with your support, UWM and our partners will deliver
10 million services
in the next year!
Shine
Bright
HELPING LOCAL STUDENTS REGAIN THEIR CONFIDENCE SO THEY CAN “SHINE BRIGHT” AND ACHIEVE MORE IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND!
Make a child's day brighter by sharing your time at shine bright august 5 - 8!
HELPING LOCAL STUDENTS REGAIN THEIR CONFIDENCE SO THEY CAN “SHINE BRIGHT” AND ACHIEVE MORE IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND!
working together
for a stronger tomorrow
thanks to the generosity of donors like you, united way of the midlands raised more than
$30 million
to invest in our community!
providing a circle of support
your gift builds a stronger tomorrow for our community
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our focus
Our four focus areas work together to create a circle of support that addresses social and economic disparities while connecting families with a network of essential resources.
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.
together, we can make an incredible difference
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proudly supported by
We are truly grateful to the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro and how they come together each year to support United Way of the Midlands, and for the 884 partner organizations we have the privilege to work with.
Because of the generosity of these companies, thousands of people across our community received support to get back on their feet.
Hear from 2023 Campaign Chairs, Rob & Stacie Reed, on why they support united way
This year’s campaign effort was led by 2023 Campaign Chairs Rob and Stacie Reed and the team at Physicians Mutual.
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
EVENTS
Join us at our upcoming events to learn more about how YOU are making a difference in our community. Your involvement helps us provide support to neighbors in our community who need it the most. We hold a wide range of events, trainings, leadership programs and other events throughout the year.
VOLUNTEER
By sharing your time and talents, you can touch someone’s life in a truly powerful way. Our volunteer opportunities promote the spirit and value of volunteerism, increase awareness of local issues and demonstrate what people working together can accomplish. Make a difference and make someone’s day brighter by sharing your time today.
GIVE
When you make a gift to United Way of the Midlands, you create lasting change right here in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro. By bringing people and organizations together, we form a Circle of Support that helps our neighbors in need overcome difficult challenges and build a better future. No matter the size of your gift, it can make a difference and build a stronger tomorrow for our community.
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