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ANDREA L. HOIG Publisher/Managing Editor ROB KILLMER Editor/Creative Director

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TRACY FISHER Community Engagement

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PARTY PLACES DIRECTORY

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Welcome to the 11th edition of The Giving Guide & Event Book, the release of which also coincides with the beginning of metroMAGAZINE’s 25th year of serving and supporting charitable and cultural initiatives in the region.

What it comes down to is…Generosity. The dictionary describes generosity as, “Creating purpose, meaning and abundance through generous acts.” That sums up so many businesses, individuals, leaders and organizations in our community.

We are honored to be partnering with the AKSARBEN Foundation as we recognize the vital impact this 120 year old organization has on our community.

We proudly tell their story beginning on page 16.

I truly believe that we all want to contribute, to be engaged, to help those in need and to make a difference. Living each and every day with a generous spirit not only impacts those people and organizations that we care about but it impacts each and every person we come into contact with, and others beyond our awareness.

This year you will find well over 100 non profit profiles and event registers combined among the pages of this publication. To assist you in navigating through this exhaustive “directory of giving” please refer to the non profit indexes on page 176 which break down featured organizations into what I like to call “Categories of Passion”. Our goal is to make it easier for companies and individuals to align their passion with a purpose – connecting non profits to those sharing the same passion.

I am constantly amazed as I rediscover on a daily basis just how instrumental acts of kindness and generosity – no matter how big or small – are in making a huge difference in an individual’s life, and inevitably in the life of a community.

A person’s heart can be opened after experiencing the generous spirit of another.

Once a heart is opened it has the potential to impact family, friends, co-workers, strangers and all those in need.

We are pleased once again to feature a special editorial section highlighting corporate giving. This segment offers a look at the giving culture inside six extraordinary companies. What has enriched me, as we’ve learned more about each of the businesses featured here, has been discovering the unique ways in which they engage their leadership and employees in support of charitable causes.

Our business community is so instrumental in helping non profits; we hope these “Giving Stories” inspire other individuals and businesses to consider new ways of making an impact in our community.

I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to all of you who over the years have shown me the meaning of generosity. Witnessing your acts of generosity has helped me embody the same virtues. As a result, I show up each day doing my best to live with a generous spirit and to spread that energy out into the community and the world. It’s my hope and belief that you will enjoy this publication dedicated to giving and the generous spirit of our community. It represents an expression of the generous spirit we also feel, and hope to exemplify.

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CREATIVITY FOR THE SAKE OF CREATIVITY ALONE, is little more than an exercise in self-indulgence. Beauty that exists only to call attention to itself is vain and myopic. But Creativity and Beauty in the service of Virtue and Higher Principles are worthwhile, expansive and enduring.

In my role here as Vice President of Creativity & Beauty, I am always mindful of our responsibility to call attention to the virtues and higher principles guiding those of you who labor on the front lines – caring for our community and our world.

It’s not enough for us simply to present materials designed for their aesthetic appeal alone, it’s essential that what we present reflects how greatly we value the quality and integrity of the investments being made by those working to transform the American Heartland into the highest expression of itself.

With each of our publications, our efforts are not merely focused on drawing attention to the relative creativity and beauty we may infuse into each issue, but on drawing attention to the true artistry – the true Creativity & Beauty – that is expressed through the mission and message carried out by each charitable organization or individual we celebrate. Our goal is not to be the artistic focus but the frame drawing attention to the real beauty: the virtues and higher principles expressed by these organizations and individuals every day.

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This is an enduring beauty, an expansive creativity. Our publications have, by their nature, a limited shelf life. But the work done by those giving back in our midst carries on for generations. One life transformed translates to children and grandchildren, and creates a series of ripples affecting families and friends touched and empowered by such good deeds.

Our more short-lived creative efforts here must (and we sincerely hope, do!) effectively frame and draw proper attention to, and provide suitable contrast and focus for, the more lasting creativity and beauty that is brushed onto, sculpted out of, and woven into the fabric of our society by those we endeavor to serve and support.

The Giving Guide & Event Book is crafted with these intentions in mind and with these priorities in place. It is our hope that the framework we provide here does service to the truly creative and beautiful things – and the higher principles – being practically expressed all around us by the givers: those represented in this “giving guide”. If you know of any way we can apply ourselves in greater service to the givers included here, or others you may not see included, please reach out to me, our Publisher, Andee Hoig, or Tracy Fisher in Community Engagement.

The Creativity & Beauty we aspire to is best expressed in support of the virtues the givers in our community exemplify.

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WE ALL KNOW THE ADAGE, “It is better to give than to receive”.

Here in Omaha, one tragic event of 2015 provides so many reminders that we live in a city that truly believes in giving.

The death of Omaha Police Officer Kerrie Orozco touched us all. The story of this officer, volunteer, youth coach, wife and new mother, reminds us that one person can make a difference. Kerrie made a difference and the people of Omaha thanked her by giving generously to assist her family and support the organizations Kerrie believed in. T-shirt sales generated $215,000 for her family.

The First Responders Foundation created “Kerrie’s Causes” and has distributed more than $100,000 to organizations that will continue the community work Officer Orozco believed in.

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The Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands will award the Kerrie Orozco Scholarship annually, a baseball field will be renovated and named in her honor.

The generosity of these donors, shows us once again that we are a community of compassion.

Giving takes many forms, and each makes Omaha a special place. Whether you make financial contributions, volunteer your time, or pay it forward, you set an example that it is better to give than to receive.

This must be why WalletHub has named Omaha one of the Most Caring Cities in America. That’s not really a surprise is it? Here in the Heartland of America, Omaha gives with heart.

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David G. Brown, President & CEO

WE DON’T GIVE BECAUSE WE HAVE TO – or even because we’re supposed to. We give because generosity and compassion are an integral part of our Midwestern DNA. Like many of you, I’ve been charting the meteoric rise of hometown hero Terence “Bud” Crawford, boxing’s reigning light welterweight champ. He earned that title – champion – with his fists and footwork, but he exemplifies it with his heart.

Crawford founded B & B Boxing Academy in 2013. More than a gym, it is a place where at-risk youth are welcomed and encouraged to aspire in the ring and in life.

That kind of outreach is invigorating and uplifting, but Crawford will tell you – it’s just the right thing to do for those kids.

Generosity (in all its forms) is a way of life here – and the lifeblood of so many organizations striving to make a deep impression. In short, we are a community of undisputed philanthropic champions. Big-hearted donors fortify our medical

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centers and cultural institutions. Our private sector continually backs ambitious community improvement projects. An array of charitable foundations channel our giving into a widespread community impact. I join Metro Magazine in applauding the AKSARBEN Foundation for so diligently giving back to the community and moving forward Heartland prosperity. As one who spends a fair share of his day focusing on workforce development, I especially appreciate AKSARBEN Foundation’s dedication to ensuring a brighter future for our youth – and our community – through its scholarship programs, an astounding almost $1M of support each year.

None of us – not the Greater Omaha Chamber or the formidable AKSARBEN FOUNDATION and Terence Crawford – can address our community’s needs alone. That’s the beautiful thing about living in Greater Omaha – we don’t have to.

We embrace an “all in this together”mentality, delivering a powerful, collaborative combination of compassion and generosity that can help knock out any opponent.

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UNDER THE GUIDANCE and through the vision of Omaha’s business and civic leaders, Heritage Services, a non-profit organization, is proud to be a vehicle where the generosity of patrons translates into permanent assets for the community. Board members include: Chairman, Walter Scott, Jr., Vice Chairman, John Gottschalk, Directors: Mogens C. Bay, Richard R. Bell, W. Gary Gates, Howard L. Hawks, Scott C. Heider, Jack Koraleski, Bruce R. Lauritzen, Michael R. McCarthy, Daniel Neary, D. David Slosburg, Kenneth E. Stinson and Director Emeritus, Michael B. Yanney.

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Since its inception in 1989, Heritage Services has raised funds to support Joslyn Art Museum, Durham Museum, Strategic Air and Space Museum, the CenturyLink Center and Arena, Holland Performing Arts Center and Orpheum Theater Renovation, Central High School football stadium, South High School football and soccer stadium, the Kroc Center, TD Ameritrade Park, Lauritzen Gardens Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory, DO Space/Digital Library and UNO Baxter Arena. As developer of these projects, Heritage Services is responsible for fund raising, financing, construction management and public relations, along with legal and accounting functions. To date, Heritage Services has raised over $550 million.

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Nate Dodge, President

WITH EACH PASSING YEAR OMAHA SEES CHANGES… changes in the landscape, the weather, and the challenges that we face as a community.

The constant in Omaha is the generosity and friendship of its people.

The institutions and citizens who rally around those in need constantly reflect our civic vitality. This level of community is what makes us great. The NP Dodge family of companies is proud to be a part of it.

My grandfather (N.P. Dodge III), on more than one occasion said to me, “Our highest calling is putting service over self.” My grandfather’s social conscience is still alive and well today. This along with our sense of community is what drives charitable giving. It is not so much an obligation, but an opportunity – an opportunity to give a helping hand, supply the tools a person needs to build the framework for his or her life, not just temporarily but for a lifetime. It’s no wonder that Nebraska boasts the slogan ‘the good life’.

For over 160 years and five generations, the Dodge family has witnessed and participated in that opportunity. Generational giving is part our family’s

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and our company’s legacy, as well as a significant part of the fabric of a vibrant Omaha.

The NP Dodge legacy proudly participates in charitable giving in the Omaha metro area today. Our company’s continuous support of our community stems from our belief in the people and non profit agencies that work to make Omaha an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

Dodge Cares, Inc., the non profit corporation we formed in 2002, contributes to area non profits such as Siena/Francis House, Open Door Mission, Habitat for Humanity, Wounded Warrior Family Support, Youth Emergency Services and more. Dodge Cares, through donations from our sales associates and employees, supports our area’s non profits and we encourage others to do the same.

Charitable giving is not only monetary, but is also time, attention and effort. Giving is not about the gratitude or the acknowledgement; it is making things better – for our community and the people who are our neighbors.

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AKSARBEN Foundation has been providing scholarships for decades as part of a mission that includes influencing change for the betterment of youth, the economy and Heartland communities.

Now, having recently introduced exciting changes to its scholarship programs, a new 21st-century vision exemplifies an ongoing and expanding dedication to fostering greater community impact.

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EBRASKANS ASSOCIATE THE WORD AKSARBEN WITH MANY THINGS: A HISTORIC HORSE RACING TRACK, A STOCK SHOW AND RODEO, A CORONATION AND BALL, THE NAME OF THEIR STATE SPELLED IN REVERSE, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT, A COLISEUM, BUSINESS LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, PHILANTHROPY, COMMUNITY GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS. Since its 1895 founding, AKSARBEN has certainly been all of those things, and more.

Remarkably, after 120 years of serving as a positive force within the community, AKSARBEN continues to thrive today, with a modern mission of leveraging collective business leadership to build a more prosperous Heartland. Representing the premier employers in Nebraska and western Iowa, AKSARBEN Foundation works as a unified network to influence change for the betterment of youth, the economy and Heartland communities.

“AKSARBEN Foundation has adjusted to the times and the needs of the community to ensure our Heartland continues on a prosperous trajectory,” Jon Burt, AKSARBEN Foundation president, said. “From saving the State Fair and engendering confidence in a community that was going through tremendous drought and depression in the 1890s when we were founded; to a major entertainment exposition that could compete with Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and Minneapolis in the 1920s through the establishment of the AKSARBEN Exposition and Racing Company; to community grants and scholarships awarded for over 70 years; or to our current efforts with needsbased scholarship programs and career pathways; AKSARBEN Foundation has a legacy of adjusting its work to the needs of the day and leveraging its resources in unique ways for the betterment of the community.”

THEN AND NOW Supporting education is a key long-term factor in bettering communities, Burt said, a fact recognized early in AKSARBEN’s history and a driving force to its work today.

“Developing youth, developing the next generation of leaders, is part and parcel of developing a more prosperous Heartland,” said Burt, whose role with the foundation includes serving as executive director of its education initiatives.

“AKSARBEN – going on nearly 70 years – has been dedicated to providing scholarships in one form or another to youths throughout the Heartland.”

By the early 1970s, AKSARBEN was already providing more than 500 scholarships annually. In fact, Jack Koraleski – the CXIX King of AKSARBEN newly crowned at the annual Coronation & Scholarship Ball held in October – was a 1968 AKSARBEN scholarship recipient.

“It’s always hard to speculate what might have happened if…but I will never forget the moment I opened that envelope and read the news of my scholarship. It was exhilarating and motivational at the same time,” Koraleski said. “When presented with the opportunity to be King of AKSARBEN, I knew this was my chance to repay a life-changing gift. I can work to ensure the future of the scholarship programs by helping with the necessary fund raising while at the same time telling the story of what a remarkable organization the AKSARBEN Foundation is and the many benefits they bring to the Heartland.”

Today more than ever, scholarships are at the core of AKSARBEN Foundation’s mission. The Foundation funds and guides best practice, needs-based scholarship programs for Heartland youth, awarding nearly $1 million annually.

“AKSARBEN has evolved over 100 years, starting as a business club, then evolving to include horse racing and shows, and now focused on two primary “In many ways the Foundation’s commitment to education has remained very events, the coronation and the stock show and rodeo, and our annual consistent. But within the last 10 years, the Foundation has made a concerted scholarship programs,” Terry Kroeger, Knights of AKSARBEN Board of Governors, said. “AKSARBEN’s new scholarship mission has me more excited effort to focus a large portion of scholarship dollars to students overcoming financial obstacles and other life circumstance,” Burt said. than ever about the future of the Knights of AKSARBEN.”

