The Giving Guide & Event Book 2023

PUBLISHER FROM THE COMMITMENT TO CONTRIBUTION

Welcome to the 2023 edition of The Giving Guide & Event Book. Hard to believe that it is getting close to 25 years since we launched this publication dedicated to highlighting nonprofits and the important work that they do in our community. Once again we are honored to pay tribute to the many fine philanthropic and cultural organizations included in the following pages. We’ve navigated through a couple of very challenging years and these organizations and those that they serve were often the ones hit the hardest. While things will never be the same as prior to 2020 I, like so many others, am excited to be out attending charity events, engaging with our nonprofit friends and those who contribute so much to them. I am always impressed by their passion and commitment. The charity sector’s love for our community and our people shines throughout the region. We share this passion and commitment, as we have now for over 30 years, and thus we are dedicated to supporting their efforts 365/24/7.

There are so many of us who, like these role models, share this desire to give back to a community that means so much to us. I truly believe that most of us want to contribute, to be engaged, to help those in need and to make a difference. It is my desire and the desire of ALH Media to make giving back easier.

Once again, as with our previous editions, you will find a comprehensive collection of nonprofit profiles and event registers to connect with. Our goal is to make it easier for companies and individuals to align their passion with a purpose—and this publication is crafted to help align people with area nonprofits and the events that support them.

I must say that I am looking forward to all that is in store for us in 2023. The communities we serve are not just growing in size but growing in strength. As a media company and myself personally, we are dedicated to the growth of this place I have called home for over 56 years, understanding that strong communities create more for everyone.

I would like to encourage you in the year to come to look beyond the troubles of the past and what is currently happening and ask yourself …

“What Else is Possible?”

This simple question opens up a new space for ideas, collaborations and creations that have not yet existed before. It’s a wonderful space to play in, create in and just have fun in. While we continue to address the challenges that face all of us creating from joy is truly where the magic happens.

Wishing you all the best in 2023! ... and remember to keep asking …

“What Else is Possible?”

With easy and joy,

Andrea “Andee” Hoig Owner/Publisher

Publisher Andrea L. Hoig

F ORGING A PATH

CREATING A LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE

by Donna Dostal, President and CEO

YEARS, the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, formerly the Pottawattamie County Community Foundation, has been your partner in community-based philanthropy throughout western Iowa... helping to forge a path toward positive impact. As we celebrate our 15th year, we are proud to highlight the following programs and impact being made in our region.

FOR THE PAST FIFTEEN

SHARE Iowa This year, the Community Foundation celebrated the launch of its new initiative, SHARE Iowa. SHARE Iowa connects Iowans to nonprofit organizations through charitable donations, in-kind gifts, and volunteerism. The Community Foundation for Western Iowa hopes to expand SHARE Iowa’s footprint with increased engagement and nonprofit capacity-building to the following nine western Iowa counties: Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby. Learn more about SHARE Iowa at www.sharegoodiowa.org.

Giving Tuesday In honor of Giving Tuesday, the Community Foundation is offering a $250,000 pool of 20% matching funds again this year from November 21st – December 2nd. This is our fifth year of celebrating philanthropy and amplifying impact with an increase to our normal 10% match program.

tactics, building long-term relationships, and growing their sustainability.

Donor Impact So far in 2022, our donors have generously recommended over $3.7 million in grants supporting nonprofit organizations across our region, state, nation, and world.

Florence M. and Charles E. Lakin Center for Community Giving The Community Foundation moved back into the newly renovated and expanded Florence M. and Charles E. Lakin Center for Community Giving in May of this year. This renovated space expands the physical capacity and functional space for the Community Foundation and was made possible through the generosity of the Charles E. Lakin Foundation.

To learn more about the exciting and innovative charitable giving programs that are creating impact in western Iowa, visit us at www.givewesterniowa.org. Our generous community leads the work we do to create lasting, positive change, and we are excited for the future of western Iowa.

Make It Happen Nonprofit Training Program

The Community Foundation is delighted to announce that the second cohort of the Make It Happen program will commence in 2023. This 18-month training program, sponsored by D.A. Davidson, is designed to assist nonprofit partners in establishing solid fundraising

Donna Dostal President and CEO

SHARE OMAHA CONNECTS

D O GOOD YEAR-ROUND

TO EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CAUSES

THOUSANDS OF GIVERS THROUGHOUT the Omaha metro have bookmarked SHAREomaha.org as their home for connecting with 700-plus nonprofits. SHARE Omaha was created by local philanthropists to help area nonprofits fulfill their missions by connecting donors to share money, material goods and time. SHARE Omaha does not charge any fees to nonprofits and does not keep any portion of what is donated. The SHARE Omaha platform is available 365 days a year so everyone can do good every day.

Supporters across the region are continually volunteering, donating, attending events and supporting local organizations that connect their passion to action.

SHARE Omaha champions “everyday philanthropy” with its website making it easy to respond to the community need resonating with you, your family or your business. SHARE Omaha’s vision is for the metro area to feel empowered and equipped every day to make a difference.

In just three years, local givers have proven what's possible when opportunities to give time, talent and treasure are centralized and engagement is easy. Since January 2019, over 240,000 unique visitors have explored nonprofit profiles and needs. Over $7.7 million has been raised during SHARE Omaha campaigns, from all giving sources, and 7,700 volunteer applications submitted.

Community supporters are encouraged to explore SHAREomaha.org and filter by cause. Get connected to new-to-you nonprofits and identify what resources you can share to further their missions. If we give together, do together and share together, our time, talent and treasure can build a stronger metro.

Kerrey Pedestrian bridge lit purple

FNBO volunteers sort clothes at Heartland Hope Mission during Do Good Days 2022

Notre Dame Sisters receive over $9,000 worth of personal care wish list items

Volunteers take a day off to clean up Leavenworth Park

Volunteer assembles meals for Open Door Mission

Over 18,000 diapers given to The Life House during Giving Tuesday Young volunteers create snowflakes to include in donor thank-you notes for The Collective for Hope

AKSARBEN FOUNDATION

Aksarben has been synonymous with philanthropy, community and giving back. Created by a network of influential state leaders, Aksarben’s mission was to address the biggest issues facing the state of Nebraska. The Aksarben Foundation has evolved over time, as have the needs of the state. Today, Aksarben upholds many of the initiatives on which it has focused decades of leadership addressing:

Helping Heartland students achieve their dreams of higher education through the funding scholarships

Supporting Heartland communities through the funding of grants helping to address the specific needs of each city and town

Recognizing and celebrating volunteerism, philanthropy and community at the annual Aksarben Ball

Honoring the hard work and dedication of Nebraska farmers through Aksarben’s Pioneer and Heritage Farm Family Awards

Honoring who we’ve been, celebrating who we are, and supporting where we’re going are all important aspects of the Aksarben mission. Dedicated to supporting and nurturing workforce development and talent retention across the state, Aksarben has launched initiatives both by industry and by region to help support strategies that scale aimed at keeping our best and brightest here in Nebraska. These initiatives work seamlessly with our legacy scholarship program and community grant awards, keeping ‘the good life’ right here in Nebraska.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Donations Donations may be made to the Aksarben Foundation and directed toward the program of your choice, or to be used in support of any Aksarben Foundation work. Specific legacy programs include scholarships to two-year or four-year colleges and universities or Aksarben Community Grants. Donations may also be directed toward Aksarben’s Workforce Development initiatives, or to honoring and celebrating Heartland families for their volunteerism.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Aksarben Ambassadors Aksarben is always looking to expand our network of Aksarben Ambassadors. Aksarben Ambassadors are volunteers throughout the state of Nebraska and western Iowa who help champion the mission of the Aksarben Foundation by informing their neighborhoods and communities of the initiatives of Aksarben. Aksarben Ambassadors regularly communicate with the Aksarben Foundation to report on community projects in need of assistance, community members deserving of recognition, and to help coordinate meet-and-greet events between the Foundation and their communities throughout the year.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Aksarben Ball – October 28, 2023

AKSARBEN FOUNDATION

7101 Mercy Rd., Ste 320 • Omaha, NE 68106 Phone (402) 554-9600

aksarben.org

President: Sandra Reding

Board Chair: Dana Bradford

To volunteer contact: Julie Klug, Vice President • (402) 554-9600

WISH LIST:

• Donations

• Volunteers via Aksarben Ambassadors

• Tell us your Aksarben Story on our website!

A unified network of business and community leaders seeking to influence change in heartland communities to better education, workforce development and growth of the economy.

AMERICAN MIDWEST BALLET

Your resident professional dance company, American Midwest Ballet provides cultural enrichment through programs of the highest quality: breathtaking performances, inspiring education, and uplifting community engagement.

WITH AN ENTHUSIASTIC AUDIENCE

and a reputation for artistic quality, American Midwest Ballet (AMB) plays a key role in the cultural vitality of our region, inspiring people through our expressive performing artists, acclaimed choreographers, skilled teachers, and stunning productions.

At AMB, we live our commitment that dance is for everyone, partnering with more than 100 schools and 30 community partners to bring the inspiration of dance to people from diverse backgrounds.

Our special school matinee performances reach more than 7,500 area students each year, and students from Title I schools are offered free admission and transportation to remove the barrier that even a modest fee can create. Many of the children who attend have never experienced a live theater performance before.

AMB shares the breathtaking experience of professional dance by providing over 1,000 complimentary tickets each season to people in need in our community. These are our neighbors: foster kids, individuals with disabilities, cancer-ward patients, and families experiencing financial difficulty. We work with a fantastic roster of community engagement partners, including Boys Town, Child Connect, El Museo Latino, Heartland Family Service, Girls Inc., and many others.

The American Midwest Ballet School fosters a love of dance for students of all ages through exceptional training and performance opportunities, providing tuition scholarships to ensure access to dance for students in need.

AMB’s talented professional dancers hail from around the nation and abroad. The company performs at the Orpheum Theater, Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center, and on tour throughout the country. AMB routinely collaborates with leading arts organizations including Joslyn Art Museum; Omaha Performing Arts; and Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment; as well as Opera Omaha and Omaha Symphony.

To see what we are working on, learn more, or support the ballet, please visit amballet.org.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Donations

• Sponsorships

• Ballet Barre Society

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

AMB Guild: When you join the Guild, you gain the chance to volunteer for occasional get-togethers, where you’ll meet other Guild members and work on events such as the Nutcracker Boutique. There’s also a Junior Guild for young ballet fans.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

The Nutcracker – November 19 & 20 and December 3 & 4, 2022

Nutcracker Gala – December 2, 2022

The Wizard of Oz – April 7 and May 13 & 14, 2023

AMERICAN MIDWEST BALLET

1001 S 6th St., Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Phone (712) 890-5590

www.amballet.org

Artistic Director and CEO: Erika Overturff

Chair, Board of Directors: Greta Vaught

To volunteer or for more information: info@amballet.org

AMERICAN RED CROSS

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

is there every day for people all across the country to provide relief following a disaster, to train people in lifesaving skills so neighbors are ready to respond in emergency situations, and to ensure that our military personnel have a means of communication with loved ones should an emergency arise.

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

We at the American Red Cross continue to be proactive to ensure we can positively impact how we serve our communities—today and in the future—to meet the needs of military families, disaster victims and hospital patients relying on blood donors, and those who turn to the Red Cross for lifesaving training.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Every day your donation makes a difference by providing shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to those in need. Your donation to the American Red Cross will help us make a difference in the level of service we are able to provide to the community. The American Red Cross is not a government agency and depends on the generosity of the American people in order to provide vital programs and services.

• Visit our website at www.redcross.org and click on “Donate”

• Call (402) 343-7700 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. You may also leave a message.

• Mail a check/money order to: 2912 S 80th Ave., Omaha, NE 68124

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Volunteers play a vital role in fulfilling the Red Cross mission: preparedness, prevention and response to emergencies. No matter your interests, skills or schedule, you can make a significant contribution to your community. Find out how rewarding giving your time and efforts can be. Take a look below at the number of ways you or your company can get involved with the American Red Cross.

• Disaster Responder

• Smoke Alarm Installation Team

• Support Service Members and Veterans

• Public Speaking

• General Office Support

• College and Youth Red Cross Clubs

• Donate Blood

• ...Others!

Visit www.redcross.org and click on “Volunteer.”

We strive to match every volunteer with the position that best suits the individual’s skills and interests. If you have a particular skill to share and don’t see it listed, please contact us so that we can find an opportunity for you to serve!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Heroes in the Heartland – March 7, 2023

Red Cross Giving Day – March 22, 2023

WISH LIST:

NEBRASKA/IOWA REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS

2912 S 80th Ave. • Omaha, NE 68124 Phone (402) 343-7700

www.redcross.org

CEO: Jill S. Olson

Board Chair: Michelle Harris, Chubb

Board Vice Chair: Amy Olson, American National Bank

• $15 provides one smoke alarm installation

• $20 gives a blanket, meal, snack and comfort kit to a person in need

• $50 provides a Red Cross bag filled with comfort items for a wounded service member arriving at a military hospital

• $300 covers the daily cost to deploy an Emergency Response Vehicle

• $1,000 provides food and shelter for a family of 4 for 5 days

Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.

is an all-volunteer organization serving Omaha since 1974. The organization returns 100 percent of proceeds, after expenses, to the community through its philanthropic programs. It continues to receive the Top-Rated Award by Great Nonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. Assistance League of Omaha has also achieved Platinum level in GuideStar and Best Practices status from The Nonprofit Association of the Midwest.

Assistance League of Omaha does not receive federal, state or city funding. Programs are funded by grants and donations, ALO’s Annual Christmas Caravan Tour of Homes and the Assistance League Thrift Shop located at 8502 West Center Road.

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

Operation School Bell® Each year over 4,000 children from the greater Omaha area are given the opportunity to shop and select new school clothing at JCPenney, and also receive a book.

Operation Recovery Encourages the residents of Santa Monica House to succeed during their substance abuse treatment programs and transition back into the community.

Assault Survivor Kits® ALO purchases and prepares kits containing new clothing and hygiene products for victims of rape and other forms of violence. Over 350 kits are distributed to 12 Omaha hospitals and shelters. Children’s kits are provided via Project Harmony.

Operation Teen Parent Teen parents in the Omaha school district are encouraged to complete their education and read to their children. Almost 900 books were distributed to students and four post-secondary scholarships were awarded (70 graduating seniors were celebrated).

Operation Bear Hug Bears purchased by ALO are distributed to children in crisis situations via the Omaha Police precincts and eight other emergency agencies. Over 600 bears have comforted children in the last 12 months.

Operation Literacy Reading skills are encouraged and books are distributed to children and adults in the greater Omaha area.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® OF OMAHA

8502 W Center Rd. • Omaha, NE 68124 Phone (402) 342-4288

alomaha.org

President: Carolyn McCormick

President Elect: Nancy R. Johnson

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

THERE ARE MANY WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE ASSISTANCE LEAGUE’S WORK: Provide a tax-deductible monetary donation $100 clothes one schoolchild. Attend and support our fundraising events such as the Christmas Caravan and Preview Party Gala.

Donate merchandise for fundraising events such as the Preview Party silent and oral auction.

Support the Assistance League Thrift Shop with your donations of adult clothing, small housewares and patronage. Our new ALO Thrift Shop at 8502 Center St. is now open. Stop in to check out all the bargains in men’s and women’s clothing, decorator items and much more!

Donate new or gently-used books during our annual Operation Literacy program.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Become a member of Assistance League and use your time and talents to support our philanthropic programs. Write grants

Operation School Bell Volunteer Opportunities

Technical Background? We need you!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Style Show Luncheon – April 4, 2023

Operation School Bell – October 2023

Christmas Caravan Gala – November 1, 2023

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Christmas Caravan Tour of Homes – November 2, 2023

AUTISM ACTION PARTNERSHIP

Improving the quality of life of persons on the Autism Spectrum and their families through education, advocacy and support, thereby enabling them to be an integral part of the community.

AUTISM ACTION PARTNERSHIP (AAP)

serves Nebraska’s autism community through targeted initiatives and programs that provide support to families, foster community inclusion, and create pathways to prosperity. Over the past decade, the diagnosis and prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has grown significantly, worldwide and locally. In 2021, The Center for Disease Control released a new study indicating 1 in 44 children are being diagnosed with ASD, which is nearly 2% of all children

We Support Nebraska’s Autism Community through:

Support: We are committed to connecting individuals and families to needed resources over their lifespan, offering services (like Project Lifesaver) to enhance the safety of those with autism, and helping to cultivate a strong social network through Making Memories events and the AAP Guild.

Inclusion: Our inclusion efforts aim to create more understanding and increased opportunities for the autism community to live enriched lived. AAP provides comprehensive trainings to businesses and partners on how to support and welcome individuals with autism and their loved ones. AAP runs an after-school program, A-Team, for adolescents on the spectrum aimed to practice skills, make friends, and have fun.

Prosperity: We help to answer the question of “what’s next” as autistic individuals enter adulthood. Through our Prosper Workforce Services program, we meet the needs of employers and participants by matching individuals to positions that meet their interests and address employers’ needs, while providing necessary support and training. Prosper Academy, an independent living program for young autistic adults, began its first cohort this fall.

AAP continues to be the only Certified Autism Center (designated by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards) in the Omaha metro area, and shares this designation with only one other organization in Nebraska.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Individual Giving

• Corporate Sponsorships

• Event Sponsorships & Partnership

• In-kind Donations

• Autism Acceptance Month

• Donations for Sensory Kits via Amazon Wish List

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• AAP Guild

• Making Memory Events

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Swing for the Spectrum Golf Benefit – May 8, 2023

A Vintage Affaire XIV – 2023

AUTISM ACTION PARTNERSHIP

10909 Mill Valley Rd., Ste. 205 • Omaha, NE 68154 Phone (402) 763-8830

www.AutismAction.org

President/CEO Justin Dougherty

Board President: Gail Werner-Robertson

Guild President: Jill Barger

To volunteer or to donate call: (402) 763-8830

WISH LIST:

• Corporate partners

• Inclusion event opportunities

• Social activities for families in the community

• Employment opportunities for PWS participants

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

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MORE THAN 60

YEARS,

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands has operated under the belief that every child has the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As a donor and volunteer-supported organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages seven through 21, throughout the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro area. We develop positive friendships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Big Meets Little. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands targets the children who need us most, including those living in single-parent homes and children in foster care, growing up in poverty, or coping with parental incarceration.

Before we make a match, we do our homework. After someone expresses an interest in becoming a Big, they go through an extensive background check and careful interview process. Then we match Bigs and Littles based on location, personalities, and preferences. And we provide full support from the start so that matches can grow into lasting, fruitful friendships.

What do Matches do Together? Each Big and Little match is unique. Getting together out in the community doesn’t require a special occasion or expensive activity — just a few hours, a couple of times every month, doing things the Little and Big already enjoy. Examples include: reading books, getting ice cream, going to a museum, and providing advice and inspiration.

Our Programs Start Something: Research has shown that positive relationships between Littles and their Bigs have a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives. By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community, Little Brothers and Sisters are more likely to maintain or improve their emotions, decrease risky behaviors, improve their confidence in school, and maintain or improve their grades.

GIVINGOPPORTUNITIES:

• Donate

• Become a Monthly Donor

• Join the Impact Circle

• Event Sponsorships

• Memorials or Honorariums

• Amazon Smile/ Wish List

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Volunteer as a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple

For only a few hours, a couple of times a month, you can give a Little Brother or Little Sister the invaluable gift of your friendship. It could be as simple as playing video games, visiting a museum, or hanging out together.

Volunteer as a MentorU Mentor MentorU is a technology-enhanced mentoring program. You can help high school students develop personal, academic, and career skills for a few hours a month. Mentors communicate with mentees through a virtual platform and then meet up in person once a month at their high school.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Big Basketball Bash – April 1, 2023

Fore Potential Golf Tournament – Summer 2023

Bowl for Kids’ Sake – Dates coming soon!

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE MIDLANDS

1209 Harney St. Ste. 110 • Omaha, NE 68102 Phone (402)330-2449

BBBSOmaha.org

CEO: Nichole Turgeon

Board President/Chair: Marnie Jensen, Husch Blackwell LLP

To volunteer contact: Chelsea Colpitts

ccolpitts@bbbsomaha.org • (402) 905-3353

WISH LIST:

• Tickets for Matches to attend sporting events and other community events

• Gift cards – Target, Walmart, Visa, movie theater, restaurants

BLUEBARN THEATRE

BLUEBARN THEATRE

, now presenting its 34th Season: EMBRACE, is Omaha’s premier professional contemporary theatre, located at 1106 S. 10th St. BLUEBARN was founded in the late 1980s by graduates from the Conservatory of Theatre and Film at the State University of New York Purchase.

BLUEBARN is a cultural destination boasting a one-of-a-kind flexible 96-seat house with an indoor/outdoor plan allowing for innovative stage designs and audience perspectives. The site features integrated functional artwork created by four regional artists and a welcoming public green space for the entire community. At the core of each season are five contemporary plays scheduled from September through June. The repertoire is diverse in theme and style, ranging from works by some of America’s most renowned modern playwrights, to regional premieres of work produced on the coasts, to new work by writers whose voices deserve to be heard amid the modern repertoire. In addition, BLUEBARN is dedicated to providing professional theatre experiences through a variety of access, outreach and engagement activities.

