UWM Celebrates National Volunteer Week With Five Good on the Go Volunteer Events to Benefit Local Nonprofits

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 20-26, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is working with local corporate partners to provide their employees with an opportunity to give back by participating in a custom Good on the Go event at their workplace.

Through these events, these five local businesses will create nearly 3,000 essential kits for local nonprofits. Participating organizations include:

  • April 21 – Tenaska – Baby Care Kits for Carole’s House of Hope
  • April 22 – Goosmann Law – Snack Pack Kits for Project Harmony
  • April 23 – Werner® – Snack Pack Kits for Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands, Girls Inc. and Heartland Family Service
  • April 24 – Fiserv – Snack Pack Kits for Kids Can Community Center and New Visions Homeless Services
  • April 25 – Dvorak Law – Hygiene Kits for MICAH House

UWM’s Good on the Go program gives teams the opportunity to work together to assemble kits for people in need at their office or another site. UWM orders and ships the needed supplies, coordinates the event and works to arrange the delivery of the kits to local nonprofit agencies.

“We’re proud to partner with businesses who share a deep commitment to volunteerism and giving back,” said Shawna Forsberg, UWM president and CEO. “Through Good on the Go and other volunteer efforts, we see the true spirit of service in action — teams coming together to support local nonprofits and strengthen our community.”

Celebrated the third full week of April, National Volunteer Week was created by Presidential Proclamation in 1974 to recognize volunteer impact and engage volunteers in service. To highlight the week, many UWM nonprofit partners are offering a variety of opportunities for people to get involved.

For information on how to volunteer as an individual or group, or for more details on UWM’s Good on the Go program, go to: UnitedWayMidlands.org/Volunteer.

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About United Way of the Midlands:

Since 1923, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bridging the business and not-for-profit sectors and raising money to support our community’s most impactful health and human service programs. UWM’s funded programs and direct services – like 211 and JAG Nebraska – focus on four key areas to improve health and well-being for all, build financial stability and strength, help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow. Learn more at UnitedWayMidlands.org.