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AKSARBEN’S NEW SCHOLARSHIP MISSION HAS ME MORE EXCITED THAN EVER ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE KNIGHTS OF AKSARBEN.

“The Foundation believes it’s important to unlock the potential of youth who too often slip through the cracks, who too often fail to complete the education required to be a gainfully employed citizen on a positive career path,” Burt said.

“Throughout the Heartland are thousands of young people who don’t have the financial resources to further their education beyond high school. Many of them would be first-generation college students in their families and don’t have the counselors or mentors to guide them through the process and terminology of higher education – things like prerequisites, matriculation, et cetera,” Koraleski said. “So the AKSARBEN Foundation offers not only the financial support but, through its partnerships, also offers the advisors and counselors to help these young people stay on track for graduation.”

PRODUCTIVE PARTNERSHIPS AKSARBEN Foundation supports education through three core scholarship programs: AKSARBEN/Horatio Alger Career Scholarships, AKSARBEN/Horatio Alger State Scholarships, and AKSARBEN Ag Scholarships for 4-H Stock Show exhibitors.

in the ongoing issuance of 600 scholarships to students who proceed through the high school portion of the Avenue Scholars program and continue their education in a career or technical program at Metropolitan Community College.

The needs-based scholarships include formal guidance and support to students as they advance through their coursework at Metropolitan Community College and transition to a career.

“Scholarships are change agents. They provide the needed spark to help motivated students who lack financial resources set achievable goals and reach them. The AKSARBEN Career Scholarship, in particular, enables students to set their educational goals, confident that the funds will be available for them as long as they stay on the path they’ve planned for themselves,” Schmailzl said.

“In other words, they can move ahead without worrying if they’ll be able to pay for their education. For many, that confidence can be the difference between getting a degree or not. And that degree can make a huge difference to our students and their families, in terms of future earnings.”

“Of special note is our growing partnership with the Avenue Scholars Foundation and our initial career scholarship pilot and partnership with Metropolitan Community College. Those organizations are really working seamlessly with AKSARBEN Foundation to create one experience and one career pathway for our scholars,” Burt said. “We’re three distinct organizations, but we’re truly working as one for the benefit of the students.”

“Quality education programs are focused on career pathways: there’s a growing awareness of that within our Heartland. Education doesn’t begin and end with schools; education is a lifelong process. It entails families, K-12 schools, colleges and post-secondary institutions, non profit s who provide financial aid or support services, government agencies, and the business community – there Morgan Manthe is in her first year at Metropolitan Community College, are a multitude of partners at play in any one youth’s career pathway,” Burt said. following the baking and pastry pathway in the culinary arts and management “The neat thing about AKSARBEN’s expanding scholarship programs is the program. The Benson High graduate said a high-school counselor partnerships we are building with our local school districts, with non profits, recommended the AKSARBEN/Horatio Alger Career Scholarship to her. with post-secondary institutions, and with some of the leading employers within the region in order to create direct pathways to quality jobs for youth, “Before I got accepted, I was going to use (another) scholarship. But that would especially youth overcoming financial obstacles.” only pay for tuition, not everything; with [the AKSARBEN] scholarship I can just worry about my homework. My navigator and TA (Talent Advisor from “AKSARBEN has a statewide sphere of influence. They are a communityAvenue Scholars) will be glad to help me figure everything else out,” she said. minded organization that can galvanize focused action in a strategic way that “The people in Avenue Scholars are treated like a family. The TAs and pays dividends for the long-term,” Metropolitan Community College navigators care about us and want to help us succeed.”

President Randy Schmailzl said. “Their scholarship programs focus action on nurturing both our workforce and our emerging leaders across the whole state.” “It’s going to take a lot of work to mentor these young people and also to navigate them through Metro. Metropolitan Community College is adding NAVIGATION FOR SCHOLARS navigators, Avenue Scholars is adding Talent Advisors, and a number of our In 2015, AKSARBEN launched its largest scholarship effort, the mentoring organizations are joining in with this, including TeamMates, 100 AKSARBEN/Horatio Alger Career Scholarship program. The program Black Men, and others. And a combined, collective effort is really essential, represents a partnership with Horatio Alger Association, Avenue Scholars and frankly, fairly exciting,” Knights of AKSARBEN Governor Emeritus Foundation, Metropolitan Community College, and the local business Mike Yanney said. “It’s so important that our youth have somebody to help community. When ramped up to full capacity by 2019, the program will result them to see the vision and to help motivate them to achieve that vision.”

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IN THE SPRING OF 1895, a group of prominent Omaha businessmen gathered for a historic meeting. Their challenge? Keeping the Nebraska State Fair in Omaha.

Twelve of the men in attendance formed the Executive Committee of the Omaha Business Men’s Association and took charge of the festivities of Fair Week. The men traveled to New Orleans to secure all floats that had appeared in February’s Mardi Gras Parade for the Omaha fair.

These 12 men became the original members of the Board of Governors of the AKSARBEN Foundation. On the train ride back from New Orleans, the Omahans named their new organization.

“Why not reverse the name of our beloved state, since everything seems to be going backwards these days?”

Dudley Smith suggested. Another member recommended they call the organization “Knights of AKSARBEN” since it had saved the fair for the city.

Thus, a legacy was born; the Knights of AKSARBEN became one of the first non profit entities to be incorporated in the Heartland.

During the century that followed, AKSARBEN Foundation established a horse racing track, community celebrations, and competitions focused on youth, agriculture and education. Thousands of AKSARBEN scholarships were awarded, and complete fleets of ambulances were donated, along with safety vests, community fair grants and hundreds of civic grants for special projects. Together, these efforts contributed hundreds of millions of dollars in economic impact to the Heartland.

Today, AKSARBEN Foundation continues its mission of leveraging business leadership to build a more prosperous Heartland. Its members are giving back their time, talent, energy and resources. And the AKSARBEN Foundation is constantly moving forward, innovating and improving to make the region we love a better place for the next generation.

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“IT’S SO IMPORTANT THAT OUR YOUTH HAVE SOMEBODY TO HELP THEM TO SEE THE VISION AND TO HELP MOTIVATE THEM TO GET TO THAT VISION.WE’RE NOT ONLY GIVING SCHOLARSHIPS TO THESE STUDENTS, BUT WE ALSO ARE SPECIFICALLY MAKING SURE WE HAVE JOBS THAT THEY’RE BEING TRAINED FOR.

Omaha North High School graduate Kai-Jahn Henry is attending his third year of classes at Metropolitan Community College and studying criminal justice.

He connected with Avenue Scholars in high school and was awarded a scholarship through AKSARBEN Foundation.

BUSINESS FIRST Other vital partnerships for AKSARBEN scholarship programs are relationships with the business community.

“At its core, AKSARBEN has served as the standard bearer for business leaders in our region: to be a leader within the Heartland means working together and giving back for the betterment of the community. AKSARBEN celebrates that ethic and it honors that ethic with recognitions such as the King and Queen of AKSARBEN. This ethic is now part and parcel of the fabric of our community Henry said that despite challenges in his youth – including growing up in a of Omaha and the greater Heartland. Our communities are different, in a single-parent household, associating with a tough crowd and not being positive way, in their ability to create public/private partnerships and the ability naturally academically inclined – he was a “good kid” with a supportive for multiple organizations to join forces in support of a worthy cause. mother who encouraged his educational goals. He said the extra support he AKSARBEN’s scholarship initiatives are the latest iteration of 120-year-long received through his scholarship program was the boost he needed to help him legacy of business leaders joining together and giving back to the community,” achieve success in college.

Burt said. “So many wonderful things can be accomplished when caring businesses and business leaders work together as one. AKSARBEN’s impact “I graduated Omaha North High School with a 3.0 GPA. I went on to college on the Heartland is a living testament to that reality.” and it was kicking my butt,” he recalled. “I stuck with it and passed all my classes so far and even made the dean’s list at Metro with a 3.6 GPA. I also The business community also helps create a long-term vision for the earned the Most Outstanding Student Award for my scholarship…You should scholarship program. always keep your head up, never let anything bring you down.”

“We’re not only giving scholarships to these students, but we also are NATIONAL INNOVATOR specifically making sure we have jobs that they’re being trained for,” Yanney Over the last decade the AKSARBEN/Horatio Alger State Scholarship fouradded. “So we’re making a very concerted effort to try to have jobs available year program has awarded over 600 college scholarships to talented Nebraska that are above poverty (level) and there are, fortunately today, thousands of and western Iowa students who have overcome great personal adversity and jobs available above poverty level in the state of Nebraska. And Metro is very need financial assistance to earn a college degree. Horatio Alger Association is capable of training these students for these jobs if we can get the students to one of largest privately funded scholarship providers in the nation and the make the commitment and have the passion to go forth. And I’m very hopeful TeamMates mentoring program has been a key program partner for many we can.” years. Fifty $6,000 awards (payable over four years) are awarded annually and are matched by local colleges and universities including the University of “AKSARBEN’s unparalleled statewide sphere of influence connects Nebraska, Creighton University, College of Saint Mary, Bellevue University business/industry with education and the community at large to positively and Metropolitan Community College. influence our future together…Collaboration between businesses, educators, and AKSARBEN translates into opportunities for students,” Schmailzl said.

“AKSARBEN served as the pilot program for the Horatio Alger State “For example, at Metropolitan Community College, our AKSARBEN Scholarship program, which is now available to students in all 50 states. scholarships are focused proudly on our career programs of study – those that The AKSARBEN/Horatio Alger Career Scholarship program is also serving as prepare students for high-demand, well-paying occupations. For our a pilot for Horatio Alger,” Burt said. “AKSARBEN holds the vision of taking curriculum to stay current with industry needs, it is crucial for businesses to the model developed through the Metropolitan Community College pilot work with us to make sure our training meets industry standards, and for our region-wide, partnering with community colleges in Nebraska and western students to have internships and other real-world training opportunities along Iowa. Horatio Alger holds the vision to spread this model nationally, and for the their degree paths. Ultimately, those same businesses will be able to hire our second time AKSARBEN Foundation will serve as the pilot for what will graduates, confident in the training that has equipped them for the job. become a nationwide effort.”

Scholarship investments build the workforce pipeline.”

“This program has helped me out a lot to get me to the point I am at now,” he said. “It helps with all my classes and has even helped me get a job that will get my foot in the door for what I would like to do with my career.”

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AKSARBEN FOUNDATION’S MISSION: To leverage top business leadership to build a more prosperous Heartland.

Representing the premier employers in Nebraska and western Iowa, AKSARBEN Foundation works as a unified network to influence change for the betterment of youth, the economy and Heartland communities.

AKSARBEN FOUNDATION advances its mission by: • Funding and guiding best practice, needs-based scholarship programs for Heartland youth, awarding nearly $1 million annually.

• Promoting the Heartland’s cultural heritage through top-ranking community celebrations, agriculture education programs and youth events, attended by over 100,000 annually.

• Honoring community leaders who carry on the Heartland’s tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism.

• Engaging regional and national leaders in agriculture and education.

Through these efforts, AKSARBEN Foundation is giving back to the community and moving forward Heartland prosperity.

AKSARBEN FOUNDATION HAS A LEGACY OF ADJUSTING ITS WORK TO THE NEEDS OF THE DAY AND LEVERAGING ITS RESOURCES IN UNIQUE WAYS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.

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I WILL NEVER FORGET THE MOMENT I OPENED THAT ENVELOPE AND READ THE NEWS OF MY SCHOLARSHIP. IT WAS EXHILARATING AND MOTIVATIONAL AT THE SAME TIME…WHEN PRESENTED WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE KING OF AKSARBEN, I KNEW THIS WAS MY CHANCE TO REPAY A LIFE-CHANGING GIFT.

The basic education for these lucrative careers can often be achieved through a “First and foremost, there are many opportunities to donate to AKSARBEN scholarships via the annual appeal, the Foundation website, www.aksarben.org, community college program. and through direct contact with Foundation. Second, we welcome the support of caring community members interested in mentoring our scholars through “One of our region’s largest areas of need is training youth for career positions our partnership with TeamMates. We continue to provide a community that don’t necessarily require a four-year degree. And Metro is going through membership guild called AKSARBEN Friends. Friends receive updates on one of the largest expansions in the nation, funded by many of local the work of the Foundation and their annual dues support AKSARBEN foundations, to build the capacity to train students in these positions. We’re scholarships and community grants. Our signature community events which talking about technology positions, manufacturing positions that are highpaying, positions in the culinary arts, positions in other aspects of technical skill, raise important dollars for our scholarship programs require the mobilization of hundreds of community volunteers each year, and we are always looking for mechanics and STEM (science/technology/engineering/mathematics),” more volunteer support. We have a number of targeted volunteer committees AKSARBEN Foundation Chairman Steve Martin said. “Those positions are chronically open in many businesses. Those positions can elevate youth out of as well as general volunteer opportunities for the AKSARBEN Stock Show & Rodeo that are very popular and rewarding. poverty, from low incomes to middle incomes and above. It’s the greatest way to advance prosperity in the Heartland and carry on AKSARBEN’s mission.”

“Finally, AKSARBEN continues operating a number of community honors such as the AKSARBEN Good Neighbor Award, which recognizes unselfish “At the present time, there are so many jobs available. And to fill those jobs, acts of kindness, and the AKSARBEN Pioneer and Heritage Farm Award, we’re importing them from other parts of the United States,” Yanney said. which recognizes founding farm families throughout the state,” Burt added.

“There are real opportunities for the people we’re talking about. We have a “Simply nominating a friend or a neighbor who is deserving of these honors is a shortage of mechanics for automobiles and trucks, and a huge shortage for truck drivers. And (in) some of the basic trades of construction, major shortages. wonderful way to engage AKSARBEN.” Those are all things that Metro Community College is capable of training and WIDE-REACHING IMPACT doing an excellent job of training. But it takes time to get that all geared up.”