BLUEBARN is grateful to welcome patrons back in person for Season 34—Choice! Choosing live theatre... to gather... to sit side by side... to choose to connect with each other through storytelling... to connect and honor each other’s differences. Choose live theatre.

Season 34 fully embraces our commitment to creating a thriving, equitable arts scene in Omaha. Join us in embracing extraordinary art and the artists who create it, and join us in embracing a stronger sense of community.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

The BLUEBARN Theatre deeply appreciates the generosity of our donors. Gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations and other institutions can be designated by the donor in the following areas:

Annual Fund: Support the theatre’s mission and help BLUEBARN meet its operating expense with a donation to the Annual Fund.

The Artists’ Fund: At BLUEBARN we believe that artists should be honored for their work not only with applause, but with a paycheck, and we are committed to providing payment to every artist working in our theatre. Become an investor and support the creative forces contributing to the incredible stories BLUEBARN puts on stage.

Show Sponsorships: Sponsor one of our award-winning productions and support a specific production at the level of your choice.

Naming Opportunities: Envision your name on a wall or a theater seat. Opportunities available at all levels.

Planned Giving: Provide a lasting legacy for the future of the BLUEBARN Theatre and Omaha.

Contact Director of Development Heather Hoyt at hhoyt@bluebarn.org or call (402) 345-1576.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Volunteer opportunities are available in the front office and/or backstage as a carpenter, technician or member of our running crew. Some volunteers are needed to work outside in the summer, maintaining our beautiful green space.

Volunteers are placed according to their interest, experience and availability and the BLUEBARN’s needs. All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and have reliable transportation.

For more information about volunteering contact Amy Reiner, Director of Production, at areiner@bluebarn.org.

BLUEBARN THEATRE

BLUEBARN THEATRE

1106 S 10th St. • Omaha, NE 68108 Phone (402) 345-1576

www.bluebarn.org

Producing Artistic Director: Susan Clement

Managing Director: Erika Sieff

Board President: Dr. Devin Fox

New York Born. Omaha Raised.

WISH LIST:

• Visit our AmazonSmile Wish List at http://bit.ly/BluebarnWishList

BLUEBARN is dedicated to theatre’s most important tradition: to provoke thought, emotion, action and change.

Changing the way America cares for children and families.

WHEN YOUNG PEOPLE FIRST ARRIVE at Boys Town, their stories always start at rock bottom. They recall the cold steel of handcuffs. The weakness that comes with hunger. The shame that kept them from reaching out for help. Their many foster homes are a blur; they have never truly felt part of a family. They are angry and scared, guarded and lost.

These boys and girls find healing and redemption at Boys Town. Under the care and guidance of highly trained Family-Teachers, they feel safe. With time, they learn to trust. They come to terms with the past and begin to open up. They attend school and get help with their homework. They join band and the basketball team. They might even try something new, like track or choir. They explore potential careers in welding, health care, or culinary arts.

Like any kid, deep down they want this: they want to earn the pride of their teachers, coaches and parents. They want to be loved. At Boys Town, for the first time, they hold their heads high and look toward the future—because of you.

When you donate to Boys Town, you’re helping children thrive, no matter where they come from, what mistakes they have made, or what trauma they have suffered. For more than 100 years, Boys Town has been a community that exists to save children and heal families. With your support, we’ll be able to help for 100 more.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• $1,000 donation can provide materials for our Successful Futures program

• $600 donation can provide Christmas gifts for six Boys Town children

• $150 donation can pay for a fun outing for a Boys Town family

• $75 donation can help buy textbooks for a Boys Town classroom

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Participate in Community Team Projects, which include a wide variety of group service activities

• Welcome visitors to Boys Town

• Mentor one student for one hour a week in reading or math, using teacher-selected materials

BOYS TOWN

14100 Crawford St. • Boys Town, NE 68010

Phone: (531) 355-1508

www.BoysTown.org/donate

National Executive Director: Father Steven E. Boes

National Board Chair: Kathy Nieland

To volunteer, contact: Tom Lynch • (531) 355-1186

WISH LIST:

• Music supplies (instruments, sheet music)

• Backpacks and sweatshirts for students

• Athletic supplies (shoes, balls, nets, uniforms)

CHILD SAVING INSTITUTE

F OR OVER 130 YEARS,

Responding to the cry of a child

Child Saving Institute (CSI) has provided a safe haven and healing for thousands of young victims of abuse, neglect and trauma in the omaha-metro area.

At its core, CSI exists to help children and families. CSI has developed an exemplary reputation for utilizing early intervention and prevention techniques to help parents successfully cope with stressful situations, reducing the risk of abuse and neglect or the threat of having children removed from their homes.

CSI also provides hope. Its trained staff help create a positive family dynamic by recruiting foster and adoptive families for children and teens. As part of this work, CSI manages the Nebraska Heart Gallery, where many older children and siblings available for adoption have found loving “forever families.”

CSI’s nationally accredited Early Childhood Education program provides nurturing care in two facilities that are safe, stimulating and focused on making learning fun. CSI’s childcare centers—located at CSI at 4545 Dodge St. and at the Spellman Child Development Center on the College of Saint Mary campus—offer children ages 6 weeks to 6 years the best possible environment, providing children with a true sense of community and individualized attention and care.

CSI also offers parenting classes and workshops so that parents learn new ways to care for their children through love, responsiveness and appropriate communication. Classes and workshops cover everything from basic care, playtime and bedtime, to budgeting and health concerns.

CSI is funded through private donations, government grants and contracts, and the United Way of the Midlands.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Memorials/Tributes/Honorariums Gifts in any amount may be made to CSI to honor or memorialize a loved one.

Securities We gratefully accept charitable gifts of stocks and property. Please consult a professional for details or call Cali Page, Legacy Giving Coordinator, for additional information at (402) 504-3661.

Legacy Gifts Legacy gifts allow you to choose the type of legacy you would like to leave at the end of your life and can help alleviate your tax burden. Please call Cali Page, Legacy Giving Coordinator, at (402) 504-3661 to discuss CSI’s legacy gift options.

In-kind Gifts Children and youth in CSI’s care can use non-monetary gifts. View the Wish List below or visit childsaving.org for additional Wish List items to meet the needs of the children, teens and families receiving services from CSI. For health and safety, CSI requests all donations be new and unused

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Office Volunteers Individuals are needed to assist with mailings and general office work.

Gardening Volunteers CSI needs help with maintenance of its nature playground, weeding and planting.

Contact:

Please contact Lori Bechtold, Chief Developments Officer, (402) 504-3660, lbechtold@childsaving.org for additional volunteer information

CHILD SAVING INSTITUTE

4545 Dodge St. • Omaha, NE 68132

Phone (402) 553-6000

www.childsaving.org

facebook.com/csiomaha • twitter.com/childsaving youtube.com/childsavinginstitute

President and CEO: Jaymes Sime

Board Chair: Josh Sawyer

Guild President: Cassandra Hays

To volunteer or to donate contact: Lori Bechtold Chief Developments Officer • (402) 504-3660 • lbechtold@childsaving.org

WISH LIST:

• Personal hygiene products: ethnic hair products, chapstick, deodorant, body wash, combs/brushes, shampoo/condition, toothbrushes/toothpaste, hand sanitizer

• Baby items: infant socks, onesies, baby wash, shampoo, diaper rash cream, bibs, bottles, pacifiers, baby bouncers, baby swings, pack-n-plays, diapers, baby wipes, car seats, bassinets

• Children’s clothing: shirts, shorts/pants, socks, jackets, sweatshirts

• Teen’s clothing: shirts, shorts,/pants,leggings, socks, sweatpants, sweatshirts, undergarments, boxers/briefs

HILDREN’S

HOSPITA L & MEDICAL CENTER

To improve the life of every child.

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

is the only fullservice, pediatric health care center in Nebraska, providing expertise in more than 50 pediatric specialty services to children across a five-state region and beyond. As an advocate for children, many of the services Children’s provides are not reimbursed. No child in need of medical care is ever turned away for an inability to pay. That’s why Children’s depends on the generosity of donors for help.

REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SERVICES

Children’s provides the very best care for children and families. Children’s is home to Nebraska’s only Level IV regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit and the state’s only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. A regional heart center, it offers the very best care to patients in multiple areas, including cardiac imaging, electrophysiology, heart failure and interventional cardiology as well as expertise in pediatric heart transplantation.

Children’s is recognized as a 2022-23 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

CHILDREN’S GROWTH FUELS NEED FOR EXPANSION

Increasingly, the families of the more than two million children within a 250-mile radius of Omaha are depending on Children’s to provide life-saving and lifechanging care. Last year, Children’s touched the lives of close to 153,000 children, including children like Marlys, pictured above, who are among the sickest, most critically ill children across the region. Marlys was born early at 25 weeks and a day, weighing just 1 lb. 12 oz. A micro-preemie, she required specialized care. Diagnosed with a rare infection known as zygomycosis, she required surgery to remove the infection. Marlys defied incredible odds and made a remarkable recovery.

For Marlys and all children in the region, Children’s continues to grow—in scope and space—to continue to provide the very best in pediatric care. To meet the demands for high-quality pediatric care in our community, Children’s opened the Hubbard Center for Children, a nine-floor clinical facility expansion, in the fall of 2021. Home to many of Children’s critical pediatric programs and services, the Hubbard Center will further the advanced research needed to take pediatric care to the next level.

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

8404 Indian Hills Dr., Ste. 650

• Omaha, NE 68114 Phone (402) 955-6851

ChildrensOmaha.org

Executive Director: Beth Greiner

Board Chair: Cindy Heider

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Children’s Foundation donors generate philanthropic support to fund cutting-edge equipment, research, unreimbursed care and a wide range of medical programs.

Opportunities include:

• Major Gifts

• Annual Gifts

• Event Sponsorships and Partnerships

• Endowment and Planned Giving

• Friends Board

• Memorials and Tributes

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Children’s Charity Golf Classic

• Fore! the Kids

• Friends Board

• Gala

• Gift Shop

• Sip, Swirl & Support

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Fore! the Kids – May 8, 2023

Sip, Swirl & Support – April 28, 2023

Children’s Charity Golf Classic – September 25, 2023

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HILDREN’S SQUARE U.S.A.

Building a bright future for children and families

is a private, not-for-profit organization founded on December 23, 1882, and incorporated on March 16, 1883. Founded as the Council Bluffs Home of the Friendless, the name changed to Christian Home Association in 1894. The name was changed to Christian Home AssociationChildren’s Square U.S.A. in 1986.

Children’s Square U.S.A. has a rich history of caring for children from birth to 21 and their families, meeting their individualized needs, instilling hope and helping restore lives. Our mission is: “Building a bright future for children and families.” We do this by teaching, every day, the values and life skills essential to a successful life — one full of caring, contribution and commitment. Empowering each with: The Vision to See — and the value of setting an ideal for which to reach; The Courage to Try — and the value of accepting each obstacle as a challenge to meet; and The Will to Succeed — and the value of making the commitment to persevere.”

Children’s Square U.S.A. serves over 1,000 children and families in Iowa and Nebraska. Services include early childhood care and education programs; an oncampus Iowa Department of Education approved special education program for grades 1-12; community mental health services (outpatient); children’s emergency shelter services; recruitment, training and support of foster families, adoptive families, and relative homes; supervision of children placed into foster care; psychiatric residential treatment for children with moderate to severe mental health diagnoses; aftercare services and support for youth who have aged or are aging out of foster/group care; patient-centered, coordinated care for children with a serious emotional disturbance (SED); and supportive in-home interventions and skills building for youth and families.

Children’s Square U.S.A. is fully licensed and accredited. The annual operating budget for 2022 was $8,810,969. Approximately 120 full- and part-time employees deliver programs and services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Volunteers add their hearts and hands to make a difference in a variety of ways. The main campus is located just northwest of the downtown Council Bluffs area. Additional offices are located in Omaha at 50th and Leavenworth.

CHILDREN’S SQUARE U.S.A.

520 N 7th St. • Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Phone (712) 322-3700 • (888) 245-3593

www.childrenssquare.org

President and CEO: Dr. Viv Ewing

Chief Administrative Officer: Phil Taylor

Board Chair: Emma Chance

Friends Board President: Bridgette Watson

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Annual/Event Sponsorships - Annual sponsors are recognized throughout the year for their support that benefits programs and special projects. Event sponsorships are also available for Chip in for Children (May 18, 2023) and Jason Awards (Fall 2023).

• General Contributions - Monetary and in-kind are both vital in providing the array of goods and services to meet the programming needs. Visit childrenssquare.org for an updated list (click on ‘Wish List’ under ‘Giving Opportunities’).

• Memorial and Honor Gifts - Tribute gifts are a special means of recognition for an associate, friend or family member.

• Planned Gifts - Gifts to the Christian Home Association Foundation provide for long-term support. Donors may also contribute to the Children’s Square Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation for Western Iowa.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Involvement with children through the Spiritual Life Program, in educational activities and in the children’s shelter and residential programs Assist with activities associated with special events

Carpentry Projects such as painting, drywall repair and building shelves

Administrative: administrative functions, support services and phone calls

Friends of Children’s Square: The purpose of the Friends group is to assist Children’s Square by volunteering for various events and funding and supporting services and programs not covered by other sources.

An application process and background checks are required for some volunteer positions. For information on current volunteer opportunities, contact Laura Schultz at (712) 322-3700 or email changinglives@childrenssquare.org.

WISH LIST:

• Financial contribution for children’s programming

• Linens/bedding (twin size and twin XL) and towels (bath and kitchen)

• Outdoor and indoor recreational games

• Memberships to area attractions

• Gift certificates for movies, bowling, pizza and birthday cakes, gifts

• Event passes/tickets for groups of 10-12 to museums, plays, sporting events and movies

• Visit childrenssquare.org for an updated list (click on ‘Wish List’ under ‘Giving Opportunities’)

CHILDREN’S SQUARE U.S.A.

Completely KIDS educates and empowers KIDS and families to create a safe, healthy, successful and connected community.

a world where children are the future, family is the foundation and the community is inclusive. When you support Completely KIDS with your time, talents and dollars, you make a lasting impact on thousands of KIDS and families living in our community.

Completely KIDS serves more than 2,000 KIDS in 17 locations, with a depth of critical services before and after school and all summer long. We partner with public and parochial schools and several community-based organizations, including homeless shelters and The Ronald McDonald House to provide a variety of much-needed programs. We also provide services for family members of our KIDS to strengthen their support system.

SERVICES:

• Hands-on curriculum with a focus on reading, STEM and classroom readiness

• Healthy meals at-site, hands-on skills in our teaching kitchen and bags of weekend food

• Swimming lessons and water safety skills

• Mental health services

• Music lessons

• Leadership and teen employment program

• Nature exploration classrooms and care of community garden

• Classes in ELS, literacy, GED for adults and more

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

There are many ways to make a difference for those we serve. Your gift of just $12 feeds a child for a weekend – often the only food available. Here are other ways to give:

• Field Trips Your $25 gift gives one child four experiences otherwise not enjoyed.

• Family Night Fun $50 provides a hot meal for eight and fun activities that strengthen family relationships.

• Service Learning Awareness When you give $100, two children enjoy an eightweek service-learning experience that enhances their awareness of community issues.

• Language Literacy 25 parents gain English language literacy with your gift of $250.

• Nutrition and Cooking Classes Help us expand knowledge of nutrition and how to cook healthy meals. Your $500 gift provides a six-week cooking class for 15 children.

• Academic Support and Enrichment Knowledge and the ability to learn propel children toward being responsible citizens. Your $1,000 gift provides 20 KIDS with academic support by trained professionals for a week.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Fundraising Events: Attend an upcoming event (see our website for more details). Plus, we are happy to work with you to coordinate a fundraising/supply drive.

• Weekend Food Prep and Packaging: This is a great group activity with friends, coworkers, youth groups and more. It is fun, takes very little time and provides muchneeded food for KIDS.

• Homework Help: Inspire KIDS to love learning and help with homework assignments.

• At-Site Opportunities: Volunteer opportunities are available at our Completely KIDS locations. Become a Kelley’s KIDS reading program volunteer, helping garden, or sharing another talent you have. We would love to see you!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

20th Author Luncheon – March 8, 2023

Pinot, Pigs & Pours – September 14, 2023

COMPLETELY KIDS

2566 St. Mary’s Ave. • Omaha, NE 68105 Phone (402) 397-5809 completelykids.org

Chief Executive Officer: Carla Rizzo

Board Chairman: Patrick Groves

Guild Board President: Karly Jurgensen Daniel

To volunteer or to donate contact: info@completelykids.org • (402) 397-5809

WISH LIST:

• Weekend food items

• School supply drive: New backpacks, pencils, notebooks, folders and more

• Holiday gift drive: Spread holiday cheer by making an impact with new holiday gifts

• Program supplies: New board games, puzzles, flash cards and more

• Sports Equipment: New soccer balls, footballs, jump ropes and more

• Grocery/department store gift cards for families

EVERY DAY, WE WORK FOR

Provide relevant educational and entertaining opportunities within the region that exceed customer expectations, while preserving our community’s vibrant cultural history.

opened its doors to the public on January 15, 1931, as one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the United States. This magnificent facility, now a National Historic Landmark, served millions of rail travelers and was well-known for its “modern” amenities and lavish style.

Today, Union Station serves as the home of The Durham Museum, and its grandeur has not diminished with time. In fact, this building shines brighter than ever and continues to welcome visitors from around the globe. The entire museum team is dedicated to enhancing our offerings and providing our guests with a unique experience each time you visit.

From our permanent exhibits highlighting the history of Omaha and its surrounding regions to impressive traveling exhibitions from national and international museums and lending institutions, there is truly something for everyone.

The Durham Museum has been a proud Smithsonian Affiliate for over 20 years.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Become a Member Join a community that shares your passion for history, culture, architecture and fun!

Make a Gift Help further the museum’s mission with a gift to the Annual Fund, honor a friend or loved one with an engraved brick at Union Station or provide a lasting legacy with a planned gift to the museum

Become a Sponsor Sponsors help our popular exhibitions, events and programs come to life and make the most impact

Shop for Good Visit the museum’s SHARE Omaha page at https://shareomaha.org/nonprofit/durham-museum and add an item or two from our Amazon wish list to your shopping cart

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Visitor Experience Volunteers Greet and assist guests at the admission desk, Hitchcock Museum Shop and membership table.

Visitor Engagement Volunteers Engage with visitors as a docent, gallery guide, train car host and more to enhance their experience at the museum.

Behind the Scenes Volunteers Keep the museum on track by assisting with exhibition installation, digitizing in the photo archive, assembling mailings and more.

Special Events Volunteers: Enjoy the museum’s signature events while volunteering in the galleries, at activity stations and more.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Corporate Membership Drive – Spring 2023

Sentimental Journey – November 10, 2023

On Track Coming Home for the Holidays Luncheon

November 20, 2023

THE DURHAM MUSEUM

801 S 10th St. • Omaha, NE 68108 Phone (402) 444-5071

DurhamMuseum.org

Executive Director: Christi Janssen

Board Chairman: TBD

To volunteer contact: (402) 444-5071 or volunteer@durhammuseum.org

F OSTER LOVE

Our mission is to provide basic needs and opportunities for children in foster care while supporting foster families so they feel confident, empowered, and valued.

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in 2020. In July of 2021 we opened our boutique in downtown Ralston. Foster Love provides basic needs and opportunities for children in foster care through shopping days, art classes, and other events throughout the year, all free of cost. The boutique offers an inviting, safe, and fun shopping experience where children get to choose clothing and accessories that fit their style and personality. Giving children the ability to choose what makes them feel confident and comfortable is important, especially in their adolescent years. We also offer art classes that allow children to express themselves through a creative outlet.

OSTER LOVE WAS ESTABLISHED

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Sponsorship Opportunities: Casual Gala, Meters for the Many, Back-to-School Party, Sweets with Santa, and Parents Night Out

• Private Donations to purchase new clothing

• Collection Drives for clothing, shoes, accessories, undergarments, socks, hygiene products, and books

• Grants

Art has been shown to lead to increases of self-esteem, confidence and self awareness. Other events we offer include our Schools-Out Picnic, Back to School Party, Sweets with Santa, and Parents Night Out. These events support the whole family and allow for social interaction among peers. We believe there is power in providing basic essential needs that are inclusive, diverse and equitable, influencing healthier communities.

Foster Love relies on the generous contributions of our community in order to continue its mission. Through sponsorships, donations, clothing contributions, and volunteer work we can make a difference in the lives of children in foster care.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Back to School Party

Parents Night Out

Boutique Needs

Artsy Kids

Meters for the Many

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sweets with Santa – Saturday, December 3, 2022

Casual Gala – TBD February 2023

Back to School Party – Thursday, August 3, 2023

FOSTER LOVE

7595 Main St. • Ralston, NE 68127

Phone (402) 281-3622

www.fosterlove402.org

CEO: Amber Richardson

Board President/Chair: Amber Richardson

To volunteer contact: Amber Richardson, Founder/CEO • (402) 281-3622

WISH LIST:

• New clothing from NB-adult XL

• Ethnic hair care products

• Adult shoes 7-11

• Books

• Feminine products

• Hygiene products

Goodwill changes lives and strengthens communities through education, training, and work

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC.

