What: United Way of the Midlands 2023 Annual Meeting
When: October 20, 2023
Where: Hilton Omaha – Downtown
Why: To celebrate 100 years of serving the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro and recognize our corporate partners and individuals who have gone above and beyond to support our community.
Event Summary: During its Annual Meeting, UWM presented a program celebrating 100 years of UWM helping others and the impact donor investments and volunteer efforts are making in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro. Nine area organizations were also recognized for their generous support during the 2022-23 campaign with the Campaign Partner of the Year Awards. Plus, Henry Davis, CEO of Greater Omaha Packing, was honored as the 2023 Citizen of the Year.
Special Guests: Dr. John O’Keefe with the Nebraska Department of Labor; State Senator Mike McDonnell; Councilman Pete Festersen; Mayor Jean Stothert and her Chief of Staff, Tom Warren.
Attendance: 600+
Sponsors: WoodmenLife, Pacific Life Foundation, Baxter, Mutual of Omaha, Scoular, Children’s Nebraska, Lindsay, Zachry, FNBO, Security National Bank, Valmont, ConAgra, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, HDR, Nebraska Medicine, Nebraska Total Care, KPMG, Tenaska, Deloitte
Mission: United Way of the Midlands UNITES our community’s CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.
About: For 100 years, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bridging the business and not-for-profit sectors to create a Circle of Support that helps our neighbors overcome difficult challenges and start building a better future. UWM’s funded programs and direct services address social and economic disparities and meet families’ essential needs such as healthy food, safe and stable housing, physical and mental health services, career preparation and job training.
For more information: (402) 342-8232, www.UnitedWayMidlands.org
Photography by: Cara Yates
