United Way of the Midlands

Blue Collar Boxing is excited to announce our featured fight for BCB 2024! We are looking for two current Union Military Fighters to face off in our main event Wednesday November 27th at Baxter Arena. We would love to give recognition to those who have served our country and represent their local Union. Please scan the QR code below to sign up and we will be in touch. Feel free to message us directly with any questions and requirements.

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United Way of the Midlands
Nebraska Center for Workforce Development and Education
Limitless Male Medical Clinic
Omaha Federation of Labor

We're proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands through our Community Impact Fund! This investment supports their Building Great Futures program, helping to enrich and inspire our local youth. Check out the full story from KETV NewsWatch 7 on how these funds help foster positive change:

Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands receives large donation for out-of-school program Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands received a big award for its Building Great Futures program.

Our team had a great time helping United Way of the Midlands assemble Shine Bright kits this week! This is such a great initiative to support students in the metro that lack essential items like soap, shampoo, conditioner, clean clothes and dental products.

Thanks to United Way for all that you do and for allowing us to be a part of this amazing project!

We can’t thank Fotofunspot Photo Booths & Event Photography enough for sponsoring our photo booth at this year’s Shine Bright! With their photo booth, each volunteer team was able to capture a photo, print it out and take it home as a memory of their good work!

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to NE 211 and the United Way of the Midlands for their incredible partnership with Douglas County Nebraska in supporting residents during times of need! In the aftermath of the July 31 windstorm, NE 211 has been instrumental in connecting residents with volunteers for tree debris removal, providing resources to replenish food, and offering many other vital services. We are truly grateful for their unwavering commitment to public service and the betterment of our community.

Residents can call 2-1-1 any day, 365 days a year, 24/7. As a one-stop source of information, NE 211 assesses your situation and uses an extensive, up-to-date database to find the best resources to meet your needs. They serve as a single point of contact for thousands of health and human service programs, community services, disaster services, and governmental programs. Together, we are stronger! 💪🌳

🎒✨ Big cheers to WoodmenLife for assembling 756 snack pack kits for Wakonda Elementary students during their Good on the Go event! These healthy snacks are a perfect kickstart for the back-to-school season. Thank you for ensuring our students return to the classroom ready and energized! 🍎📚

Day 2 of Shine Bight was a tremendous success! Thanks to the many volunteers who put together hygiene kits for local students.

Thousands of students in the metro are lacking essential items like soap, shampoo, conditioner, clean clothes and dental products – impacting their health, academics and confidence. Each “Shine Bright” kit contains the full-sized hygiene items these students need to feel good and succeed in the classroom and in life!

This event is possible thanks to the support of Google, Wells Fargo, Mid-America Center, Election Systems & Software, Metropolitan Utilities District, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Penske, Wellabe and Werner Enterprises.

If you or someone you know is looking for referrals for post-storm assistance, NE 211 is here to help!

Dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP Code to 898211 for assistance.

In collaboration with Douglas County Emergency Management, 211 has teamed up with Team Rubicon to handle tree removal requests from last night's storm. Residents in Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties who need help with tree removal can call 211, and Team Rubicon will provide assistance.

Dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP Code to 898211 for assistance.

With more than 200,000 without power in our metro, please see the below guidelines from Omaha Public Power District. If you are inquiring about power, please contact OPPD for the most up to date information.

In addition, NE 211 can also assist individuals who are looking for referrals for post-storm assistance.

Dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898211

Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

Strong winds cause outages to more than 132,000 customers - OPPD More than 132,000 customers without power as powerful storm moves through the area

In preparation for our upcoming campaign season, we recently held the first of two in-person Campaign Manager Workshops. This event was generously sponsored by and held at Lindsay Corporation and it hosted campaign managers from across the metro. If you missed this one, don't worry! Our next workshop will be August 22, 2024 at United Way of the Midlands. We encourage all campaign managers to register and join us for this valuable opportunity to connect and learn from one another and leaders in our community.

We had a great time walking with Emerging Leader volunteers in the Heartland Pride Parade on June 13! We also shared information about our work through UWM and 211 with hundreds of attendees from our booth inside CHI for the Heartland Pride Festival! 🏳️‍🌈

We had a blast at our United Way of the Midlands All-Staff Offsite on June 27! It was a day full of fun, learning, and networking as we reflected on our year's accomplishments and celebrated our successes.

UWM, JAG, and 211 staff heard from UWM Board Members Paul Maass, CEO at Scoular, and Dina Tilgner, President and COO at NP Dodge, during a panel discussion. We also heard from Dr. Paul White, author of "The 5 Love Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace," and had opportunities to connect with our agencies during roundtable discussions.

Congratulations to our Spirit Award winner, Aaron Ammon!

🦒Tornado Relief Event in Partnership with Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 🐘

We are partnering with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium for a special evening at the Zoo on Tuesday, July 30. This private, invite-only event – for people directly impacted by the storms and first responders who sprang into action during and after the storms – was created for people to come together, enjoy the Zoo and create new memories. Also, those who suffered damage and loss from the devastating storms will be invited to shop from a selection of free clothes, snacks, toys and more – all generously provided by many community partners.

