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UWM In the News: Issues & Answers

UWM in the news: Issues & Answers On Wednesday, August 30, UWM President & CEO Shawna Forsberg and Manager of Volunteerism and Corporate Relations Carly Weld recorded an episode of “Issues & Answers,” NRG Media’s weekly public affairs program, with

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Revolutionizing Community Service

Revolutionizing community impact United Way’s CRCSP Program Creates Positive Impact​ For more than 20 years, United Way of the Midlands has operated the Court Referral Community Service Program (CRCSP) in partnership with Douglas County. The purpose of the program is

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Shine Bright 2023 Recap

You helped us provide nearly 5,000 care kits to students in our community!

We would like to extend a special “THANK YOU” to YOU for making our Shine Bright – Care Kits for Kids event a huge success! August 7-11, the MidAmerica Center was filled with excitement, joy, smiles, great energy and a lot of heart.

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River’s Edge Pavilion Neighborhood Celebration Recap

Event recap 100-YEAR River’s Edge COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Saturday, July 15, 2023 11 am – 2 pm River’s Edge Pavilion, Council Bluffs, Iowa THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US FOR OUR 100-YEAR neighborhood celebration TO CELEBRATE A CENTURY OF HELPING

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