AKSARBEN’s programs and events annually impact youth and families in every county in Nebraska as well as the western part of Iowa.

FUNDING SUPPORT Funding for scholarship initiatives comes from many sources, and that includes the generosity of donors, successful community events, and partnerships with “We are Omaha-based but our impact is state- and region-wide. And that is a critical part of AKSARBEN’s formula of success,” Burt said. area foundations, Burt said.

“AKSARBEN has a number of funding streams; we are a membership-based, event-based and development-based foundation. The generosity of our board of governors and councilors covers all overhead expenses for our scholarship programs,” Burt explained. “We have a number of annual development efforts that directly fund our scholarship programs, and nearly every dollar donated to support our scholarships is matched through partnering organizations.

Both of AKSARBEN’s signature events – the AKSARBEN Coronation & Scholarship Ball and the AKSARBEN Stock Show & Rodeo – have a mission to raise funds for AKSARBEN scholarship programs. And through an annual appeal and consistent development with community leaders and philanthropists, AKSARBEN is able to garner community support to fund and advance its scholarship efforts.”

That big-picture perspective especially applies to the regional impact of the foundation’s scholarship programs.

“AKSARBEN is a premier scholarship provider for two- and four-year colleges in the Midlands,” Kroeger said. “We believe this is a constructive way to begin to address the ongoing cycle of poverty that exists in pockets of our region.”

“AKSARBEN scholarships are focused on addressing poverty within our community and also developing the workforce,” Burt said. “Whether that’s a four-year scholarship for a Heartland youth to pursue a professional career, whether that’s an ag-based scholarship that can lead to a profession within agribusiness or a profession within a rural community, or whether that’s the new two-year effort that opens pathways to the high-skilled workforce. Ultimately as Members of the community can support the AKSARBEN Foundation directly, a business leadership network, AKSARBEN’s focus to build the workforce is in perfect harmony with our mission to build a more prosperous Heartland.” too, Burt added.

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LEADERSHIP AKSARBEN Foundation powers the Heartland’s premier network of business and community leaders called The Knights of AKSARBEN. These men and women freely give of their time, talent, energy and resources and truly embody the mission of “Giving Back, Moving Forward” for a stronger Heartland. And through its many youth leadership programs and scholarships, AKSARBEN Foundation is preparing today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders.

EDUCATION Scholarships have been at the core of AKSARBEN Foundation’s mission. They fund and guide best practice, needs-based scholarship programs for Heartland youth, awarding nearly $1 million annually. Today, through the AKSARBEN/Horatio Alger Career Scholarships, they’re expanding their reach to serve youth from low-income families, preparing kids for high-skill, high-demand careers.

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AGRICULTURE AKSARBEN Foundation celebrates our agricultural heritage through programs such as the Nebraska Pioneer and Heritage Farm Awards. They also direct the Heartland’s premier youth agriculture events and education programs. The AKSARBEN Stock Show & Rodeo and AKSARBEN Heritage Parade, combined draw 100,000 attendees annually from 40 states and 10 foreign countries.

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COMMUNITY For over a century, AKSARBEN Foundation has proudly promoted philanthropy and volunteerism for the betterment of the Heartland. Its members and their businesses provide leadership and monetary support to non profit organizations throughout the region.

Those honored annually through the AKSARBEN Coronation & Scholarship Ball, Court of Honor and Good Neighbor Awards are models of “Giving Back and Moving Forward.” Community events including the AKSARBEN Stock Show & Rodeo mobilize 1,000 volunteers (38,000 hours) each year. AKSARBEN Foundation scholarship programs have generated $10 million in philanthropy in the past decade.

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AKSARBEN HAS A STATEWIDE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE. THEY ARE A COMMUNITY-MINDED ORGANIZATION THAT CAN GALVANIZE FOCUSED ACTION IN A STRATEGIC WAY THAT PAYS DIVIDENDS FOR THE LONG-TERM. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE CHANGE AGENTS. THEY PROVIDE THE NEEDED SPARK TO HELP MOTIVATED STUDENTS WHO LACK FINANCIAL RESOURCES SET ACHIEVABLE GOALS AND REACH THEM.

ONE OF OUR REGION’S LARGEST AREAS OF NEED IS TRAINING YOUTH FOR CAREER POSITIONS THAT DON’T NECESSARILY REQUIRE A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE…THOSE POSITIONS ELEVATE PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTY AND THEY ELEVATE FROM LOW INCOMES TO MIDDLE INCOMES AND ABOVE. SO IT’S THE GREATEST WAY TO ADVANCE PROSPERITY IN THE HEARTLAND, AND CARRY ON AKSARBEN’S MISSION.

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“Any time you can increase the number of citizens employed, you strengthen our community, our state, and our country. When you consider that a relatively high percentage of young people who graduate from the educational institutions in our community stay here in the Midwest, you have a real winwin situation. They provide a talented workforce which attracts commerce and businesses to our community which supports the positive cycle of growth for our community and the economy. Their success then sets the stage for their children to follow in their parents’ footsteps, so the benefit is both immediate and long-lasting,” Koraleski said. “And, on a maybe higher level, the more educated the citizens, the better the government, the community, and the society. People in the Heartland have traditionally valued education because it enriches both the individual and the community. Educated people make decisions based on good information and reason and those decisions result in wiser policies in all sectors of our economy. There is no downside to advancing the education of our citizens.”

An educated, productive workforce is advantageous to everyone, Burt said.

“AKSARBEN’s efforts have long been focused on building the talent of communities through youth programs and scholarships,” Burt said.

“Ultimately the more Heartland youth whose potential is unlocked, the stronger our workforce, the stronger our economy and the stronger our communities.”

“We’ve all heard it said, ‘There is no place like Nebraska.’ I’d like to add to that: ‘There is no organization like AKSARBEN.’,” Schmailzl said. “AKSARBEN is an organization that makes Nebraska unique and strong.”

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families, offering pathways to career and technical education that prepares students for high-skill, high-demand occupations. Scholarships of up to $4,000, payable over two years, are matched by partnering community colleges, including Metropolitan Community College and Iowa Western Community College

For multi-year 4-H exhibitors at the AKSARBEN Stock Show who are dedicated to pursuing careers in the agriculture industry or professional careers within a rural community. Scholarships of $2,000, payable over two or four years, are awarded annually.

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students who have overcome great personal adversity and need financial assistance to earn a college degree. Scholarships of $6,000, payable over four years, are matched by local colleges and universities, including the University of Nebraska, Creighton University, College of Saint Mary, Bellevue University and Metropolitan Community College.

For award-winning 4-H exhibitors at the AKSARBEN Stock Show.

Scholarships of varying amounts, payable over two or four years, are awarded annually. A portion of each auction-lot from the AKSARBEN Purple Ribbon Auction is held to provide college scholarships to deserving 4-H youths.

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Omaha-based C&A Industries Inc. is a national leader in staffing and recruitment that has been recognized multiple times as one of Omaha’s Best Places to Work. The four staffing firms under its umbrella – Aureus Medical Group, Aureus Group, AurStaff, and Celebrity Staff – are market leaders in the specialty areas they serve, and Aureus Medical ranks among the top 10 healthcare staffing firms in the country.

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Julia Hebenstreit, executive director of C&A’s philanthropic entity, named as another recent example a “Stock the Medicine Cabinet” drive in support of Youth Emergency Services (YES). In addition to collecting donations of personal care supplies, C&A involved youth in designing and painting large cabinets at Habitat for Humanity’s Habitat ReStore. The company also treated participants to pizza to make an event of it.

As their giving culture has evolved, C&A employees have stretched their imaginations by creating original campaigns and adding new elements to traditional giving activities.

Beyond C&A’s corporate support of the annual walk by the Nebraska Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), a committee of company employees organize additional fund raising events to benefit the cause, such as a “WHEN THE DAY IS pancake breakfast, barbecue and “Cupcake Wars” of unique confections and elaborate displays including a DONE, WE MEASURE particularly memorable mashed potato-and-bacon entry.

WHAT WE’VE “It’s stayed constant that giving is a piece of the culture, but the creativity and their excitement and energy about ACCOMPLISHED it has been fun,” Hebenstreit said. “The competitive NOT BY JUST THE JOB, spirit has been a big piece of it and has helped drive some of the activities, too.”

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T’S NO WONDER THAT A COMPANY whose success centers on helping organizations and people make meaningful connections is also committed to making a difference in the community.

“We are a customer-oriented company and our employees work as teams, so we’re all working together to accomplish a common goal,” owner Larry Courtnage said. “When the day is done, we measure what we’ve accomplished not by just the job, but [by what we have done] for the community as well.”

“Our organization assists people in finding employment to make their lives better. And part of making people’s lives better is making sure we’re giving back to everyone in the spectrum,” Scot Thompson, president and CEO, added. “We view it as our job as a company and also as citizens and being good contributors in the community.”

GIVING FROM THE BEGINNING C&A was founded in 1969 by Courtnage, who launched the business as its sole employee placing engineers with firms throughout the Midwest.

Together, he and his wife Kathy have established a spirit of giving that remains interwoven in the fabric of the company more than four and a half decades later.

“Kathy and I have always given back to the HAVE DONE] FOR THE GIVING YEAR-ROUND community through the years and the company has as COMMUNITY AS WELL.” well,” Larry Courtnage explained. “When employees The spirit of giving especially intensifies during the see that, they get involved: a little here and a little there, holiday season. Departments and teams join together ~ LARRY COURTNAGE for C&A’s annual AurElves campaign and select a and the more that they do, the more they like what they Owner cause or project to support through donations, do, the better they feel about themselves and the more they want to do.” purchasing gifts or necessities and/or volunteering The leadership team leads by example, and when it omes to individual time. Support reaches seniors, youth in crisis, families in need, food pantries, activities, campaigns and drives, C&A employees are empowered to champion shelters and more. C&A collaborates with non profits to identify the causes close to their hearts. organizations’ specific needs so employees can select projects that are “So many of the community service (efforts) that happen within the personally meaningful to them or their group. organization are not originated from the corporate office; someone has a cause Kathy Courtnage recalled a group of employees who delivered some holiday close to them,” Thompson said. spirit along with gifts for several groups of senior citizens. “They brought them “That’s what makes it really special. We as an organization have tried to presents and entertainment – the whole Christmas party,” she said. Thompson foster a culture of giving, but the life that’s breathed into this is really from recalled another effort that involved a group of employees “adopting” a our employees, and they themselves go well beyond what we initiate as a terminally ill child and her family for the holidays. They personally delivered company. It’s amazing, the power and the caring of our workforce.” the gifts to the family’s home 100 miles away in Norfolk.

Similar employee-initiated giving takes place throughout the year.

GIVING WITH CREATIVITY After twin tornadoes hit Pilger, Nebraska, in 2014, a sizable group organized a C&A giving activity supports not only a broad range of entities like arts clean-up effort. Employees have organized volleyball tournaments, fund raising organizations, health and human services charities and community non profits, breakfasts and many other efforts when need arises.

Setting the tone for philanthropy and giving back is important to C&A but also encompasses both traditional campaigns and one-of-a-kind efforts that leadership as is helping to facilitate charitable outreach. “We keep an open emphasize a personal connection.

A 2015 food drive benefiting three local food pantries featured elaborate door and an open mind about what causes are important to our employees and three-dimensional structures built using the cans and boxes as building blocks. as to how we can really engage them and help them carry out their efforts in The competitive atmosphere spurred the more than 20 teams to contribute a supporting those causes,” Hebenstreit said. “We’re blessed to have a workforce that recognizes that giving is beyond the dollar,” Larry Courtnage added. total of nearly 7,000 pounds of food.

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HE COMPANY THAT ENABLES CONNECTIONS on in 2014, we launched Cox Charities, our employee-given and employeea personal level for its customers everywhere also makes countless directed charitable giving program.” connections of its own to the local community – through volunteer hours Through Cox Charities, employees can allocate a donation to be that number into the thousands, and local representation on the boards of deducted from each paycheck, and an advisory council of 20 local more than 30 charitable organizations. In addition, Cox provides frontline employees make decisions on how the money is spent in the corporate-level support for the Urban League and the Boys & Girls community. In addition, the program helps when the need strikes even Clubs, volunteer and financial support of more than 100 local non profits, closer to home; another component of Cox Charities offers an employee donations of media through public service announcements, and relief fund for employees experiencing hardship from such events as technology support like wifi and bandwidth for numerous community natural disaster or catastrophic illness. Cox collected more than $126,000 and service entities. from employees in the program’s first year, and during two different grant “We are really focused on organizations that support youth, technology, periods – innovation in education grants for classroom and school-related diversity and education,” Senior Manager for Public projects, and community investment grants that Affairs Beth Weiss explained, adding that support non profits – the company awarded grants employees also have the opportunity to support non that supported 22 programs benefiting 20 profits for which they have a personal affinity. “Each organizations, all within the local Cox footprint. Cox “WHATEVER IS NEAR employee is given eight hours of paid volunteer works with the Omaha Community Foundation to AND DEAR TO THEM, time each year.” distribute the funds, and employees on the advisory Employees can volunteer individually or as council are carefully selected.

