Crisis Intervention – United Way of the Midlands

Community Spotlight: Domestic Violence

Posted on October 8, 2018 by UWMadmin

UWM joins community efforts to spread domestic violence awareness in October Often overlooked or misunderstood, domestic violence is a community health issue that impacts one in three women and one...

Women’s History Month

Posted on March 1, 2018June 13, 2024 by UWMadmin

Empowering women through leadership and strategic investments. March is a busy month! It’s a time when people are in the throes of filing their taxes, planning spring break with the...

Community Spotlight: Celebrating the 2-1-1 Helpline

Posted on February 7, 2018 by UWMadmin

Connecting people to services that will help them live their best life! There's much to celebrate! On February 11th, United Way's 2-1-1 Helpline celebrates "2-1-1 Day" and 15 years of...

2-1-1 Helpline Provides Local Resources in the Metro Area

Posted on December 4, 2017June 5, 2023 by csteele

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...

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: A Multi-generational Approach

Posted on September 28, 2017 by UWMadmin

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: A Multi-generational Approach Symposium Series: June 2017 Poverty is a complex condition that cannot be addressed with a single solution. It affects individuals, families, neighborhoods...

Cox Communications Supports Omaha 2-1-1 Helpline With Three-Year Grant

Posted on July 31, 2017June 5, 2023 by csteele

United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is proud to announce it will receive a gift of $60,000 from Cox Communications over the next three years to support operations at the...