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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

As we all cope with the impacts of COVID-19, everyone will respond differently and some will face new anxieties, fears and mental health impacts. Now more than ever before, it is important to come together and show that we are here for each other. Each...

Stories of Need During COVID-19

by Kylie Gumpert | May 18, 2020 | 211 Helpline, Community, COVID-19, United Way of the Midlands

More and more families are struggling. Nonprofits are scrambling to serve them. But we can't continue to do so without YOU. Lisa, Sherry and Joe are Omaha-Council Bluffs residents, just like you. They recently called our 211 Helpline for assistance and...

What is a Circle of Support?

by Okina Tran | May 6, 2020 | Community, United Way of the Midlands

What is the Circle of Support? The Circle of Support is a group of more than 100 nonprofit programs that are funded by United Way of the Midlands (UWM) donors like YOU! These nonprofit programs provide three different supports that are vital to helping families in...

Join the #GiveFromTheHeart Challenge

by Okina Tran | Apr 23, 2020 | Community, COVID-19, United Way of the Midlands

With COVID-19 taking over headlines, we’re all craving stories that show the power of the human spirit and amazing things people are willing to do to help each other. Making masks for responders, picking up groceries for an elderly neighbor, leaving...

COVID-19 Charitable Deduction Changes

by Brayton Hagge | Apr 16, 2020 | Charitable Giving, COVID-19

On March 27th, 2020 President Trump signed the final $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package into law. It includes a new financial incentive for individuals and companies to make donations to qualifying charities such as United Way of the Midlands and our...

Ways to Contact Your Legislator

by Okina Tran | Apr 6, 2020 | Community, Resource

When you have concerns and questions, it can be hard to keep track of which legislator you should reach out to and how you can get in touch. Luckily, there are easy tools and quick steps to expedite the process. Here’s your guide to contacting the legislator for your...

Education Resources for Parents during COVID-19

by Kylie Gumpert | Mar 24, 2020 | Education

Last Updated: April 10th COVID-19 has changed how we go about our daily lives—especially when it comes to how our children learn. With widespread closings of schools and before and after-school programs, students and families are being...