WE WANT teams, Weiss added. For instance, one team set a [OUR EMPLOYEES] DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Guinness World Record last January stuffing school TO BE OUT supplies into backpacks for the Salvation Army Kroc “I love watching the passion among our frontCenter. (“You should have heard the roar in the line employees; securing a seat on the Cox IN THE COMMUNITY.” Kroc Center gym when they were working on Charities Advisory Council is a very competitive ~ BETH WEISS them!”) Another team of highly skilled field process and employees are so excited to serve and Senior Manager for Public Affairs have the opportunity to really personalize it and construction workers offer their rare expertise to a Habitat for Humanity build. Other teams wrap gifts make it their own. It also helps with employee for holiday giveaways and serve food at shelters, among many other engagement and making sure that our employees top the list of all of activities, Weiss explained. “Whatever is near and dear to them, we want the things that we do here at Cox,” Rowell said. “If you look at the way them to be out in the community.” that our Cox Charities team is distributing the funds, we have a very diverse group of employees who are giving to a wide variety of programs BIG COMPANY, COMMUNITY FOCUS throughout our community.”

And Cox has been part of the community since it entered the OmahaDiversity and inclusion are core components of the company’s culture, area market as Cox Cable in 1980 (locals still tend to call the company Rowell explained. “This year we were named by (online magazine) “Cox Cable” despite the fact that it’s been Cox Communications for two DiversityInc as number 17 in the top 50 companies for diversity, up from decades now, Weiss said) and remains a dominant player in the region as number 18 last year. We’ve been consistently in the top 25 since 2007. it’s grown to become the third largest broadband communications “It is one of the many things we are very proud of at Cox Communications company in the United States. and we continually strive to improve our standing on the list,” she said.

“We’re far from that small cable company we once were,” Weiss said, And like everything else at Cox Communications, it all boils down to pointing out that while the company has an impressive national presence, connections. its regional teams remain very community-oriented.

“Our tagline is ‘providing life’s most important connections,’” “It’s important to give back because this is where we live, work and Rowell said, “and that is at the heart of everything we do at Cox. We are enjoy life with our family and friends. It’s just part of being a good here to provide those connections to each other, within our community community partner,” Rowell said. “We’ve always given corporately, and and out to the world.”

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D.J. Rezac, president of KB Building Services, runs his commercial cleaning and maintenance company with a spirit of collaboration and hands-on involvement that defines relationships with client “partners” as well as interactions with a trusted “team” of employees.

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And KB’s reputation extends even beyond its clientele. The company was recently awarded the International Sanitary Supply Association’s (ISSA) CIMS-GB with Honors certification, which ranks KB in the top one percent of 70,000 American janitorial companies. So it’s fitting in many ways that the company’s motto is “Trust Us, It’s Clean.”

“We’re in the trust and relationship business more than we are in the cleaning business,” he explained. “And that’s a two-way street, not just for our partners, but our team has to trust us.

We live by our core values and our mission – which is to serve others exceptionally well.”

kids, we have great family and friends and there were a lot of people who helped Lisa and I along the way.”

ONCE A WARRIOR, ALWAYS A WARRIOR The charitable efforts of KB employees are diverse and far-reaching, but the Rezac family has had a special affinity for Westside High School for decades. Rezac’s father, Dick Rezac, taught and coached at the school from 1969 to 1985, Rezac and his wife Lisa (Murante) were 1989 graduates, and the five members of the third generation are expected to graduate someday from Westside (the youngest in 2031).

Rezac said he has fond childhood memories of hanging out with the athletic teams his father coached and is himself a former Westside athlete, so he’s brought the experience full circle by supporting Westside’s athletic teams in numerous ways from sponsoring to inspiring. Perhaps his most unique contribution has SERVING AS A TEAM been applying his professional acumen and the By “mission to serve,” Rezac means more than values and strategies that have made him a success just the outstanding service KB provides to clients. in business; he’s facilitated leadership training for “ WE LIVE BY OUR When Rezac took over leadership of KB, one of his many of the school’s athletic teams, including the goals was to solidify the company’s charitable activities 2015 champion varsity baseball and girls’ varsity CORE VALUES basketball teams. and “create a stronger platform of giving back” for his AND OUR MISSION He’s been able to bring a few of his sons along generation. He expected to step up his personal TO SERVE OTHERS for the ride, too, and they idolize the athletes the volunteerism on behalf of the company and create a ” same way Rezac did as a child, which he said is more formalized strategy for financial contributions. EXCEPTIONALLY WELL. But when Rezac shared his ideas during a strategic advantageous to everyone: the presence of the boys ~ D.J. REZAC gives the high-school athletes an incentive to make planning session, hoping he might inspire his team, President sure their actions and conduct live up to the his team inspired him in return. youngsters’ expectations.

“Someone said, ‘Being part of this company The Rezacs and KB have an ongoing tradition means that we’re going to give back, too,’” Rezac said. of supporting Westside athletic and arts programs financially, but they “It doesn’t always have to be the owners writing a big check, or the recently made a material contribution that will serve the school for many executives giving their time. Everyone can give their time and participation.” years: two Jumbotron scoreboards for the gymnasium. The scoreboards KB employees have come through ever since with year-round activities ranging from collective donations to food and warm clothing drives, with a will also generate ongoing revenue for the school in the form of providing focus on youth-serving organizations. advertising space for sale, and the students who help with advertising “The true gift of what you get from giving is a connection to other sales will gain practical business experience, Rezac said. human beings,” Rezac said. “Everyone kind of gets a boost in their step; The Rezacs’ longstanding support for Westside has, ironically, they realize how great they feel by helping someone out.” benefited the business, too. KB’s “Chief Xperience Officer” (operations manager) came to them as a past recipient of a Westside DECA FAMILY VALUES scholarship the company sponsored at one time. But, Rezac said, it’s the Beyond the family business, Rezac and his wife, Lisa, now strive to family who’s gained the most. impart the giving spirit to their five children: 12-year-old boy/girl twins, 10“When you do have a company that’s been successful, it’s really your year-old identical boy twins and a 3-year-old son. In many ways, Rezac said, role to give back. And what kind of giving do you want to do? Do you just the family is “giving back” in a very literal sense. want to write a check or do you want to jump in and get involved?” Rezac “At one time we had four under (age) 2. There’s days when I look back said. “I think that’s been awesome for my kids to see; we do show up at and I don’t know how we did it,” he said. “But we’re blessed. We have healthy things…we get involved. And it’s way more fun.”

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Tim Harrison (MSFS, CPWA®, CFP®, CAP®) of Harrison Financial Services leads a premier financial planning and wealth management firm serving business owners, senior executives, decision-makers and other successful individuals in the greater Omaha area. But Harrison himself comes from humble beginnings, a self-made man who started out as “an 18-year-old kid with a dream” and grew a business from scratch.

ROM THE BEGINNING, Tim Harrison established service GROUNDED IN GIVING to others as one of his personal and professional hallmarks.

Harrison instilled a giving spirit in his company from the beginning, he “With hard work and a servant mentality – which is instilled in our company’s said, simply following the lifelong example of his own family. culture and one of our core values – you can go from having a dream to living “Giving back has always been part of my life. I learned by watching my your dream. I started my practice by hiring my little brother and my dad, and mom and dad, who are still active today at 75 and 80 years old.”

He also said he’s grateful not only for his solid upbringing, but for key today I get the opportunity to serve many of Omaha’s business and community leaders and household names. We ‘get to’ help our clients perpetuate their opportunities that came his way when he was younger.

“I attended University of Nebraska Omaha and graduated with honors charitable goals and values beyond their lives and on to future generations,” Harrison said. “This is proof living the American dream is still alive and well in and an accounting degree. I earned an annual scholarship my junior and senior year at UNO while working as an intern at Northwestern Mutual, Omaha, and the exciting thing is I believe we are just getting started.” which is how I got started in this business,” he said. “My life may not have Achieving the American dream also means making been the same without the scholarship.” the community better for others. Harrison Financial Never forgetting his roots, Harrison is now hoping Services serves a number of well-known charitable “EVERYONE WE HIRE to create similar opportunity for young people who are foundations in town, and Harrison was among the first in poised to launch careers.

IS INVOLVED IN Omaha to receive the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy “My wife, Traci, is also a UNO business school designation. “The CAP® program is a great way to learn SOMETHING IN THE alum. This year, we are approaching our tenth year of how advisors can work together to help clients positively COMMUNITY THEY ARE providing a scholarship with full-ride tuition for a influence our community,” Harrison explains. junior or senior at UNO in accounting or finance who PASSIONATE ABOUT is working hard to support himself or herself through MANY WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HAVE A NATURAL school. We want to provide opportunities for the best Additionally, Harrison Financial Services gives and brightest students who are hard workers.”

CONNECTION TO ” . back to the community through multiple means The couple has even made arrangements to ensure including volunteering, financial support and sharing their giving efforts will carry on through wills, trusts ~ TIM HARRISON employees’ expertise. and charitable planning.

“On one end of the spectrum, for five years we have “We feel very blessed to be a part of a community led the manpower and financial support that helped raise over 100,000 food that has given us so much and we want to help perpetuate this both during items for the Salvation Army and the food pantries of Omaha with the Red our lives and after we are gone,” Harrison explained.

Kettle Run. Additionally, we taught and brought experts in on topics like personal finance, specifically to women and youth, and have been involved on DISCLAIMER several investment committees for large foundations in Omaha,” Harrison said.

Harrison Financial Services is a marketing name for Tim Harrison and is not a broker“Our team is involved in raising awareness to the public, our clients and certain dealer, registered investment adviser, federal savings bank, subsidiary or other corporate affiliate non profits on topics ranging from identity theft, advanced estate and charitable of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, including its strategies, poverty and hunger and providing financial education on topics like subsidiaries, nor is it a legal partnership or entity. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Social Security and caring for elderly parents. Several team members have even is the marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life taken on various leadership roles on a number of local boards and organizations Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (NM) (life and disability insurance, annuities) and its including EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) Nebraska, Omaha Community subsidiaries. Tim Harrison is an Insurance Agent of NM and Northwestern Long Term Care Foundation, Omaha Estate Planning Council, University of Nebraska Omaha, Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (long-term care insurance), a subsidiary of NM. Salvation Army, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Boy Scouts, Children’s Hospital & Registered Representative and may also be an Investment Adviser Representative of Medical Center, United Way, Open Door Mission, et cetera.”

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (securities), a subsidiary of NM, brokerThese are just a few examples of how the Harrison Financial Services team dealer, registered investment adviser, member of FINRA and SIPC. Representative of helps the community, Harrison said, adding, “It is a core value of everyone we Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company®, Milwaukee, WI, a subsidiary of NM hire to have a servant mentality. We don’t have to ask, but everyone we hire is and limited purpose federal savings bank that provides financial planning, investment involved in something in the community they are passionate about and have a management and trust services. There may be instances when this agent represents companies natural connection to…More and more of our future focus will be centered on in addition to NM or its subsidiaries. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. organizations with the greatest impact and we love when we can do something owns the certification marks (CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and never been done before and can truly make a difference in our community and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S. which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP® Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. the lives of others.”

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RDG CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

RDG Planning & Design reached a major milestone in 2015 – its 50th anniversary year – and the firm’s talented team had a lot to celebrate: continued success and a longstanding giving culture that enriches the community.

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HETHER RDG PLANNING & DESIGN is designing a project or FOLLOWING THEIR HEARTS getting involved in the community, “our goal is to make life better for the people RDG employees are encouraged to give of their time and expertise, and the around us; it’s in our DNA,” Joe Lang, Principal, said. majority of the firm’s staff supports non profit or civic organizations with volunteer “We’re architects, planners, landscape architects and graphic designers,” hours, board service or other personal involvement. In fact, the company’s human Principal John Sova said. “We have a diversity of talents, skills, and interests from resources department estimates that the number of collective employee hours everyone who belongs to our firm, and the culture of RDG is to take that passion allocated toward non profit and community service equal the equivalent of nearly beyond the project level to make our communities better.” one full-time worker.

RDG provides architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, strategic “If someone from our firm chooses to dedicate themselves to a cause, we want planning, engineering, lighting design, graphic design and interior design them to be active in that cause. We know they’ll do the right thing by staying services. The company has earned an impressive number of awards from major involved,” Sova said. professional associations and has also been recognized for projects supporting “We celebrate that dedication,” Lang added. “It’s allowing an individual’s preservation and restoration, rehabilitation, sustainability and healthy heart to lead them, and it’s good for them as well as for the culture of our firm.” communities. Its roster of clients include educational institutions at all levels, Empowering its 65 Omaha employees to follow their interests also means the corporations, government entities, senior living facilities, sports facilities, company greatly diversifies its support in the community, and that’s not even healthcare facilities and houses of worship, among others; counting the many organizations RDG contributes to and RDG has played a major role in the development of financially and through professional services. urban design and community spaces all over the country.

“Professionally, we have grown exponentially in just “The majority of our clientele are mission-based in the last 25 years, and that’s brought diversity to our giving “ TO BE PART some fashion; many of the corporations we work with are opportunities as well,” Sova said. based in a mission of giving back to the community,” RDG employees coach their children in sports OF A VIBRANT, Lang said. activities, serve their houses of worship or get involved SUSTAINABLE in civic or professional organizations, and they’re active COMMUNITY, participants in the Junior League, the Jaycees, Rotary 50 YEARS OF SERVICE AND COUNTING International, Habitat for Humanity, Camp Quality RDG certainly keeps good company, but the firm’s YOU NEED TO BE Heartland and the Boy Scouts, to name just a few. internal mission of serving the community began half a INVOLVED IN IT ” . century ago when its founder established a spirit of active giving from the beginning, Lang explained.

