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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on May 20, 2020 by UWMadmin

As we all cope with the impacts of COVID-19, everyone will respond differently and some will face new anxieties, fears and mental health impacts. Now more than ever before, it...

Stories of Need During COVID-19

Posted on May 18, 2020 by UWMadmin

More and more families are struggling. Nonprofits are scrambling to serve them. But we can't continue to do so without YOU. Lisa, Sherry and Joe are Omaha-Council Bluffs residents,...

Iowa 211 Has Answered Over 35,000 Calls Since Beginning of COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on April 28, 2020 by UWMadmin

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 28, 2020) — Iowa 211 announced today that it has just reached the milestone of 35,000 calls from Iowans since the pandemic began. Iowa 211 began fielding calls...

United Way’s 211 helpline launches coronavirus alert system

Posted on April 24, 2020 by UWMadmin

OMAHA, Neb. (FOX42 KPTM) — The United Way's 211 helpline now has a coronavirus alert system. According to the United Way, more than 10,000 people in Nebraska and Iowa have used...

Housing help

Posted on April 13, 2020 by UWMadmin

If you’re worried about not being to pay rent, your mortgage or possibly losing your home, there resources that can help. United Way of the Midlands Housing Stability Fund Starting...

How to help, get help during coronavirus outbreak

Posted on March 22, 2020 by UWMadmin

Article published by Omaha World-Herald Written by Betsie Freeman Here is a list of ways you can help and ways you can find help and resources during the ongoing coronavirus...

COVID-19 Community Resources

Posted on March 12, 2020 by UWMadmin

Cares Act Funding Available: Has COVID-19 impacted your ability to pay your mortgage, rent or utilities? Click here to see if you qualify for assistance. 211 is here for you, 24/7. Call:...

6 things to know about 211

Posted on February 10, 2020 by UWMadmin

There’s always more to discover when it comes to the 211 Helpline. That’s why we sat down with our 211 staff to learn about the Helpline's history, new updates and...

What’s 211?

Posted on February 3, 2020 by UWMadmin

What do you do when you need help? Ask a family member, friend, or even Google or Siri? What about when you need help with something that you'd like to...

United Way’s 2-1-1 Helpline Addresses Transportation Needs in the Metro by Partnering with Lyft

Posted on October 21, 2019June 5, 2023 by csteele

United Way of the Midlands is proud to announce the local launch of Ride United, an initiative that provides free rides and other transportation resources to those in need. Limited...

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