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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.

United Way of the Midlands Invests in MLCDC

United Way of the Midlands Invests in MLCDC United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is making a significant financial investment in Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation (MLCDC; www.midlandslatinocdc.org) during the next two years, with $20,000 approved for the period of July 1, 2018

July 10, 2018

Omaha nonprofits shift tactics to attract young givers

Omaha nonprofits shift tactics to attract young givers By ANNA BAUMAN BH News Service Jul 7, 2018 Local nonprofits are fighting a national trend of fewer charitable donors by targeting Nebraska’s youngest generation of donors. The share of Americans who

July 9, 2018

United Way Invests in Programs to Reduce Summer Learning Loss

United Way Invests in Programs to Reduce Summer Learning Loss United Way of the Midlands (UWM) invests in programs that promote the value of learning and reading year-round. This is especially important over the summer to help prevent “summer slide”

July 6, 2018

United Way of the Midlands awards $43,000 to The Center for senior wellness

United Way of the Midlands awards $43,000 to The Center for senior wellness By Mike Brownlee Jul 4, 2018 The United Way of the Midlands has contributed $43,000 to help promote senior wellness at The Center. The United Way will

July 6, 2018

Supporting Non-Profits in Omaha, NE – 2018 (July – December)

Supporting Non-Profits in Omaha, NE – 2018 (July – December) As businesspeople, while working hard towards our goals, we also know that we play an important part in making our community a better place. We are invested in those efforts

July 5, 2018

Omaha nonprofits target younger donors

Omaha nonprofits target younger donors 6/30/18 11:15 AM OMAHA, Neb. — Several Omaha nonprofits are shifting strategies to encourage more charitable giving from younger donors. Omaha’s Habitat for Humanity has moved away from an annual gala event and direct mail