TALENTS AND RESOURCES ~ JOHN SOVA “(The late) Charlie Wilscam is the one who started Since the 1980s, RDG has developed curriculum and Principal the rich tradition of giving. In fact, some of the same facilitated an architectural design challenge where design organizations he was involved in, like Goodwill professionals mentor high school students competing for Industries, we’re still serving today,” Lang said. college scholarships, including a local summer design Omaha Children’s Museum is among RDG’s other longstanding camp for KANEKO and partnering with the organization on several exhibitions. relationships, even involving multiple generations of several RDG families, and The company maintains a professional environment that values and nurtures RDG was recently honored as a “Great Friend to Kids” by the museum in talent, sharpens skills, rewards creativity and understands that employees have recognition of more than 35 years of partnership and history. With more than needs, obligations, and interests outside the workplace. So a culture that two decades of involvement, Child Saving Institute is another example of long- encourages community involvement can serve as a deciding factor in attracting term connection. So are Omaha Summer Arts Festival and Leadership Omaha. talent to RDG, Lang said, and impacts retention, too.

And RDG has served as the catalyst team for almost every Educare in the “In a community without mountains and oceans and similar natural resources, country, partnering with the Buffett Early Childhood Fund and the Bounce having a culture of civic involvement and giving back to the community can Learning Network. absolutely help us recruit and retain the best employees,” Lang said.

“Charlie wanted to make sure we didn’t put ourselves in a cocoon, but that as Our employees embrace that culture as part of a larger picture that involves a firm we broadly shared our talents professionally and civically within our them, too, Sova added. community,” Sova agreed. “One of the things he always said was that if you’re “To be part of a vibrant, sustainable community, you need to be involved in going to join a board or civic organization, approach it passionately and it,” he said. “You have to be active amongst your peers, using your talents and the wholeheartedly, as if you might someday be leading that organization.” resources that you can offer to enrich your community, the place you call home.”

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MUTUAL OF OMAHA BANK GETS INVOLVED

Mutual of Omaha is more than a century old and has a name that’s recognized everywhere – which means its young Mutual of Omaha Bank could make a big impact from the start.

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UTUAL OF OMAHA BANK was founded only eight years ago, but its relationship with Mutual of Omaha, which owns the bank, has contributed to its strong foothold in the community.

Employee volunteer activities benefit a diverse list of organizations that truly appreciate the support. From a corporate perspective, bank leadership has focused on the broader giving opportunities in response to an analysis of the community’s needs. Not only are the institution’s most effective means of support directed to where they are deeply needed, but employees’ collective expertise is also utilized in the best way possible, Homa said.

“The relationship has been powerful for us not only in terms of the broad product and service offerings we can bring to our clients, but also the commitment we bring to the community,” explained Mutual of Omaha Bank President Mike Homa, who serves as the bank’s president for Nebraska, Kansas, “ BY THE VERY NATURE Iowa and Missouri.

“By the very nature of a community bank, you have a desire to be involved and supportive of the community,” Homa said. “We help businesses get started through making loans and helping them with their deposit needs.

That really engrains you into the fabric of a community and from there the other community support we do is a natural extension.”

OF A COMMUNITY BANK, YOU HAVE A DESIRE TO BE INVOLVED AND SUPPORTIVE OF THE COMMUNITY. WE HELP BUSINESSES GET STARTED THROUGH MAKING LOANS AND HELPING THEM WITH THEIR DEPOSIT NEEDS.

With a presence in 10 states, including its headquarters in Omaha, Mutual of Omaha Bank earned a stellar reputation from the start.

“We’re a community bank that focuses on commercial banking, wealth management, private banking and treasury management,” Homa said. “We’re able to deliver at a national bank level because of our partnership with the insurance company, which is a 106year-old corporation that’s been in the Omaha community from the start.”

SUPPORT FROM THE TOP DOWN

“We target our support to four key areas: financial literacy; housing and home ownership; health and human services, with a particular focus on children and youth; and small business and entrepreneurship,” Homa said, adding that financial literacy education for both youth and adults is a particularly important effort. “People need to know the basics of finances; how to balance a checkbook, how to manage money, how to have a deposit account. If people are more educated in just the basics of finances, they’re going to be so much better equipped to have a job, be self-sufficient and support other people. But they have to first be able to manage those dollars themselves.”

GENEROSITY AND DEDICATION Helping the community is a passion for Mutual of Omaha Bank, its employees and its clients.

THAT REALLY ENGRAINS According to Dave Carroll, vice president and market leader for the bank’s Wealth Management division, YOU INTO THE FABRIC “Working with families with the means to give back to OF A COMMUNITY AND the community is an opportunity to listen to our FROM THERE THE clients’ thoughts and ideas of philanthropy. We try to take a leadership role by being a resource to our OTHER COMMUNITY clients by educating them about the many mutual SUPPORT WE DO IS A benefits of properly structured charitable planning as NATURAL EXTENSION.” part of their overall financial and estate plans. Not

The deep roots with Mutual of Omaha meant the bank was able to establish a giving strategy early on at only have we seen incredible financial generosity, but both the corporate and employee levels. Bank also immense dedication of their time with multiple employees support the community through corporate ~ MIKE HOMA President local and national charities.” and personal giving, volunteering for various civic and non profit activities and through board and other Giving is just part of the character of the city, Homa said. leadership service. “Being involved in the community and giving time, talent and treasure is engrained in our culture and “It’s hard to really define what makes us different, but Omaha is really a very supported from the top down,” Homa said. Mutual of Omaha Bank philanthropic-minded community. If you were to try to pinpoint it, maybe it’s just Midwest core values.” employees are provided paid civic time to volunteer in the community.

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EVERYONE HAS A ROLE TO PLAY IN HELPING OMAHA GROW

by Sara Boyd, President & CEO, Omaha Community Foundation

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VERYONE HAS A ROLE TO PLAY in helping Omaha grow – in making this a stronger community and an even better place to live. Our role is to help people who love our community, believe in its future and want to be a part of making it better.

This flexibility allows our donors to be more thoughtful about their giving. They can make a donation to their account and qualify for the tax benefits, then decide later where to give and what to accomplish with the funds.

We see charitable gifts as investments in the future of Omaha. And we immerse ourselves in every aspect of philanthropy – local needs and non profits, philanthropic trends, tax codes, financial tools – to help our donors invest as wisely as possible.

The Omaha Community Foundation has been active in the charitable community since 1982, and we’ve invested more than $1.2 billion in Omaha and southwest Iowa. We truly understand local non profits and what they’re trying to accomplish in the community.

The greatest service we offer our donors is simplicity. When you open an account with the Omaha Community Foundation, we guide the path for our donors towards their charitable goals. We keep track of the financial details – much like a bank account, with online access and statements – and we make sure our donors have all the paperwork needed come tax time.

No matter what type of account or fund our donors choose, we provide ongoing guidance.

Think of us as a charitable support staff. You tell us what you want to accomplish – or just what you care about – and we’ll help you focus your resources. Let us do the footwork and paperwork. We research charities for our donors and help them compare various organizations and approaches. If it makes sense, we connect them with other donors who share the same interests. And we keep our donors updated on relevant local, regional and national news.

We also help donors receive the greatest tax benefit from their gifts, whether that involves donating property or appreciated stock, or simply making a deposit to a Foundation account whenever it makes the most sense financially. Making an anonymous donation is easy, too.

To learn more, visit omahafoundation.org or call us at (402) 342-3458.

OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION • 302 S 36th St., Ste. 100 • Omaha, NE 68131 Phone (402) 342-3458 • www.omahafoundation.org • President &CEO: Sara Boyd • Board Chair: Todd Simon

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RIDE, GENEROSITY, COMMUNITY and excitement! That’s what you’ll find during Omaha Gives! – the metro-area’s charitable holiday powered by the Omaha Community Foundation. The third annual giving day, which took place on May 20, 2015, brought all of those elements to the fullest!

Our community shined as non profit organizations throughout the metro area shared stories of impact and diverse efforts to create a stronger, better, more vibrant community for all.

When Omaha Gives! was said and done, over $8.8 million went to support the critical work of 704 area non profits – over $2 million more than was raised in 2014!

More than 22,000 donors, up from 18,000 in 2014, supported participating organizations by making over 47,000 donations of $10 or more during Omaha Gives! Those donations were amplified by “bonus dollars” and prizes stretching contributions even further. Increasingly meaningful was the fact that 40% of those donations were first-time gifts to an organization!

And an overwhelming pride for the work of our community’s charities was demonstrated with 60% of donors making donations to more than one organization.

Clearly, the spirit of generosity was infectious during Omaha Gives! The ability for individuals to schedule donations gave organizations an opportunity to accept donations in anticipation of the event from May 1 through May 19. Non profit participants used storytelling as a way to catalyze their audiences and spread the word of Omaha Gives!

During Omaha Gives!, the giving takes place online, but the excitement permeates every corner of the community, from events held throughout the metro area, to #OmahaGives trending regionally on social media. During 2015’s 24-hour event, the community was electric with the power of collective giving, supporting causes that people care about, and the awareness that everyone has the power to make a difference.

We’re looking forward to even more community, pride, generosity and excitement in 2016! Omaha Gives! is set to take place on Wednesday, May 25. Visit omahagives.org for full details.

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By Matt Darling, Vice President of Donor Services

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Donating Items for Sale at a Charitable Auction: A donor’s income tax deduction for a gift of tangible personal property, such as a painting, is limited to the donor’s cost of the item, not its fair market value. The exception to this valuation is when the property itself is used directly in carrying out the organization’s charitable purpose, in which case your charitable deduction would be the fair market value. The donation of the use of property, such as the right to use a home at the beach for a period of time, does not give rise to an income tax deduction because it is a gift of a “partial interest” in property.

N OUR CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS, we are all presented with a variety of ways to support an organization – from fund raising events, cultural performances, silent auctions and raffle tickets, the options abound. Determining if and how much of each of these contributions are eligible for a charitable deduction can be tricky.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has specific requirements of what it considers tax-deductible charitable contributions: • The contribution is made to a qualified organization under IRS guidelines, most commonly deemed to be places of worship, non profit charitable organizations and municipalities.

Purchasing a Raffle Ticket: At many events, you are asked to purchase a raffle ticket with the possibility of winning a premium item, such as a piece of jewelry.

The IRS says that this amount is not tax-deductible. Even if you don’t win anything, you were entitled to the chance of winning an item. Therefore, raffle tickets are not tax-deductible charitable contributions – regardless of the organization selling them.

Also for the lucky winner of the raffle item, it should be noted that the fair market value of the prize will be treated as ordinary income for federal and state income tax purposes.

• You must not be eligible to receive any personal benefit for the portion of the gift for which you want to deduct.

• You must have records that substantiate the value you deduct for your charitable contributions.

Membership Dues: With regard to membership dues, the amount that is eligible for charitable tax deduction varies. For the most part, it goes back to the IRS standard rule: membership dues less the personal benefits received equals the value eligible for charitable tax deduction. However, many organizations, as mentioned in the beginning of this article, may have a small enough membership fee or offer nominal benefits that they are not considered valuable enough to affect the tax deductibility of your membership contribution. This information should be disclosed to you by the cultural organization to which you are contributing.

As with all rules, there are some exceptions. Below are a few common examples of what is and what is not deductible.

Tickets to Fund raising or Cultural Events: Any value that exceeds the fair market value of the ticket is generally eligible to be deducted. Because you need to know the value of benefit you received in exchange for your ticket purchase, the host charitable organization is responsible for disclosing the non-deductible amount.

Donating at a Charitable Auction: As with tickets, you are generally eligible to deduct the value of your contribution in the silent or oral auction that exceeds the fair market value of the auction item you received. Again, the host charitable organization is responsible for determining and disclosing the value of the item.

It is always wise to consult your financial advisors regarding the ultimate deductibility of any charitable gifts you may make, as they are in the best position to evaluate your specific tax circumstances and to provide professional legal, financial and tax advice.

In the case where your contribution is less than the fair market value of the item you received, the contribution is not considered tax deductible, because you received more personal benefit for the item than you donated in exchange.

For more information about Internal Revenue Service guidelines for charitable tax deductions, visit www.irs.gov and download Publication 526, Charitable Contributions.

You are also welcome to contact Matt Darling at the Omaha Community Foundation at (402) 342-3458 or matt@omahafoundation.org.

If a non profit auctions the right to support one of their programs, like feeding a stray animal or housing a homeless individual, you do not typically receive anything that the IRS would consider of personal benefit. So in this case, the entire value of your contribution in exclusive support of a charity’s program is generally tax-deductible.

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To leverage collective business leadership to build a more prosperous Heartland.

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STABLISHED IN 1895, AKSARBEN Foundation represents the premier employers in Nebraska and western Iowa. AKSARBEN Foundation works as a unified network to influence change for the betterment of youth, the economy and Heartland communities. We advance our mission to leverage collective business leadership to build a more prosperous Heartland by funding and guiding best practice, needs-based scholarship programs, promoting the Heartland’s cultural heritage through top-ranking community celebrations, and honoring community leaders who carry on the Heartland’s tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism.

Leadership AKSARBEN Foundation powers the Heartland’s premier network of business and community leaders called The Knights of AKSARBEN. These men and women freely give of their time, talent, energy and resources and truly embody our mission of “Giving Back, Moving Forward” for a stronger Heartland. And through our many youth leadership programs and scholarships, we are preparing today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Education Scholarships have been at the core of AKSARBEN Foundation’s mission. We fund and guide best practice, needs-based scholarship programs for Heartland youth, awarding nearly $1 million annually.

Agriculture AKSARBEN Foundation directs the Heartland’s premier Youth Agriculture event, the AKSARBEN Stock Show & Rodeo, and celebrates our agricultural heritage through programs such as the Nebraska Pioneer and Heritage Farm Awards.

