STUFF THE BUS

Many children and youth in our community are in need of school supplies throughout the entire school year. During our annual Stuff the Bus, school supplies are gathered and delivered to many area schools including Scottsbluff, Gering, Mitchell, Morrill, Minatare, Bridgeport, Harrisburg, Hemingford and Alliance. Area educators tell us that the need for supplies year round is great. It’s amazing how a new backpack or school supplies can improve the self esteem of a school-age child. Please consider helping us help them!

NEBRASKA DENTAL MISSION OF MERCY

This year the United Way Day of Caring will partner with Nebraska Dental Mission of Mercy. Nebraska Dental Mission of Mercy provides a way for underserved to received free dental care within a 2 day period – October 10th & 11th, held this year at the Mitchell Events Center. The last Mission of Mercy served over 1,300 patients and provided more than $504,406 in needed, free dental care.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

During the last several months, United Way was able to bring 45 collaborators to the table to assess the needs of public transportation in our area when our local handy bus service became public transportation. The response received by the Transportation Committee was overwhelming regarding transportation needs after a survey was distributed. The committee is currently in the process of analyzing statistics from the survey and trying to reach a cognitive conclusion that will benefit everyone.

FAMILYWIZE PHARMACY PROGRAM

This year United Way will be able to distribute free (and at no cost to UW) prescription drug discount cards to the community. These cards will help reduce the cost of medicine for people struggling with this issue.