Nebraska & iowa tornado relief fund
Thanks to the generosity of Cobalt credit union, the first $5,000 donated will be matched!
PLEASE NOTE THIS MATCH OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY FOR CONTRIBUTIONS MADE THROUGH THIS PAGE.
Join United Way of the Midlands in assisting our neighbors in need following the devastating storms that passed through Nebraska and Iowa on April 26.
Thousands of people in Nebraska and Iowa are in need of assistance as recent tornadoes have displaced families, destroyed homes and devastated communities. In response, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has created the Nebraska & Iowa Tornado Relief Fund (NITRF).
One-hundred percent of every donation will be directed to nonprofit programs meeting people’s need for emergency shelter and essential needs, such as food and clothing.
How to give to help those who need it most:
Employee gifts WILL HAVE A GREATER IMPACT with a match for the first $5,000 donated.
Please note, this match opportunity is only for contributions made through this page.
Donors can also direct their gift to victims affected by tornadoes in Waverly, NE, and UWM will distribute those funds to the United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County who serves that area.
Every single gift makes a difference in the lives of our neighbors affected by the recent tornadoes.
Together, we can help those impacted as they start to recover and rebuild.
Additional ways to help
With the 211 helpline UWM is also taking sign-ups for volunteers who would like to assist with clean-up and recovery efforts in affected areas. While volunteers are not being deployed at this time due to safety concerns, UWM is coordinating with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and will share information on available opportunities at a later time. Individuals interested in volunteering are asked to register on UWM’s volunteer platform below:
If you need assistance:
People in need of post-storm assistance can connect with the Helpline by calling 2-1-1, texting their ZIP code to 898211 or visiting ne211.org. Community Referral Specialists will be available to assist callers 24/7. All calls are free and confidential, but standard message and data rates may apply when texting. Assistance is available in more than 200 languages using the tele-interpreter service and bilingual staff.