by Emily McKenna | May 10, 2021 | Mental Health
Take A Mental Health Moment As we spring into a new year – pause, breathe and check in with yourself. ; The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an emotional toll on all of us. For some, it has caused strong emotions such as anxiety, stress, feelings of isolation, grief or...
by Emily McKenna | Mar 25, 2021 | UWM In The News
United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is proud to announce it has been awarded a grant of $255,500 from the Iowa West Foundation. The grant will support programs that serve the Council Bluffs metro through UWM’s Community Care Fund. Prior to COVID-19, more than 100,000...
by Emily McKenna | Mar 23, 2021 | Community, Volunteering
5 Reasons to Volunteer on Day of Action The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on our community. Since the start of the pandemic, more than 20 percent of Nebraskans and Iowans have reported missing a housing payment or being unsure whether they would make next...
by Emily McKenna | Mar 22, 2021 | Charitable Giving, Community, COVID-19, Event, Volunteering
Day of Action Join us on 4/8 to support local charities YOU can strengthen our community on Day of Action, April 8th, 2021! This past year brought forth so many challenges for this country and ultimately for our community. COVID-19 has impacted all of us: our loved...
by Emily McKenna | Feb 19, 2021 | 211 Helpline
211's New Space We are excited to share that our expanding 211 team will have a new call center soon, sponsored by Daugherty Foundation, Google, 211 Iowa partners and COVID-19-related funding. Ever since catastrophic flooding hit our region in spring 2019, calls to...
