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1966 –“Volunteerism” wasadded to theorganization’s mission,increasing opportunities forthe community to participate in supportingourcause.

1987 –UWM combined forces withUnited Wayof Council Bluffs to expand fundraising effortsinthe greatermetro area,andalso createda partnershipwith the Combined Health Agencies Drive (CHAD).

1970

Worldprogram.Also pandedourpartnershipwithMUDand rutilitiesassistance rhousing stability

2021 –UWMpartnered withtheMetroArea ContinuumofCare forthe Homeless(MACCH)inthe distributionoftheCityof Omaha’s$22milliongrant fromthe U.S.Department of TreasuryEmergency RentalAssistancefund. Thesefundshelped Omahacitizenswho needed rentalandutility assistancedue to the pandemic.

2022 – Through apartnership withMayor Jean Stothert andtheCityof Omaha,UWM wasselected to distribute $5million inAmerican RescuePlan Act (ARPA)funds to agenciesin themetroarea.

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1972 – The“Citizenofthe Year” awardwasestablished to recognize individuals fortheir commitmentand dedication to our community.

1975 – Weofficially became“United Way oftheMidlands.”

Today, UWM continues to serveour community by bridgingthegap betweenthebusinessandnot-for-profit sectors to create aCircleofSupport thathelpsourneighbors overcome difficultchallengesand startbuildinga betterfuture. Forfiscal year2022,UWM raised$36million to supportprograms anddirectservicesthataddresssocial andeconomicdisparitiesandmeet families’essentialneedssuchashealthy food,safeand stablehousing,physical andmentalhealthservices,career preparationandjobtraining.