January 2019 – United Way of the Midlands

Heat the Streets Run and Walk for Warmth

Posted on January 31, 2019 by UWMadmin

Heat the Streets Run and Walk for Warmth Bradley Bullock Digital Editor OMAHA, Neb. —Heat the Streets Run and Walk for Warmth is an event that helps those seeking help...

Pacific Life Foundation Awards $392,000 to Nonprofits and K-12 Schools in Omaha, Nebraska

Posted on January 31, 2019 by UWMadmin

Pacific Life Foundation Awards $392,000 to Nonprofits and K-12 Schools in Omaha, Nebraska OMAHA, Neb. – Jan. 30, 2019 – The Pacific Life Foundation announced today it has awarded $392,000 in...

Awesome Resources for Furloughed Workers

Posted on January 28, 2019 by UWMadmin

Awesome Resources for Furloughed Workers By Anna Attkisson, Editorial DirectorJanuary 25, 2019 Credit: baranq/Shutterstock On Jan. 25, 2019, auto insurance company GEICO donated $75,000 to support programs helping workers impacted by...

Jewish community collects gift cards for TSA workers, Islamic Center donates pizzas

Posted on January 24, 2019 by UWMadmin

Jewish community collects gift cards for TSA workers, Islamic Center donates pizzas By Chris Peters and Nancy Gaarder / World-Herald staff writers Last Friday, the Islamic Center of Omaha ordered...

Individuals Impacted by the Federal Government Shutdown Can Call United Way’s 2-1-1 Helpline for Assistance

Posted on January 23, 2019June 5, 2023 by csteele

As the government shutdown stretches into its 33rd day, nearly 800,000 federal employees continue to work without pay or remain furloughed across the country.1 Recognizing the impact that a missed...

United Way-funded program will help more than 6,000 individuals file taxes for free

Posted on January 22, 2019 by UWMadmin

United Way-funded program will help more than 6,000 individuals file taxes for free by Teia Goodwin (KPTM) Monday, January 21st 2019 - OMAHA, Neb. (FOX 42 KPTM) — The United Way...

Hanafan to receive Mercy Heritage Award for Arts and Humanities

Posted on January 22, 2019 by UWMadmin

Hanafan to receive Mercy Heritage Award for Arts and Humanities Jan 22, 2019 Tom Hanafan is the recipient of the 2019 Mercy Heritage Award for Arts and Humanities. A Council...

United Way-Funded Program Will Help More Than 6,000 Individuals File Taxes for Free

Posted on January 17, 2019June 5, 2023 by csteele

Filing income taxes can be overwhelming, and not everyone can afford to pay for expert advice to ensure they’re filing accurately and taking full advantage of available tax refunds. To...

Can’t Afford a Tax-Time Accountant? EITC Coalition Can Help, Brad Ekwerekwu Chats “Live & Local”

Posted on January 16, 2019 by UWMadmin

Can't Afford a Tax-Time Accountant? EITC Coalition Can Help, Brad Ekwerekwu Chats "Live & Local" By MIKE HOGAN Filing income taxes can be overwhelming, and not everyone can afford to pay...

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