MOST PEOPLE KNOW

Goodwill as a place to donate used clothing and household items or find great bargains. But you might not know the mission at the heart of our organization: providing job training and placement services to people with disabilities, disadvantages, or other barriers. At our core, we’re passionate about eliminating barriers to opportunity and expanding access to necessary job training and placement services.

In 2021 we provided 13,610 employment services, leading to hundreds of program participants finding jobs in the community. Our retail stores are at the heart of our mission, providing over one million dollars last year alone to support programs.

Here’s how it works:

• You donate your gently used items to Goodwill. We focus on keeping items out of landfills. Last year we recycled over six million pounds of clothing and textiles!

• We process, clean, sort, and sell these items in our retail stores.

• The proceeds from those retail sales help fund our employment training, certification, and placement programs.

Goodwill is expanding our footprint to better serve our community! We will be opening a new retail store and training center at 3505 L Street. The retail store will be open in the winter of 2023 and the training center will be ready in January of 2023.

Please visit any of our 15 retail stores, three specialty stores, and three attended donation centers.

To learn more about these and other programs, please visit GoodwillOmaha.org.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Celebrate Good Gala: Held September 30, 2022, at the Livestock Exchange Ballrooms. This event is a fundraiser and friend-raiser to support our expanding mission.

Goodwill Golf Classic: Held in June annually at The Players Club at Deer Creek, this event is an opportunity for corporations (or individual teams) to network while supporting our mission.

Host a Donation Drive: Community partners can support our mission by hosting a corporate or neighborhood-wide donation drive.

Sponsor a Career Event: Help support career events that focus on finding employment for people in our community.

Donate: Gently-used items at any of our donation centers to help fund our mission.

Join the Goodwill Giving Society: Make a monetary donation toward our mission programs. Donations can be made at Goodwillomaha.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Program Volunteers: There are opportunities throughout the year to get involved in our mission programs by sharing your valuable experiences – helping our participants build skills and confidence.

www.goodwillomaha.org

President and CEO: Tobi Mathouser

Board Chair: Doug Anderson

To volunteer contact: (402) 341-4609

WISH LIST:

• Tuition assistance for vocational training

• Work-based learning funds

• Donation drives to help fill our stores

HABITAT FOR HUMANITYOF OMAHA

We build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha is a grassroots organization that builds and renovates houses, forges community partnerships and breaks down barriers. We help grow and maintain the quality, affordable housing stock in Omaha and Waterloo, along with Burt, Sarpy and Washington counties, while increasing access to homeownership opportunities throughout the area. Habitat Omaha homebuyers are required to complete up to 275 hours of sweat equity before purchasing their homes through a 30-year affordable mortgage. Since 1984, we have served 2,449 families in our community to help address their housing issues through homeownership, home improvements and communitybuilding activities.

FOUNDED IN 1984,

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

There are many ways to make an impact with Habitat Omaha. Whether you make a charitable gift, donate materials, join a group, or attend an event — your support will make a lasting difference for families in our community. Visit habitatomaha.org to learn more about ways to give.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Construction — Build quality, affordable houses alongside future Habitat Omaha homeowners — no experience needed!

ReStore — Lend a hand at one of our two Habitat for Humanity ReStore home improvement stores, where proceeds benefit Habitat Omaha. Other opportunities to get involved include events and office support. Visit our website to learn more!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OMAHA

1701 N. 24th St. • Omaha, NE 68110

Phone: (402) 457-5657

habitatomaha.org • OmahaHabitatReStore.org

CEO: Amanda Brewer

Board Chair: Levi Scheppers, CEO, OrthoNebraska

To support contact: John Haske

Chief Development Officer • (402) 884-5782

To volunteer contact: Garrett Ross Volunteer Manager • (402) 884-7115

WISH LIST:

• Join our email list and follow us on social media!

• Remodeling or renovating? Donate your furniture, cabinets, building materials, etc. to Habitat Omaha’s ReStore.

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EARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE

To strengthen individuals, families, and communities through advocacy, education, counseling, and support services.

AT HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE,

our network of programs, services, advocacy, and support share a common goal: breaking cycles of barriers, so everyone can.

Can what? Can anything.

The question is not answered by us. We are here to open up a world of opportunity for each person we serve. It is each person’s statement to finish –we simply provide the resources and guidance to complete it.

Our services fall under three categories:

• Child & Family Well-Being

• Counseling & Prevention

• Housing, Safety, & Financial Stability

All the flexible, ever-changing programs under these service categories address and remove complex obstacles to create an equitable playing field, so our clients can.

A community where everyone “can” benefits everyone. Whether you will ever need our services or not, your community experience is enriched when your neighbors have the support they need to live unhindered lives.

Our work, both on the individual and systemic levels, is never done. That is why we are inviting our entire community to share this vision — because a world where everyone can needs everyone’s unflinching support.

Let’s create a community of opportunity. So everyone can.

About Heartland Family Service

In 2021, Heartland Family Service connected with over 140,000 individuals and families through direct services, advocacy, education, and outreach. We offer over 40 programs, and we are able to tailor an integrated, multi-service approach that guides each client toward safety, self-sufficiency, and well-being. We ask, “What has happened to you?” and not, “What is wrong with you?” to each client that walks through our doors. The majority of families we care for are among our community’s most vulnerable populations. Our expert staff and licensed therapists work with the individuals and their families in order to help break damaging intergenerational cycles in order to attain stability, improve well-being, and create healing for vulnerable children and families.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Corporate Sponsorships

Individual Giving

In-kind Donations

Honoring and Memorial Gifts

Event Support

Foundation Support

Endowment and Planned Giving

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Heartland Family Service Friends Guild: Volunteers who plan and conduct annual events and activities to support our programs.

Student League: Students in ninth grade who are introduced to the social service community through the mission and services of our agency.

Junior Friends: Students in 10th through 12th grades who want to deepen their commitment to volunteerism. To learn more about these great volunteer groups, contact MMcCord@HeartlandFamilyService.org

HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE

2101 S 42nd St. • Omaha, NE 68105 Phone: (402) 553-3000 • Toll Free: (877) 553-3001

SoEveryoneCan.org

www.facebook.com/HeartlandFamilyService

@HeartlandFam on Twitter and Instagram

President & CEO: John H. Jeanetta, MBA, MSW

Board Chair: Julie Strohfus

Guild Board President: Brenda Langenberg

To volunteer: (402) 552-7418 • MMcCord@HeartlandFamilyService.org

To donate: (402) 552-7443

• MMcCartney@HeartlandFamilyService.org

Program/Event Volunteer Activities: Volunteer opportunities are available such as assisting at our fundraising events like the “Carnival of Love” Gala in February, “Strike a Chord” Gala in June, and Safe Haven Golf Tournament in August, as well as volunteer opportunities like offering childcare services, which are available year round. To sign up to volunteer at Heartland Family Service, please fill out the online volunteer application which can be found on our website, or contact MMcCord@HeartlandFamilyService.org to learn more about our rapidly changing volunteer opportunities!

ICAN

F ROM OUR ICAN

INSTITUTE FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT NEEDS

Developing inspired, authentic leaders to transform the organizations and communities they serve.

Women’s Leadership Conference, welcoming 3,000+ attendees each year, to our Defining Leadership program that is now 1,200 graduates strong, to custom-built internal programs and individual coaching, the common threads that unite all ICAN leadership development programs are meaningful dialogue, best-practice curriculum, inclusivity and transformative experiences. ICAN is known for developing confident, committed, resolute leaders who serve as change agents within their companies and communities. We have been facilitating positive impact in our community and beyond through inspiring intentional, whole-life leaders to advance in their career and helping organizations reap the benefit for their high potential talent and teams for over 40 years.

A nonprofit founded in 1981, we are a trusted and credible partner for all things leadership. ICAN inspires bold thinking, deepens self-awareness, expands capacity and builds leadership networks that define the future of business. A big differentiator is the ICAN leader-centered, values-based, and inclusive philosophy — we know that real change happens within individual leaders and we focus on the whole person. ICAN graduates credit the revelations and life-changing moments they experience to true learning, understanding and self-actualization guided by our expert, certified faculty. We consistently see measurable outcomes from the companies that engage with ICAN because of the meaningful connections and new commitments our participants make to their work, to their fellow leaders and to themselves. ICAN cultivates authentic leaders who build stronger teams, influence cross-functionally and value diversity of thought. Our programs include Defining Leadership, team development through on-site custom programs, coaching, assessment workshops and Leadership Exchange 7x7x7 events. ICAN’s mission to develop inspired, authentic leaders is currently being advanced through our work to expand access and reach of our leadership development experiences through the ICAN Scholarship Fund. Learn more and register for an ICAN experience (for yourself or someone you lead!) at ICANleaders.org

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

ICAN Scholarship Fund to provide access to leadership development programs and experiences to all: icanleaders.org/donate

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference

• Management Scenario Actors for ICAN Leadership Program Role-Play Exercise

• Other opportunities as they arise

UPCOMING EVENTS:

ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference – May 17, 2023

Defining Leadership for Men – Four-month program begins February 2, 2023

Defining Leadership for Women – Four-month program begins February 9, 2023

Omaha 7x7x7 – November 2023

ICAN – INSTITUTE FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT NEEDS

14217 Dayton Cir., Ste. 5 • Omaha, NE 68137 Phone (402) 392-0746

icanleaders.org

President & CEO: Aileen Warren

Board Chair: Shasta Wragge of Bank of the West

To volunteer contact: Allison Zach • allison@icanleaders.org

WISH LIST:

• Group meeting room Space for ICAN programs

• Printing services

• Sponsoring a deserving leader to attend Defining Leadership or the ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference

• Spreading the word on our program and conference scholarship opportunities

IMMIGRANT LEGAL CENTER

Immigrant Legal Center welcomes immigrants into our communities by providing high-quality legal services, resettlement, education, and advocacy.

AS NEBRASKA AND SOUTHWEST IOWA’S

largest nonprofit immigration legal services provider, Immigrant Legal Center (ILC) is focused on empowering immigrants to live with confidence and free from fear. Through legal services, resettlement, education and advocacy, ILC is unique in our ability to meet the ever-changing needs of immigrant communities because of our people, our partners, and our promise to never turn any family away due to inability to pay.

In October 2022, Immigrant Legal Center merged with Refugee Empowerment Center (REC), one of Nebraska’s three refugee resettlement agencies. With more than 50 years of combined wealth of expertise and experience, we are the only agency of its kind that serves the legal and transitional support needs of immigrants in the Heartland. Clients and partners will continue to experience the high-quality immigration legal services and refugee resettlement services you have come to expect from ILC and REC, and our services and processes remain unchanged.

Immigrants face many of the same challenges others do, including economic instability, lack of educational opportunities, housing, food insecurity, and increasing health disparities. However, a lack of immigration status creates a barrier to overcoming these challenges that is unique to the people we serve. Legal immigration issues can result in living in fear of family separation, distrusting governmental organizations, lacking affordable healthcare options or seeking help only in case of an emergency, not having access to work that pays a livable wage, and getting turned away at food banks.

This underscores why the work of Immigrant Legal Center is more important than ever. Together we can provide high-quality legal representation to help lowincome immigrants obtain the legal documentation they need to prevent instability and to live with confidence and free from fear. Immigrant Legal Center is a trusted regional source to handle the most complex case types—including federal litigation, removal proceedings, and complicated asylum applications. ILC’s immigration legal services are aimed directly at removing the biggest barrier to overcoming the challenges that prevent progress and allowing our clients to take their lives into their own hands.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Individual Gifts & Commemorations

• Food Truck World Tour Event Sponsorships

• Giving Tuesday

• Planned Giving

• In-kind Furniture and Home Goods

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Interpreters

• Translators

• Pro bono attorneys

• Home set-ups

• Sponsor a family

• Clerical & event assistants

IMMIGRANT LEGAL CENTER (ILC)

Main Office: 4223 Center St. • Omaha, NE 68105

Resettlement Office: 1111 N 13th St., Ste. 128 • Omaha, NE 68102 Phone (402) 898-1349

www.immigrantlc.org

Executive Director: Erik Omar

Board Chair: Tom Simms

To volunteer or to donate contact: info@immigrantlc.org

K

IDS CAN COMMUNITY CENTER

Kids Can Community Center’s mission is to educate, engage, and inspire children through early childhood care and out-of-school experiences.

focuses on two core areas to support children and families: Early Childhood Education and Out-of-School programs. The Early Childhood Education program consists of infant, toddler, preschool and pre-K classrooms open every weekday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Kids Can provides a setting of the highest quality as one of only three Omaha centers with the highest Level 5 rating awarded by the Nebraska Step Up to Quality Program through the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services.

KIDS CAN COMMUNITY CENTER

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Individual giving

• Corporate sponsorships

• Can Do Awards Luncheon

• In-kind donations

• Giving through AmazonSmile, Baker’s Plus, SHARE Omaha and TAGG

Kids Can currently has nine sites offering Out-of-School programs for children ages 5 to 13 years old. Its new center at 4768 Q Street offers the widest variety of programs including mentoring, before-school programs, after-school programs, full-day programs when school is closed and an uninterrupted summer program. Kids Can also operates seven school-based sites at Mandela, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Wakonda, Gilder, Benson West, and Conestoga Magnet Elementary Schools and a second summer program at the Miller Park Pavilion.

Kids Can values the belief that all children deserve an impactful enriching education experience despite any socioeconomic barrier they may encounter. Younger children will be better prepared to enter kindergarten and elementary students participate in STEMsmart Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Strength, Music, Art, Reading, Tutoring). Kids Can is a Nonprofit Association of the Midlands Best Practices Partner and a GuideStar/Candid Platinum Status Member.

Established in 1908 as Social Settlement Association of Omaha, children and families were always a focus with its first school-based program in 1916, its first summer program in 1923, and its first preschool program in 1942. The organization rebranded to Kids Can Community Center in 2009 to reflect its vision and commitment to children and families. Programs benefit over 1,400 children across North and South Omaha every year.

• Planned giving

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Mentors: This program is one-on-one mentoring between a caring adult and a student who attends the after-school program. Mentor and mentee matches typically meet one hour a week at the center.

Can Do Committee: Kids Can is looking for volunteers to assist in the creation and promotion of the annual Can Do Luncheon honoring individuals and organizations with the “can do” attitude that makes our community great!

Program Volunteers: Volunteers could be paired with staff to assist in carrying out program activities in the STEMsmart Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Strength, Music, Art, Reading, Tutoring).

Group Volunteer Projects: Kids Can has special projects throughout the year such as painting, grounds clean-up or community events, which are great opportunities to get your group or company involved.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Can Do Awards Luncheon – May 4, 2023

Do Good Days – April 19-22, 2023

Giving Tuesday – November 28, 2023

KIDS CAN COMMUNITY CENTER

4768 Q St. • Omaha, NE 68117

Phone (402)731-6988 • www.kidscan.org

CEO: Robert Patterson

Board Chair: Lindsay Neemann

To volunteer contact: Cliff McEvoy, Philanthropy Director cmcevoy@kidscan.org • (402) 731-6988 ext 212

WISH LIST:

• Donations of any amount

• Attend our Can Do Event

• Follow us on social media and spread the word

• Volunteer your time

MADONNA REHABILITATION

Madonna offers world-class rehabilitation for adults and children. We specialize in brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, stroke, severe pulmonary conditions, cancer, Post-Covid-19 and neurological diseases.

HOSPITALS

In October of 2016,

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals opened a 110-bed comprehensive post-acute care hospital in Omaha. Madonna’s Omaha Campus serves the nation’s most complex patients discharging from trauma care hospitals and other tertiary care hospitals from across the metro and the nation. Since opening its doors, the Omaha Campus has served patients from every hospital system in the metro area and patients from 35 states.

Simply put: Madonna is world-class rehabilitation specializing in serving patients with brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, stroke, cancer, neurological diseases, severe pulmonary conditions and post-COVID-19. Madonna offers a combination of expert health care providers and clinicians, cutting-edge rehabilitation technology and state-of-the-art research to help children and adults with disabilities reach their highest level of independence.

Additionally, Madonna’s vision to establish a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) department and residency program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) became a reality in 2018. This is the only PM&R residency program in Nebraska and in a five-state upper Midwest region.

In March of 2021, Madonna also opened a Physicians Clinic at the Omaha Campus.

The Madonna family consists of highly trained experts in physical medicine and rehabilitation, lead by our team of physiatrists. Hospitalists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, recreation therapists, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation nurses and other clinical staff provide industry-leading medical treatment and therapies. Our teams focus on holistic rehabilitative care and may include neuropsychology, pastoral care, rehabilitation engineers and others who are relentlessly motivated to help patients rebuild their lives. Established relationships with acute care hospitals across the nation allow Madonna to provide patients a seamless transition into rehabilitation.

Family members are encouraged to participate in therapy sessions. State-of-the-art, specialized technology is used to maximize outcomes and custom solutions are often created for patients by Madonna’s Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering.

MADONNA REHABILITATION HOSPITALS – OMAHA CAMPUS 17500 Burke St. • Omaha, NE 68118 Phone (402) 401-3100 • (800) 403-3131

Madonna.org

President and CEO: Paul Dongilli Jr., Ph.D.

Vice President of Development: John C. Glenn

Board President/Chair: Lauren Pugliese

To volunteer contact: Marla Buresh, Volunteer Resources Coordinator, (402) 413-4500 • mburesh@madonna.org

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Pediatric Rehabilitation – from robotic walking equipment like the Lokomat, to indoor and outdoor playgrounds that promote therapeutic fun, generosity continues to make a difference in elevating the level of pediatric rehabilitation. Your gifts help children return to home, school and family.

Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC) – helps prepare pediatric patients academically to overcome any limitation which prevents them from returning to school. TLC is offered to Madonna’s pediatric patients free of charge and relies completely on donations to operate. Research and Technology – Madonna’s Research Institute is a living laboratory that develops technological solutions to aid in therapy and to return patients to their life roles. Donor support of the Research Institute helps fund equipment and pilot studies that lay the groundwork for world-class rehabilitation.

Annual Hope Appeal – helps Madonna sustain the mission of the hospitals by bridging the gap between what insurance reimbursements provide and the real cost of life-changing rehabilitation.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Miles for Madonna – September 30, 2023

Miracle Night for Madonna – December 1, 2023

MAKE-A-WISH® NEBRASKA

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

serves the entire state of Nebraska with the headquarters in Omaha and satellite offices in Lincoln and Kearney. Our goal is to reach every eligible child in Nebraska.

MAKE-A-WISH NEBRASKA

The Nebraska chapter was formed in 1983, and since then has granted over 2,900 wishes throughout the state. Over 350 volunteers help spread and support our mission across the entire state.

Make-A-Wish has a unique purpose. We listen to the quiet whispers and hopes of these special children and then we make their wishes come true. Fear and fatigue are pushed aside by excitement that bubbles out in giggles and shy smiles. We replace riding in wheelchairs with traveling in stretch limousines. Doctor visits give way to a command performance by their favorite characters. Whatever their minds can conceive, and their hearts can dream, we do our best to make it into reality. Wishes are the driving force behind all we do because, simply put, wish experiences transform lives. Wishes have proven physical and emotional benefits that can give children with critical illnesses a renewed sense of hope and wishes not only help these children— they also have far-reaching, positive impacts on their families and communities. There are few experiences more powerful than making a wish come true.

Funding comes through donations from individuals, businesses, fundraising events, charitable trusts, bequests and foundations. Make-A-Wish Nebraska is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with an annual budget of over $3 million a year. Program costs account for 82% of every dollar, and the money raised in Nebraska helps grant Nebraska wishes.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Wish Ball When Stars Align

Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Embassy Suites Lincoln

• Blue Jean Ball When Stars Align

Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Embassy Suites La Vista

• Omaha Wine, Whiskey and Wishes

Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Champions Run, Omaha

• Kearney Evening of Wishes

Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Younes Conference Center

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Volunteers are always welcome and make it possible for us to carry out our mission. All volunteers must first attend a volunteer orientation. Currently we are looking for:

• Spanish Interpreters

• Wish Granters As a member of a wish team, wish granters meet with the family, help the wish child determine the wish and act as a liaison between Make-A-Wish staff and the wish family during the wish process. Wish granters must be a minimum of 21 years old (requires background check).

• Scrapbook Volunteers Each wish child receives a keepsake memory album that includes many photos of the wish. Creative and experienced scrapbookers are needed to create a beautiful keepsake memory album.

