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6 things to know about 211

There’s always more to discover when it comes to the 211 Helpline. That’s why we sat down with our 211 staff to learn about the Helpline's history, new updates and who they helped in 2019. Check out the impact they’ve made in our community! 1....

What’s 211?

by Kylie Gumpert | Feb 3, 2020 | 211 Helpline, Community, United Way of the Midlands

What do you do when you need help? Ask a family member, friend, or even Google or Siri? What about when you need help with something that you'd like to keep to yourself? Or, when you know what you need to do, but you just don't know how to get started?...

Blue Collar Boxing

by Brayton Hagge | Jan 9, 2020 | Event, United Way of the Midlands

An Idea Was Born When Mike McDonnell, President of the Omaha Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, first came to our CEO and President, Shawna Forsberg, with the idea for Blue Collar Boxing, she didn’t know quite what to think. Boxing? That was a little bit out of the...

Reflecting On 2019

by Kylie Gumpert | Jan 8, 2020 | Community, United Way of the Midlands

Dear United Way of the Midlands Supporters, Here at United Way of the Midlands, we continuously reflect upon the meaning of the word “united.” We know the success of our work is tied to our community’s ability to come together and work toward a common...

GOOD on the Go

by Kylie Gumpert | Jan 1, 2020 | Volunteering

Hot off the presses from United Way of the Midlands: GOOD on the Go! GOOD on the Go is a new kind of volunteer opportunity, one where our team brings a fulfilling and impactful project straight to you. If you've been looking for a team-building volunteer project but...

A Look Inside: Why Family Matters

by Brayton Hagge | Dec 20, 2019 | A Look Inside

Learnings from our Most Recent Community Assessment In the midst of the holiday season, many people spend time reflecting on what they are grateful for. And for many, their family rises to the top of the list. This holds true for Danny, a single father...

A Look Inside: Behavioral Health

by Brayton Hagge | Dec 10, 2019 | A Look Inside

Learnings from our Most Recent Community Assessment Jack was a shy, quiet high school freshman who enjoyed playing Xbox, writing stories and learning random facts. He was a good student, earning A’s and B’s in all of his classes. But halfway through his...