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Blue Collar Boxing

Posted on January 9, 2020 by UWMadmin

An Idea Was Born When Mike McDonnell, President of the Omaha Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, first came to our CEO and President, Shawna Forsberg, with the idea for Blue...

Reflecting On 2019

Posted on January 8, 2020 by UWMadmin

Dear United Way of the Midlands Supporters, Here at United Way of the Midlands, we continuously reflect upon the meaning of the word “united.” We know the success of our...

A Day at the Zoo

Posted on November 5, 2019 by UWMadmin

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...

Annual Meeting

Posted on October 18, 2019 by UWMadmin

Special thank you to Cobalt Credit Union for sponsoring this event, to Tim and Terri Burke for presenting the Campaign Recognition Awards, to Annette and Paul Smith for presenting the...

Tocqueville Society Reception 2019

Posted on October 15, 2019 by UWMadmin

Thank you so much to these outstanding individuals for attending our Tocqueville Society Reception, and for all they do to make our community strong. Special thank you to Mary and...

Our 2019 Campaign Kickoff: A Celebration of Collaboration and Community

Posted on September 16, 2019 by UWMadmin

More than 300 business, nonprofit and community representatives gathered for the celebratory kickoff breakfast. After a rousing rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by the Mutual of Omaha gospel choir,...

Campaign Kickoff 2019

Posted on August 26, 2019 by UWMadmin

Thank you so much to Neil Nelkin of NRG Radio's News Talk 1290 KOIL for speaking with Shawna and Gail during the show "Issues and Answers," which addresses the issues...

One for the Books

Posted on July 21, 2019 by UWMadmin

If we learned anything this past year, it's that our community is stronger than ever and this metro really is #ThatKindofTown. Thank you so much to our donors, volunteers and...

A Night to Remember with Peter Buffett

Posted on April 22, 2019 by UWMadmin

"Everyone has a story worth listening to." – Susan Buffett – The lights dimmed, and the audience – composed of the Buffett family, top executives from around the country, local...

Women Empowering Emerging Leaders

Posted on April 2, 2019 by UWMadmin

Thank you so much to Pacific Life for hosting our panel discussion featuring Cathy Jo Borgman of Pacific Life, Tracy Madden-McMahon of Methodist Hospital Foundation and Shawna Forsberg of United...

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