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United Way of the Midlands Welcomes New Board Members
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...
Community Invited to Free Event Featuring Critically-Acclaimed Author, Chris Gardner
For Immediate Release: September 22, 2020 Community Invited to Free Event Featuring Critically-Acclaimed Author, Chris Gardner First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), Facebook and United Way of the Midlands (UWM) have partnered to host “Unlock the Power Within You,” a...
Local Nonprofit Partners Strive to Help Students Achieve Important Reading Milestones
For Immediate Release: September 21, 2020 Local Nonprofit Partners Strive to Help Students Achieve Important Reading Milestones Local nonprofits have joined forces to launch a “Raise Me to Read” awareness campaign, with the ultimate goal of helping local students...
United Way of the Midlands Kicks Off Local Fundraising Drive for Community Members in Need
For Immediate Release: August 26, 2020 United Way of the Midlands Kicks Off Local Fundraising Drive for Community Members in Need United Way of the Midlands (UWM) will kick off its annual fundraising campaign during its virtual event tomorrow, August 27th at 9:00...
United Way of the Midlands Announces 2020-21 Community Investments
For Immediate Release: July 22, 2020 United Way of the Midlands Announces 2020-21 Community Investments United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is pleased to announce it raised nearly $19.2 million for programs and initiatives serving the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro through...
Area Nonprofits to Receive 2,300 Gallons of Donated Hand Sanitizer Made at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
For Immediate Release: June 5, 2020 Area Nonprofits Receive 2,300 Gallons of Hand Sanitizer Made at University of Nebraska-Lincoln Thanks to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and ethanol industry partners, twelve area nonprofits will receive 2,300 gallons of hand...
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,...
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