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United Way Volunteers Help 500 Kids Kick-Start A Summer of Reading
The more you read over the summer, the more you learn – at least according to young Kenley Spencer. “When I go back to school, I’ll have more knowledge to learn more things,” she said with a smile. Kenley is one of the approximately 500 K-3rd graders who participated...
read moreLB641 Bill to Provide State Funding to United Way’s 2-1-1 Helpline Signed into Law
On May 29, Gov. Pete Ricketts signed LB641 into law, ensuring United Way’s 2-1-1 Helpline will receive $300,000 in state funding each year for the next two years. The bill was approved by the legislature on May 23 with a vote of 41-0. The 2-1-1 Helpline is a free,...
read moreSave the Date: Day of Action Scheduled for June 21
On Friday, June 21, more than 400 volunteers are partnering with United Way of the Midlands during the 4th annual Day of Action to reinforce the importance of summer reading with approximately 575 children in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area. Day of Action...
read moreGrant fund proposal for 211 service advanced
Grant fund proposal for 211 service advanced April 11, 2019 Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB641 Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 11 to a bill that would provide grant funding to a statewide health and human services referral program. LB641, introduced by...
read moreOmaha District assesses damage as water recedes
Omaha District assesses damage as water recedes In the March 27 daily update of current flood fight efforts, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is continuing efforts to perform damage assessments as water recedes and access to the levee...
read moreCreighton coach Greg McDermott will match donations up to $10,000 for flood victims
Creighton coach Greg McDermott will match donations up to $10,000 for flood victims From staff reports Mar 22, 2019 The Creighton basketball team is continuing to do its part in supporting flood victims. During Tuesday's NIT game, the Bluejays encouraged...
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