September 2019 – United Way of the Midlands

Another Wonderful Day of Caring

Posted on September 27, 2019 by UWMadmin

Our 18th annual Day of Caring was another wonderful example of how much our community cares about making the metro a better place. Day of Caring is a day of...

Older, Wiser, Trustworthy United Way of the Midlands Annual Campaign

Posted on September 26, 2019 by UWMadmin

It is autumn, which, for many companies, means a flurry of white envelopes marked United Way of the Midlands. The organization’s yearly fundraising campaign includes over 700 organizations that range...

Local Nonprofits Get a Helping Hand on United Way of the Midlands’ Day of Caring

Posted on September 20, 2019June 5, 2023 by csteele

Approximately 1,000 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help local nonprofits on United Way of the Midlands’ 18th annual “Day of Caring” today. “Day of Caring” is a day of...

Tocqueville Community Forum

Posted on September 19, 2019 by UWMadmin

At United Way of the Midlands’ Tocqueville Community Forum, attendees had the opportunity to hear from a panel of insightful and dedicated community leaders. Each panelist shared why they are...

Hundreds of Volunteers Unite to Support Nonprofits on United Way’s “Day of Caring”

Posted on September 19, 2019June 5, 2023 by csteele

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...

Birdies for Books

Posted on September 17, 2019 by UWMadmin

Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Fidelity National Title Group, Eagle Sponsors OPPD and MUD, Tara Hills Golf Course staff, our volunteers and to all the fabulous golfers who came...

Our 2019 Campaign Kickoff: A Celebration of Collaboration and Community

Posted on September 16, 2019 by UWMadmin

More than 300 business, nonprofit and community representatives gathered for the celebratory kickoff breakfast. After a rousing rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by the Mutual of Omaha gospel choir,...

‘Raise Me to Read’ campaign harnesses power of partnerships to help students grow and excel

Posted on September 13, 2019 by UWMadmin

United Way of the Midlands is focusing on a life- and community-changing formula for school success – reading proficiency by third grade, a top predictor of high school graduation and career...

United Way of Pierce County partners with Lyft to address county’s transportation gaps

Posted on September 12, 2019 by UWMadmin

Tacoma, WA – Limited free Lyft rides are now available to Tacoma residents in need. By calling United Way of Pierce County’s South Sound 211 program, eligible residents can now...

Monthly mobile pantry coming to Valley

Posted on September 11, 2019 by UWMadmin

Article published by Douglas County Post-Gazette Written by Lance Lawton VALLEY - DC West Schools has partnered with the Food Bank for the Heartland and United Way of the Midlands...

Month: September 2019