Nebraska & iowa tornado relief fund

Join United Way of the Midlands in assisting our neighbors in omaha, council bluffs, elkhorn, minden and blair following the tornados that devastated 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).

How to give to help those who need it most:

Donations will be used to provide essential support for individuals impacted by the tornados, supporting needs not covered by insurance or FEMA assistance. This includes services like temporary housing, legal support, resource navigation and more. Recognizing affected families will experience a range of diverse needs, UWM has activated our partnerships with Goodfellows and Lyft through 211, and other local programs to be responsive and adaptive as needs emerge. With your support and trust, we can distribute funds where and how they’re most needed — and we’ll report back to keep you informed of how your contributions are making a difference.

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.

make a difference

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.

Donation

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.