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Blue Collar Boxing Event Will Strengthen Local Community
The AFL-CIO and United Way of the Midlands will host their inaugural Blue Collar Boxing event on November 27, 2019 at the Baxter Arena beginning at 7 p.m. During Blue Collar Boxing, 22 labor union members will face off in the boxing ring. Proceeds from Blue Collar...
Save the Date: Blue Collar Boxing Charity Tournament
The AFL-CIO and United Way of the Midlands will host the first annual Blue Collar Boxing event on November 27, 2019 at the Baxter Arena beginning at 7 p.m. During Blue Collar Boxing, amateur boxers from eight local labor unions will face off in the boxing ring....
Event at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium to benefit families affected by spring flooding
United Way of the Midlands announced today it has partnered with Kellogg Company to provide a fun, engaging event for families who have been directly affected by spring flooding in Omaha and surrounding communities in Nebraska and Iowa. The event will take place at...
United Way’s 2-1-1 Helpline Addresses Transportation Needs in the Metro by Partnering with Lyft
United Way of the Midlands is proud to announce the local launch of Ride United, an initiative that provides free rides and other transportation resources to those in need. Limited access to safe, reliable transportation is a barrier to health, education, employment,...
Local Businesses Recognized for Their Generosity at United Way of the Midlands’ Annual Meeting
During its Annual Meeting and Luncheon today, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) was proud to present its second annual “Campaign Recognition Awards:” “Volunteer Organization of the Year,” “New Business Partner of the Year” and “Corporate Partner of the Year.” UWM...
United Way of the Midlands’ Annual Meeting Set for October 18th
United Way of the Midlands will report back to the community and share goals for future impact at its Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Friday, October 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Omaha Hilton Hotel, 10th and Cass Streets. UWM’s mission is to impact poverty...
Kellogg partners with Boxed to launch disaster relief campaign for Omaha and Iowa area flood victims
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellogg Company today announced it has partnered with online retailer Boxed and United Way of the Midlands to help local families still struggling in the aftermath of this spring's devastating flooding...
Local Nonprofits Get a Helping Hand on United Way of the Midlands’ Day of Caring
Approximately 1,000 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help local nonprofits on United Way of the Midlands’ 18th annual “Day of Caring” today. “Day of Caring” is a day of service where volunteers from across the community spend their day helping local nonprofits...
Hundreds of Volunteers Unite to Support Nonprofits on United Way’s “Day of Caring”
In support of United Way of the Midlands’ 18th annual “Day of Caring” on Friday, Sept. 20, nearly 1,000 volunteers will be rolling up their sleeves and getting to work on behalf of area nonprofit organizations. Forty-seven local nonprofit organizations across Douglas,...
Save the Date: Day of Caring Volunteer Projects Scheduled for September 20
Hundreds of volunteers will be rolling up their sleeves and getting to work on behalf of area nonprofit organizations on September 20th – United Way of the Midlands’ (UWM) 18th annual “Day of Caring.” This event is UWM’s biggest annual day of volunteer service,...
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