• Clerical Workers

MAKE-A-WISH NEBRASKA

1005 S 107th Ave., Ste. 102 • Omaha, NE 68114

Phone (402) 333-8999

• (800) 760-9474

www.wish.org/nebraska

President/CEO: Brigette Young

Board Chair: Brian Ketcham

Friends Council President: Candi Kirkwood

Name of Guild/Auxiliary: Omaha Friends Council

To volunteer contact: Courtney Cleveringa, Director of Community Outreach ccleveringa@nebraska.wish.org • (402) 333-8999 Ext. 2807

WISH LIST:

• Frequent flyer miles (United, American, Delta, Southwest, JetBlue)

• Monetary donations

MID-AMERICA COUNCIL

To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

MID-AMERICA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA,

provides Scouting opportunities to youth in 58 counties throughout western Iowa; eastern Nebraska; and Union County, South Dakota. Scouting programs are designed to meet the needs of today’s youth my implementing fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. With positive adult mentors, encouragement to “do your best” and one-of-a-kind outdoor programs, Scouts see personal growth and develop interpersonal skills, leadership experience, self-confidence, teamwork and conflict-resolution skills at their specific age level. The four primary programs include:

• Cub Scouts is an educational program created for boys and girls in grades K-5th. Cub Scouts focuses on promoting education, developing character and building self-esteem with wholesome activities and outdoor fun.

• Scouts BSA is a leadership and character development program for young men and women ages 11-18. With the support of adult leaders, youth learn self-confidence and develop personal values guided by the ideals found in the Scout Oath and Law.

• Venturing is an advanced leadership training program for young men and women in high school and college. Venturing provides educational and recreational experiences with an emphasis on high adventure.

• Exploring is a dynamic worksite-based career education program for young men and women ages 14-20. Explorers develop social and leadership skills while gaining real-world career experience.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Individual Giving

• Corporate Sponsorships

• Fundraising Events

• BSA Big Give Day (December 2023)

• Planned Giving

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Scout Leader/Unit Support: Are you a former Scout or Scout Leader? Would you like to make the difference in the life of a Scout? Do you want to create memories that will last a lifetime, both for the Scouts and for you? Units are located throughout Omaha and the surrounding area, and volunteers are needed to help coordinate exciting Scout meetings and supervise outings and campouts. No prior Scouting experience needed!

• Event Volunteer: The Mid-America Council holds many different events throughout the year including both youth camping and outdoor experiences and fundraising events. Volunteers are needed in both programmatic and administrative capacities to ensure these events are a great experience for attendees.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

52nd Annual Boy Scout Golf Invitational – Fall 2023

Annual Sporting Clays Tournament – September 8, 2023

MID-AMERICA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

12401 W Maple Rd. • Omaha, NE 68164

Phone (402) 431-9272

www.mac-bsa.org

CEO: Chris Mehaffey

Board Chairman: Steve Seline

To volunteer contact: Tina Douglas • (402)-514-3032

WISH LIST:

• Scout uniforms

• Program supplies

• Camperships

• New camp gear

MIDLANDS COMMUNITY

To be a catalyst for lasting impact in Sarpy and Cass counties and give opportunities to organizations and individuals so they can pursue their charitable goals.

MIDLANDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (MCF)

was

organized as a private community-based foundation in 1994, and in 2009, transitioned to a public charity. MCF’s mission is to be a catalyst for lasting impact in Sarpy and Cass counties and to give opportunities to organizations and individuals so that they can pursue their charitable goals. MCF’s Board of Directors is comprised of up to 22 members who reside or work in Sarpy and/or Cass counties. Each brings a high degree of involvement, valuable insight, and guidance to MCF and its focus to assist with community development by improving and enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Sarpy and Cass counties.

MCF hosts two annual fundraising events that benefit Sarpy and Cass counties, the MCF Golf Tournament and the Reflection Ball. Through the generous support of sponsors and participants, the net proceeds from these events help MCF accomplish its mission through our discretionary gifts and bi-annual grants programs which award funding to nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services to residents of Sarpy and Cass counties. We go beyond simply making discretionary gifts and grants that advance charitable activities. It is our goal to identify current and emerging issues, channel resources to address the communities’ needs, and help Sarpy and Cass counties prepare for the future.

As a public charity, MCF also promotes and provides an opportunity to donors, both organizations and individuals, to invest in the power of community by facilitating charitable giving through the establishment of nonprofit charitable funds. MCF currently has more than 160 charitable funds (affiliated funds, expendable and endowed designated funds, donor advised funds, and scholarship funds) under its umbrella.

In FY 2022, MCF infused nearly $2.5 million back into the community through its grants, discretionary gifts, and charitable fund contributions.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

FOUNDATION

Event Sponsorships/Attendance: MCF Golf Tournament and Reflection Ball

Send A Check by Mail: 217 North Jefferson Street, Papillion, NE 68046

Donate Online: at www.midlandscommunity.org

Charitable Funds: open a nonprofit charitable fund under MCF.

Endowments/Planned Gifts: Provide a lasting legacy through bequests, charitable gift annuities, and gifts of property, stocks, bonds or mutual funds.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• MCF Golf Committee

• MCF Reflection Ball Committee

UPCOMING EVENTS:

2023 Reflection Ball – January 21, 2023

MCF Golf Tournament – May 22, 2023

MIDLANDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

217 North Jefferson St. • Papillion, NE 68046 Phone (402) 991-8027 Ext. 2 www.midlandscommunity.org

Executive Director: Diane Knicky

MIDLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY

To protect and nurture companion animals and enrich the lives of people who love them.

THE MIDLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY

opened in 2015 and proudly operates as the first and only humane society in Council Bluffs, Iowa. We directly serve the citizens of Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County, Iowa, helping with stray animals, owner-surrendered pets and adoptions. It is important to note that our reach is far greater, as we adopt animals to those living in cities far and wide. In fact, thanks to our social media presence, we have followers who like and share our animal stories all over the country! Since our inception, thousands of animals have begun their journey at MHS to find their happily ever after. Whether their care entails enjoying nourishing food, receiving tests and vaccines, undergoing surgeries, or getting lots of love, enrichment, and training with staff and volunteers – our goal is to set these pets up on the right foot…or should we say, “paw”? While we adopt out primarily cats and dogs, we also find homes for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets and birds.

Midlands Humane Society has three organized special fundraising events each year; our largest is the Annual Gala. Thanks to our generous community, this amazing event raises over $150,000 to help animals in need. The MHS Gala gives our community an opportunity to experience the best part of working with rescue animals. Through animal stories and videos, our guests see how their donations of time, talent or treasure really do make a difference. We also offer two additional events to appeal to a diverse population. The Wags & Wheels Car Show and Valentine Wag-A-Grams are both fun-filled activities that raise awareness of MHS while providing tons of family fun! For the most up-to-date event details, please visit our website.

We are honored to work with a large network of recue organizations to expand animals’ opportunities for adoption. A foster program allows us to temporarily house animals offsite who are either too young for adoption or who may be recovering from illness/injury. Other services we provide to the public are low-cost microchips, euthanasia, and cremation options. We love sharing our mission with the public and can easily arrange a tour of MHS or come to your club, school, or business as a speaker.

MIDLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY 1020 Railroad Ave., Ste. A • Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 Phone (712) 396-2270 www.midlandshumanesociety.org

Executive Director: Nikki Cruickshank

Board Chair: Cheryl Morris

To volunteer, contact: Derek Rollins

drollins@midlandshumanesociety.org • (712) 396-2263

To donate, contact: Mariah Garcia

mgarcia@midlandshumanesociety.org • (712) 396-2264

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Individual Gifts

• Corporate Sponsorships

• Event Sponsorships

• In-Kind Donations

• Tributes and Memorial Gifts

• Bequests and Legacy Gifts

• Online Giving at www.midlandshumanesociety.org/donate

• “Bark” Friday year-end matching gift program

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Dog Walkers

• Cat Care

• Animal Enrichment Activities

• Adoption Counseling

• Off-Site Adoption Events

• Special Events

• Office Assistance

WISH LIST:

• Pet food *limited ingredients/no dye

• Pet treats/Pill Pockets

• Canned cat food (paté preferred)

• Disinfecting wipes

• Non-clumping cat litter

• Paper towels

• Office products (paper, self-sealing envelopes, stamps, card stock, plastic sleeves)

NCHS

To provide safe and loving care to children of all ages.

by Rev. E.P. Quivey and his wife, Mary Eva Quivey. Within one year, NCHS had created 90 boards composed of more than 600 members statewide.

NCHS WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1893

Today, our primary services are Adoption, Foster Care and Family Support.

Adoption: Supporting young children and their families with expert care and guidance, adoption is the bedrock of NCHS. Our founders were inspired to find families for children needing safe and loving care throughout Nebraska. Our role is to connect families with the children who need them, as well as to provide adoptive parents, birth parents and extended families with education and ongoing support.

Foster Care: The foster care process requires trust, education and collaboration. And that’s the case whether you’re going to become a foster parent or you’re a parent whose child lives in a foster home. NCHS is proud to be a foster care facilitator, uniting foster parents with the children and adolescents who need them, and ensuring that the children’s parents stay involved, connected and satisfied with the care their children receive.

Family Support: Putting children first requires continuous attention to the well-being of the family as a whole. Our services to families include pregnancy counseling, teenage pregnancy help, parenting classes, parent support groups and more.

Throughout our history—through every new program, every transition and every step forward—our focus has remained the same: we put children first.

To us, “children first” means focusing on the child, making their needs a priority, and caring for them by supporting the people around them, from parents, grandparents and siblings to caregivers and teachers.

At every stage of growth, children are at the heart of all we do.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Corporate Sponsorships

• Individual Giving

• In-kind Donations

• Honor and Memorial Gifts

• Event Sponsorships

• Planned Giving

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Join the BRANCH Board

• Volunteer during fundraisers

• Organize a fundraiser

UPCOMING EVENTS:

130th Anniversary Gala – April 29, 2023

NCHS 4939 S 118th St. • Omaha, NE 68137 Phone (402) 451-0787

nchs.org

CEO: Lana Temple-Plotz

Board President/Chairman: Keith Hier

To volunteer, contact: Leah Lindell • (402) 898-7783

WISH LIST:

• Diapers and pull-ups (newborn to 5T)

• Baby wipes

• New car seats

• Retail gift cards for children in foster care

• New clothing (newborn to teen)

THE NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY

touches the lives of more than 25,000 animals each year. We are an open-entry shelter that also provides animal control services to Omaha and Sarpy County. We work to rescue and return stray pets, investigate cruelty cases, and to serve our community by up holding the laws that protect pets and their people. Staff and volunteers care for, heal and rehome more than 8,500 animals annually. From dogs and cats, to hamsters and horses, NHS always works in the best interest of the animals. We provide temporary shelter, medical care and second chances. All adopted animals get health checks, microchipping, and first shots. Many spend time rehabilitating in private foster homes. Others get lifesaving surgeries and treatments.

We also work to keep pets in homes by providing training classes, a free behavior helpline, a free pet food pantry, pet food deliveries for Meals-on-Wheels clients, and, as our resources allow, financial support for pet medical emergencies. We offer summer camps, clubs, tours and birthday parties for children. We provide private cremation services for after-life care. And we work to provide pet-friendly events, pet loss support and safe haven for pets of domestic abuse victims. NHS provides education, gives sanctuary, encourages adoptions and promotes responsible pet ownership—your one-stop pet resource.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Individual Gifts

Corporate Sponsorships

Companies Who Care

Event Sponsorships

Tributes and Memorials

Endowment and Planned Giving

Combined Federal Campaign

Online at www.NEHumaneSociety.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Dog Walking and Enrichment

Cat Care and Enrichment

Adoption Counseling

Kids Program Proctors

Foster Families

And more!

NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY

8929 Fort St.

• Omaha, NE 68134

Phone (402) 444-7800

www.nehumanesociety.org

President & CEO: Nancy Hintz

Guild : Friends Forever

To volunteer contact: (402) 444-7800 Ext. 2222

To donate contact: Kathy Roum • (402) 905-3435

WISH LIST:

• Kuranda pet beds

• Blankets and towels

• Soft treats

• Canned chicken/Vienna sausage

• Washable durable pet toys

• Pet food for our pantry

The Nebraska Humane Society protects, saves and enriches the lives of animals in the communities we serve.

NLOM

NEBRASKA LUTHERAN OUTDOOR MINISTRIES

Faith: Alive!

the chance to step outside of their everyday routine and build a community with peers in God’s beautiful creation, their faith comes alive!

WHEN PEOPLE HAVE

Through summer camps, retreats, team-building activities, and conferences, Carol Joy Holling Camp, Conference & Retreat Center near Ashland, Neb., and Sullivan Hills Camp near Lodgepole, Neb., offer significant experiences that provide a safe, welcoming introduction to the Christian faith, increase the relevance of faith in one’s daily life, and promote community-building.

Located on 317 acres of rolling hills outside of Ashland, Neb., Carol Joy Holling Camp, Conference & Retreat Center serves more than 1,200 campers in the summer and more than 15,000 retreat guests annually.

With a full 640 acres to explore, campers and retreat guests at Sullivan Hills Camp have a variety of activities and adventures at their fingertips. Located 10 miles north of Lodgepole, Neb., this beautiful site serves more than 150 campers and several hundred retreat guests annually.

These two sites provide the spaces in which Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NLOM) serves. Formed in 1975, NLOM offers spiritual, social, personal, and professional development in a safe, intentional community set apart from everyday life. In these places set apart, NLOM lives out faith in ways that show everyone they belong and are unconditionally loved by God.

NLOM is supported by many generous friends who ensure its spaces and programs are accessible to everyone. These donors uphold the organization’s longstanding promise not to turn away any camper who cannot afford the summer camp fee, and keep event rates low for all to experience these places set apart to grow in Christ.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Thousands of campers and Summer Ministry Team members are warmed by the glowing campfires at Carol Joy Holling and Sullivan Hills Camps each summer. They make new friendships, grow in their self-confidence, and deepen their faith. And when they’ve experienced God’s love anew, they go back home to pass it on. Your generous gifts make their experience possible. Gifts may include:

• Individual Giving

• Memorials/Tributes/Honorariums

• Corporate Sponsorships

• Event Sponsorships

• Endowment & Planned Giving

• Silent Auction & Live Auction Item Donations

• In-Kind Donations

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Our ministry would not be possible without the generous gift of time our volunteers provide. Visit NLOM.org/volunteer for a full list of opportunities available.

• Horse Care: Horse boarding volunteers provide care for horses, and feed, shelter, and grooming for a camp horse from August through May. Your family is able to ride, care for, and get priceless equine experience.

• Guest Services: Assist our housekeeping team turning over rooms, help our host team set up for our next event, or even assist our chef and their talented kitchen team in serving healthy and delicious meals for our guests.

• Events: Volunteers are needed to help before, during, and after four fundraising events throughout the year.

• Buildings & Grounds: Join our maintenance team to help with mowing, landscaping, woodworking, or painting.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Heart of Camp Gala – April 1, 2023

NEBRASKA LUTHERAN OUTDOOR MINISTRIES (NLOM)

27416 Ranch Rd. • Ashland, NE 68003

Phone (402) 944-2544

www.NLOM.org

Executive Director: Jason Gerdes, CFRE

Board Chair: Robert Bell

Quilt Auction – July 29, 2023

The CJH Camp Classic Golf Tournament – September 2023

WISH LIST:

To volunteer or donate contact: Gera Schultz • GSchultz@NLOM.org 2023 THE GIVING GUIDE 2023

• Visit NLOM.org/wish-list to view our current wish list.

OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS

HOME FOR BOYS

has been transforming lives and strengthening our community for 100 years. OHB empowers youth, young adults and families with the skills needed to become self-sufficient, productive members of the community. Through its programs focusing on housing, education, employment, transportation, basic life skills, and mental and behavioral health, OHB equips individuals with the tools needed to transition from a state of crisis to one of safety and growth.

What started as a home for neglected and wayward boys in 1920 has evolved to a continuum of care that serves youth, young adults and families from across Nebraska. Most recently, OHB’s programs have expanded to include clinical services, crisis stabilization and supportive housing, all of which meet critical needs of the community’s most vulnerable youth and families.

As OHB embarks on its next century, the organization’s commitment to adapt and grow to meet the ever-changing needs of the community continues thanks to supporters like you. Together we can transform a life and strengthen our community!

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Supporting OHB is an investment in the community we all share.

Invest in Our Mission – Monetary gifts, planned or monthly giving, bequests Support Our Youth & Families – Volunteer, attend an event, hold a donation drive

Engage in Our Conversation – Social media, OHB Friends Group, awareness events

Connect in Our Community – AmazonSmile, TAGG, Share Omaha

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Join the OHB Friends Group to connect with others in the community who have a true passion for helping youth and families thrive. Our OHB Friends Group offers a number of volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Project Christmas Joy – December 2022

OHB Golf Classic – June 2023

OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS 4343 N 52nd St. • Omaha, NE 68104 Phone (402) 457-7000 • Toll Free (800) 408-4663

www.OHB.org

President & CEO: Jeff DeWispelare

Board Chair: Allen Straub

To volunteer contact: Kelsey Ridder, Senior Director of Development • (402) 457-7014

WISH LIST:

• Books, board games and activity books for teens and young adults

• Gift cards for clothes, shoes, backpacks and school supplies

• Hygiene products, cleaning and laundry supplies, and household wares

• Essentials (such as vacuums, bedding, towels and dishes) for setting up a first-time apartment

• Essentials for children ages newborn to 5

• Gift cards for gas, public transportation or Uber

OMAHA

To support and strengthen youth, young adults and families through services that inspire and equip them to lead independent, productive lives.

NEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC

OneWorld Community Health Centers Inc., in partnership with the community, provides culturally respectful, quality health care with special attention to the underserved.

ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS

was established in 1970 as a volunteer-staffed free clinic to provide patients with financial, cultural and linguistic barriers better access to quality health care services.

Over half a century later, OneWorld is the largest provider of primary health care services including behavioral health, dental, medical and pharmacy in South Omaha. In 2021, OneWorld clinics cared for 48,348 patients.

Our mission takes us beyond health care. We are the beacon of hope and trust for individuals and families, connecting with partners to bring essential support services to multiple generations that do not have access. Our commitment to transforming lives brings our mission to life every single day and in every way.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES: OneWorld provides care to individuals of all ages.

CLINICAL SERVICES INCLUDE:

• Behavioral Health

• Medical

• Optical

• Quick Sick Clinic

• School-Based Health Centers

• Specialty Care Referral

• Dental

• Mobile Dental Clinics

• Medical Mobile Clinic

• Pharmacy

• Radiology

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Monetary giving helps OneWorld provide services to patients who are in financial need. These needs include child immunizations, flus shots, physicals and dental visits. Your support is life changing. Together we can create healthier communities. In-kind giving non-monetary gifts from our wish list not only supports our mission, but directly helps our patients. We also accept silent auction items for our annual Milagro dinner held every November.

Corporate sponsorships are available for businesses in the Omaha area who want to align with our organization and help us serve our community. Sponsorships are available for OneWorld events, such as the Milagro Dinner and Back to School Bash patient appreciation day, and include recognition opportunities and event tickets.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

To volunteer visit our website or call. OneWorld volunteers help bring our mission to life. Our volunteers help with a variety of tasks at multiple locations including the Learning Community Center of South Omaha, the OneWorld Baby Boutique and the OneWorld Mexican Consulate Health Window.

ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC.

4920 S. 30th St., Ste. 103 • Omaha, NE 68107 Phone: (402) 734-4110

oneworldomaha.org

CEO: Andrea Skolkin

Board President/Chair: Suzi Sterba

To volunteer contact: Courtney Spurgeon, Development Manager • (402) 502-8917

WISH LIST:

• Diapers

• New Baby Clothing

• Gift Cards

• Books

• Warm Clothing

O PEN DOOR MISSION

Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission that meets the basic needs of individuals and families while inspiring HOPE for lasting change.

WHEN SOMEONE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

comes to Open Door Mission, they are often driven by an urgent need for food and shelter. But thankfully, what happens once they arrive has a lasting impact. At Open Door Mission their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met and they find HOPE—not only from the storms that bring harsh weather, but also from the storms of life.

Each day, Open Door Mission’s campus offers 917 safe, shelter beds to people experiencing homelessness, serves over 4,747 nutritious meals to feed the hungry, and provides homeless preventive resources to more than 1,000 people living in poverty to empower them to remain in their own homes.

We realize there are many worthwhile causes and ministries you could choose to be a part of, and we never take your gift for granted. We hope the heartfelt mutual concern we share for our neediest neighbors will convince you that Open Door Mission is worthy of your support. As we work together, we can truly make a difference in our community!

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Hungry for Food, Hungry for New Life: You can provide 10 hot, nutritious meals for hungry and homeless men, women and children for just $21.50. Visit www.opendoormission.org today!

Heartland Hands Club: Faithful donors who commit to a monthly gift providing basic needs to hungry and homeless men, women and children each year at Open Door Mission. Contact Cindy Engle, at (402) 829-1527 or cengle@opendoormission.org for more information.

Memorials and Honorariums: Gifts in any amount can be made to Open Door Mission in honor of or in memory of a loved one. Please include name and address so an honorarium/memorial card acknowledging the gift may be sent to the appropriate individual.

