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
The 2-1-1 helpline is increasing access for those in need throughout Nebraska and Southwest Iowa by providing free connections to local services through text message. Users can now connect to an information and referral specialist by texting their zip code
DOWNLOAD: Food Mapping in Our Community For families struggling with the cycle of poverty, one of the most pressing needs is often accessing nutritious, affordable food. As part of our mission to to address the needs of those in poverty with
First comes Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and then Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global giving movement that takes place online tomorrow, November 28, and United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is asking for support to benefit children in our
Greater Omaha 2040 Preferred Future Unveiled The future is fast-approaching, and this region is ready. Case in point: More than 800 CEOs and business leaders gathered today for the Greater Omaha Chamber’s annual Economic Outlook Luncheon, where the Greater Omaha
United Way of the Midlands participates in Greater Omaha 2040 Omaha Chamber has partnered with United Way of the Midlands and Urban League of Nebraska to launch the Strategic 4Sight Initiative, working with hundreds of people across the region to
2018-2020 UWM Community Investment Process As part of our continued effort to serve the most vulnerable members of our community, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) invites non-profit 501(c)(3) agencies to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for our
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