United Way of the Midlands

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Investors Realty kicked off our United Way Campaign this Wednesday with an energizing lunch event! A special thank you to Laura Tatten from United Way for joining us. Laura shared inspiring insights into the impactful work of United Way of the Midlands in the Omaha and Council Bluffs areas—reminding us how we can make a difference together. This year, our employees are excited to contribute with fun initiatives like Coin Wars, where every penny helps support our community. Together, we can make a positive impact and build a stronger future for all!

Support Our Military This Holiday Season This holiday season, you can bring the warmth of home to Airmen stationed at Offutt Air Force Base. Your donation of $50 will sponsor a holiday care package filled with healthy essentials and comforting items, reminding our military heroes that we are standing with them this season. For donations of $100 or more, we’ll send you a commemorative challenge coin to thank you for your generous support. Your gift not only makes their holidays special—it shows our military community that they’re never alone. Donate Now and Make a Difference: https://lnkd.in/gTf-rAet

Today we honor our veterans and thank them for their service. You can show your appreciation by sponsoring a holiday care package for an Airman at Offutt AFB, bringing a bit of home to those stationed far from loved ones. Visit https://lnkd.in/gTf-rAet to donate $50 and send a message of gratitude to our heroes. #VeteransDay #HolidayHelpers #SupportOurTroops

Today, we’re proud to launch the Military and Family Helpline, available 24/7 for active-duty service members, veterans and their families in Nebraska & Iowa. military members and their dependents can connect to support services for a wide range of needs including housing, mental health, financial concerns and more by calling 211 or visiting https://hubs.la/Q02XsMy80. This Veterans Day season, join us in making a difference for Airmen stationed at Offutt Air Force Base by sponsoring a holiday care package. For $50, you can help bring a touch of home to a local hero. Together, let’s show them they’re valued and appreciated. Donate at https://lnkd.in/gHeBb6X2 #HolidayHelpers #SupportOurTroops

This week, we had the honor of hosting a delegation from Ukraine, coordinated by John Jeanetta and Heartland Family Service. The delegation wanted to learn more about our disaster relief efforts following the April 26 tornadoes, aiming to gather insights to support their own rebuilding efforts back home. Our President and CEO, Shawna Forsberg, and Matt Wallen, SVP - Community Investments & Programs, took part in this meaningful exchange, discussing ways to foster resilience and long-term recovery. Learn more about our disaster relief efforts at https://lnkd.in/g5Zd-93u

📺Tune in tomorrow for a very special United Way Worldwide Benefit for Hurricane Relief in collaboration with Paramount to help raise critical funds for communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton! This nationwide event will bring together an incredible lineup of artists—including performances by Backstreet Boys, Billy Bob Thornton, Billy Burke, Blake Shelton, Brittney Spencer, Carly Pearce, Cedric The Entertainer, Chris Janson, Clay Aiken, Cody Alan, Jackson Dean, JB SMOOVE, Jonathan McReynolds, Kelsea Ballerini, Max Thieriot, Nate Burleson, Stephen Colbert, Taye Diggs, Tyler Hubbard, Zac Brown Band and more. 🎶 Here at United Way of the Midlands, we know firsthand the difference collective action can make. After the April tornadoes, we saw our community come together to support local recovery and rebuilding efforts. Now, you can make a difference on a national level by supporting the United Way Worldwide Benefit for Hurricane Relief. Tune in to CBS, CMT or Paramount from 7-8 p.m. CT and help raise critical funds to support families, individuals and communities in their recovery journey. 💙 Learn more about the event and how you can help at https://hubs.la/Q02WF4Ls0.

Check out this article from 6 News WOWT about Saturday's charity basketball game! A HUGE thank you Creighton University and Purdue University men’s basketball teams who competed in the game at the CHI Health Center – with all proceeds benefitting our Disaster Relief Fund. During the game, UWM President & CEO Shawna Forsberg and Children's Nebraska President & CEO and UWM Board Chair Chanda Chacon accepted a check for $150,000 from Creighton University! https://hubs.la/Q02W3bwp0

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Annual Volunteer Management Conference hosted at United Way of the Midlands! Presented by AL!VE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement), Better Impact and VMPC (Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada), the event was a great success. We had 37 local nonprofit professionals attend representing 29 organizations! We also appreciate Erin Dittman, Director of Organizational Performance and Insights at OBI Creative, who led a fantastic lunch-and-learn session. Additionally, thank you to Pickleman's for sponsoring our delicious lunch for the day! We hope you all left feeling inspired and equipped to take your volunteer management to the next level! #VMHCTable #VolunteerManagement #UWM #OmahaEvents #CommunityLeadership

We kicked off our 2024 United Way of the Midlands (UWM) Campaign with some classic carnival fun! During the event, Team Blue bought tickets for games, with all proceeds going to UWM. In the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area, one in three families struggle to make ends meet. UWM provides critical support through programs focused on basic needs, financial stability and education. By supporting UWM, we’re helping create a circle of support to empower families and build brighter futures for our community.