United Way of the Midlands’ Karnett Trust Awards Three Grants to Support Children and Teens with Intellectual Disabilities

United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has awarded three new grants, and will distribute third-year funding for another program, on behalf of the Ellen C. Karnett Trust. DOWNLOAD FULL PRESS...

“Rock Out to Read” Fundraiser this Friday at Benson’s Reverb Lounge; Helping At-Risk Children Buy Books of Their Own

Music and literature are a natural fit. On Friday June 23rd, three Omaha area bands will take the stage for a “Rock Out to Read” fundraiser, sponsored by United Way...

Volunteers to Read with Area Children On Wednesday June 21 – United Way’s “Day of Action” Events Focus on Reducing the “Summer Slide” in Literacy

Many of us remember the joy that came with the last day of school – we couldn’t wait to leave the books behind and get outside to play. DOWNLOAD FULL...

Addressing Poverty from a Multigenerational Perspective: Aspen Institute’s Anne Mosle to Keynote June 8 Symposium in Omaha

Poverty is a complex condition that cannot be addressed with a single solution. It affects individuals, families, neighborhoods and entire communities. DOWNLOAD FULL PRESS RELEASE

Sojern Employees from Around the World to Assemble Literacy Kits on May 16 for Children in the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metro Area

Poverty is a complex condition that cannot be addressed with a single solution. It affects individuals, families, neighborhoods and entire communities. DOWNLOAD FULL PRESS RELEASE

Elementary School Students and Young Professionals’ Celebrate First Year of “Book Trust” at Howard Kennedy School on May 10th

Each month, grade school students across the metro area celebrate “book delivery day” through the Scholastic Reading Club. DOWNLOAD FULL PRESS RELEASE

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