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'A stronger tomorrow:' United Way of the Midlands celebrates 100 years
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'A stronger tomorrow:' United Way of the Midlands celebrates 100 years

  • Apr 23, 2023
  • Apr 23, 2023 Updated Apr 24, 2023
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A special publication for United Way of the Midlands celebrating 100 years of making a difference in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro.

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Writers: Carmen Steele, Lauren Kimball

Graphic Designer: Andy Meza

Photographers: Andy Meza, Catherine Mischo, Katie Sharpe, KaLynn Wood

Additional contributors: Shawna Forsberg, Travis Klein, Dr. Pam Schwalb, Krissy Suski, Laura Tatten, Matt Wallen, Maureen Irish, Bekah Noxon, KaLynn Wood, Michael Blue, Liz Christensen, OBI Creative

(6) updates to this series since Updated Apr 24, 2023

A special message to the Omaha-Council Bluffs community from United Way of the Midlands

A special message to the Omaha-Council Bluffs community from United Way of the Midlands

As United Way of the Midlands celebrates 100 years of serving the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro, we are so grateful for the support and caring sp…

Honoring our past, looking forward as United Way of the Midlands hits milestone

Honoring our past, looking forward as United Way of the Midlands hits milestone

In 1923, extraordinary local citizens banded together for a common cause and formed what is now United Way of the Midlands (UWM). Initially ca…

A century of helping others: A 100-year timeline of the United Way of the Midlands

A century of helping others: A 100-year timeline of the United Way of the Midlands

1923 – Local citizens and community leaders banded together to create United Way of the Midlands’ prototype, The Community Chest. We were, and…

United Way of the Midlands adapts to meet our community needs

United Way of the Midlands adapts to meet our community needs

For 100 years, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has worked to address our community’s toughest challenges. While many needs have changed, othe…

For United Way supporters, coming together makes a difference in the metro

For United Way supporters, coming together makes a difference in the metro

By bringing together gifts of all sizes — United Way of the Midlands (UWM) makes the most of every donated dollar. We keep our pulse on commun…

Look inside: Read the United Way 100-Year special section

Look inside: Read the United Way 100-Year special section

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