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211 in Nebraska – Celebrating 20 Years

Every hour of every day, someone in Nebraska is faced with a challenge and needs assistance. The 211 Helpline, housed at United Way of the Midlands (UWM), connects people looking for assistance to local programs that can help. And this year, in addition to celebrating...

2021 – Year in Review

by Bekah Noxon | Feb 7, 2022 | United Way of the Midlands

Looking Back on 2021 Highlighting the Impact of Your Support Last year was another challenging one for the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro. However, our community’s strength, passion, and generosity helped us accomplish some remarkable things. Thank you for supporting...

The Power of YOU: Recapping our 2020-21 Campaign

by Kylie Gumpert | Jun 17, 2021 | United Way of the Midlands

Dear United Way friends and supporters, Each and every one of you is truly a community hero. This past year has been an extremely challenging one for the Omaha Council Bluffs metro and our country. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the physical, mental and...

5 Reasons to Volunteer on Day of Action

by Emily McKenna | Mar 23, 2021 | Community, Volunteering

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 month's payment. And we know based on Local...

Day of Action: Act Today to Strengthen Tomorrow

by Emily McKenna | Mar 22, 2021 | Charitable Giving, Community, COVID-19, Event, Volunteering

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 ones, our neighbors, our co-workers, and more. And we...

Health Hero Recap

by Rachel McGinn | Mar 15, 2021 | Community, Uncategorized

See what your dollars did to help people facing a health diagnosis in our community THANK YOU FOR BEING A HEALTH HERO! We were honored to partner with Physicians Mutual, Great Western Bank, Hancock Dana, Lindsay Corporation and KETV on Health Hero Giving Day to...

211’s New Space

by Emily McKenna | Feb 19, 2021 | 211 Helpline

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 the hotline have...