OPEN DOOR MISSION

2828 N 23rd St. East • Omaha, NE 68110 Phone (402) 422-1111

www.opendoormission.org

President/CEO: Candace Gregory

Board Chair: Kelly Loneman

Guild Board President, Name of Guild/Auxiliary: Wanda Meador, Friends of the Mission

To volunteer contact:

Deb Saraka, Volunteer & Partner Director (402) 829-1504

• volunteer@opendoormission.org

VOLUNTEER GIVE

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Please Volunteer just 2 hours a month…

2 hours a month x 12 months = 24 hours a year. That’s one day of your year that will change lives forever. Schedule your life-changing volunteer experience today! We have a variety of opportunities for every age, group size, and gifting. Visit www.opendoormission.org/volunteer for the full list or contact Deb Saraka at (402) 829-1504 or volunteer@opendoormission.org with any questions.

Volunteer in Place: Are you looking for a special volunteer project to complete with your family, small group, or employees? Open Door Mission has many that you can do from home or office. Visit www.opendoormission.org/volunteer to see what is available.

Volunteer Club: Be a Friend of the Mission: Join this group of faithful volunteers who advocate for the hungry and homeless on the first Tuesday of every month

WISH LIST:

• Cereal

• Boxed Meals

• Toddler toys

• $10.00 gift cards to Walmart or Target

• Matchbox and HotWheels car sets

• Play-Doh sets

• Sports balls

• Board games and puzzles (especially for children 8 and older or families)

• Small and medium Lego sets

OUTLOOK ENRICHMENT

Journey Beyond Vision

a private nonprofit rehabilitation agency for the blind and visually impaired. We provide a wide range of services to meet our community’s unique needs of individuals living with vision loss.

OUTLOOK ENRICHMENT IS

Did you know?

Vision loss is more significant than people realize.

• In Nebraska, more than 35,000 people report blindness or severe difficulty seeing even with glasses.

• More than 15,000 people in the Omaha metropolitan community live with ignificant vision loss.

• According to data available through the U.S. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation, 800 to 870 youth with vision loss are enrolled annually in special education programs across Nebraska. At present, 103 of these students qualify as having dual sensory loss, meaning they have multiple disabilities?

Outlook Enrichment’s services as a whole focus on the individuals we serve and the community in which they live. Our goal is to provide support and guidance through the vision loss journey.

The Enrichment team assesses all factors in a person’s life to determine possible beneficial services. Through a holistic approach, we examine our consumers through many lenses, including the type and onset of vision loss, skill sets, family dynamics, culture, and much more. This approach helps us ensure Outlook Enrichment’s participants are capable and prepared for every aspect of life.

This “person-centered” approach considers the physical, emotional, community, and spiritual well-being of a consumer. We focus on personal goals, needs, and provide a comprehensive rehabilitation training plan to find long-term solutions.

Services:

• Adjustment to vision loss / support group

• Independent living skills training

• Employment training

• Communication access /Adaptive Technology / braille training

• Leisure & recreational activities

OUTLOOK ENRICHMENT

4125 S 72nd St.

• Omaha, NE 68127 Phone (531) 365-5051

www.outlooken.org

Executive Director: Paulette Monthei

To volunteer contact: outlooken.org/volunteer or call (531) 365-5051

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Your gift of $250 covers the cost of supplies for Color Outside of the Lines Cultural Arts program class.

Your gift of $200 purchases an iPod Touch that is used in the Adaptive Tech Program for remote training.

Your gift of $100 assist with expenses for the youth recreation program.

Your gift of $75 can assist with purchasing demonstration equipment used in our Independent Living program.

Your gift of $55 equals one hour of individualized training.

Your gift of $40 provides for a visually impaired individual and their sighted bike captain entry into one of our five Community sponsored bike rides.

Your gift of $35 purchases a box of Braille paper used in our Braille training program.

Your gift of $35 purchases a box of Braille paper used in our Braille training program.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Outlook Enrichment offers a variety of volunteer opportunities through our recreational programs, arts/cultural events, or our fundraising events.

Please contact Nina Rongisch, director of fund development at (531) 365-5342 to learn more.

WISH LIST:

Private insurers and Medicaid do not cover the costs of services and products helping those experiencing vision loss connect with their communities and enjoy life to the fullest. Outlook Enrichment relies on donor support to fund its programs. Your contributions of cash, gift cards, good and time enhance the quality of life for the blind and visually impaired community. Thank you!

PARTNERSHIP 4 KIDS

Long-Term Support for Lifelong Success

(P4K) is creating confident, educated leaders for Omaha! For over three decades P4K has helped vulnerable youth throughout the Omaha community to overcome challenging circumstances and realize their full potential. From an early age, P4K engages students in exploration of professional pathways, postsecondary institutions, and hands-on enrichment to broaden their perception of what’s possible for their future.

PARTNERSHIP 4 KIDS

P4K uses a unique combination of goal setting, mentoring, academic support, postsecondary planning and career exploration, to help participants start to master valuable life skills such as positive decision-making, self-advocacy, conflict management, and healthy relationship building. P4K also ensures every program participant receives access to experiences and resources they need to achieve their academic and professional goals.

P4K’s long-term commitment to students’ lifelong success consists of a series of programs that provide students with support, guidance, and research-based strategies at every stage of their education. Program focus areas are as follows:

• Elementary: reading readiness, goal achievement and mentoring

• Middle School: academic persistence, college and career exploration, mentoring and summer enrichment

• High School: graduation, postsecondary and career planning, mentoring and summer enrichment

• Postsecondary: academic persistence, scholarship support, professional development, and peer mentoring

P4K’s consistently outstanding student outcomes such as a 95% high school graduation rate and an 86% college persistence rate demonstrate the transformational change that is being made in the lives of participating students and, by extension, the entire Omaha community.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

There are countless ways to give, and donations of any kind have an immeasurable impact on P4K’s ability to engage and inspire Omaha’s youth from preschool to graduation. P4K will gratefully accept gifts of cash, securities, real estate, employee match, estate planning, sponsorship, or bequests. Recurring gifts make it possible for P4K to provide students with critical supports, including academic and career coaching, door-to-door transportation and healthy snacks/meals. Support needn’t come solely in the form of monetary or in-kind donations. P4K is fortunate enough to have dedicated volunteers serving students as Book Buddies, Goal Buddies, Mentors, Career Coaches, and one-time volunteers.

Not sure where to start? Call Partnership 4 Kids at (402) 930-3000 to discuss how your support can help place young people on a path to success. Your time, talent or treasure can make the difference.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Book Buddies read age-appropriate books to two elementary classes twice monthly

• Goal Buddies visit two elementary classrooms and work in small groups on a designated lesson twice monthly

• Mentors attend after-school programming 2-3 times per month at one of five participating middle or high schools

• Career Coaches provide middle or high school students with professional expertise and guidance in reference to specific program units

• Service League Members promote the mission and work of Partnership 4 Kids

• Guild Members work at fundraising events and help to secure auction donations

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Hops & Grapes – March 31, 2023

Goal Achievement Honors – May 16, 2023

Swing 4 Kids – July 31, 2023

PARTNERSHIP 4 KIDS

1004 Farnam St., Ste. 200 • Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 930-3000 • www.p4k.org

President: Debbie J. Denbeck

Board President/Chairman: Dr. Ward Chambers

To volunteer contact: Deb Shaw, Diversity, Community and Recruitment Leader • (402) 557-6380

WISH LIST:

• Follow Partnership 4 Kids on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn

• Provide job shadow experiences, internships, and/or business tours

• Attend and/or sponsor an event

• Become a P4K community partner or corporate sponsor

• Donations of time, talent, or treasure

P ROJECT HOUSEWORKS

Enhances lives and strengthens communities through the preservation of affordable housing.

PPROJECT HOUSEWORKS:

a local housing nonprofit that ensures there is quality affordable housing in our community.

PROGRAMS:

• Home Affordability Program: Through this program, we purchase, rehab, and resell quality homes to low-to-moderate-income individuals and families.

• Senior Repair Program: Through this program, we provide free home repairs and modifications to low-income senior homeowners living in Douglas and Sarpy counties. These projects include: critical plumbing and electrical repairs, roof replacements, HVAC and water heater replacements, concrete and exterior work, tub-to-shower conversions, grab bars, hand rails, and so much more. These safety repairs and modifications increase independence, safety and security.

• Warm the Metro: Members of the Heating and Cooling Contractors Association collaborate with Project Houseworks annually to provide free furnace safety checks to low-income senior homeowners who qualify for Project Houseworks.

• Brush Up: Sponsored volunteer teams paint homes for seniors in need annually in August.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Investing in Project Houseworks changes lives by providing the dream of home ownership to individuals and families who may not otherwise achieve that dream. Project Houseworks also allows seniors to safely age in place in their own home by providing free home repairs and modifications.

• Planned giving

• Corporate support and employee giving

• Corporate-sponsored volunteer opportunity

• One-time or recurring donations

UPCOMING EVENTS: Brush Up – August 19, 2023

PROJECT HOUSEWORKS

2316 S 24th St.

• Omaha, NE 68108 Phone (402) 965-9201 www.projecthouseworks.org

Executive Director: Jim Clements

Board President: Dennis Ross

To donate contact: Jim Clements Jim@projecthouseworks.org

ON A FALL AFTERNOON IN 2017,

Kent Templien’s world stopped in an instant. The front tire of the ATV he was driving veered off a terrace and the fourwheeler flipped and crashed violently down an embankment. Kent was thrown from the vehicle and sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury.

Several weeks later, Kent left the beeping monitors, tubes, and wires of hospital life behind and admitted to QLI for specialized rehabilitation.

With incredible grit and resilience, Kent worked with his team at QLI to rebuild and redefine his life as a father, husband, business owner, and community leader.

QLI is the nation’s premier center for traumatic brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation - right here in Omaha. QLI tailors rehabilitation to each individual, making recovery specific and relevant to their lives. Your generous donation supports QLI’s Life Path Services, without which Kent’s triumphant rehabilitation story would not be possible. An integral part of recovery following a catastrophic brain or spinal cord injury, Life Path Services creates a renewed sense of purpose and optimism for each client and their family.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Your generous support directly impacts the families QLI serves. To learn more about individual and corporate giving opportunities, please contact Mike Joyce, Director of Development, at mike.joyce@QLIomaha.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

QLI has a variety of volunteer roles and will work with you, your family or your organization to craft a volunteer role that fits your strengths and passions. To learn more about volunteering, please contact Jen Karolski at jkarolski@QLIomaha.com.

QLI 6404 N 70th Plz. • Omaha, NE 68104

Phone (402) 573-3700

www.TeamQLI.com

President: & CEO: Patricia Kearns

Board President/Chairman: Walt Griffiths, Legal Counsel, Kutak Rock LLP

To volunteer contact: Jen Karolski, Director, Marketing/Development

(402) 573-3738 • jkarolski@QLIomaha.com

RELEASE

RELEASE IS IMPACTING THE LIVES

of youth and families in the greater Omaha area by providing the following transformative services:

• Mentoring

• Foster care licensing & support

• Mental health services

• Social work

Release combines effective, evidenced-based practices with a relational approach built on kindness and respect. Using God’s unconditional love as our example, we strive to create an environment where our clients can feel heard, seen and accepted.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Sponsor Release’s 2023 Gala at Hilton Omaha

Imagine… is the theme of the 2023 Gala which will be held on April 28, 2023. The speaker, Dr. Curt Thompson, will educate and encourage everyone to fully experience our deepest longing—to be known, by connecting with others in authentic relationships.

Sponsor Release’s 2023 Golf Classic Event at Iron Horse

The 2023 Bill Ellett Memorial Golf Classic will be held on September 18, 2023. Join us for a fun day of golf on a spectacular course!

Become a Release 2023 Mission Partner

Support Release with a dual sponsorship gift which recognizes your organization in unique ways throughout the year.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Mentor a young person

• Join us as “Friends of Release” and help with these three areas whenever your schedule allows:

• Support our Foster Care families

• Assist in the Release Care Closet

• Support our events for our families and our fundraising efforts

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Release's 2023 Gala, Imagine... – April 28, 2023

Foster Parent Training – Ongoing – call (402) 455-0808 for next training dates

Mentoring Orientation – Ongoing – call (402) 658-1063 for next orientation dates

Release’s Golf Classic – September 18, 2023

RELEASE 3223 N 45th St., Building T • Omaha, NE 68104 Phone: (402) 455-0808

Releaseinc.org

Executive Director: Dave Wininger

Director of Operations: Garrett Swanberg

Chief Engagement Officer: Brenda Block

Board President: David Martin

To volunteer:

Mentoring: Marcus Brown, Mentoring Director • (402) 658-1063

Friends of Release: Kim Cunningham, Volunteer Coordinator • (402) 890-4723

To affect youth and their families with the life-changing love of Jesus Christ, releasing them to be all God intends them to be — safe, together, healthy, free.

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha is to create and operate programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children.

CHARITIES

AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES

in Omaha, we know that oftentimes, it’s the little things that provide the most comfort: A hot cup of coffee in the morning. The smell of clean laundry. The feeling of a fresh haircut. Just like you, our families appreciate those little things in our House, as well as crawling into a warm bed after a long day in the hospital room, the taste of a homecooked meal, even while far from home, a calming voice saying, “it’ll be okay.”

When families travel to Omaha for their child’s medical care, they need those little things to get through it. They find them at Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha: Where the little things make the biggest difference.

As a support arm of Omaha-area hospitals, RMHC provides 40 family guest rooms and more than 14,600 lodging nights annually inclusive of warm beds, hot showers, meals, laundry facilities, family-friendly kitchens, playrooms, and a playground—all of the basic essentials of home.

Additionally, RMHC provides wrap around services delivered by community partners such as a hair salon, financial support, educational programming, mindfulness and yoga, birthday celebrations and a House therapy dog, as well as healing through the arts. These activities are designed to promote hope and healing through ongoing engagement and participation. The cost to provide our services is approximately $120 per night, per family. Families are asked to donate $20 per night, but no family is ever turned away due to an inability to contribute.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Corporate & Event Sponsorships We have many exciting events each year including Wings & Wheels Gala in Omaha and Lincoln and our Kids and Clays Sporting Clays Tournament, just to name a couple.

• League of Extraordinary Givers At RMHC in Omaha, we take extraordinary measures to create ordinary times for our families. By joining the League of Extraordinary Givers (LXG), you’re showing that you’ll do the same. LXG members receive invitations to RMHC in Omaha events, and online recognition, if desired. To join, set up a recurring gift of at least $20 per month, which covers a family’s suggested donation for one night. Donations accepted at rmhcomaha.org.

• In-kind Gifts We are always in need of various household supplies and food items to care for the families and maintain the House. We also enlist the help of organizations who donate services (printing, yard care, etc.).

• Planned Giving Provide a lasting legacy to RMHC and the families we support.

• Pop Tabs More than 600 groups collect an average of 30 million pop tabs every year for us to recycle for cash to pay the electricity bill all year long for the House.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Meals that Heal Businesses, families, and other groups provide a hot meal every evening for the families. We have seen firsthand how sharing a meal and a conversation can create an interdependent network of support.

• Events Friendly and fun volunteers are always needed at our signature events and third-party fundraisers.

• Pop Tabs Individual and group opportunities are available to help us track and transport pop tabs to the recycling center.

• Activities for Families Plan a game night or afternoon of arts and crafts for the families. Tickets to family events are always welcome.

• Front Desk This is the hub of the House and friendly, helpful individuals are vital to help families and visitors.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES IN OMAHA

620 S 38th Ave. • Omaha, NE 68105 Phone (402) 346-9377

www.RMHCOmaha.org

Chief Executive Officer: Lindsey Rai Kortan

Board President/Chairman: Tracy Carmichael, Biogen

To volunteer contact:

Emily Mozer, Director of Corporate Giving • (402) 346-9377

WISH LIST:

• On-the-go breakfast items (granola bars, K-cups, etc.)

• Trash bags (30-gallon size or larger)

• Cereal

• Boxed meals

• Disinfecting wipes

• Hand soap

• Laundry detergent

• Paper plates

• Ziploc bags

THE SALVATION ARMY OF OMAHA

is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Its three community centers—Omaha Citadel Corps, Omaha North Corps and the Omaha Kroc Center—as well as the Burrows Center and Renaissance Village, are uniquely situated to meet the diverse needs of our metro-area neighborhoods. From after-school programs and summer camps to food pantries and behavioral health programs that support those struggling with mental illness, The Salvation Army of Omaha sustains the bodies, minds and spirits of our most vulnerable neighbors.

The Salvation Army’s food programs have met a particularly important need as the costs for groceries, gas and other goods have continued to rise. In 2021 alone, the North Corps Community Care Kitchen served more than 29,600 lunches and after-school snacks; the Burrows Center food pantry filled more than 5,200 grocery orders; the Winter Night Watch mobile food distribution program served more than 8,000 hot meals (December 2021-March 2022) to those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity; volunteers prepared and delivered 1,200 homemade turkey dinners with all the trimmings to older adults on Thanksgiving Day; and the Kids Cruisin’ Kitchen mobile food distribution program served nearly 17,000 hot lunches to school-age children at six locations across the city during the summer.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Online Donations When you give locally, you ensure your neighbors get the help they need. Visit salarmyomaha.org.

Red Kettle Campaign Give to the red kettles at locations throughout the Omaha metro during November and December.

Planned Gifts Bequests, charitable gift annuities, and gifts of stocks, bonds, mutual funds or property are just some of the legacy gifts that will impact lives for years to come. For more information call Jenny Herstein, Senior Director of Philanthropy, at (402) 898-6004.

Salvation Army Thrift Stores Donate in-kind items or vehicles by calling (402) 342-4135 or visiting SATruck.org. Fast and free pick-up service is also available.

Adopt-a-Family Radiothon Sponsor a family in need at Christmastime.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Bell Ringing Choose your preferred location and time by visiting registertoring.com.

Winter Night Watch Serve the hungry and homeless December through February. Back to School Backpack Program Help organize and sort school supplies and stuff backpacks that are then distributed to metro-area kids in need in early August.

Food Pantry Sort food items, stock shelves or assist clients with shopping at the Burrows Center food pantry.

Disaster Services Help respond to local disasters by distributing food and supplies, aiding clean-up efforts and more.

THE SALVATION ARMY

10755 Burt St. • Omaha, NE 68114 Phone (402) 898-7700

salarmyomaha.org

Divisional Leaders: Majors Greg and Lee Ann Thompson

Executive Director of Development: Jeff Beckman

Director of Integrated Communications: Todd Andrews

Omaha Advisory Board Chair: Dr. Joann Schaefer

Women’s Auxiliary President: Karen Wilson

To volunteer, contact: The Salvation Army of Omaha’s Volunteer Services Department • (402) 898-6000

WISH LIST:

• Monetary donations – give online at salarmyomaha.org

• Corporate partnerships

• Nonperishable foods and bottled water

• New backpacks and school supplies

• New summer fans

The mission of The Salvation Army is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SANTA MONICA, INC.

SINCE, 1972 SANTA MONICA

has provided long-term residential services to adult women with substance use, mental health, and trauma. Through long-term residential treatment, Santa Monica facilitates a holistic approach to addressing all areas needed to recover and grow. The dedicated and professional staff are trauma informed, facilitate evidence-based curriculum, and use strength-based approaches. Services include clinical counseling, group therapy, job acquisition guidance, resocialization, and providing basic needs such as food, shelter and necessities. Santa Monica continues to live into the vision that women will be able to access the full continuum of care under one umbrella. Today Santa Monica offers Intermediate Residential, which is a primary treatment program, halfway house, ¾ way house and supported transitional living apartments.

The more time a resident spends in therapeutic recovery settings that gradually decrease the levels of oversight, the more successful the resident can be at achieving and maintaining sobriety, according to research. Santa Monica is excited to provide its women a longer-term, gradual re-entry into their respective communities. They can emerge from the program feeling confident in their abilities to respond to life’s circumstances without needing alcohol or drugs to cope.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Hosting a table at the annual fundraiser

• Amazon Smile Wish List

• Recurring or round-up giving through our website donation tool

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Annual Step Into Event – April 22, 2023

Diva Drive – December 2022

SANTA MONICA, INC.

401 S. 39th St.

• Omaha, NE 68131

Phone (402) 558-7088

www.santamonicahouse.org

Executive Director: Heather Kirk

To volunteer contact: call: (402) 558-7088 or email: heather@santamonicahouse.org

WISH LIST:

• Toiletries such as feminine hygiene products, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, deodorant, razors

• Programming supplies can include tablets, journals, planners, writing utensils, folders, craft supplies

• Cleaning supplies

• Household items for the supported transitional living apartments

• New or gently used clothing donations

To provide a continuum of care that empowers women to live productively, drug and alcohol free.

SCATTER JOY ACRES

A Place of Rescue and A Journey to Peace

is a 26-acre urban animal therapy/rescue ranch in Omaha. Our certified AAT program provides help for those in greatest need in our community: at-risk children, the developmentally disabled, seniors, homeless, the mentally ill, veterans, and those re-entering society.

SCATTER JOY ACRES

We rescue and foster abused, neglected, and abandoned animals. Those that we don’t find loving forever home are trained to become therapists in our Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) program.

