by Brayton Hagge | Sep 19, 2019 | Press Release
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,...
by Brayton Hagge | Sep 16, 2019 | Community, United Way of the Midlands
Our 2019 Campaign Kickoff: A Celebration of Collaboration and Community What makes the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro so special? At United Way of the Midlands’ 2019 campaign kickoff, the answer was clear – our ability to come together to support our community and one...
by Brayton Hagge | May 31, 2019 | Press Release
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...
by Kylie Gumpert | Apr 2, 2019 | Emerging Leaders, United Way of the Midlands
Women Empowering Emerging Leaders How can we empower emerging female professionals in the workplace and community? We asked a panel of strong local leaders to share their thoughts! ; Thank you so much to Pacific Life for hosting our panel discussion featuring Cathy Jo...
by Brayton Hagge | Feb 19, 2019 | Press Release
United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is proud to announce it has been awarded a grant of $58,097.35 from the Conagra Brands Foundation. The grant will support UWM’s Community Care Fund. In the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area, more than 104,000 people are living in poverty...
