United Way, Day 9: Trae’s story

Trae

Trae

United Way of the Midlands proudly funds health and human service programs that help those in need across Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie counties.

The services provided by United Way of the Midlands partner agencies include: basic needs, employment, housing and income, health, mental health, safety, volunteers, disaster relief, senior recreation, sexual assault and domestic violence, youth mentoring and parent education, youth recreation, and youth resources.

The running total

As of 3 p.m. Monday, UNMC achieved:

  • Donations of $123,293.60, 77 percent of the campaign goal of $160,000.
  • Employee participation of 32 percent. This year’s employee participation goal is 50 percent. Remember, using the UNMC eServ website to choose not to donate counts as participation.

As a child, Trae was headed down a negative path. He was a troublemaker, constantly getting suspended from school. He needed someone to help set him on a better path, and he found the support he needed at Hope Center Inc.

See a video about Trae’s story here.

At the Hope Center, he was able to turn his life around, putting more effort into his schoolwork and finding guidance from staff and his peers. Today, he’s graduating from high school and will be attending college in the fall to become a physical therapist. His future is bright, thanks to the years of support he received from Hope Center Inc.

To join in supporting the United Way:

  • Click on this link. (The link will take you to UNMC eServ page.)
  • Enter your UNMC username and password.
  • Click on the United Way link and participate today!