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Flood recovery: Help for the long haul

Spring saw historic river flooding in Nebraska and Iowa. By some estimates, recovery could take nine years or longer. Here’s a sampling of metro area efforts supporting disaster relief for the long haul. United Way of the Midlands The United Way

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Helping agencies in the Omaha area

United Way of the Midlands 2201 Farnam St.; 402-342-8232; uwmidlands.org Focuses the efforts of many to help neighbors stand strong — by addressing basic needs and fostering success in the classroom and the workplace. Continue reading full article HERE

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Philanthropy is catalyst for greater good in metro area

United Way of the Midlands’ Third Annual Day of Action. REBECCA S. GRATZ/THE WORLD-HERALD Greater Omaha has a legacy of giving. It’s in our DNA. Private citizens, corporations and foundations donate and-or distribute millions of dollars each year to help the

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