united way of the midlands volunteers to assemble nearly 5,000 shine bright hygiene kits for local students More than 400 community volunteers will come together, July 28 – 31, to brighten local students’ days by assembling nearly 5,000 Shine Bright hygiene kits at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs. As we prepare for a new school year, thousands of students
For those who were impacted by the flooding that swept across Nebraska and Iowa earlier this year, the disaster is far from over. Though floodwaters have subsided in some areas, many Nebraskans and Iowans are only just beginning to rebuild
United Way of the Midlands (UWM) will kick off its annual fundraising campaign and recognize community members who contribute their time, talent and resources to the metro during a celebratory breakfast on Thursday, August 29. The breakfast, which will be
The Omaha metro has taken a major step toward improving student success by joining the nationwide Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR), a collaborative effort to improve reading proficiency and early school success for all children. The kickoff for the campaign
If we learned anything this past year, it’s that our community is stronger than ever and this metro really is #ThatKindofTown. Thank you so much to our donors, volunteers and corporate and nonprofit partners for ensuring more neighbors have access
The more you read over the summer, the more you learn – at least according to young Kenley Spencer. “When I go back to school, I’ll have more knowledge to learn more things,” she said with a smile. Kenley is
The more you read over the summer, the more you learn – at least according to young Kenley Spencer. “When I go back to school, I’ll have more knowledge to learn more things,” she said with a smile. Kenley is
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