Community For over a century, AKSARBEN Foundation has proudly promoted philanthropy and volunteerism for the betterment of the Heartland through our signature event, the AKSARBEN Coronation & Scholarship Ball, and programs such as AKSARBEN Friends, AKSARBEN Good Neighbor Award and AKSARBEN Community Grants.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Please join those who share in our vision of making the Heartland a better place for all with time and contributions towards: • Funding Scholarships • Corporate Sponsorships • Event Sponsorships • Planned Giving VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • Join AKSARBEN Friends • Mentor an AKSARBEN Scholar • Volunteer to support AKSARBEN Stock Show & Rodeo

AKSARBEN FOUNDATION 6910 Pacific St., Ste. 102 • Omaha, NE 68106 Phone (402) 554-9600 www.aksarben.org President: Jon Burt Board President/Chairman: Steve Martin To donate contact: Sally Brittan To volunteer contact: Jody Siedelmann

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WISH LIST: Attend an AKSARBEN community event: • AKSARBEN Coronation & Scholarship Ball, October 29, 2016 • AKSARBEN Stock Show & Rodeo Sept. 22-25, 2016 • AKSARBEN Heritage Parade Sept. 24, 2016 • AKSARBEN Buyer’s Club Purple Ribbon Auction Sept. 25, 2016

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To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

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HE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1982, the Nebraska Chapter has provided education, information and support to individuals afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease and the related disorders across the state. There are over 33,000 Nebraskans currently living with the disease and over 81,000 caregivers supporting them. Alzheimer’s is the only cause of death among the top 10 in America that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. Together we can fight so that one day we will have a world without Alzheimer’s.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships • Event Sponsorships • Individual Giving • In-kind Donations • Memorials, Tributes and Honorariums • Matching Gifts

Our local office offers the following programs and services to help you and your loved ones through the difficult journey of Alzheimer’s. Support Groups – led by trained individuals, our groups provide support, education and information to individuals and families impacted by the disease. Care Consultation – dedicated professional staff help people navigate through the difficult decisions people with Alzheimer’s and their families face through every stage of the disease.

Community Presentations - our education programs address topics including Alzheimer’s and dementia education, all aspects and stages of caregiving and issues related to living with Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia Care Conference – is the premier conference on best practices for dementia care and support, with presentations from prestigious researchers, high profile family caregivers, dynamic community leaders and extraordinary health professionals. Online Communities and Support – our toll free number: 1-800-272-3900 connects you to the 24/7 Helpline that provides reliable information and support any time day or night. You can also visit our website: alz.org/Nebraska.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • Special Events Support • Planning Committee • Advocacy • Community Educator • Support Group Facilitator

The Alzheimer’s Association raises funds every year to support our programs and services through a variety of events including the Growing Hope Gala, Longest Day and Walk to End Alzheimer’s here in the metro area. For more information on these events and how you can get involved, please contact our local office at (402) 502-4301.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 1941 S 42nd St., Ste. 205 • Omaha, NE 68105 Phone (402) 502-4301 • (800) 272-3900 alz.org/Nebraska Executive Director: Viv Ewing Nebraska Board President: Holly Huerter Omaha Board President: Robin Donovan To volunteer or to donate contact: Keri Menage, Special Events Coordinator • (402) 502-4301 Ext. 207

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WISH LIST: • Volunteer your time • Sponsor or attend an event • Become a Program Educator

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We are the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer through prevention, saving lives, and diminishing suffering via research, education, advocacy and service.

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OR OVER 100 YEARS, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has been the leader in all things cancer. Together, we are fighting back with the Omaha community by helping people stay well, get well, find cures and fight back. In 2015, it is estimated that 9,540 Nebraskans will be diagnosed with cancer and the ACS is here to help you through every step of your cancer journey.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Corporate & Event Sponsorship • In-Kind Donations • Hope Lodge Capital Campaign • Planned and Annual Giving • Memorials and Honorariums • Matching Gifts

Our local office offers the following programs and services to help you and your loved ones during your cancer diagnosis: Road to Recovery – helping patients get to and from treatment with a ride; Reach to Recovery – one on one support for breast cancer patients; Look Good, Feel Better – a program designed to help patients with appearance-related side effects of treatment; TLC and Wig room - we offer free hats, turbans and wigs to patients going through cancer as well as an online catalogue in which you can purchase additional products; Online Communities & Support – our website: www.cancer.org offers support 24/7 as well as our toll free number: 1.800.227.2345 in which you can connect with a live person who can help you in finding many answers you may need about your treatment, diagnosis and more; Patient Lodging Programs – we can help those traveling to and from Omaha find free and/or reduced rate lodging while going through treatment. Omaha is also in the process of building a Hope Lodge which is a freestanding facility that will house cancer patients and their caregivers when coming to town for treatment.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • Event Leadership • Planning Committee • Day of Event Volunteers • Event Host – Host your own event to raise money and awareness of the American Cancer Society’s Hope in the Heartland Gala

The American Cancer Society raises funds every year to support our programs and services through a variety of events including Relay For Life, Coaches vs. Cancer and the Hope in the Heartland Gala here in the metro area. For more information on these events and how you can get involved, please contact our local office at (402) 393-5801.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 9850 Nicholas St., Ste. 200 • Omaha, NE 68114 Phone (402) 393-5801 www.cancer.org Senior Market Manager, Community Engagement: Deb Seaton Board Chair: Larissa Johnson High Plains Board President: Dr. Robert Langdon To volunteer or to donate contact: Deb Seaton, Community Engagement • (402) 398-0762

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MERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

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IFE IS WHY the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association has a mission to end the threat of heart disease and stroke, which are the nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers. By 2020, the Association aims to reduce deaths from cardiovascular disease by 20 percent. We all have a reason to live a longer, healthier life. Maybe it is to dance at your daughter’s wedding. Maybe it’s to cheer on the Huskers. No matter how big or how small your “why” is, the American Heart Association wants to help you live for those moments.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: With a donation in any amount, you can help further the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association right here in Omaha.

To make an individual gift or request information about corporate sponsorship opportunities, contact our regional office (9900 Nicholas Street Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114) at (402) 810-6870 or Omaha@heart.org.

We also accept donations at many local schools through Jump Rope For Heart/Hoops For Heart and at our biggest events of the year:

In the past five years (2010-14), the American Heart Association has funded 29 studies in Nebraska at a cost of $4,268,480, including $2.68 million in 2014. But the Association is about more than research. In 2014, 71,765 Nebraskans were trained by the Association in CPR and 47,980 children fought obesity through Jump Rope For Heart/Hoops For Heart. The Association even worked to have all Nebraska newborns screened for heart defects before leaving the hospital, supported a statewide smokefree law and is aiming to have all high school students know CPR before graduating.

Whether you or someone you know has been impacted by heart disease or stroke, you have felt the effect of our work in your life.

• February 6, 2016 – Heart and Stroke Ball • May 7, 2016 – Heart Walk • Fall 2016 – Go Red For Women Expo The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association is also proud to participate in Omaha Gives! on May 25, 2016.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: As the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting

Life is why you should support the work of the American Heart Association. Supporting can be as simple as telling a friend about the risks or wearing red on National Wear Red Day (Feb. 5, 2016). Or you can attend one of the events in Omaha like the Heart and Stroke Ball, the Heart Walk or the Go Red For Women Expo. The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association is an easy organization to support, accepting both donations of money and time.

heart disease and stroke, we know volunteers are vital to the success of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Without the support of our community, our lifesaving mission would not be possible. In addition to help at our events, we look to our volunteers for assistance in many areas including: • Administrative/office • Chair and committee recruitment • CPR training • Event planning and set-up • Public speaking and interviews No matter your interests, skills or schedule, we have an opportunity for you to become involved. Contact our regional office (9900 Nicholas Street Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114) at (402) 810-6870 or Omaha@heart.org for information.

You can even volunteer today without leaving your home. Learn the risk factors for heart disease. Learn CPR. Learn the signs of stroke. And share that knowledge with others to help spread our mission.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AND AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION 9900 Nicholas St., Ste. 200 • Omaha, NE 68114 Phone (402) 810-6870 www.Heart.org/Omaha Metro Omaha Executive Director: Jennifer Redmond Metro Omaha Board President: Dr. Robert Spicer, Chief of Cardiology at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Metro Omaha Chairman of the Board: Cameron Scott, Executive Vice President Operations at Union Pacific To volunteer or to donate contact: (402) 810-6870 2016

WISH LIST: • Monetary donations to help fund heart and stroke research • Ambassadors to share lifesaving information • Auction items and packages • In-kind photography and video services • Volunteers for day-to-day and event support

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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.

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HE AMERICAN RED CROSS 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.

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, hospital patients relying on blood donors, and those who turn to the Red Cross for lifesaving training.

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 below.

• Disaster Responder • Smoke Alarm Installation Team • Support Service Members and Veterans • Public Speaking • General Office Support • College and Youth Red Cross Clubs • ...others!

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 • Call (402) 343-7700 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm weekdays.

You may also leave a message.

• Mail a check/money order to 2912 S 80th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124

AMERICAN RED CROSS NEBRASKA/SW IOWA/KANSAS REGION HEADQUARTERS 2912 S 80th Ave. • Omaha, NE 68124 Phone (402) 343-7700 • Toll Free (800) 987-4272 www.redcross.org CEO: Jill Orton Board Chairs: Steve Fisher, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company Henry “Mick” McKinley III, US Bank To volunteer or to donate call: (402) 343-7700

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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 a position of interest, contact us at (402) 343-7700 and we may find an opportunity for you to serve!

WISH LIST: • $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 • $200 Provides a full day of food and shelter to a family of 4 • $1,000 Provides food and shelter to 5 families for 1 day in a shelter

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To financially assist families with a child battling cancer.

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NGELS AMONG US is a young organization, and we are very passionate about our cause. We are proudly entering our tenth year of operation.

We incorporated in April of 2006, and received our 501c3 status two months later.

In November of the same year we began taking on families. We have been forging on with conviction ever since.

To financially assist families with a child battling cancer, through funds raised from community events, donations, grant writing and corporate sponsorships.

To foster a sense of community by providing needed resources and information through hosting events where families can mingle. Raising awareness by providing educational information on our website, and sharing tips and advice in our quarterly newsletters.

We aspire to be a most prominent and visible organization in our community, making a difference in the lives of families coping with childhood cancer. Our focus is to be a vibrant service organization of vitality, and a valuable resource for the entire metropolitan area. We work tirelessly to continue to shape our organization into a quality oriented entity well respected within the community. Our goal is to keep our outreach strong and our mission focused and alive.

Enlisting the help and support of families who have utilized our services, letting them speak from a firsthand testimonial perspective to broaden awareness.

Gaining commitment from them to serve in a volunteer capacity, once they are selfsustaining again, to champion our cause. Through strengthening our foothold and gaining more visibility in the community, we will be better positioned to fulfill our mission and fortify our organization.

The majority of our families come to us as a referral from a Social Worker at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, or Nebraska Medicine, here in Omaha. Others seek us out from word of mouth, or from visiting our website. Each family completes our financial aid application and returns it to our office. By providing financial assistance to those who qualify, we are able to allow the parent(s) to focus on the child rather than finances.

We provide each family up to $500 per month, for up to $5,000 per family. We only take on additional families as our financial capacity will allow, and unfortunately, we always have families on a waiting list. We pay funds directly to the creditors to ensure proper and responsible use of our funds. We pay such necessities as house payments, utilities, auto payments, insurance payments, travel expenses and other expenses as necessary.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Monetary Donations • Event Attendance • Partner Events VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • Spread the word about Angels Among Us • Join our Guild • Hold Partner Events • Help out at our events

ANGELS AMONG US 11918 Poppleton Plz., Ste. 2 • Omaha, NE 68144 Phone (402) 885-4840 www.myangelsamongus.org Executive Director: Shari Holl Board President/Chairman: Jane Pohlman Guild Board President: Roberta Tonjes To volunteer or to donate contact: volunteer@myangelsamongus.org • (402) 885-4840

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WISH LIST: • Monetary Donations • Volunteers • Adopt an AAU family at Christmas time

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Our volunteer members identify, develop, implement and fund ongoing philanthropic programs to serve specific needs of children and adults in the Greater Omaha area.

SSISTANCE LEAGUE OF OMAHA is an all-volunteer organization serving Omaha since 1974. The organization returns 100% of proceeds raised to the community through its philanthropic programs. It received the 2016 Top-Rated Award

by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about non profit organizations.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Assistance League of Omaha receives no federal, state or city funding. Programs are funded by grants and donations, ALO’s Annual Christmas Caravan Tour of Homes, Spring Style Show, and the Assistance League Thrift Shop located at 36th and Leavenworth Streets.

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THERE ARE MANY WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE ASSISTANCE LEAGUE’S WORK:

Provide a tax-deductible monetary donation $85 clothes one school child Attend and support our fund raising events such as the Christmas Caravan Donate merchandise for fund raising events such as the silent auction or style show Support the Assistance League Thrift Shop with your donations and patronage

Donate new or gently used books during our annual Make a Difference Day book drive each October

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: Operation School Bell® Each year over 3400 children from the greater Omaha area are given the opportunity to shop and select new school clothing at JCPenney.

Operation Recovery ALO volunteers provide life skills training and ALO Thrift Shop clothing vouchers to the residents of Santa Monica, a home for women recovering from chemical dependency.

ACT/PSAT Review Sessions Low-cost seminars organized by ALO and presented by professional instructors prepare students from 27 area schools for the ACT/PSAT exam.

Assault Survivor Kits® ALO purchases and prepares kits containing new clothing and hygiene products for victims of rape and other forms of violence. The kits are distributed to twelve hospital emergency rooms and shelters throughout the greater Omaha area. Children’s kits are also provided via Project Harmony. Over 400 kits are distributed each year.

Operation Teen Parent Teen parents in the Omaha school district are encouraged to complete their education and read to their children. Over 600 books were distributed to students from eight area high schools and four post-secondary scholarships were awarded.

