November 2019 – United Way of the Midlands

Blue Collar Boxing Event Will Strengthen Local Community

Posted on November 26, 2019June 5, 2023 by csteele

The AFL-CIO and United Way of the Midlands will host their inaugural Blue Collar Boxing event on November 27, 2019 at the Baxter Arena beginning at 7 p.m. During Blue...

Taking a Stand Against Suicide

Posted on November 25, 2019 by UWMadmin

Suicide is the 9th leading cause of death in the United States. In Nebraska, it’s the 8th. Earlier this month, members of Women United – a United Way of the Midlands’...

Save the Date: Blue Collar Boxing Charity Tournament

Posted on November 13, 2019June 5, 2023 by csteele

The AFL-CIO and United Way of the Midlands will host the first annual Blue Collar Boxing event on November 27, 2019 at the Baxter Arena beginning at 7 p.m. During...

OPS gives away 10,000 sets of hats, gloves and scarves

Posted on November 9, 2019 by UWMadmin

OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Public Schools and Omaha Public School Foundation were able to raise funds to buy 10,000 sets of hats, gloves and scarves for the district's elementary students. There...

Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment begins

Posted on November 6, 2019 by UWMadmin

Article published by West Point News Open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace is now underway. Nebraskans will have the opportunity to find health insurance coverage for the 2020 benefit...

A Day at the Zoo

Posted on November 5, 2019 by UWMadmin

In March, flooding swept across Nebraska and Iowa, displacing more than 4,400 people in its wake. Many are still rebuilding their homes, lives and communities, and recovery efforts could continue...

Zoo event keeps outpouring of relief for victims of spring flood going into the fall

Posted on November 4, 2019 by UWMadmin

Article published by Omaha World-Herald Written by Kevin Cole, World-Herald Staff Writer A relaxing day at the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium was a welcome relief for two Iowa families...

Goodwill Industries to Participate in ‘Round It Up for United Way’

Posted on November 1, 2019 by UWMadmin

Goodwill Industries, Inc., is pleased to announce that its retail stores will participate in Round It Up for United Way of the Midlands, an annual donation campaign to raise awareness...

Impact of tax law changes, 2020 census participation uncertainties for nonprofits