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One Year Later: Reflecting on Resilience After the April 2024 Storms

In times of crisis, communities reveal their strength. One year ago, tornadoes swept through our region, leaving a trail of destruction — and a powerful reminder of what it means to care for one another. As devastating storms and tornadoes tore through parts of Nebraska and Iowa, families were displaced, homes were destroyed and lives were uprooted. Yet in the face of this destruction, individuals and businesses across the region stepped up to help.

We remember the destruction, but even more, we remember what happened next: a swift, unified response from neighbors, nonprofits and partners across our region.

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United Way of the Midlands

United Way of the Midlands Sep 23, 2018 Updated Sep 23, 2018 United Way of the Midlands Lindsay Paulsen United Way of the Midlands Employee Joins AIRS Board of Directors United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is proud to announce the appointment of Lindsay

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United Way Grant Funds Critical Programs for At-Risk Kids

United Way Grant Funds Critical Programs for At-Risk Kids ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 United Way Grant Funds Critical Programs for At-Risk Kids Child Saving Institute (CSI) (www.childsaving.org) recently received grants totaling $171,600 from the United Way of the Midlands. Thanks, in

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United Way kicks off fundraising campaign

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – One of the metro’s largest fundraising organizations kicked off their yearly fundraising campaign Thursday night. United Way of the Midlands held a party to celebrate their 2018 fundraising and to thank their members to donate time and

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United Way fundraising drive kicks off Wednesday

United Way fundraising drive kicks off Wednesday KMTV 6:55 AM, Aug 22, 2018 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Wednesday, the United Way of the Midlands will kickoff their fundraising drive. According to the organization’s website, the United Way is launching the community’s

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