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
United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is proud to announce it has been awarded a grant of $250,000 from Peter Kiewit Foundation. The grant will support the basic needs investment area of UWM’s Community Care Fund. In the Omaha-Council Bluffs
As the government shutdown stretches into its 33rd day, nearly 800,000 federal employees continue to work without pay or remain furloughed across the country.1 Recognizing the impact that a missed paycheck can have on these individuals, United Way of the
Filing income taxes can be overwhelming, and not everyone can afford to pay for expert advice to ensure they’re filing accurately and taking full advantage of available tax refunds. To assist these individuals, the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition
United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is pleased to announce it has been ranked as the seventh best United Way in the nation for campaign performance out of approximately 1,200 United Ways. The ranking is determined by United Way Worldwide’s
During this season of giving thanks, many individuals and groups like to share their time and talents to help others. United Way of the Midlands is ready to connect these volunteers to a holiday project that will help individuals in
On #GivingTuesday, an online giving movement happening today, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is facilitating a fundraising campaign to benefit Book Trust. The Book Trust program provides books to students within ten Title I schools across the Omaha-Council Bluffs
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