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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Become a member and use your time and talents to support our philanthropic projects

Grant writer

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® OF OMAHA 3569 Leavenworth St. • Omaha, NE 68105 Phone (402) 342-4288 alomaha.org President: Suzanne Hinman To volunteer or to donate contact: The Assistance League Office • (402) 342-4288

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VENUE SCHOLARS FOUNDATION To ensure careers for students of hope and need through education and supportive relationships.

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HE KEY COMPONENT of the Avenue Scholars Foundation program is the supportive relationship between the Avenue Scholar and a teacher and coach called a Talent Advisor. Through the relationships established, Talent Advisors help Avenue Scholars develop hope and set realistic, attainable education and career goals.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Financial support is greatly appreciated. Donations can be made directly or online at www.avenuescholarsfoundation.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Please support Avenue Scholars Foundation students by volunteering with a local mentoring organization and choosing an Avenue Scholar as your mentee.

Students are selected at the end of their sophomore year of high school using multiple criteria: • Recommendations from the student’s high school based upon his or her demonstrated aptitude or motivation to pursue a career in high-demand career and technical fields such as construction, information technology, healthcare, manufacturing, culinary arts and applied technologies • Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity • Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunches/Federal Pell Grants • Participation in Avenue Scholars Foundation programming Once students are accepted into the Avenue Scholars program, Talent Advisors provide comprehensive support to help students successfully complete high school and post-secondary training and then begin a meaningful career.

AVENUE SCHOLARS FOUNDATION 7101 Mercy Rd., Ste. 240 • Omaha, NE 68106 Phone (402) 916-9777 www.avenuescholarsfoundation.org President/CEO: Kenneth M. Bird, Ed.D. Board Chairman: Walter Scott, Jr.

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WISH LIST: Avenue Scholars Foundation is always looking for businesses with which to partner in offering career opportunities for our students. If you have positions available for young people beginning their careers, please contact us.

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Ballet Nebraska is the region’s only professional dance company – bringing the beauty, athleticism and energy of ballet to Nebraska and Iowa audiences.

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ITH AN ENTHUSIASTIC AUDIENCE, and a recognized reputation among critics for artistic quality, Ballet Nebraska is a rising star of our region’s arts community. The company is performing at the Orpheum, Joslyn, Iowa Western Arts Center, and on tour... reaching thousands of children through outreach and education programs... and earning the support of some of the community’s most respected sponsors.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Season Sponsorships • Production Sponsorships • Choreography, Costume, Education and Artist Sponsorships • Individual Donations • In-kind Donations

Now in its sixth season, Ballet Nebraska is the youngest major arts organization in the metro area and the only professional dance company serving Nebraska and western Iowa.

Ballet Nebraska’s talented professional dancers hail from around the nation and abroad, making the Midwest their home to share the excitement of dance with others. Through the company’s expressive performing artists, acclaimed choreographers and skilled teachers, Ballet Nebraska plays a key role in the cultural vitality of the region.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Ballet Nebraska Guild: The Guild is a dedicated group of outstanding volunteers who support Ballet Nebraska through social events and fund raisers.

Junior Guild: This lively group allows young ballet fans the opportunity to work together to help support Ballet Nebraska.

Stagecraft Corps: This organization of behind-the-scenes volunteers helps with the many tasks that go into putting a ballet performance on the stage.

Ballet Nebraska’s commitment to community service embraces a range of outreach programs, including special performances for schoolchildren; onsite workshops at schools and other venues; tickets for underserved populations; and ongoing collaborations with partners that include Joslyn Art Museum, Opera Omaha and Omaha Performing Arts.

To attend, donate, volunteer or simply learn more about Ballet Nebraska, please visit balletnebraska.org.

BALLET NEBRASKA P.O. Box 6413 • Omaha, NE 68106 Phone (402) 541-6946 balletnebraska.org Founder and Artistic Director: Erika Overturff Chair, Board of Directors: Greta Vaught President, Ballet Nebraska Guild: Michelle Kugler To volunteer or for more information: guild@balletnebraska.org • info@balletnebraska.org

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To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, healthy and caring members of society.

OYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MIDLANDS (BGCM), is one of the largest out-of-school youth-serving agencies in the Omaha metropolitan area.

These opportunities are led by professional, positive role models that make a lifelong impact in the lives of those we serve. In 2015, BGCM served over 6,700 youth ages 6-18 to reach their full potential. On an average day, 1,759 youth attended BCGM programs. With eleven service sites located at legacy clubs or co-located with area schools, our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, healthy and caring members of society. It is our vision to be a leader in youth development on the local and national level.

We are transforming our community by providing youth with impactful, fun and educational opportunities in a safe environment.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Corporate Sponsorships Individual Giving Event Sponsorships Memorials or Honorariums Gifts of Stock In-Kind Gifts Planned Gifts To donate online please visit www.bgcomaha.org/give

BGCM offers youth out of school programming focused on three priority outcomes:

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Homework Help & Tutoring Members Coaching a Sport Teaching members about Art, Photography, Instrumental Lessons Mentoring a Teen Teaching members about fishing, birding, outdoor skills, boating safety Help members learn about technology, coding, STEM activities To volunteer contact: Josh Towey, Volunteer Coordinator • (402) 342-1600

Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles.

At “the Club,” a member can discover a hidden talent, get homework help, discuss important issues with their peers in leadership groups, contribute to a community service project, get a warm, nutritious meal and engage with caring adults. Focused teen programming for youth ages 13-18 emphasizes academics, college and vocational preparation, character and leadership development and athletics. In pursuit of positive impact in these key areas, we offer programs such as the Torch and Keystone Clubs, which empower kids through community service and entrepreneurial activities; Degrees 2 Diplomas, which introduces academic goal setting and provides tools for goal attainment; SMART Moves, which gives kids the tools to resist drug, alcohol and tobacco use; and special targeted strategic programs to confront issues of risk reduction, juvenile crime and gang activity.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MIDLANDS 2610 Hamilton St. • Omaha, NE 68131 Phone (402) 342-1600 www.bgcomaha.org President &CEO: Ivan Gilreath Board President: Annette Smith Guild President: Teresa Milner To donate contact: Ashley Winans, CDO • (712) 256-6029

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School supplies including backpacks, folders, paper, pens, pencils, etc.

Assorted board games, i.e. Monopoly, checkers, chess, etc.

Assorted arts supplies, i.e. paper, crayons, markers, etc.

Assorted sports supplies, i.e. basketballs, footballs, playground balls, etc.

Kid friendly, non-violent Wii and XBox games Assorted winter hats, gloves and coats

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Changing the way America cares for children, families and communities by providing and promoting an Integrated Continuum of Care® that instills Boys Town values to strengthen body, mind and spirit.

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VERY DAY, ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN and broken and struggling families seek help from Boys Town. The care we provide is uniquely effective because it is driven by our unwavering belief that every child and every family has the potential to succeed, regardless of their circumstances.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: $1,000 makes you an Honor Roll member of the Boys Town family.

Every dollar goes directly toward the care of a child. $600 donation can purchase Christmas gifts for eight Boys Town children. $115 donation can help pay for an annual school physical to ensure that a child stays healthy and lives in a healthy home away from home. $250 can help purchase student supplies for career academy courses $75 donation can help purchase an entire outfit for a child – from shoes to a warm winter sweater-and provide the self-confidence he or she needs to follow the path to success. $55 donation can help pay for a portion of a young athlete’s sports uniform as he or she learns to compete with character.

In cities across America, Boys Town gives families and children a second chance at success. Our Integrated Continuum of Care® provides a tightly integrated spectrum of research-proven services based on the consistent delivery of the Boys Town Model®.

When you support Boys Town by making a donation, you support a Continuum of Care that meets children and families where they’re at and moves them toward independence and empowerment.

Your donation helps us provide the right care, at the right time, in the right way and reinforces our firm belief that every child and family deserves the opportunity to succeed. Every day, every donation received increases our ability to serve children and families in communities across America.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Mentoring You can choose to mentor a grade school or high school student in math, reading, social studies or science.

Repair bicycles and sew quilts.

Complete office projects and scan photographs.

Welcome visitors to Boys Town and other activities.

WISH LIST: • Multiple items for summer camp, including outdoor sports balls, kayaks, paddle boat, fishing nets, and ping pong paddles and balls • New computers • New twin size sheet sets for residential homes • Gift cards for children’s birthdays celebrations & home activities • New age appropriate reading books • New bicycles for children on campus

BOYS TOWN 14100 Crawford St. • Boys Town, NE 68010 Phone Herb Hames: (402) 498-3322 • Judy Madison: (402) 498-1410 www.BoysTown.org National Executive Director: Fr. Steven Boes Board Chairman: Greg McMillan To volunteer contact: Tom Lynch • (402) 498-1186

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Mindful of the presence of God in our midst, we serve, empower and advocate for individuals and families in need.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Irish Fest: Annual March fund raising dinner and auction Annual Appeal: Online donations at www.ccomaha.org Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation: May-August cash drive for our food pantries Hunger Run: June run to help end hunger Hoops for Hope: Winter fund raising party before Creighton game Foundation/Planned Gifts: Emily Cunningham Kozlik (402) 829-9260 Columbus Golf Outing: Fall fund raiser to support our Columbus services Cars for Kids: David Klein (402) 829-9241 Mothers Day / Fathers Day Cards: Give your mother or father a beautiful card

INCE 1926, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF OMAHA has been ministering to the greatest and most fundamental needs of the Archdiocese of Omaha. To the voiceless, hungry, addicted, abused and forgotten – regardless of race, religion, age or income – Catholic Charities provides sanctuary in times of hardship while opening doors for promising futures. Every year Catholic Charities helps and empowers more than 100,000 individuals and families making it one of the largest service agencies in Nebraska.

MINISTRY IN ACTION • To the battered woman and her children, we are shelter and safety.

• To the poor, the hungry, the homeless, we are help and hope.

• To those faced with unplanned pregnancy, we are support and guidance.

• To the immigrant, we are a path to acceptance and participation.

• To the person immobilized by mental illness and addictions, we are a road to recovery.

• To children, families and senior citizens, we are a haven for learning, growth and a place to

while donating to Catholic Charities.

Easy Gifts: Catholic Charities offers the Easy Gifts Program, an electronic fund transfer (EFT) service, which stretches your donation by reducing the cost of processing your contribution and allowing us to better plan and budget for our programs. Your gift may be a one-time donation or you can make it a recurring monthly gift.

Matching Gifts: Many companies have Matching Gift programs which double or even triple, tax deductible contributions made by their employees.

Memorial Gifts: Memorial gifts may be given or designated to Catholic Charities to honor the memory of someone who has passed.

Program/Service Donations: You may select a specific service to receive your donations by including that information with your check or online donation.

Tribute Gifts: You may make a tribute gift to Catholic Charities in honor of someone’s birthday, anniversary, graduation, Confirmation or in lieu of a holiday gift.

come together.

• To those who care about the less fortunate, we facilitate and celebrate your service.

• Because we see injustice, we are a voice for social change.

SERVICES: • Addiction Recovery • Children’s Programs • Domestic Violence Services • Family Strengthening • Food Assistance • Immigration Legal Assistance • Mental Health Services • Microbusiness Training • Pregnancy Counseling and Adoption Services • Senior Services CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Providing hope. Changing lives. Serving all.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Development fund raising events Emily Cunningham Kozlik (402) 829-9260 Food Pantries Food collection and/or sorting: Volunteer Office (402) 829-9296 Other volunteer opportunities Volunteer Office (402) 829-9296

CATHOLIC CHARITIES 3300 N 60th St. • Omaha, NE 68104 Phone (402) 554-0520 • Toll Free (800) 403-2435 www.ccomaha.org Executive Director: John J. Griffith Board President: John Herdzina Foundation Board Chair: John Kuehl To donate contact: Emily Cunningham Kozlik, Development Director • (402) 829-9260 2016

WISH LIST: • Cash donations to purchase pantry items or other needs • Irish Fest auction items: Emily Cunningham Kozlik (402) 829-9260 • Non-perishable food items: Juan Diego Center (402) 731-5413 • St. Martin de Porres (402) 453-6363 • Diapers/gift cards/cell phones/bedding/misc. items: David Klein (402) 829-9241

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HILD SAVING INSTITUTE, INC. Our mission is “responding to the cry of a child.”

ALL children should have homes where hope is kindled and dreams can be achieved.

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OR MORE THAN 120 YEARS Child Saving Institute has provided a safe haven and healing for thousands of young victims of family crisis and abuse.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Memorials/Tributes/Honorariums Gifts in any amount can be made to CSI

At its very core, CSI exists to help children and families. The agency is tireless in its work for the prevention, intervention and healing of abuse, neglect and abandonment.

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

to honor or memorialize a loved one. Please include a note with your gift indicating your intentions and an acknowledgement will be sent to the appropriate individual.

Securities Charitable gifts of stocks and property are gratefully received. Please consult a professional for details or call CSI’s Development Office for additional information, (402) 504-3663.

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 the Development Office for additional information, (402) 504-3663.

In-kind Gifts Non-monetary gifts from shampoo to diapers to new car seats to non-perishable snacks can be used by children and youth in CSI’s care.

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

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Volunteers working with Child Saving Institute’s children and youth receive nine

Child Saving Institute’s nationally-accredited Early Childhood Education program provides nurturing care in two state-of-the-art facilities that are safe, stimulating and focused on fun and learning. Our two child care centers---located at CSI at 4545 Dodge Street as well as at the Spellman Child Development Center on the College of Saint Mary campus---offer children ages six weeks to six years the best possible environment, providing your child with a true sense of community and individualized attention.

hours of training to prepare for different volunteer positions. Volunteers must be 19 or older.