Why Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) works:

Pets can be good for our health. They are known to increase a sense of well-being and reduce our stress levels. Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is an innovative intervention in which an animal becomes a crucial and highly effective part of the treatment process. Animals can give therapists the tools they need to begin and maintain an effective treatment program with solution-focused therapy. AAT can improve a person’s social, emotional and cognitive functions.

When a client gets unconditional love from an animal they give bet ter responses during therapy. Having a warm, furry animal to stroke and hug is therapeutic to clients who are not comfortable being touched by people.

Receiving unconditional love and affection from an animal can teach clients, especially children, to develop nurturing skills, which they may not have been able to learn from people.

For seniors, the benefits of a furry companion can be life-changing. Walking a dog is great cardiovascular exercise, but just the simple act of caring for a pet—petting, brushing, feeding—provides both mild activity and a means to stay engaged with the world.

We work with special needs in our community

We often provide our services at little or no cost to those in need.

SCATTER

JOY ACRES

4107 Waverly Rd. • Murray, NE 68409

Phone (402) 709-9401

www.scatterjoyacres.org

Executive Director: Joy Bartling

Board President: Mike Carlson

To volunteer contact: Cristi Starling, Volunteer Coordinator • (402) 243-5734

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Animal Sponsorships

• Sponsor an individual for our Animal Assisted Therapy Programs

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Caring for the animals

• Landscaping

• Maintenance

• Cooking

• Administration

• Fencing

• Plumbing

• Carpentry

• Gardening

• Cleaning

• Errands

• Gathering

• Electrical

• Cutting and splitting wood for winter

• Assistance with youth who come to the ranch

We are open to consider any other skills or experience volunteers may have to offer.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Petting Zoo – Sunday – Saturday

Let Love Lead Barn Bash – October 5, 2023

Live Nativity & Reindeer – December 16, 2023

WISH LIST:

• Indoor arena

SIENAFRANCIS HOUSE

Siena Francis House welcomes and empowers those experiencing homelessness to navigate their path to housing.

was founded in 1975 and is currently Omaha’s largest low-barrier provider of homelessness services. Siena Francis House does not screen out individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, those with criminal justice system involvement, or those suffering from addiction and/or mental illness who may not currently be receiving medical care. All individuals over the age of 19 who are experiencing homelessness are eligible for services, and all services are provided at no cost. Siena Francis House provides trauma-informed, individual-focused care while providing food, shelter, and clothing to every guest.

SIENA FRANCIS HOUSE

The core programs at Siena Francis House help individuals experiencing homelessness succeed in safe and appropriate housing. The Meal Program serves three meals a day, 365 days a year for any guest or community member experiencing food insecurities. In 2021, the Emergency Shelter provided the most nights of emergency shelter provided in the history of the organization. The Street Outreach Program assists unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness to obtain housing and resources. Case Management Services helps individuals work toward goals and identify barriers to housing based on their specific needs. Case managers work with individuals to help them navigate the social service system and apply for housing, benefits and jobs. Miracles Addiction Treatment and Recovery Program provides addiction treatment through a 12-step model, free of charge, to individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness and who are diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder. Siena Francis House also offers Permanent Supportive Housing Apartments that allow individuals to access our wraparound services while also providing an apartment that is theirs to make their own. In 2022, Siena Francis House broke ground on “The Cottages” project that will be a tiny home village allowing for another step toward housing stability.

Additional Siena Francis House Information:

• Is a 501(c)(3), independent, nondenominational, nonprofit charitable organization, with all financial support able to be deducted, by donors, to the full extent of the law.

• Charity Navigator – America’s largest independent evaluator of nonprofit organizations has awarded the Siena Francis House their highest rating – 4-Stars – in recognition of our commitment to utilize financial contributions efficiently, ethically and responsibly in the furtherance of our mission.

• Serves three meals each day for our clients and other food-insecure members of our community.

• Siena Francis House operates an 80-person Miracles Addiction Treatment & Recovery Program – including transitional housing. The Miracles Program was awarded a threeyear CARF accreditation in 2021.

• Siena Francis House provides Case Management services, which link clients to resources, programs and services to help them be housed, and maintain housing, in the community.

• Siena Francis House offers 48 permanent supportive housing apartments for disabled, formerly homeless individuals, with co-located case management services, to help residents maintain stable housing.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Siena Francis House provides our individuals experiencing homelessness services of emergency shelter, meals and clothing at no cost to those who find themselves in need of these services. As such, we rely primarily on the generosity of the community for our operational expenses. Please visit www.SienaFrancis.org and click on the Donate Now button to make a monetary contribution.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Siena Francis House’s main volunteer activity is serving meals to our guests, which includes breakfasts, lunches and dinners every day of the year.

Additional volunteer opportunities include: Kitchen; dock & pantry; laundry; maintenance; transportation; and helping with special projects and events that arise from time to time. All persons who wish to volunteer must sign up to do so online at our secure website at www.SienaFrancis.org. For additional information regarding volunteering, please go to our website or contact our Volunteer Program Manager at volunteer@sienafrancis.org.

WISH LIST:

We appreciate receiving in donations in-kind/material items that help our organization provide services to our guests, including food, clothing and personal care items. For a complete list of needed in-kind items, please go to www.SienaFrancis.org.

SIENA FRANCIS HOUSE

1401 N 18th St. • Omaha, NE 68102

Phone (402) 341-1821

www.SienaFrancis.org

CEO/Executive Director: Linda Twomey

Board Chair: Phillip Webb

To volunteer: Contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@sienafrancis.org

STEPHEN CENTER

Stephen Center partners with individuals, families and the community to overcome homelessness, addiction and mental health challenges.

serves homeless and low-income individuals in Omaha. Founders Sharon and Dick McNeil’s goal was simpleprovide food, shelter and safety to those in need. They bought an old bar in south Omaha, laid mattresses on the floor, and found resources for meals. Since then, Stephen Center has expanded its mission and services to serve over 1,400 men, women and children annually through three CARF-accredited programs:

SINCE 1984, STEPHEN CENTER

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Monetary Donations help the Stephen Center serve over 250 people on our campus daily, providing basic needs like food, shelter and clothing, as well as life-changing counseling and case management. Donations can be made in several ways:

• Online at www.stephencenter.org

• Mail check or money order to Stephen Center ATTN: Chief Development Officer 2723 Q St., Omaha, NE 68107

The Pettigrew Emergency Shelter provides shelter, meals and clothing for homeless men, women and children. The shelter has beds for 32 men and 32 women, as well as up to five family units. Shelter clients meet regularly with a Stephen Center case manager to develop and implement a plan to emerge from homelessness and regain independence and stability. In 2021, the average shelter stay was 32 days with 77% exiting to permanent/positive housing destinations.

The HERO Program (Health, Empowerment, Responsibility, and Opportunity) is a CARF-accredited, 64-bed state licensed substance abuse treatment program assisting those who have made a commitment to overcome the life-destroying effects of drugs, alcohol and co-occurring mental illness. The facility combines low-income housing and substance abuse treatment focusing on homeless and low-income individuals. In addition to inpatient services, HERO provides substance abuse evaluations, and intensive outpatient treatment services. In 2021, 264 (57%) people graduated from the program.

Stephen Center’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Apartments provide housing and voluntary access to supportive services for people moving from homelessness to independent, supportive living. Tenants live in a stable environment, increase life skills and income, and gain control over decisions that impact personal and familial needs. There are 61 PSH units for rent to those who meet income and disability qualifications. In 2021, the average length of stay was two years with 91% exiting to permanent/positive housing destinations.

• Phone (402) 731-0238 to give by credit card.

In-Kind Donations, such as food, gently used clothing, household items and toiletries are needed to serve individuals on our campus, and assist them with setting up house when they move out. Visit www.stephencenter.org for up-to-date needs list, donation dock hours, and information on hosting a donation drive within your company, school or church. Pick-ups of large items can be arranged by calling (402) 731-0238.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Stephen Center offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups, including:

• Kitchen assistant

• Shelter office support

• Overnight host

• Donation sorter

• Cleaning and organizing opportunities

Job descriptions are available at www.stephencenter.org. Contact the Community Engagement Manager at (402) 715-5445 for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

VinNEBRASKA – March 31, 2023 & April 1, 2023

Hearts that Heal Donation Drive – February 2023

STEPHEN CENTER

2723 Q St.

• Omaha, NE 68107

Phone (402) 731-0238

www.stephencenter.org

Executive Director: Michael Wehling

Board President: Madeline Moyer

Guild President: Hallie Talley

To volunteer contact: Beth Ellis • (402) 715-5445

WISH LIST:

• Bath towels

• Twin-sheet sets

• Coffee

• Personal hygiene products

• Toilet paper

• Paper towels

TABLE GRACE MINISTRIES

To foster a healthy community by offering great food served with dignity and provide opportunities for transformation personally and spiritually through hospitality, music and fellowship.

TABLE GRACE MINISTRIES

was founded by Simone and Matt Weber in 2008, combining Matt’s culinary education with Simone’s mission and music outreach, and in 2011 they opened Omaha’s first ever donation based cafe.

For over 11 years, Table Grace Café in downtown Omaha has been serving grace by the plate to all who enter. The concept is simple: provide everyone who enters the door with the same dignified dining experience. There are no set prices on the menu: if you cannot afford to make a monetary donation, you are invited to volunteer instead. The menu selection varies based on food donations, but a typical meal includes soup, salad and pizza. The meal's value is roughly $10, with the donation per person averaging between $2 and $3.

In 2018 Table Grace launched Mobile Grace Food Truck, another way to take Table Grace's mission to the community, and this was just in time to serve the community in the midst of a pandemic in 2020. Individuals wishing to fill a gap in their resume can enter Table Grace's 10 day job experience program. Volunteer opportunities and a 10-day job experience program assist people in re-entering the workforce. A majority of the staff who carry out the operations of the food truck, café and catering operations are people who have come up through the ranks at Table Grace, either originally entering our doors as a homeless patron, 10-day job experience participant or court appointed volunteer. The other half of Table Grace Ministries, and just as important, is centered around music and fellowship. Music is a vehicle that is used in various ways to provide inspiration and nourishment for the soul, as well as a productive outlet for creative patrons. Music also assists in raising funds and creating awareness about the mission of Table Grace.

To book Catering or Food Truck text or call (402) 965-1276

To book Music: text or call (917) 992-8574

TABLE GRACE MINISTRIES

1611 ½ Farnam St. • Omaha, NE 68102

Phone (402) 965-1276

tablegraceministries.org

CEO/Musical Missionary: Simone Weber

COO/Executive Chef: Matt Weber

Board Chair: Thomas Bentley

To volunteer contact: Simone Weber, CEO • (402) 965-1276

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Eat at the Cafe or Food Truck and donate or donate online at www.tablegracecafe.com, or text "NOURISHING" to 44-321 on your phone, or send a check or donate through the Omaha Community Foundation.

• Give $500 = stipend for one job trainee, $1000 = two food truck events in high need locations, $5000 = 500 meals and lives impacted, $10,000= Sponsorship for our annual gala

• Legacy Giving: By setting up a future gift in your estate plan, Table Grace will continue to build sustainability over the long haul. For more info contact Simone at (917) 992-8574 or simonegweber1@gmail.com, Planned Giving www.LutheranGiving.org

• Memorials: Designate memorials toward Table Grace

• Matching Funds for Giving Tuesday, Share Omaha's Do Good Days, Annual Gala

• Grant toward expansion: Table Grace the Musical, 2nd Food Truck, 2nd Location, Campus with housing

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Cafe Volunteer: Volunteers will assist with all cafe tasks including food prep, dining room clean-up, general cleaning, and any other tasks that arise. Brief training will happen when you start your shift. Shifts available Monday through Saturday 11am-2pm. Text (402) 965-1276 to set it up.

Board of Directors

Gala and Fundraiser Planning Teams

Musician or Singer: If you are a musician or singer, contact Simone at (917) 992-8574 to set up a time to share your gifts at Table Grace Cafe, or at a special event during the year.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Table Grace Gala “Voices of Transformation”– March 10, 2023

Share Omaha Do Good Days – May 2023

Giving Tuesday – November 28, 2023

WISH LIST:

• Colavita Extra Virgin Oil, 68 Fl Oz

• 100% compostable forks spoons knives cutlery combo set

• Biokleen Free & Clear dish liquid - 1 Gallon - soap, dishwashing

• Plasticplace 55-60 gallon trash bags│1.5 Mil│clear heavy duty garbage can liners

• Colavita Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, 34 Ounce (Pack of 2)

• iChef Food Service Food handling nitrile gloves black powder free

TRI-FAITH INITIATIVE

We cultivate inclusive environments to advance interfaith relationships and understanding.

TRI-FAITH INITIATIVE IS

a one-of-a-kind, ambitious interfaith project in design, scale and scope. It began with the intentional co-location of a synagogue (Temple Israel), church (Countryside Community Church), mosque (American Muslim Institute), and interfaith center (Tri-Faith Center) on one 38-acre campus (Tri-Faith Commons) — currently, the only completed project of its kind in the world. But our vision extends well beyond brick and mortar to a world in which differences are honored, similarities are built upon, and everyone belongs.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Individual

• Corporate Sponsorship

• Event Sponsorships & Partnerships

• In-Kind Donations

• Donations for the Tri-Faith Garden via Amazon Wish List

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Tri-Faith Garden

• United We Walk event

• Tri-Faith Commons Tour Guides

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Race, Religion, & Social Justice Conference – June 8, 2023

United We Walk – September 10, 2023

TRI-FAITH INITIATIVE

13136 Faith Plz. • Omaha, NE 68144

Phone (402) 934-2955

www.trifaith.org

Executive Director: Wendy Goldberg

Board President: Joe Gerstandt

To donate, visit: trifaith.org/donate

WISH LIST:

• DEI consulting partnerships

• Corporate sponsors

• Tri-Faith Commons tours/Tri-Faith Center rentals

U NITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS

United Way of the Midlands UNITES our community’s CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.

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 100 YEARS,

For more information, visit www.unitedwaymidlands.org.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Give through your company’s United Way campaign

• Make a gift to the Forever United Fund and build your legacy of giving

• Give online at: www.unitedwaymidlands.org/donate/

• For more information, contact: Laura Tatten, SVP, Donor Engagement at ltatten@uwmidlands.org or (402) 342-8232

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Shine Bright (August 2023)

• Day of Caring (September 2023)

• Good on the Go Projects

• Holiday Helpers – November and December (2022 and 2023)

• For more information, go to: www.unitedwaymidlands.org/volunteer

UPCOMING EVENTS:

100th Anniversary Community Block Party – June 3, 2023

Hitchcock Park • 4220 Q St. • Omaha, NE

100th Anniversary Community Block Party – June 10, 2023

Fontenelle Park • 4407 Fontenelle Blvd. • Omaha, NE

100th Anniversary Community Block Party – July 15, 2023

River’s Edge Park • 4200 Avenue B • Council Bluffs, IA

UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS

2201 Farnam St., Ste. 200 • Omaha, NE 68102

Phone: (402) 342-8232

www.unitedwaymidlands.org

President & CEO: Shawna Forsberg

Board Chairman: Cory Shaw, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Nebraska Medicine

To volunteer contact: Jacob Orand, Manager, Volunteerism and Corporate Relations • (402) 997-7070

jorand@uwmidlands.org • unitedwaymidlands.org/volunteer/

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION

VNA delivers expert, compassionate care to under-resourced individuals and families in our community.

it’s an honor to walk through your door, wherever you call home. This year marks our 127th year of improving the lives and health of people in Omaha and western Iowa. We serve the marginalized: those who are uninsured or under-resourced and deserving of dignified, compassionate, and expert care. VNA serves 48,000 individuals annually.

VNA has set the standard for:

• Providing healthcare, hospice and parenting resources at no cost to marginalized individuals and families in their homes.

• Caring for vulnerable men, women and children who are in homeless or domestic violence shelters, are overcoming obstacles to raise healthy children, or need help navigating supportive services and medical costs.

• Responding to public health crises with innovative approaches to infection control and immunizations during pandemics and public health emergencies.

• Partnering with Easterseals Nebraska to provide programs that ensure all people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to live, learn, play and work.

Our story is a pursuit of innovative excellence in healthcare and a commitment to local people who cannot afford or cannot access care.

VNA’s trusted programs include:

• Home Health Aide, health care and hospice for the under/uninsured

• VNA Home Infusion Pharmacy

• Parenting Support: services for mothers, children and families

• Flu and immunization services

• Homeless and domestic violence shelter public health nursing

• School Nurse programs

• Easterseals Nebraska Workforce Development

• Easterseals Nebraska Camp and Respite

• Easterseals Nebraska AgrAbility

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

We invite you to invest in people. No matter a person’s resources, VNA is proud that our services are always available. This is made possible by generous donors and community support. By investing in VNA programs, you’re saving lives and improving quality of life for those who are most vulnerable in our community.

We invite you to join VNA in ensuring quality healthcare is accessible to those who need it most. VNA never walks away from a person in need. We are here to provide expert and compassionate care, education, and individualized services – no matter one’s ability to pay.

www.vnatoday.org/donate

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Office and Clerical Volunteers Volunteers assemble packets, file/copy paperwork, do data entry, help with mailings, and assist with other projects as the needs arise. These volunteers are crucial to VNA’s day-to-day operations, and are needed on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and intermittent basis.

Special Event Volunteers Throughout the year, VNA needs volunteers to assist with special events such as our annual Art & Soup fundraiser.

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION (VNA) 12565 W Center Rd., Ste. 100 • Omaha, NE 68144 Phone (402) 930-4000

www.vnatoday.org

President and CEO: James C. Summerfelt

Board Chair: Jason Hansen, President, American National Bank To volunteer, contact: Julie Twohig, Volunteer Coordinator • (402) 930-4143

2023 THE GIVING GUIDE 2023

Youth Emergency Services assists youth experiencing homelessness and near homelessness by providing critically-needed resources which support them in their desire to be self-sufficient.

YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES

FOR THE LAST 48

YEARS,

Youth Emergency Services has been providing services and programs to homeless and near-homeless youth ages 12-21.

Causes of youth homelessness:

• Abuse: Nearly half of homeless and runaway youth cite physical or sexual abuse as the reason they left home.

• Foster care: Foster care youth are discharged from the state at age 19, often lacking income, education and social support.

• Sexual orientation: More than 25% of LGBTQ teens are rejected by their families and end up on the streets.

• Pregnancy: Many young mothers run away or are kicked out because they are pregnant.

Effects of youth homelessness:

• Instability: With no permanent address, it’s virtually impossible for homeless youth to attend school, get a job and secure housing.

• Survival sex: One in four youth has traded sex for survival means such as food, clothing and shelter.

• Violence: This year, more than 6,000 homeless youth will die from assault, illness or suicide.

Programs offered:

• Street Outreach / Street Outreach Center: YES Outreach staff seek out youth in crisis and offer basic need items and emergency supplies. Youth are invited to visit the Street Outreach Center to receive additional services including a hot meal, a warm shower, laundry services and heath care.

• Emergency Shelter: A short-term housing solution for youth needing immediate shelter.

• Maternity Group Home: A program that supports and provides long-term housing for pregnant and/or parenting teen mothers.

• Transitional Living Program: Offers youth long-term services while living in apartment-style housing and working with case managers to set and accomplish goals.

• Rapid Rehousing: Rapid Rehousing: Assists youth ages 18-24 in living in their own apartments. YES subsidizes their rent and provides support and services as needed.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Monetary Donations: Your cash gift is vital to the mission of ending youth homelessness. Additionally, many companies will match your generous donation. Gifts can be made via the YES website and placed in honor or memory of a loved one or special occasion.

Event Sponsorship/Attendance: YES hosts two annual events including a golf outing in August and Dance for a Chance in October. For more information about the events, sponsorships or event tickets, please visit the YES website, www.yesomaha.org.

In-kind Donations: Hygiene items, teen and baby clothing, diapers, food and drinks.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Organize a Drive or Fundraiser: Organize a drive to secure items on the YES Wish List. Each program has different needs for the youth it serves.

Provide a Meal: YES serves hundreds of meals each month. Help by providing meals to our Street Outreach Center ready to be served to our youth who visit daily. This facility is open Monday-Friday with varying hours and numbers of youth served each day.

YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES

2566 Farnam St., Ste. 301 • Omaha, NE 68131 Phone (402) 345-5187

www.yesomaha.org

Executive Director: Kalisha Reed

Board President/Chairman: Kellie Harry

To volunteer or to donate contact:

Barb Farho, Director of Development

(402) 345-5187

• bfarho@yesomaha.org

Tip Top Thrift Shop: Donate, shop, or volunteer! Tip Top Thrift Shop is a committed partner in raising funds for YES. Help our mission prosper by sorting donations, cashiering or assisting customers at the store. Tip Top is located in the heart of Benson at 5910 Maple Street.

WISH LIST:

• Twin and full bed sheet sets

• Household supplies

• Full-size deodorant and body wash

• Cleaning supplies

• Towels

• Bus passes (Adults w/transfer)

• Gift cards ($10 increments)

• New, unopened undergarments

AKSARBEN FOUNDATION

AMERICAN MIDWEST BALLET

A unified network of business and community leaders seeking to influence change in heartland communities to better education, workforce development and growth of the economy.

