Volunteers are needed to help out when Offutt Air Force Base conducts a disaster exercise on August 14. The simulated plane crash will help the base, local "first responders" and other disaster response teams test their emergency plans, so they they’ll be ready in a time of real crisis.

The Eastern Nebraska-Western Iowa Medical Reserve Corps has received national honors for its regional health activities, including many hours of service at last fall and winter’s H1N1 vaccination clinics.

United Way of the Midlands announces funding for more than 145 human service programs in the Omaha metro area for 2010-11.

Now more than ever, North and South Omaha need strong businesses to lay the groundwork for a brighter future. These regions of the city need sustainable companies that will generate wealth, create a variety of job opportunities, and provide financial stability for those who live and work in these neighborhoods. Advice and information will be abundant on June 25 & 26!

Wells Fargo became the largest employee campaign in the entire U.S.,based on 2009 campaign results and rankings recently finalized by United Way Worldwide.

It's a tough question, because all three of these things are vital for a good life.  But we've been taking an informal poll recently, and here's what we found so far!

The local chapter of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) recently received national honors for its service to the Omaha-Council Bluffs-Bellevue metopolitan area.

Anna Mae Tomka's 25+ years of volunteer service to Nebraska's 2-1-1 Call Center is being recognized by the MetLife Foundation and the National Association of Areas on Aging.

Thousands of people volunteer their time across the metro area each week; they support school and sports programs, mentoring services, food pantries, homeless shelters and medical clinics. Each deserves a personal thank you during 2010 National Volunteer Week! But on April 22, 1010, more than two dozen individuals were singled out to receive special honors at United Way’s 55th annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.
 View pictures of the winners and dignitaries!

You'll need to attend a mandatory one-hour training session on Thursday April 15 - just an hour of your time, so you can help our "first responders" stay prepared!