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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
September 5, 2023
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
September 5, 2023
TOMORROW – United Way of the Midlands to Kick Off Annual Fundraising Campaign
Media Alert: August 28, 2023 Who: United Way of the Midlands (UWM), local business leaders, partner agencies and community members.Why: Kick-off event to launch UWM’s annual fundraising campaign and share how metro-area residents can come together to help our neighbors
August 28, 2023
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.
August 22, 2023
TOMORROW – United Way of the Midlands Volunteers to Assemble Nearly5,000 Shine Bright Kits for Local Students
Media Alert: August 8, 2023 Who: Hundreds of community members assembling nearly 5,000 Shine Bright Kits for students in the Omaha, Council Bluffs and Papillion La Vista school districts, plus JAG Nebraska students across the state.Why: Currently, thousands of students
August 8, 2023
UWM Volunteers to Assemble Nearly 5,000 Kits for Students
United Way of the Midlands Volunteers to Assemble Nearly 5,000 Shine Bright Kits for Students Hundreds of community members will come together next Wednesday, August 9, to brighten local students’ days by assembling nearly 5,000 Shine Bright Kits at the
August 2, 2023
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