📣Help us spread the word to those impacted by the tornadoes and the first responders who jumped in to help!

RSVP for those directly impacted by the storms: https://hubs.la/Q02H9Hs70
RSVP for first responders:https://hubs.la/Q02Hb0tR0

We're excited to announce the second phase of our Nebraska and Iowa Tornado Relief Fund investments! Thanks to the generosity and compassion of our community, we are proud to invest an additional $685,000 into the following organizations to strengthen their ability to respond to long-term recovery needs: City of Minden Iowa, Fireflycouncilbluffs(formerly FAMILY, Inc.), The Furniture Project - Omaha, Heartland Hope Mission, Iowa Legal Aid, Legal Aid of Nebraska, NAMI Southwest Iowa, New Visions Homeless Services, Omaha Rapid Response, Society of St. Vincent de Paul Omaha and NE 211.

The tornado response efforts of our partners and donors exemplify the best of what happens when people unite with compassion for a common purpose! Learn more about our ongoing efforts and the impact of your support: https://hubs.la/Q02H0mCp0

✨ Make a child’s day brighter by sharing your time at Shine Bright August 5-8!✨ When a child lacks essential hygiene items – it can be hard for them to focus on anything else. YOU can join hundreds of volunteers to help local students regain their confidence by assembling Shine Bright kits filled with the essential items they need to feel good and succeed in the classroom and life! It’s a fantastic way to contribute to your community and meet passionate volunteers.

Sign up today: https://hubs.la/Q02GRZ6K0

🌟 Cobalt Credit Union Supports Disaster Relief Efforts! 🌟

We’re excited to share that Cobalt Credit Union offered a 1:1 match for employees supporting the Nebraska and Iowa Tornado Relief Fund (NITRF). They didn’t stop there—they added an extra 36%, contributing a total of $1,635!

Disaster relief efforts like this are crucial for helping our neighbors rebuild and recover. We are truly grateful for partnerships like Cobalt and the generosity of its employees. 🙏

👏 Thank You, JDH, for Your Incredible Support! 👏

In the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes, JDH stepped up to help their neighbors by launching an employee giving campaign with a matching gift of up to $10,000. We're thrilled to share that their efforts raised an amazing total of $17,604!

We had the pleasure of welcoming CEO Jefferson Hillman and Marketing Communications Manager Ashley McGrain for a tour of our new space and a check presentation.

Thank you, JDH, for your generous support of the Nebraska and Iowa Tornado Relief Fund!

Join United Way of the Midlands as we assemble over 5,000 Shine Bright hygiene kits for local area school children in need.

Each kit contains items such as body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, and much more for students who otherwise would not have access to these items. Kits will be distributed by school social workers to help children "Shine Bright" this school year.

The Shine Bright kits will be assembled at the Mid-America Center, August 5 - 8, 2024. For more information and to sign-up: https://uwmidlands.galaxydigital.com/need/index?s=1&need_init_id=11157

🎉 Lamson, Dugan & Murray Campaign Kickoff! 🎉

On June 24th, Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP launched their campaign with an inspiring speech from Jannette Taylor, Women's Center for Advancement President and CEO. Jannette highlighted the critical work WCA is doing to support survivors of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault and human trafficking.

Pictured L to R: Jannette Taylor, Eric Tiritilli, LDM Partner and UWM Board Member, Diane Moore, and Yvonne Kaburu, WCA Community Engagement Coordinator.

LDM also supported the Nebraska and Iowa Tornado Relief Fund, matching employee gifts 1:1 and raising $1,700. Thank you, LDM, for your incredible support! 🌟

🌟 Community Engagement! 🌟

Our leader at Girls Inc. of Omaha, Ms. Candi recently attended a meaningful event hosted by United Way of the Midlands. This gathering provided the United Way staff with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by our community and highlighted the vital role that Girls Inc. and other incredible organizations play in addressing these issues.

Each leader at the event shared valuable insights and answered questions. This event will help United Way and our broader community better help support and advocate for the programs and services that make such a positive difference in the lives of so many in our community.

Together, we are stronger!

See you soon at Party at the Park! Make sure to stop by the Visiting Nurse Association’s table in the community village for a free blood pressure screening!

Today is the day!

Join us today, June 29 at Werner Park in Papillion for ' Party in the Park! Stop by VNA and Easterseals’ tables for blood pressure screenings, goodies, and more information on our programs. We are so proud to be a United Way partner and cannot wait to see you all at this incredible event!

A HUGE thank you to Smash Park La Vista for their amazing donation of more than $41,000 to the Nebraska Iowa Tornado Relief Fund! 🌟 This generous contribution was presented during their Sarpy County Chamber Ribbon Cutting ceremony, thanks to the incredible support from the community during their soft opening events.

We are so grateful to everyone who attended and made this possible. Congratulations, Smash Park! We are honored to have you as part of our community. 💙