Your resident professional dance company, American Midwest Ballet provides cultural enrichment through programs of the highest quality: breathtaking performances, inspiring education, and uplifting community engagement.

AMERICAN RED CROSS

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Featured Event: Aksarben Ball

Date: October 28, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

The Aksarben Ball is an annual event to raise funds for the Aksarben Foundation and support the initiatives of education, community and workforce development. The Aksarben Ball is a long-held tradition during which the Aksarben Foundation honors the volunteerism and philanthropy of the citizens of Nebraska and western Iowa. The event includes distinctions for all ages and includes pages, standard bearers, princesses and escorts, and Court of Honor. The event culminates with the highest distinction of Aksarben’s Most Honored Citizens.

Location: CHI Health Center • Omaha, NE

Time: 7:00pm

2022 Ball Committee Chair: Jamie Gutierrez

2022 Ball Committee Vice Chair: Tim Kerrigan

2022 WBC Chair: Sharlon Rodgers

Ticket Prices: Please visit www.aksarben.org for event details, or call (402) 554-9600

Attire: Formal

Event Contact: www.aksarben.org

Aksarben Foundation

7101 Mercy Rd., Ste. 320 • Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 554-9600

aksarben.org

Featured Event: Nutcracker Gala

Date: December 2, 2022

Event Description/Theme:

There is nothing quite like the magic of The Nutcracker, and American Midwest Ballet’s Nutcracker Gala is an event not to be missed! The evening begins with cocktails and the unforgettable opportunity to experience the production from the stage. Then dine with your friends and fellow art-lovers along with the ballet’s extraordinary professional dancers. This biennial event helps sustain the ballet over a two-year period. In addition to breathtaking performances, your support makes American Midwest Ballet’s wonderful education and community engagement programs possible, helping bring joy to more than 60,000 people in our community.

Location: Orpheum Theater

409 S 16th St. • Omaha, NE (Valet parking)

Time:

● 6:00pm Cocktails

● 7:00pm Program

● 7:30pm Dinner

● 9:00pm Final Bows

Honorary Chair: Andy Holland

Ticket Price: • Patron ticket – $375 ea.

● Gala ticket – $250 ea.

Attire: Black Tie Invited

Event Contact: Sarah Maloney, Development Director sarah@amballet.org

American Midwest Ballet PO Box 6413 • Omaha, NE 68106 (712) 890-5590

Email: info@amballet.org

amballet.org

Featured Event: Heroes in the Heartland

Date: March 7, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

The Heroes in the Heartland honors individuals from the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area who have undertaken extraordinary acts of courage and kindness, exemplifying the true spirit of the American Red Cross. Join us as we celebrate these exceptional individuals who have made a personal commitment to creating a safer and stronger community.

Location: Virtual Time: Noon – 1:00pm

Ticket Price: Free. Donations welcome

Event Contact: Erin DeWitt erin.dewitt@redcross.org

Other Fundraising Events: • Red Cross Giving Day - March 22, 2023

American Red Cross 2912 S 80th Ave. • Omaha, NE 68124 (402) 343-7700

redcross.org

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® OF OMAHA

Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.

AUTISM ACTION PARTNERSHIP

Improving the quality of life of persons on the autism spectrum and their families through education, advocacy, and support.

BOYS TOWN

Changing the way America cares for children and families.

Featured Event: Christmas Caravan Tour of Homes

Date: November 2, 2023

Event Description/Theme: Have a great “Day Out” with your friends, and help children and adults in the Omaha area at the same time! Visit the four beautiful homes chosen this year and decorated by professionals for the holiday season. Shop the designers’ boutiques at each home and get ready for the holidays! Also visit Assistance League’s special Thrift Shop Boutique and Bake Sale at Champions Run.

Location: Champions Run and 4 local homes

13800 Eagle Run Dr. • Omaha, NE

Times:

• 10:00am – 8:00pm

Ticket Price:

• $18 in advance

• $20 at the door

Attire: Holiday casual

Event Contact: Assistance League office • (402) 342-4288

Other Fundraising Opportunities:

• Style Show Luncheon – April 4, 2023

• Operation School Bell – October 2023

Assistance League® of Omaha

8502 W Center Rd. • Omaha, NE 68124 (402) 342-4288

www.alomaha.org

Featured Event: A Vintage Affaire XV

Date: September 30, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

A Vintage Affaire is Autism Action Partnership’s annual gala fundraiser benefiting programming and services supporting Nebraska’s autism community. The event includes a silent and live auction, dinner, and program. In addition, AAP presents the annual Help is Hope Award to an individual or group who has demonstrated selfless support of autism support, acceptance and inclusion throughout Nebraska.

Location:

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Time: 5:00-9:00pm

Ticket Prices: Please visit aap.givesmart.com for sponsorship and ticket information.

Attire: Semi-Formal

Silent Auction: Yes

Oral Auction: Yes

Event Contact: info@AutismAction.org (402) 763-8830

Other Fundraising Events:

• Swing for the Spectrum Golf Fundraiser May 8, 2023

Autism Action Partnership 10909 Mill Valley Rd., Ste. 205 Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 763-8830

Email: info@autismaction.org

autismaction.org

Featured Event: 2023 Booster Banquet

Date: April 2023

Event Description/Theme:

Many children who arrive at Boys Town have never participated in organized sports. They haven’t had the opportunity to experience being part of a team or feeling a sense of accomplishment that comes from working together to reach a goal. Recognizing the tremendous benefit of participating in sports for the youth in our care, the Boys Town Boosters were formed to help ensure that any child who wanted to play sports could do so. Please join us for this worthwhile cause. For more information on our events, please visit boystown.org.

Location:

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Time: 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Ticket Prices:

$125 (sponsorship opportunities available)

Attire: Business

Silent Auction: Yes

Live Auction: Yes

Event Contact: Diane Achilles

(531) 355-7952 • diane.achilles@boystown.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• Memorial Day Run – September 2023

• Blue Water Bash – July 2023

• Light the Town – December 4, 2022

Boys Town 14100 Crawford St. • Boys Town, NE 68010 (531) 355-1508

Email: helpkids@boystown.org

www.boystown.org

CHILD SAVING INSTITUTE

Responding to the cry of a child.

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

To improve the life of every child.

CHILDREN’S SQUARE U.S.A.

Building a bright future for children and families.

Featured Event: Cabaret 2023

Date: April 14, 2023

Event Description/Theme: Cabaret 2023 – A night of comedy to benefit Child Saving Institute’s (CSI) services for the prevention, intervention and healing of child abuse, neglect and trauma. Come and enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner and hilarity for a great cause!

Location:

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista 12520 Westport Pkwy.

Times:

• 6:00pm – Cocktail Hour

• 7:00pm – Dinner & Event Program

• 8:30pm – Entertainment

Event Chairs: Gina & Nick Patrick

Ticket Prices:

• $250/$500

• Table sponsorships available

Attire: Business Casual

Raffle: Yes

Event Contact: Lori Bechtold Chief Development Officer (402) 504-3660 • lbechtold@childsaving.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• PurseOnalities – Fall 2023

• Touch-A-Truck – Fall 2023

• Substitute Santa – December 2023

Child Saving Institute

4545 Dodge St. • Omaha, NE 68132 (402) 553-6000

Email: csiinfo@childsaving.org

childsaving.org

Featured Event:

Children’s Gala

Date: November 4, 2023

Event Description/Theme: Join the Friends Board of Children’s Hospital & Medical Center for the 2023 Children’s Gala. Children in our community deserve the very best in pediatric care. Proceeds from the Gala will support Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in its mission to improve the life of every child through exceptional clinical care, advocacy, research and education.

Location: CHI Health Center Omaha

Times:

• 6:00pm – Cocktails & Silent Auction

• 7:30pm – Dinner & Live Auction

• 9:00pm – Live Entertainment

Attire: Cocktail Attire

Super Silent Auction: Yes

Live Auction: Yes

Other Fundraising Events:

• Sip, Swirl & Support – April 28, 2023

• Fore! the Kids – May 8, 2023

• Children’s Charity Golf Classic – Sept. 25, 2023

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Foundation

Beth Greiner, Executive Director 8404 Indian Hills Dr., Ste. 650 • Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 955-6851

ChildrensOmaha.org

Featured Event: Chip in for Children Golf Event

Date: May 18, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

This event helps us raise additional funds that support programs for vulnerable children who are in or near crisis. Proceeds from this event help fund our children’s emergency shelter services, Department of Education approved special education program for grades 1-12, psychiatric residential treatment for children with moderate to severe mental health diagnoses, training and support of foster families, aftercare services and support for youth who have aged or are aging out of foster/group care, patient-centered & coordinated care for children with a serious emotional disturbance (SED), and supportive in-home interventions and skills building for youth and families

Location: Top Golf Omaha 908 N 102nd St. • Omaha, NE

Time: 4:00pm

Ticket Prices:

• $100 Individual

• $600 Team (6 people)

• $1,000 Corporate Sponsorship

Attire: Casual

Event Contact: Phil Taylor (712) 828-7456 • changinglives@childrenssquare.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• Run for Fun 1-mile & 5K run/walk – Spring 2023

• Jason Awards Gala and Dinner – Fall 2023

Children’s Square U. S. A. 520 North 7th St. • Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 322-3700

E-mail: changinglives@childrenssquare.org

childrenssquare.org

COMPLETELY KIDS

Completely KIDS℠ educates and empowers kids and families to create a safe, healthy, successful and connected community.

THE DURHAM MUSEUM

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Provide relevant educational and entertaining opportunities within the region that exceed customer expectations, while preserving our community’s vibrant cultural history.

Goodwill changes lives and strengthens communities through education, training and work.

Featured Event: 20th Annual Author Luncheon

Date: March 8, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

This wonderful event offers an inspiring story as well as your chance to donate to Completely KIDS; proceeds from this event help us continue our work of providing vital services to KIDS in our programs.

We all have the power to positively impact the lives of those around us. Our actions today have an impact on tomorrow and shape the individuals that come after us. So please consider joining Completely KIDS for this afternoon of giving back to the community!

Scan our QR code and visit our website to stay updated and learn more!

Location: Scott Conference Center

6450 Pine St. • Omaha, NE

Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm

Ticket Prices: $75 • $50 Young Professional

Attire: Business

Event Contact: events@completelykids.org

Featured Event: Sentimental Journey

Date: November 10, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

The Durham Museum invites you to join us for Sentimental Journey, an annual gala celebrating our region’s rich history and heritage and the community that makes it possible. The evening includes dinner and exclusive entertainment set in Omaha Union Station’s iconic Art Deco architecture. Your participation advances the museum’s work to make history accessible to all through much-needed support for The Durham’s educational programs and first-class exhibitions.

Location: The Durham Museum

Time: 6:00pm

Ticket Prices: $175 and up

Attire: Cocktail

Event Contact: Amie Prendes • (402) 444-5071

Other Fundraising Events:

• On Track Guild “Coming Home for the Holidays” Luncheon & Market – Nov. 20, 2023

• Corporate Membership Drive – Spring 2023

Featured Event: Goodwill Golf Classic

Date: June 2023

Event Description/Theme:

Join us at our 25th Annual Goodwill Golf Classic! Your support enables our employment programs to improve the lives of more people in the communities we serve as we help them find success and independence through work.

Location:

Players Club at Deer Creek 12101 Deer Creek Dr • Omaha, NE

Times:

• 11:00am Registration

• 12:00pm Shotgun Start

Attire: Golf

Event Contact: (402) 341-4609

Goodwill Industries, Inc.,

Serving Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa 4805 N 72nd St. • Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 341-4609

goodwillomaha.org

Completely KIDS 2566 St. Mary’s Ave. • Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 397-5809

Email: events@completelykids.org

completelykids.org

The Durham Museum

801 S 10th St.

(402) 444-5071

• Omaha, NE 68108

Email: info@durhammuseum.org

durhammuseum.org

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OMAHA

We build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE

To strengthen individuals, families, and communities through advocacy, education, counseling, and support services.

Developing Inspired, Authentic Leaders To Transform The Organizations And Communities They Serve.

Featured Event:

Women’s Power Luncheon

Date: May 19, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

Habitat Omaha hosts this annual luncheon to honor and recognize our Power Woman of the Year and Power Partner for their expertise, time and resources to the community. Funds raised support Habitat Omaha’s Women Build House and mission. Women Build spotlights the homeownership challenges faced by women and addresses those issues through the power of women. You can transform others by recruiting, educating and inspiring those in our community to fundraise and build.

Location: Hilton Omaha

1001 Cass St. • Omaha, NE

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00pm

Ticket Prices:

• $75 (1 Ticket)

• $750 (Table)

• Sponsorships available

Attire: Business Casual

Event Contact: Jennifer Walcutt (402) 933-7631 • jwalcutt@habitatomaha.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• Habitat Fore! Humanity Golf Tournament –June 5, 2023

• Brew Haha – Sept. 7, 2023

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha 1701 N 24th St. • Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 457-5657

habitatomaha.org

Featured Event: “Carnival of Love” Gala

Date: February 18, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

Join Honorary Chairs Amee and Ted Zetzman under the big top for a festive good time at the Heartland Family Service “Carnival of Love” Gala! Rollick and revel at this fun extravaganza, with merrymaking and amusement to dazzle each and every guest. Join the jamboree with Heartland Family Service as we raise money to benefit the vulnerable individuals and families we serve! Your generosity helps us create a community of opportunity. So everyone can.

Location:

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Event Chairs: Amee and Ted Zetzman

Event Contact: Veronica Kuebler (402) 552-7424

VKuebler@HeartlandFamilyService.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• Strike a Chord – June 9, 2023

• Safe Haven Golf Tournament – August 11, 2023

• Giving Tuesday – November 28, 2023

Heartland Family Service

Marzia Puccioni Shields, Chief Development Officer

Central Administrative Office 2101 S 42nd St. • Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 552-7443

Email: MShields@HeartlandFamilyService.org

SoEveryoneCan.org

Featured Event:

ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference

Date: May 17, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

The 30th Anniversary ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference will highlight the bold conversations emerging in the business world today. Attendees, both in-person and virtual, will explore what is impacting the future of women leaders in our community and the world-at-large through a day of learning and connection with 3,000+ leaders from across the country. Global expert keynotes will inspire your leadership journey and encourage you to hold future conversations confidently and courageously in life and work.

Location: CHI Health Center + Virtually 455 N 10th St. • Omaha, NE

Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Ticket Prices: Visit ICANconference.com beginning in mid-January for 2023 details and pricing information

Attire: Business/Business Casual

Event Contact: Allison Zach allison@icanleaders.org

Other Programs & Events:

• Defining Leadership for Women, begins February 9, 2023

• Defining Leadership for Men begins February 2, 2023

• 7x7x7 (7 speakers x 7 minutes each x 7 topics) November 2023

ICAN – Institute of Career Advancement Needs 14217 Dayton Cir., Ste. 5 • Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 392-0746

Email: ican@icanleaders.org

icanleaders.org + icanconference.com

IMMIGRANT LEGAL CENTER

Welcoming immigrants into our communities by providing high-quality legal services, education and advocacy.

MADONNA REHABILITATION HOSPITALS – OMAHA CAMPUS

Madonna offers world-class rehabilitation for adults and children. We specialize in brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, stroke, severe pulmonary conditions, cancer, Post-Covid-19 and neurological diseases.

MAKE-A-WISH NEBRASKA

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Featured Event: Food Truck World Tour

Date: October 1, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

Immigrant Legal Center’s annual Food Truck World Tour is a fundraiser to support immigration legal services in our community. Enjoy a variety of food from local food trucks, special desserts, cultural entertainment and good friends. Immigrant Legal Center depends on the proceeds from Food Truck World Tour to continue our work providing critical immigration legal services, advocacy, and education for low-income immigrant families in Nebraska and Southwest Iowa. Thank you for your support!

Location: Stinson Park at Aksarben Village

2285 S 67th St., Omaha, NE

Time: 3:00pm

Ticket Prices:

• Tickets start at $75

• Sponsorships are available

Attire: Casual

Event Contact: Cailan Franz (402) 884-0416 • cailan@immigrantlc.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• Immigrant Heritage Month – June 2023

• Give online anytime

Immigrant Legal Center 4223 Center St. • Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 898-1349

E-mail: info@immigrantlc.org

immigrantlc.org

Featured Event:

8th Annual Miles for Madonna

Date: September 30, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

Miles for Madonna is a 5K Run/1-Mile Walk for runners of all ability levels and families. The event features a Kids’ Zone with balloon artist, face painting and games. All runners and walkers receive a T-shirt and more. Door prizes, food booth and a photo booth top off this fun fall event. Proceeds go to an emergency fund for patients who need financial help to emerge from a crisis.

Location:

Zorinsky Lake – Shelter #5

Time: 10:00am

Ticket Prices:

• $25 for adults

• $10 for kids

Attire: Casual

Event Contact: Mike Gochenour (402) 401-5050 • mgochenour@madonna.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• Miracle Night for Madonna – December 1, 2023

The Madonna Foundation

John C. Glenn

17500 Burke St. Omaha, NE 68118

(402) 401-5050

Email: MadonnaFoundation@madonna.org

madonna.org

Featured Event:

Blue Jean Ball: Wishes Are Forever

Date: April 29, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

Join Make-A-Wish Nebraska as we celebrate “Wishes Are Forever” at our annual Blue Jean Ball. Spend the evening helping make local wishes come true! Take part in our silent and live auctions and hear how wishes have proven physical and emotional benefits that give children with critical illnesses hope and a reason to comply with their medical treatments.

Location:

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista 12520 Westport Pkwy, La Vista, NE

Times:

• 6:00pm – Silent Auction

• 7:30pm – Dinner and Program

Honorary Chairs: Randy and Candace Wood Event Chairs: Denise Willett

Ticket Price:

• $150 per person

• $1,500 corporate table

Attire: Blue Jeans

Event Contact: Brigette Young, President/CEO byoung@nebraska.wish.org • (402) 333-8999

Other Fundraising Events:

• Lincoln’s Wish Ball – February 18, 2023

• Omaha Wine, Whiskey, and Wishes May 11, 2023

• Kearney Evening of Wishes – August 17, 2023

Make-A-Wish Nebraska

1005 S 107th Ave., Ste. 102 • Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 333-8999

Email: info@nebraska.wish.org

www.wish.org/nebraska

MID-AMERICA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

MIDLANDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

To be a catalyst for lasting impact in Sarpy and Cass counties and give opportunities to organizations and individuals so they can pursue their charitable goals.

MIDLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY

To protect and nurture companion animals and enrich the lives of people who love them.

Featured Event: BSA Big Give Luncheon

Date: December 2023

Event Description/Theme:

Join us in December, for BSA Big Give, an all-day Scouting celebration kicking off our annual giving campaign for the upcoming year. This giving day will include Scout stories and program highlights posted at our designated website and social media. Our in-person BSA Big Give Luncheon, located in Omaha, will bring donors and community leaders together to hear a keynote address and stories from inspiring Scouts.

Location: CHI Health Center Omaha

Time: 11:30am-1:00pm

Event Chair: TBD*

Ticket Price: Free-will donation

Attire: Business

Event Contact: Grace Peterson (402) 514-3044 • 326fundraising@scouting.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• 53rd Annual Boy Scout Golf Invitational

October 2023

• Annual Sporting Clays Tournament

September 8, 2023

Mid-America Council, Boy Scouts of America 12401 W Maple Rd. • Omaha, NE 68164 (402) 431-9272

Email: mac@scouting.org

mac-bsa.org

Featured Event: 2023 Reflection Ball

Date: January 21, 2023

Event Description/Theme: The Reflection Ball is a fundraising event for Sarpy and Cass counties. At the event, the MCF Board of Directors will honor Randy Sump with the 2023 Reflection Award for his dedication to Sarpy County and his leadership in restructuring MCF from a private foundation to a public charity, resulting in significant growth for the Foundation. The net proceeds of the 2023 Reflection Ball will benefit the mission of MCF and support the organization’s grants program.

Location:

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Time: 6:00pm

Honorary Chair: Patricia and Rick Iske

Ticket Prices: $175

Attire: Formal

Event Contact: Diane Knicky (402) 991-8027 • dknicky@midlandscommunity.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• MCF 2023 Golf Tournament – May 22, 2023

Midlands Community Foundation

217 North Jefferson St. • Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 991-8027

Email: dknicky@midlandscommunity.org

midlandscommunity.org

Featured Event: Midlands Humane Society Annual Gala

Date: May 12, 2023

*Watch our website and social media for the most up-to-date details.

Event Description/Theme:

Meet cat and dog ambassadors at Midlands Humane Society’s largest fundraiser of the year. This family-friendly event is a can’t-miss! There will be hundreds of silent and live auction items to bid on and activities to keep everyone busy from beginning to end.

