On Saturday, May 11, 2024, letter carriers across the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro collected food donations from postal customers. Nearly 170,000 pounds of food collected = Providing more than 204,000 meals for those in need Donations benefitted six local nonprofits – Heartland Family Service, Project Reset, Salvation Army, Siena Francis, Stephen Center and St. Vincent de Paul Nearly 200,000 bags were
Learnings From Our Most Recent Community Assessment Yoselin watched her father get shot when she was just two years old. Her mother worked hard to support their family, but things weren’t always easy, especially for Yoselin. For some time, she
There’s always more to discover when it comes to the 211 Helpline. That’s why we sat down with our 211 staff to learn about the Helpline’s history, new updates and who they helped in 2019. Check out the impact they’ve
What do you do when you need help? Ask a family member, friend, or even Google or Siri? What about when you need help with something that you’d like to keep to yourself? Or, when you know what you need
An Idea Was Born When Mike McDonnell, President of the Omaha Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, first came to our CEO and President, Shawna Forsberg, with the idea for Blue Collar Boxing, she didn’t know quite what to think. Boxing?
Dear United Way of the Midlands Supporters, Here at United Way of the Midlands, we continuously reflect upon the meaning of the word “united.” We know the success of our work is tied to our community’s ability to come together
Hot off the presses from United Way of the Midlands: GOOD on the Go! GOOD on the Go is a new kind of volunteer opportunity, one where our team brings a fulfilling and impactful project straight to you. If you’ve
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