PRESS RELEASES

United Way of the Midlands Receives Grant from Iowa West Foundation

Mar 23, 2021 | Press Release

For Immediate Release: March 23, 2021 United Way of the Midlands Receives Grant from Iowa West Foundation 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...

United Way Invites Community to Become “Health Heroes”

Feb 25, 2021 | Press Release

For Immediate Release: February 23, 2021 United Way Invites Community to Become “Health Heroes” Tomorrow, February 24, community members have the opportunity to become “health heroes.” United Way of the Midlands is hosting Health Hero Giving Day in partnership with...

Save the Date: United Way Invites Community to Give Back on “Day of Action” on April 8

Feb 25, 2021 | Press Release

For Immediate Release: February 22, 2021 Save the Date: United Way Invites Community to Give Back on “Day of Action” on April 8 To support United Way of the Midlands’ (UWM) partner organizations on the frontlines of COVID-19, UWM is hosting Day of Action, a...

Scouting for Food

Jan 15, 2021 | Press Release

MEDIA ALERT Scouts Collect Food Donations for the Food Bank for the Heartland on Saturday, Oct. 3 Who: United Way of the Midlands (UWM), Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA, Werner Enterprises and area Target stores are partnering this year for the annual "Scouting for Food"...

Local Businesses Recognized for Their Generosity at United Way of the Midlands’ Annual Meeting

Jan 15, 2021 | Press Release

For Immediate Release: October 23, 2020 Local Businesses Recognized for Their Generosity at United Way of the Midlands’ Annual Meeting During its virtual Annual Meeting today, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) was proud to present its third annual “Campaign Recognition...

United Way of the Midlands’ Annual Meeting Set for October 23rd

Jan 15, 2021 | Press Release

For Immediate Release: October 22, 2020 United Way of the Midlands’ Annual Meeting Set for October 23rd United Way of the Midlands (UWM) will report back to the community and share goals for future impact at its virtual Annual Meeting on Friday, October 23rd from...

United Way of the Midlands Awards Karnett Trust Grants to Support Children and Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Families

Jan 15, 2021 | Press Release

For Immediate Release: October 13, 2020 United Way of the Midlands Awards Karnett Trust Grants to Support Children and Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Families United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is pleased to announce it has...

United Way of the Midlands Announces Second Round of New Community Investments

Jan 15, 2021 | Press Release

For Immediate Release: October 8, 2020 United Way of the Midlands Announces Second Round of New Community Investments During the fiscal year that ended in June 30, 2020, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) raised $19.4 million for programs and initiatives serving the...

Omaha World-Herald and United Way Partner to Help Community Members in Need Through Goodfellows Program

Jan 15, 2021 | Press Release

For Immediate Release: November 19, 2020 Omaha World-Herald and United Way Partner to Help Community Members in Need Through Goodfellows Program The Omaha World-Herald and United Way of the Midlands (UWM) are pleased to share a new partnership to administer the...

United Way of the Midlands Welcomes New Board Members

Sep 30, 2020 | Press Release

For Immediate Release: September 30, 2020 United Way of the Midlands Welcomes New Board Members United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is proud to announce the addition of four community leaders to its Board of Directors: Avi Atholi, Jamie Gutierrez, Dr. Pam Kayl and Jim...