Location: Mid-America Center

1 Arena Way • Council Bluffs, IA

Times:

• 5:00pm – Doors Open

• 6:30pm – Dinner

Event Chairs: Alex & Jamie Gum

Ticket Prices:

• $60 per seat

• $550 per table

• Event sponsorships are available

Attire: Business Casual

Event Contact: Mariah Garcia Director of Operations & Events mgarcia@midlandshumanesociety.org

(712) 396-2264

Other Fundraising Events:

• Wags & Wheels Car Show – August 2023

Official date will be posted on the MHS Website

Midlands Humane Society 1020 Railroad Ave. • Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 396-2270

Email: info@midlandshumanesociety.org

Midlandshumanesociety.org

NEBRASKA CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY

To provide safe and loving care to children of all ages.

NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY

The Nebraska Humane Society saves, protects, and enriches the lives of animals in the communities we serve.

NEBRASKA LUTHERAN OUTDOOR MINISTRIES (NLOM)

Faith: Alive! At NLOM, in places set apart, we live out faith in ways that show everyone they belong and are unconditionally loved by God.

Featured Event: 130th Anniversary Gala

Date: April 29, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

Join us on April 29, 2023, to celebrate the NCHS 130th anniversary! Our event commemorates 130 years of providing compassionate guidance, innovative services, and workable solutions for children, families, and caregivers. This year, we welcome you to support our mission to provide safe and loving care to children of all ages.

For more information, please visit nchs.org.

Location:

A View West Shores

110 S 243rd St. • Waterloo, NE

Time:

• 5:30pm – Reception and Silent Auction

• 6:30pm – Dinner, Program and Awards

Attire: Dressy-casual

Event Contact: Leah Lindell

(402) 898-7783 • llindell@nchs.org

Featured Event: Dining With Dogs

Date: June 9, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

Bring your dog to dinner! Dining With Dogs is the only event in the metro that is designed specifically for human and canine guests. Hosted by NHS guild Friends Forever, this event really “puts on the dog”. Dinner follows a cocktail hour complete with doggie appetizers, silent auction bidding and a collar toss for great libations. Then its VIP (Very Important Pet) appearances and a chance for you to benefit the cause. You get to enjoy your dog AND help those still looking for a loving home. It’s a win for everyone!

Location:

A View on State

13467 State St. • Omaha, NE

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Co-Chairs: TwiLea Fletcher & Adria Peterson

Ticket Prices: $125

Attire: Nice Casual (However the dogs love to dress up!)

Silent Auction: Yes

Event Contact: Gordon Krentz gkrentz@nehumanesociety.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• Walk for the Animals September 24, 2023 – NHS Meadow

Featured Event: Heart of Camp Gala

Date: April 1, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

Carol Joy Holling Camp is where faith comes alive—not only at worship but also fun activities, like mud hikes, horseback riding, and paddleboating with a friend. The Heart of Camp Gala ensures that all children have the ability to attend.

Carol Joy Holling Camp will not turn away any camper that cannot afford the full camp fee. Without the generosity of our friends at the Heart of Camp Gala, this would not be possible!

Location: A View West Shores – Waterloo, NE

Time:

• 5:00pm – Cocktails & Silent Auction

• 7:00pm – Dinner

• 8:00pm – Program & Live Auction

Gala Chairs: Dave Lutton, Helen Raikes, Dr. Jeff & Tanny Akerson

Ticket Price:

$125 each/$1,250 table sponsorships available

Event Contact: Gera Schultz

GSchultz@NLOM.org • (402) 944-2544

Other Events:

• Quilt Auction – July 29, 2023

• The Kearney Camp Classic Golf Tournament

August 2023

• The CJH Camp Classic Golf Tournament

September 2023

Nebraska Children’s Home Society

4939 S 118th St. • Omaha, NE 68137

(402) 451-0787

Email: events@nchs.org

nchs.org

• Whine Fest – TBD

Nebraska Humane Society

8929 Fort St. • Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 905-3470

Email: pwiese@nehumanesociety.org

nehumanesociety.org

Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NLOM) 27416 Ranch Road • Ashland, NE 68003

(402) 944-2544

Email: Info@NLOM.org

NLOM.org

*Visit organization websites and SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar for updated information as this event date approaches

OPEN DOOR MISSION

Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission that meets the basic needs of individuals and families while inspiring HOPE for lasting change.

OUTLOOK ENRICHMENT

Journey Beyond Vision

Featured Event: Love Your Neighbor Gala

Date: *TBD

Event Description/Theme: Men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and poverty are constant reminders of how fragile life can be. Open Door Mission’s Love Your Neighbor Gala will share stories of hope and Mission updates. Join us for a night of good food, fun, and celebration of lives changed. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers for an enjoyable evening including an auction and dinner hosted by President/CEO Candace Gregory.

Location:

*TBD

Ticket Prices:

• $10 – individual tickets

• $750– sponsor a table of 10

Attire: Business Casual

Event Contact: Gwynne Gonnerman, Donor Relations Manager

Featured Event: Vision Beyond Sight Gala

Date: October 13, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

In Nebraska, more than 35,000 people report blindness or severe difficulty seeing even with glasses. You can help those in our community living with vision loss achieve their goals and live more independently, through Enrichment programs and activities. We invite you to attend our Vision Beyond Sight Gala, an eye-opening sensory experience. Our event will feature an inspirational speaker, whose story touches on the challenges of visual impairment. Most importantly, you will meet those in our community who directly benefit from your attendance and participation in this fundraising event. For more information scan the QR code below.

Location: Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capital District

Time: 6:00pm

Attire: Cocktail or Business

Event Contact: Nina Rongisch (531) 365-5342

Other Fundraising Events:

• Tee It Up Fore Sight Golf Tournament (TBA)

Open Door Mission Candace Gregory, President/CEO

2828 N 23rd St. East • Omaha, NE 68110

(402) 422-1111

Email: odm@opendoormission.org

opendoormission.org

Outlook Enrichment

4125 S 72nd St. • Omaha, NE 68127 531-365-5051

Email: funddevelopment@outlooken.org

www.outlooken.org

PARTNERSHIP 4 KIDS

Partnership 4 Kids’ mission is to engage and inspire students from preschool to graduation, guiding them to success with individualized support, career exploration and scholarships.

PROJECT HOUSEWORKS

Enhances lives and strengthens communities through the preservation of affordable housing.

QLI

Deliver life-changing rehabilitation and care. Protect dignity, instill purpose, and create hope. Commit to excellence.

Featured Event: Hops & Grapes

Date: March 31, 2023

Event Description/Theme: This event, chaired by Tracy and Mike Ostlund, will feature unlimited tastings of Napa Valley wines, local brews and spirits, plus live music from the Shenanigans. Guests will enjoy perusing extraordinary auction and raffle packages and will be inspired by the positive impact P4K is making on the lives of vulnerable youth in our community.

Proceeds will benefit Partnership 4 Kids programing, serving more than 3,000 Omaha students living in under-resourced communities, with a mission of keeping them engaged in school, and pursuing higher education.

Location: The Scott Conference Center 6450 Pine St. • Omaha, NE

Time: 5:30pm

Ticket Prices: Visit www.p4k.org/events for details

Attire: Casual

Event Contact: Cheryl Murray (402) 930-3082 • cmurray@p4k.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• Swing 4 Kids –Tiburon - July 31, 2023

Partnership 4 Kids

1004 Farnam St., Ste. 200 • Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 930-3082

Email: cmurray@p4k.org

p4k.org

Featured Event: Brush Up

Date: August 19, 2023

Event Description/Theme: The Brush Up event is a free exterior paint service for lowincome senior homeowners provided by corporate sponsors and volunteer teams. In 2022, over 450 volunteers joined forces to paint 27 homes across the Omaha-Metro area! That would not have been possible without support from corporate partners and volunteers.

Location: Douglas and Sarpy Counties

Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Attire: Work/Paint Clothes

Event Contact: Hailey Ghumm (402) 965-9201

hailey@projecthouseworks.org

Support Requested: • Corporate Sponsored Volunteer Teams

Project Houseworks 2316 S 24th St. • Omaha, NE 68108 (402) 965-9201

Email: brushup@projecthouseworks.org

www.projecthouseworks.org

Featured Event:

QLI’s Annual Golf Challenge

Date: August 7, 2023

Event Description/Theme: Join us for a unique mix of traditional golf and challenge golf to raise funds for QLI’s Life Path Services program. Our 19th annual tournament promises to be full of surprises and fun!

Location: The Players Club at Deer Creek 12101 Deer Creek Dr. • Omaha, NE

Time: 11:00am

Attire: Golf appropriate

Event Contact: Don Terry (402) 573-3700

dterry@QLIomaha.com

QLI 6404 N 70th Pz. • Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 573-3700

Email: dterry@QLIomaha.com

www.teamQLI.com

*Visit organization websites and SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar for updated information as this event date approaches

RELEASE

To affect youth and their families with the lifechanging love of Jesus Christ, releasing them to be all God intends them to be — safe, together, healthy, free.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES IN OMAHA

The mission of RMHC is to create and operate programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children.

THE SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Featured Event:

Release’s 2023 Gala, Imagine...

Date: April 28, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

Psychiatrist Dr. Curt Thompson suggests underneath all our longings is the desire to be known, and while this innate craving has been marred by cycles of trauma and shame, healing can emerge from the ashes. Drawing on his work in interpersonal neurobiology and clinical practice, Thompson presents a powerful picture of the capacity of the believing community to reshape our imaginations, hold our desires and griefs together, and invite us into the beauty of God’s presence.

Location: Hilton Omaha

1001 Cass St. • Omaha, NE

Time: 6:00pm

Ticket Price: Tables start at $750

Attire: Business/Business Casual

Event Contact: Brenda Block brenda@releaseinc.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• Bill Ellett Memorial Golf Classic September 18, 2023

Release

3223 N 45th St., Building T Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 455-0808

Email: info@releaseinc.org

releaseinc.org

Featured Event: Wings & Wheels Omaha Gala

Date: September 15, 2023

Event Description/Theme: Join us for an exclusive night of viewing exotic cars and aircraft in a private airplane hangar at Signature Flight Support, complete with local gourmet small bites and cocktails, entertainment, and a live auction.

Location: Signature Flight Support

3636 Wilbur Plz. • Omaha, NE

Time: 6:30pm

Ticket Price:

• $120 per person

• $1,200 per table

Attire: Cocktail

Event Contact: Emily Mozer • (402) 346-9377

Other Fundraising Events:

• Keynote Luncheon – Monday, April 17, 2023

• Fishing For Families with Central States Kayak Series – Saturday, May 13, 2023

• Kids & Clays Sporting Clays Tournament Saturday, October 13, 2023

Featured Event:

D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon

Date: May 9, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

The 24th annual D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon will honor up to 17 deserving Nebraska high school seniors with $12,000 academic scholarships. Funds raised from the luncheon support Salvation Army programs that help children living in poverty in the Omaha metro. Peggy and David Sokol partnered with The Salvation Army to establish the D.J.’s Hero Awards in memory of their son, D.J., in 2000.

Location:

CHI Health Center – Omaha

Time: 11:30am

Honorary Chairs: Elizabeth and Mike Cassling

Ticket Prices:

• $150 Individual

• $1,500 Table Sponsorship

Attire: Business Attire

Oral Auction: Yes

Event Contact: Todd Andrews Todd.Andrews@usc.salvationarmy.org

The Salvation Army 10755 Burt St. Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 898-7700

Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha

620 S 38th Ave. • Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 346-9377

Email: emozer@rmhcomaha.org

RMHCOmaha.org

salarmyomaha.org

SANTA MONICA, INC.

To provide a continuum of care that empowers women to live productively, drug and alcohol free.

SCATTERED JOY ACRES

A Place of Rescue A Journey to Peace

STEPHEN CENTER

Stephen Center partners with individuals, families and the community to overcome homelessness, poverty and mental health challenges.

Featured Event:

Annual Step Into Spring

Date: April 22, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

This year we will host our Step Into Spring event with a savory brunch, silent and piccadilly auction and a featured speaker who will share her story of success.

Location: Scott Conference Center

6450 Pine St. • Omaha, NE

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Ticket Prices:

• $30 per person

• $200 per table of 8

Attire: Casual

Sponsorships: Available by contacting Heather Kirk • heather@santamonicahouse.org

Silent Auction: Yes

Oral Auction: Yes

Event Contact: Heather Kirk • heather@santamonicahouse.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• Diva Drive – December 2022

Santa Monica, Inc.

401 S 39th St. • Omaha, NE 68131

(402) 558-7088

Email: heather@santamonicahouse.org

www.santamonicahouse.org

Featured Event: Let Love Lead Barn Bash

Date: October 5, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

Let Love Lead Barn Bash is Scatter Joy Acres’ largest fundraising event of the year. Proceeds underwrite program expenses for all participants, help pay for food and hay for our animals, and directly impact special needs individuals, seniors, veterans, trauma survivors and at-risk youth in Nebraska.

Enjoy a catered dinner and your favorite beverage while enjoying the entertainment and meeting the ranch animals. And much more ranch fun.

Location: Scatter Joy Acres 4107 Waverly Rd. • Murray, NE

Times:

• Cocktails – 5:30pm

• Dinner – 6:30pm

Event Chairs: Acela Turco • Dave Nielsen

Attire: Slip on your cowboy boots

Event Contact:

Acela Turco • Acela@scatterjoyacres.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• Petting Zoo – Sunday–Saturday

• Live Nativity & Reindeer – December 16, 2023

Scatter Joy Acres

Joy Bartling, Executive Director 4107 Waverly Rd. • Murray, NE 68409

(402) 709-9401

Email: heather@santamonicahouse.org

scatterjoyacres.org

Featured Event:

VinNEBRASKA Wine Tasting and Grand Auction

Date: March 31 & April 1, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

VinNEBRASKA benefits Stephen Center in 2023! Festivities kick off Friday, March 31, 2023 with a Winemakers’ Reception and Gourmet Dinner. Guests will enjoy a multi-course meal with paired wines, and silent and live auction items will be available. A featured vintner will be seated at your table. Public Wine Tasting and Grand Auction takes place on Saturday, April 1. Attendees will sample wines and bid during the silent auction on a vast selection of gift-items and wine collectibles. This year includes a sit-down dinner and program. Live auction items include spectacular vacation getaways!

Location: Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District • 222 N 10th St., Omaha, NE

Times:

• The Winemakers Reception and Gourmet Dinner Friday, March 31 • 5:30 – 10:00pm

• Public Wine Tasting and Grand Auction Saturday, April 1 • 5:00pm – 10:00pm

Event Chairs: Ann Jetter & Kim Burkhalter

Ticket Prices: Visit www.vinnebraska.com for more information on tickets, sponsorship and general information.

Attire: Friday – Cocktail Attire

Saturday – Business Casual

Event Contact: Teri Corcoran Teri.Corcoran@stephencenter.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• Hearts that Heal – February 2023

Stephen Center, Inc. 2723 Q St. • Omaha, NE 68107 (402) 731-0238 stephencenter.org

TABLE GRACE MINISTRIES

To foster a healthy community by offering great food served with dignity and provide opportunities for transformation personally and spiritually through hospitality, music and fellowship.

TRI-FAITH INITIATIVE

We cultivate inclusive environments to advance interfaith relationships and understanding.

UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS (UWM)

United Way of the Midlands UNITES our community’s CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.

Featured Event:

Annual Gala “Voices of Transformation”

Date: March 10th, 2023

Event Description/Theme: Table Grace gathers annually to share mission impact updates, music from a variety of musicians/singers as well as Table Grace’s own Community Choir, and a wonderful meal of hors d’oeuvres, desserts, silent and live auctions and more. Our goal in 2023 is to raise $75,000 to assist in funding operations of Table Grace Cafe, Mobile Grace Food Truck and offer job experience training stipends to 10-day trainees.

Location: St. Thomas Lutheran Church

17007 Q St. • Omaha, NE

Time: 5:30-8:30pm

Ticket Price:

• Sponsorship levels: $20,000/$10,000/$5,000/$960 (these include 8 tickets)

• Individual tickets $85

Attire: Business casual

Event Contact: Simone Weber • (917) 992-8574 simonegweber1@gmail.com

Other Fundraising Events:

• Giving Tuesday – November 28, 2023

• Share Omaha’s Do Good Days – May 2023

• Matching Monday – ongoing

Table Grace Ministries

1611½ Farnam St. • Omaha, NE 68102 (917) 992-8574

Email: simonegweber1@gmail.com

www.tablegraceministries.org

Featured Event:

United We Walk Fundraiser

Date: September 2023

Event Description/Theme:

United We Walk is a walk for an inclusive Omaha! Tri-Faith welcomes all of Omaha to a walk around our Commons, to visit each of our partners (a synagogue, church, mosque, and interfaith center), and to celebrate the power of unity. Sponsorships come with t-shirts, ad space, and event recognition.

Tri-Faith Initiative is an interfaith education non-profit that cultivates inclusive environments to advance interfaith relationships and understanding.

Location: Tri-Faith Initiative

13136 Faith Plz. • Omaha, NE

Time: 1:00pm

Ticket Price:

• Sponsorships: $1,500 - $25,000

• Event Registration w/T-shirt: $25

• Event Registration: Free!

Attire: Comfortable Walking Attire

Event Contact: walk@trifaith.org • www.trifaith.org/walk

Other Fundraising Events:

• Race, Religion, and Social Justice Conference

June 8, 2023

Tri-Faith Initiative

13136 Faith Plz. • Omaha, NE 68144

(402) 934-2955

Email: info@trifaith.org

www.trifaith.org

Featured Event:

United Way of the Midlands’ 100th-Anniversary Community Concert

Date: May 18, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

This free concert will celebrate the OmahaCouncil Bluffs metro and say “thank you” to the community for supporting UWM for 100 years. Featured performers will include local bands and crowd favorite, The Shenanigans.

Location: Gene Leahy Mall – Downtown Omaha

1001 Douglas St. • Omaha, NE

Time: 6:00-10:00pm

Ticket Price: FREE

Event Contact: Sarah McMahon – Senior Manager, Events, United Way of the Midlands

Other Events:

• 100th-Anniversary Community Block Party

June 3, 2023

• 100th-Anniversary Community Block Party

June 10, 2023

• 100th-Anniversary Community Block Party

July 15, 2023

United Way of the Midlands

Sara McMahon – Senior Manager, Events

2201 Farnam St., Ste. 200 • Omaha, NE 68102

(402) 342-8232

Email: events@uwmidlands.org

UnitedWayMidlands.org

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION

VNA delivers expert, compassionate care to underresourced individuals and families in our community.

YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES

Youth Emergency Services assists youth experiencing homelessness and near homelessness by providing critically-needed resources which support them in their desire to be self-sufficient.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Featured Event: Art & Soup

Date: April 16, 2023

Event Description/Theme:

There’s never been a more important time for VNA nurses to be in local homeless shelters— and your support is needed more than ever! Enjoy delicious soups provided by some of the best chefs and restaurants in Omaha and Council Bluffs. Purchase unique art from local artists representing a variety of mediums, with 50% of sales donated to assure there are VNA nurses in every local homeless and domestic violence shelter.

Location:

Omaha Design Center 1502 Cuming St., Omaha

Times:

• 1:00-2:00pm – Patron Party

• 2:00-5:00pm – General Admission

Ticket Prices:

• $100 – Patron Party

• $50 – General Admission

Attire: Casual

Silent Auction: Yes

Event Contact: Samantha Livermore Art&Soup@vnatoday.org

Visiting Nurse Association

12565 W Center Rd., Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68144

(402) 342-5566

vnatoday.org/artandsoup

Featured Event: Dance for a Chance

Date: Fall 2023

Event Description/Theme:

For more than a decade, Youth Emergency Services has hosted Dance for a Chance to help fund programs that help homeless and near-homeless youth get back on their feet. Similar to Dancing with the Stars, YES recruits members of the community who partner with a professional instructor to perfect a short dance routine – while also fundraising for the organization. The pair then performs in front of a panel of judges and a sellout crowd of YES supporters for their chance at the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy.

Attire: Business Casual

Sponsorships: Available by contacting Director of Develoment Barb Farho

Silent Auction: Yes

Event Contact: Barb Farho • bfarho@yesomaha.org

Other Fundraising Events:

• Golf Outing – Summer 2023

• Giving Tuesday -- November 28, 2023

Youth Emergency Services

2679 Farnam St., Ste. 205 • Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 345-5187

Email: info@yesomaha.org

www.yesomaha.org

Community Engagement

ALH Media is a strong and growing company supporting strong and growing communities. We value the ability as a media organization to enrich and support the nonprofit community through the following ways:

Each year our media company donates tens of thousands of dollars to local nonprofits through our Community Engagement packages, programs and sponsorships.

With the recently launched Buy One-Give One program, this allows local businesses to donate ad space to their charity of their choice during selected months each year.

In 2023 Midlands Business Journal will select a nonprofit each month to highlight through our Making a Difference advisory board.

Highlighting charity events has been at the forefront of ALH for over 30 years. Our event sponsorship program allows nonprofits to celebrate their successes through a visual and informative platform.

A variety of our targeted media throughout the year helps market nonprofit organizations to our influential and connected audiences.

Nonprofit Community Engagement packages allow for discounted annual plans that help reach both the business community and individuals.

For further information contact Andee Hoig at CONNECT@SpiritofOmaha.com