For more than 100 years, United Way of the Midlands has been a strategic partner in community impact, uniquely positioned as a neutral and trusted entity dedicated to addressing social and economic disparities. By forming strategic partnerships with outstanding local agencies and delivering direct services, we bridge gaps in support and ensure that resources are effectively distributed and tailored to meet the unique needs of our region. Our commitment to evolving over time is grounded in a critical understanding of community needs – we leverage data and research to adapt our work and partnerships to provide support and resources where they are most needed.
As a trusted leader in community-driven initiatives, UWM is uniquely positioned to assist with relief coordination efforts – ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively where they are needed most. The contributions raised following the devastating storms are being distributed to both local agencies and individuals in need in order to address the diverse impacts of the tornadoes.
This strategy addresses the severe and extreme devastation experienced by families and neighborhoods. It offers flexible and reliable assistance to households facing a very difficult situation, and supports both immediate and ongoing tornado response efforts.
Explore our interactive map to see the extensive network of partnerships and direct service programming your funding makes possible.
Updated annually and current as of July 1, 2024.
Food access, shelter and homeless prevention, physical and behavioral health, case management and legal services, Combined Health Agencies Drive (CHAD) and more.
Childcare and early childhood development, after school and summer learning, mentoring, college and career readiness, family engagement, JAG Nebraska and more.
Education and training, employment and entrepreneurship, financial literacy and asset development, Siemer Institute partnership and more.
Referrals to health and human service resources via the 211 Helpline (NE and IA), CRCSP, Goodfellows, Emergency Food & Shelter Program, disaster relief/recovery and more.
Discover the many ways to give back and make an impact through UWM’s robust volunteer program—from large-scale community events to customized projects, explore our vast inventory of volunteer needs across the community and donate your time where it matters most.
UWM integrates existing local research with our own extensive dataset. Our analytics team collaborates with data partners to gain comprehensive insights into the evolving needs of our community. By combining agency reporting, local research and other public data we avoid research duplication and extract meaningful insights about community conditions. This approach allows us to identify trends, assess gaps in services and measure the impact of our initiatives effectively. Our transparent reports not only demonstrate the direct outcomes of donor contributions, but also serve as a resource for informed decision making in philanthropy and policy.