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United Way of the Midlands Celebrates National Volunteer Week With Five Good on the Go Volunteer Events to Benefit Local Nonprofits

UWM Celebrates National Volunteer Week With Five Good on the Go Volunteer Events to Benefit Local Nonprofits In celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 20-26, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is working with local corporate partners to provide their employees with an opportunity to give back by participating in a custom Good on the Go event at their workplace.

A Look Inside: Behavioral Health

Learnings from our Most Recent Community Assessment Jack was a shy, quiet high school freshman who enjoyed playing Xbox, writing stories and learning random facts. He was a good student, earning A’s and B’s in all of his classes. But

December 10, 2019

Blue Collar Boxing Event Will Strengthen Local Community

The AFL-CIO and United Way of the Midlands will host their inaugural Blue Collar Boxing event on November 27, 2019 at the Baxter Arena beginning at 7 p.m. During Blue Collar Boxing, 22 labor union members will face off in

November 26, 2019

Taking a Stand Against Suicide

Suicide is the 9th leading cause of death in the United States. In Nebraska, it’s the 8th. Earlier this month, members of Women United – a United Way of the Midlands’ affinity group – hosted a lunch and learn at Union

November 25, 2019

Save the Date: Blue Collar Boxing Charity Tournament

The AFL-CIO and United Way of the Midlands will host the first annual Blue Collar Boxing event on November 27, 2019 at the Baxter Arena beginning at 7 p.m. During Blue Collar Boxing, amateur boxers from eight local labor unions

November 13, 2019

A Day at the Zoo

In March, flooding swept across Nebraska and Iowa, displacing more than 4,400 people in its wake. Many are still rebuilding their homes, lives and communities, and recovery efforts could continue for years. “It’s still really hard because you know, of

November 5, 2019

United Way’s 2-1-1 Helpline Addresses Transportation Needs in the Metro by Partnering with Lyft

United Way of the Midlands is proud to announce the local launch of Ride United, an initiative that provides free rides and other transportation resources to those in need. Limited access to safe, reliable transportation is a barrier to health,

October 21, 2019

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