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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...

A Look Inside: Lasting Impacts of Trauma and Abuse

Posted on October 17, 2019 by UWMadmin

Learnings from our Most Recent Community Assessment We all want to feel safe in our homes, neighborhoods, and relationships, but many of our neighbors experience times when they don’t...

Heart for service drives Senator Mike McDonnell

Posted on August 9, 2019 by UWMadmin

Article published by Catholic Voice Writen by Danika Lang Serving others is not formulaic. There's not one hard and fast way to make a difference. Public service can include coaching...

LB641 Bill to Provide State Funding to United Way’s 2-1-1 Helpline Signed into Law

Posted on May 31, 2019June 5, 2023 by csteele

On May 29, Gov. Pete Ricketts signed LB641 into law, ensuring United Way’s 2-1-1 Helpline will receive $300,000 in state funding each year for the next two years. The bill...

Flooding in Nebraska and Iowa Met With Outpouring of Generosity

Posted on April 25, 2019June 5, 2023 by csteele

As flood waters devastated communities and farmland in Nebraska and Iowa, people near and far responded with love, empathy and an impressive can-do spirit. So far, United Way of...

Omaha District assesses damage as water recedes

Posted on March 28, 2019 by UWMadmin

Omaha District assesses damage as water recedes In the March 27 daily update of current flood fight efforts, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is continuing efforts to...

Flood victims in Nebraska need your help

Posted on March 21, 2019 by UWMadmin

Flood victims in Nebraska need your help MARCH 21, 2019 BY HAYS POST Large swaths of Nebraska are recovering from disastrous flooding — and donations are being sought to aid in the...

Iowa flooding: Here’s how to donate, volunteer and otherwise help victims in western Iowa