with your support, UWM and our partners will deliver
10 million services
in the next year
our impact
Your strategic partner for local impact
Whether through direct services or strategic community investments, your support fosters resilient and thriving communities.
For more than 100 years, United Way of the Midlands has been a strategic partner in community impact, uniquely positioned as a neutral and trusted entity dedicated to addressing social and economic disparities. By forming strategic partnerships with outstanding local agencies and delivering direct services, we bridge gaps in support and ensure that resources are effectively distributed and tailored to meet the unique needs of our region. Our commitment to evolving over time is grounded in a critical understanding of community needs – we leverage data and research to adapt our work and partnerships to provide support and resources where they are most needed.
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impact in action
As needs evolve, UWM remains committed to coordinating and adapting future phases of investment to effectively address emerging challenges.
As a trusted leader in community-driven initiatives, UWM is uniquely positioned to assist with relief coordination efforts – ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively where they are needed most. The contributions raised following the devastating storms are being distributed to both local agencies and individuals in need in order to address the diverse impacts of the tornadoes.
This strategy addresses the severe and extreme devastation experienced by families and neighborhoods. It offers flexible and reliable assistance to households facing a very difficult situation, and supports both immediate and ongoing tornado response efforts.
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our circle of support reaches far and wide
When you invest in UWM, you reach every corner of our community.
Explore our interactive map to see the extensive network of partnerships and direct service programming your funding makes possible.
Updated annually and current as of July 1, 2024.
impact areas
Every investment and direct service we provide aligns with our new strategic plan to create a thriving, resilient community. Explore how we focus our efforts to make a lasting impact across these essential areas.
Healthy Community
Improving health and well-being for all
Food access, shelter and homeless prevention, physical and behavioral health, case management and legal services, Combined Health Agencies Drive (CHAD) and more.
Youth Opportunity
Helping young people realize their full potential
Childcare and early childhood development, after school and summer learning, mentoring, college and career readiness, family engagement, JAG Nebraska and more.
Financial Security
Building financial stability and strength
Education and training, employment and entrepreneurship, financial literacy and asset development, Siemer Institute partnership and more.
Community Resiliency
Addressing urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow
Referrals to health and human service resources via the 211 Helpline (NE and IA), CRCSP, Goodfellows, Emergency Food & Shelter Program, disaster relief/recovery and more.
healthy community
Improving health and well-being for all
- Food Access + Scouting for Food
- Shelter and Homeless Prevention
- Physical and Behavioral Health
- Health Promotion
- Maternal and Child Health
- Mental Health First Aid
- Case Management and Legal Services
- Combined Health Agencies Drive
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY
Helping young people realize their full potential
- Jobs For America’s Graduates*
- Childcare and Early Childhood Development
- Attendance and Credit Recovery
- After School and Summer Learning
- Mentoring
- College and Career Readiness
- Family Engagement
- Elevate Omaha Partnership 24-26
FINANCIAL SECURITY
Building financial stability and strength
- Education and Training
- Employment and Entrepreneurship
- Financial Literacy and Asset Development
- Labor United*
- Siemer Institute Partnership*
- Transportation/Lyft Partnership*
- Fresh Floral Partnership 24-26
COMMUNITY RESILIENCY
Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better tomorrow
- Unite Us, Help Me Grow, Save our Seniors, Military and Family Helpline
- Court Referral Community Service Program
- Emergency Food and Shelter Program
- Goodfellows*
impact highlights
We look forward to sharing more about the impact your investments are having in the community. As stewards of funds, we know how important it is to collect results and require reporting from our community partners to ensure accountability and understand where we are making the most difference. Annual reporting information available in Fall of 2024 once all information has been collected and analyzed from the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
make a difference today
Discover the many ways to give back and make an impact through UWM’s robust volunteer program—from large-scale community events to customized projects, explore our vast inventory of volunteer needs across the community and donate your time where it matters most.
Community Insights and Reports
As a trusted data partner, UWM aims to empower stakeholders with actionable insights that drive positive change and enhance community well-being.
UWM integrates existing local research with our own extensive dataset. Our analytics team collaborates with data partners to gain comprehensive insights into the evolving needs of our community. By combining agency reporting, local research and other public data we avoid research duplication and extract meaningful insights about community conditions. This approach allows us to identify trends, assess gaps in services and measure the impact of our initiatives effectively. Our transparent reports not only demonstrate the direct outcomes of donor contributions, but also serve as a resource for informed decision making in philanthropy and policy.
Check out our latest reports
Signals and Trends
Discover the current conditions across our community and the programs designed to help.
Annual report
For a detailed overview of our impact and initiatives, explore our latest Annual Report.
Data Request Form
Request custom insights and analysis tailored to your interests and needs.
Speaker Request form
Bring the insights directly to your team—request a presentation from UWM on research trends and community needs tailored to your organization's interests.