United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Women in Philanthropy

09/02/2026

Please join members of United Way Women United for a lunch and learn on Thursday, October 1, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at The Talon Room (230 N. 12th St., Ste 1) featuring two members of the team at Lincoln City Libraries: Ryan Wieber, Library Director, and Ali Bousquet, Coordinator, Youth & Outreach Services.

Come hear a moderated discussion about children's literacy, strengthening families, and how we are all United in Something Bigger.

Tickets are free but attendance is limited. Please RSVP to Ashley at [email protected] by September 24.

Many thanks to our sponsor Ameritas for making this event possible.

09/01/2026

What does United in Something Bigger mean to you? Join us next week to volunteer and make a difference all across our community! Links to sign up are below.

NEXT WEEK: Volunteers Needed!
Several open opportunities yet to be filled! Grab your colleagues and friends and sign up to make a difference for our neighbors.

Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0544A4A72CA1FF2-65032871-dayofcaring #/

Reading sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0544A4A72CA1FF2-65099009-engageempowergra #/

08/25/2026

Have you signed up to volunteer yet on Day of Caring? There are many opportunities to read to students, which is supported by United Way's Virtual Book Drive!

United in Something Bigger, we can open up opportunity across Lincoln and Lancaster County! Join us for a Day of Caring on September 11. Service projects include: painting, cleaning, landscaping, preparing meals, and more!

Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0544A4A72CA1FF2-65032871-dayofcaring #/

Sign up to read to students: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0544A4A72CA1FF2-65099009-engageempowergra #/

08/21/2026

Lot's of smiling faces from our Summer Networking event last night at Cooper & Co. Home + Gift! Thank you to everyone who was able to join us to help raise funds for United Way's Virtual Book Drive! Our next reading day will take place on Friday, September 11 at three Title I Elementary Schools in Lincoln. If you'd like to join us in reading to students you can sign up in the comments below!

08/20/2026

Do you love to shop and want to network with other philanthropic minded women? Join United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Women in Philanthropy at Cooper & Co. Home + Gift TOMORROW, August 20 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM

RSVP to let us know you are coming:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bSdpkidNq2

During this event, 15% of all sales will be donated to United Way's Virtual Book Drive!

08/14/2026

So many great items are waiting for you at Cooper & Co. Home + Gift! Join other philanthropic minded women at our networking event on Thursday, August 20, 5:00-6:30 pm. While you shop, you can be United in Something Bigger because 15% of your purchases will be donated to the Virtual Book Drive to help build at-home libraries for young children.
Let us know you plan to attend:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bSdpkidNq2

08/07/2026

Join United Way Women In Philanthropy at Cooper & Co. Home + Gift on Thursday, August 20, 5-6:30 pm to to shop their exquisite collection of home goods and network with other philanthropic minded women. During this event, 15% of all sales will be donated to United Way's Virtual Book Drive!

Let us know you plan to attend:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bSdpkidNq2

05/15/2026

Today, generous women across our community united in something bigger at our annual Women United recognition luncheon. Together we are helping young people realize their full potential through our investment in ENGAGE.EMPOWER.GRADUATE. which supports three Title I elementary schools in Lincoln. Many thanks to Dennis Hoffman from Family Service Lincoln for sharing about how our dollars provide behavioral health support to students.

05/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who was able to come out last night and support our Virtual Book Drive at Earl May Garden Centers! We enjoyed seeing each and every one of you!

If you weren't able to attend, but still want to support childhood literacy, consider stopping by Earl May today (south Lincoln location only) and mention United Way when you check out. 15% of your sale will be donated back to United Way! Or you can always make a donation to the book drive online: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/GQ1Trw?vid=1qdgd5

05/04/2026

Our Spring Networking event is next week! Let us know you plan to attend: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wbKLBdtV3m

Join us on Thursday, May 7, 5:00-6:30 PM at Earl May Garden Centers, 5555 S 48th St, to network and shop! One convenient option for you this year is a "Make and Take" station! Earl May employees will help you pick and plant a custom pot for $50. During this event, 15% of all sales will be donated to United Way's Virtual Book Drive!