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
In the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area, there are people in every zip code who do not always know where their next meal will come from. In fact, over 102,000 people are food insecure, and summer can be particularly difficult for them. During
Omaha (NE) – The United Way of the Midlands’ 2-1-1 Helpline is partnering with the Omaha Police Department to spread awareness of the service and increase access for those in need. The 2-1-1 Helpline, managed by United Way of the
Volunteers are an essential part of United Way of the Midlands’ (UWM) work to advance the common good in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area. During National Volunteer month in April, UWM is celebrating those who take action and encourage other
Every day hundreds of people in our community turn to 2-1-1 for information and support – whether financial, domestic or health related. The 2-1-1 helpline, managed by United Way of the Midlands, is a free, confidential Information and Referral (I&R)
“Silence the Growl” for those who experience summer hunger. When we think of summer, we usually think of fun in the sun, swimming pools, cook-outs and vacations. But for some, this may not be an easy time of the year.
We want to say thank you! One person, on their own, may not have much reach. But when we put our efforts together, and leverage the volunteer resources and experienced know-how of United Way of the Midlands, thousands of lives
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