring Annette Smith
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Omaha Country Club
The Suzanne Scott Giving from the Heart Award was created to honor Suzanne Scott. Every two years, the award is presented to a woman in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area who demonstrates the thoughtful and philanthropic qualities evident in Sue – her drive to care, inspire and act. This year, we celebrate Annette Smith.
This event is open to only those members of the Tocqueville Women’s Initiative group. For more information, contact events@uwmidlands.org.
VOLUNTEERS UNITED LUNCH AND LEARN
MONday, JULY 13, 2026 | NOON – 1:00 P.m.
UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS BOARD ROOM
Join us for a special lunch & learn to network with other members of Volunteers United and hear from panelists Myria Ming, 211 Director and Heather Beekhuizen, New Visions Homeless Services Community Liaison.
Tocqueville Society Celebration at the Ballpark
Thursday, september 24, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Our Tocqueville Society members are invited to join us for cocktails, behind-the-scenes tours of the stadium, dinner and more.
Lunch and Learn
tuesday, september 29, 2026 | Noon - 1 pm
United Way of the Midlands Boardroom
Join us for a special lunch & learn to network with other members of Volunteers United and hear from Cari Kenney, Omaha Public Schools’ Social Work Coordinator, Mark Montgomery, United Way of the Midlands’ VP, 211, and a featured nonprofit partner.
Annual Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026
11am Coffee & Networking
11:30 am – 1 pm Luncheon
CHI Health Center
Our Annual Meeting celebrates the impact we’ve created together – made possible by partner organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond to show their care for community by supporting UWM and the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro.
Goodfellows Night
Thursday, October 22, 2026
6 pm Social Hour
7 pm concert
barnato
Goodfellows Night is a live benefit concert in Omaha featuring Trent Brown, Madelyn Grace, and Drew Phillips, with proceeds supporting local families in crisis through Omaha World-Herald Goodfellows in partnership with United Way of the Midlands.
Campaign Kickoff 2026
Monday, August 24, 2026 | 7:30 a.m.
Scott Conference Center
7:30a.m. – Continental Breakfast
8 – 9 a.m. – Program and Panel Discussion
Signature days of service
be a part of something bigger at our community-wide volunteer events
Shine Bright
July 28-31, 2026 | Mid-America Center
Volunteers help assemble nearly 5,000 hygiene kits with full-sized items that are distributed to public schools throughout
the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro, and to Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) classrooms across Nebraska.
Day of Caring
September 11, 2026 | Nonprofit locations across the metro
A single day of service where individual volunteers and volunteer teams spend their day making a difference at local
nonprofits to fulfill a variety of needs – from painting, meal service and yard work to everything in between.
HOLIDAY HELPERS
November 1 - December 30, 2026 | Nonprofit locations across the metro
Each year from November – December, Holiday Helpers showcases the reason for the season by supporting agency
programs during a critical time of year through supply drives, volunteer projects and more.
winter warm-up
November 7, 2026 | Gifford Park elementary school
The Winter Warm-Up project was created following a request from Omaha Public Schools (OPS) to partner with United
Way of the Midlands to address the need they were seeing for sustainable winter gear for a number of their students.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Monday, January 18, 2027
10 am Volunteer Project – “Good on the Go” followed by lunch provided by Big Mama’s
75 North
Join us for a Community Good on the Go where 64 community partner volunteers will come together to assemble Good on the Go snack kits for a local nonprofit. The number of 64 volunteers was specifically selected to represent the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Nobel Peace Prize he was awarded the same year. The Good on the Go will be followed by a meal from Big Mama’s.
National Volunteer Week
April 18-24, 2027 | Corporate and nonprofit partners across the metro
National Volunteer Week celebrates the impact of volunteer efforts and the power of community. During this week we hold five Good on the Go events, one for each weekday, to provide agency partners with the essentials they need. Volunteer opportunities at nonprofit partners throughout the metro are also posted, so individuals can come together in the spirit of service to make an impact during the full month of April, which is Global Volunteer Month.
National Volunteer Week
April 18-24, 2027 | Corporate and nonprofit partners across the metro
National Volunteer Week celebrates the impact of volunteer efforts and the power of community. During this week we hold five Good
on the Go events, one for each day, to provide agency partners with the essentials they need! Volunteer opportunities at nonprofit
partners throughout the metro are also posted, so individuals can come together in the spirit of service to make an impact during the
full month of April, which is Global Volunteer Month.
Save the date
Mark your calendar for these Upcoming United Way of the Midlands Events
Blue Collar Boxing
Friday, December 11, 2026
6 pm Doors Open
7 pm Event Begins
Baxter Arena
The Omaha Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO and United Way of the Midlands (UWM) are excited to host the annual Blue Collar Boxing event. Proceeds will directly benefit the important work of UWM and the Nebraska Center for Workforce Development and Education.
For more information and/or to become a sponsor visit the Blue Collar Boxing page.
applied underwriters golf tournament
Monday, August 23, 2027
Shadow Ridge Country Club
We’re honored to be the local beneficiary of this world-class tournament presented by a company deeply rooted in our community. Applied Underwriters continues to show what it means to give back locally — with heart, purpose, and pride in their hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.
This event supports United Way’s mission to help local families meet basic needs and achieve long-term stability. Funds raised through this event strengthen a network of essential services for the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro.