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Hundreds of Community Volunteers to Unite for “Day of Caring”

Oct 5, 2022

For Immediate Release: September 8, 2022 Hundreds of Community Volunteers to Unite for “Day of Caring” United Way of the Midlands (UWM) will host its annual “Day of Caring” volunteer event on Friday, September 16. In support of the event, hundreds of volunteers will...

Governor Ricketts Shows Support for JAG Nebraska Program With Special Luncheon

Oct 5, 2022

For Immediate Release: September 30, 2022Governor Ricketts Shows Support for JAG Nebraska Program With Special LuncheonOn Thursday, September 29, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts hosted a luncheon at the Governor’s residence for community partners and employers to show...

United Way of the Midlands Welcomes New Board Members

Aug 19, 2022

For Immediate Release: July 7, 2022 United Way of the Midlands Welcomes New Board Members United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is proud to announce the addition of eight community leaders to its Board of Directors: Pamela Beall-Hill, Women United Board Liaison, Community...

Ways Your Business Can Get Involved In The Community

Nov 29, 2022

Originally published: November 29, 2022 Ways Your Business Can Get Involved In The Community There are several compelling reasons for a business to give back to the communities it serves. Giving back can expose your business to potential new customers, build goodwill...

Local union boxers prepare to lace up, square off for community benefit

Nov 29, 2022

Originally published: November 18, 2022 Local union boxers prepare to lace up, square off for community benefit OMAHA, Neb.—It will be Teamster David Peters’ first time in a boxing match, and he says he’s been training for two-and-a-half months. "I feel pretty...

Author of ‘Maid,’ who clawed way out of poverty, has message for Omahans

Nov 16, 2022

Originally published: November 13, 2022 Author of 'Maid,' who clawed way out of poverty, has message for Omahans Until a few years ago, best-selling author Stephanie Land made a meager living as a housecleaner. One company she worked for had a rule: Don’t leave...