by Victoria Vu | Feb 9, 2022 | Press Release
For Immediate Release: February 9, 2022 UWM Celebrates 20 Years of 211 in Nebraska and 211 Day Every hour of every day, someone in Nebraska is faced with a challenge and needs assistance. The 211 Helpline, housed at United Way of the Midlands (UWM), connects people...
by Victoria Vu | Aug 12, 2021 | Press Release
More than 1,800 community members rallied together to raise funds for the Goodfellows program since its most recent fundraising campaign launched in November 2020. Thanks to their efforts, Goodfellows will invest $1.1 million into our community during its 2021-22...
by Bekah Noxon | Jul 23, 2021 | Press Release
For Immediate Release: July 2, 2021 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: Julie Bechtel,Theola Cooper, Jessica Heidebrecht, Carol Henrichs,...
by Emily McKenna | May 10, 2021 | Mental Health
Take A Mental Health Moment As we spring into a new year – pause, breathe and check in with yourself. ; The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an emotional toll on all of us. For some, it has caused strong emotions such as anxiety, stress, feelings of isolation, grief or...
by Okina Tran | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Day or Night, the 211 Helpline Has Been Here for Our Community This past year, United Way’s 211 Helpline stepped up to serve the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro and communities across Nebraska and Iowa in a big way. ; Who do you turn to for help when your house is...