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
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
Around 126,000 Nebraska residents receive this tax credit each year. Would you be interested in saving some of your hard-earned dollars this tax season? If you’re working and have low to moderate income, you might be able to apply for
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
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