lincoln financial group
Nebraska & iowa tornado relief fund
Your donation will be used by United Way of the Midlands to support local relief efforts including short-term and long-term housing for families that need shelter.
To double our impact, Lincoln will match employee donations dollar for dollar, no matching gift form required.
Thousands of people in Nebraska and Iowa are in need of assistance as recent tornadoes have displaced families, destroyed homes and devastated communities. In response, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has created the Nebraska & Iowa Tornado Relief Fund (NITRF).
Join us in supporting the tornado relief in Omaha
Help people affected by the April 26 tornadoes in Omaha. Your donation will be used by United Way of the Midlands to support local relief efforts including short-term and long-term housing for families that need shelter.
To double our impact, Lincoln will match employee donations dollar for dollar, no matching gift form required.
Every single gift makes a difference in the lives of our neighbors affected by the recent tornadoes.
Together, we can help those impacted as they start to recover and rebuild.
Additional ways to help
With the 211 helpline UWM is also taking sign-ups for volunteers who would like to assist with clean-up and recovery efforts in affected areas. While volunteers are not being deployed at this time due to safety concerns, UWM is coordinating with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and will share information on available opportunities at a later time. Individuals interested in volunteering are asked to register on UWM’s volunteer platform below:
If you need assistance:
People in need of post-storm assistance can connect with the Helpline by calling 2-1-1, texting their ZIP code to 898211 or visiting ne211.org. Community Referral Specialists will be available to assist callers 24/7. All calls are free and confidential, but standard message and data rates may apply when texting. Assistance is available in more than 200 languages using the tele-interpreter service and bilingual staff.