Early Childhood Education Share your creative talents and energy with children six weeks to six years old. Story tellers and creative coloring gurus welcomed!

Fun friends Make an impact on a teen’s life by giving a few hours a week. Are you a gamer? Do you shoot hoops? Do you love to cook, draw or write poetry? Youth in our programs enjoy these same skills. Think of the fun you could have together!

Parent Education Partners We need babysitting volunteers on Wednesday and Thursday evenings so parents may participate in CSI parenting classes and engage in Foster Parent Networking.

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

Gardening volunteers are needed to assist with the nature playground weeding and planting.

To volunteer contact: Mary Senff, Events & Projects Coordinator • (402) 504-3664

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

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

WISH LIST: • Gift cards (e.g. Visa, MasterCard, Target, Walmart) $10 - $25 increments • School supplies, including backpacks • Movie passes and movie money • Gift cards for bowling, Family Fun Center, Skatedaze, etc.

• Playdough, craft kits and art supplies (sketch pads, drawing pencils) • Toiletries (deodorant, lip balm, ethnic hair products, feminine hygiene products)

CHILD SAVING INSTITUTE 4545 Dodge St. • Omaha, NE 68132 Phone (402) 553-6000 www.childsaving.org facebook.com/csiomaha • twitter.com/childsaving childsaving.org/blog • youtube.com/childsavinginstitute President and CEO: Peg Harriott Board Chairman: Donnette Janda Guild President: Jessica Covi To volunteer or to donate contact: Mary Senff, Events & Projects Coordinator • (402) 504-3664

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So that all children may have a better chance to live.

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

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.

Opportunities include: • Major Gifts • Annual Gifts • Event Sponsorships and Partnership • Endowment and Planned Giving • Heartstrings Giving Circle • Memorials and Tributes

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SERVICES Children’s is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric care. Children’s is ranked again as a 2015-16 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, and Orthopedics. The Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Heart Center offers the region’s largest and most comprehensive pediatric and adult congenital cardiac care program. The Heart Center serves a growing number of patients with complex and life threatening heart defects. Ben, the little boy pictured above, is one of those young patients; at just 14 months old, he received a new heart via transplant surgery at Children’s. 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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • Friends Board • Scrubs • Gala, Wine Women & Shoes and Golf Events

TRANSFORMATIVE GROWTH Children’s growth in services and patient volume, combined with success in attracting patients from across Nebraska and surrounding states, have led to a need for expanded facilities. As a result, Children’s is expanding to include new facilities to help meet increasing needs and offer the most innovative care for the region’s children.

The new facility will include: • A new and larger Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), so that fragile babies can be closest to the core medical services Children’s offers; • An expanded Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to meet a growing need for intensive care beds; • New and larger operating rooms to accommodate Children’s growing surgery volume and space for the newest and most advanced technology;

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION 8401 W Dodge Rd., Ste. 120 • Omaha, NE 68114 Phone (402) 955-6851 www.childrensfoundationomaha.org Executive Director: Beth Greiner Board Chair: Mike Homa President & CEO, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center: Richard G. Azizkhan, M.D.

• A second Cardiac Catheterization Lab to meet the needs of the growing heart program, including transplantation; • A new Short-Stay Observation Unit for outpatient surgery and emergency patients who require monitoring before returning home.

Beyond the walls of the 84th Street Campus, Children’s footprint is growing in West Omaha with the addition of a new Outpatient Surgery Center (opening Spring 2016) at West Village Pointe and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Specialty Clinics at Spring Ridge (opening Summer 2016).

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HILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha provides tuition assistance scholarships so children from low-income families can access the private or parochial K-8 education of their choice.

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HILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF OMAHA (CSF) believes that all families, regardless of income, should be able to choose the best educational setting for their children. By providing low-income families with K-8 scholarships, CSF empowers parents to choose their children’s school during the time their educational foundation is being established.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Every gift makes a difference! Below are just a few examples of how you can give to CSF:

Individual Giving Planned Giving Corporate Giving Memorials or Honorariums

CSF awards scholarships solely on the basis of financial need, following guidelines similar to the National School Lunch Program. Our organization is destination neutral and has no religious affiliation—scholarship recipients attend approximately 80 different schools across Omaha and northeast Nebraska.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We love to have help with our events!

Commitment A crucial piece of the CSF program is the commitment we make to our families, and the commitment we require from them in return. Provided a CSF family continues to be financially eligible, CSF provides scholarships to each student in a family every year until they graduate 8th grade. In return, each CSF family must contribute at least $500 toward their children’s education and their children must achieve a minimum 90% attendance rate each year.

Unique As the only provider of K-8 scholarships in the state, our program serves students at a crucial time in their education where few scholarships exist. Relying solely on private donations, CSF has awarded over 29,000 scholarships worth approximately $27 million in the past 16 years. While CSF is able to assist many families, the demand for scholarships outpaces CSF’s ability to fund them. For the 2015-16 school year, approximately 500 scholarships went unfunded.

CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF OMAHA 1111 N 13th St., Ste. 101 • Omaha, NE 68102 Phone (402) 819-4990 www.csfomaha.org Executive Director: Sandra Reding Board President: Terry Kroeger To volunteer contact: Lydia Sand, Program Manager, (402) 819-4990, Ext. 103 To donate contact: Mary Boyle, Annual Giving Manager at (402) 819-4990, Ext. 102

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WISH LIST: CSF is grateful for donations of any amount.

Your gift helps us provide the following opportunities: • $1,750 provides a full CSF scholarship for one year • $875 funds a semester of school for a CSF scholar • $175 funds a month of school for a CSF scholar • $44 funds a week of school for a CSF scholar

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College Possible is making college admission and success possible for promising students from low-income backgrounds through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support.

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E ARE PROUD TO REACH NEARLY 2,000 students in Omaha during the 2015-16 academic year. We serve students in nine partner high schools around the Omaha metro area and more than 75 colleges and universities across the country.

We harness the power and energy of AmeriCorps members to achieve the best results of any organization in the United States. During the 2014-15 academic year, the students we served increased their ACT scores by an average of 17.7 percent, and over 99 percent of students were accepted to college. They prove every day that when college is possible, anything is possible.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: The students we serve are always in need of community support.

They devote 320 hours in high school and countless more in college, with the assistance of their College Possible coaches, to make their college dreams possible. We want to recognize and encourage their hard work by providing the best support possible. Your gift of funds and inkind donations will help support and encourage these students as they strive to earn their college degree.

We are also an expanding local non profit organization. Your support helps make it possible for us to serve even more students in the Omaha area. Please considering donating to us today as we work toward meeting challenge grants from The Peter Kiewit Foundation and others.

WISH LIST: • Snacks: for students during sessions, ACT practice tests and campus visits • Tech Prizes: laptops, tablets and others to be awarded at our graduation ceremony • Funds: financial support from individuals, corporations or foundations to help us meet challenge grants

COLLEGE POSSIBLE OMAHA 900 S 74th Plz., Ste. 403 • Omaha, NE 68114 Phone (402) 884-4750 CollegePossible.org/Omaha Executive Director: Arvin Frazier

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

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OMPLETELY KIDS ASSISTS MORE THAN 2,000 children and families each year in overcoming barriers to their success. Research shows that growing up in poverty can have a significant impact on a child’s cognitive development, emotional well-being and physical health, thus impacting his or her ability to be successful. Completely KIDS has consistently seen the impacts of poverty in the lives of the families it works with and has developed program components that support our mission and specifically address each area of need.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: $10 provides 65 children with academic supplies to help them be successful in program and at school.

$25 fills 3 children’s backpacks with kid-friendly and nutritious food to take home over the weekend. $50 allows 10 children to take a field trip to a local park, museum or attraction to provide educational and cultural awareness experiences. $100 provides 10 children with hands-on project-based learning opportunities. $675 provides meals for 60 kids for one week during summer all-day programming. $1,500 provides two Family Nights, giving Completely KIDS children and their families the opportunity to enjoy a hot meal and engage in a fun activity together.

Safe Completely KIDS provides a safe environment with caring adult mentors.

Staff members help youth develop the skills necessary to make safe and smart decisions in their daily lives. Our Charles E. Lakin Learn to Swim Program equips children with basic swimming and water safety skills.

Healthy Through healthy meals during daily program and weekend backpacks of food through our Weekend Food Program, youth receive nourishment, which helps reduce hunger and concentration issues due to hunger. By working with community partners, Completely KIDS helps children and families learn about healthier but affordable food choices, teaching skills that can be used to establish healthier lifestyles at home. Therapy services help eliminate emotional and mental barriers to their success and meet needs for their overall well-being.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Reading Buddies Take your Completely KIDS buddy on a faraway adventure, down a historic path or on a scientific exploration by reading with them. Reading buddies spend an hour a week reading and playing reading games with kids, showing kids that reading is fun and cool, and encouraging a love for reading.

Youth Events Help with parties for back-to-school, Halloween and Easter, as well as book fairs and our end of the year carnival. Check Facebook for up to date opportunities.

Weekend Food Program Get a group of friends or coworkers together and pack bags of food for the children to take home over the weekend.

Fund raising Drive Coordinate a fund raising drive to gather Weekend Food Program items; swimsuits; school, ballet or other program supplies.

Successful Through our after-school programs, we provide homework help and enrichment activities that reinforce what is being taught in the classroom, and foster positive life skills development to help the child achieve success.

Connected Strong families are important to the healthy development of children and the community. Completely KIDS strengthens families by engaging parents with their children and connecting families to the resources they so desperately need.

COMPLETELY KIDS 2566 St. Mary’s Ave. • Omaha, NE 68105 Phone (402) 397-5809 completelykids.org Executive Director: Penny Parker Board Chairman: Steve Lindsay Guild Board President: Sarah McGowan To volunteer or to donate contact: Sarah Croft, Community Resource Manager scroft@completelykids.org • (402) 397-5809, Ext. 229

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WISH LIST: • Technology: Digital and video cameras, iPads, sewing machines, photo printers • Sports Equipment: Soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, jump ropes • Art Supplies: Markers, tissue and scrapbook paper, paint/brushes, art kits, stamps, stencils • Program Supplies: Board games, puzzles, pencils, kids’ magazines • Family: Gas and grocery gift cards, toiletries, cleaning supplies • Field Trips: Buses, zoo, museums, parks • Weekend Food Program items: see website

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Our mission is to empower Do Space members through technology access and education.

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PENED IN NOVEMBER 2015, Do Space is Omaha’s first technology library and digital workshop, providing an innovative playground for the entire community. Do Space provides people from all walks of life access to software, computing and emerging technology. The organization empowers everyone with the tools and guidance needed to learn, create, explore and invent. Education is a key focus, with a number of opportunities for advanced learning and technology literacy.

Whether you are new to computers, looking to make a career change, wanting to learn code, improve your job skills, have a dream to launch a start-up or are interested in 3D printing, Do Space has the tools needed to make it happen. An Omaha leader in technology innovation, Do Space works with the Omaha community to change the shape of technology education and to actively play a role in technology advancement and creation.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Do Space accepts monetary donations. For more information on giving opportunities, please visit www.dospace.org/donate or call (402) 979-7373.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Most volunteer positions have a preferred minimum of four shifts per month for no less than six months. To learn of the latest volunteer opportunities, log on to: www.dospace.org/involved

General Support • Do Space Community Advocate: Give brief tours of the space, talk about the awesome software and hardware available, provide attendees with an overview of various program offerings and assist with special events. Volunteers in this role need not be an expert at technology, but excited and enthusiastic about technology.

More than $3 million in technology, including hardware and software, is featured on the first floor of Do Space. The interior spaces serve a variety of functions and include computer work stations, meeting rooms, a 3D lab, a teen room and a kids room.

Do Space offers a number of programs, workshops and events throughout the year.

For more information, log on to www.dospace.org.

Technology Support • Do Space Technology Mentor: Teach and mentor attendees one-on-one on specific software and hardware skills.

• Do Space Technology Sidekick: Assist members with basic software and hardware questions.

Assist Community Technologist staff at help desk with topics and equipment circulation.

• Do Space 3D Lab Guru: Give tours of 3-D lab and assist with available 3-D technology support.

Education Support • Do Space Learning Leader: Teach classes on specific software, hardware or programs.

• Do Space Community Builder: Calling all social butterflies! Facilitate and inspire various group members utilizing the space.

DO SPACE 7205 Dodge St. • Omaha, NE 68114 Phone (402) 819-4022 www.dospace.org Hello@dospace.org Executive Director: Rebecca Stavick Co-Founder/Chairman: Walter Scott, Heritage Services To volunteer contact: volunteer@dospace.org

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

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Annual Fund Help further the Museum’s mission with a donation to the Annual Fund.

Brick by Brick Campaign Help pave the Museum’s path to the future!

Education Sponsorship

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.

Sponsor education programs that have a lasting impact in the community.

Exhibition Sponsorship Support one-of-a-kind exhibitions that inspire Museum visitors.

Heritage Map Make a lasting impact with a contribution to The Durham Museum’s Heritage Map. Planned Giving Provide a lasting legacy to the Museum and the community.

From our permanent exhibits highlighting the history of Omaha and its surrounding regions, to impressive traveling exhibitions from our national partners such as the Smithsonian Institution, the National Archives, the Library of Congress and the Field Museum, there is truly something for everyone.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Soda Fountain + Candy Shop Serve old-fashioned treats such as phosphates, ice cream sodas and floats, and other food items.

Front Desk Volunteer Collect admission, share the benefits of membership with visitors, and answer questions about museum layout and programming.

Museum Shop Help guests find the perfect piece of history to take home. You will also help our retail manager organize and display items.

Education Volunteers, Docents and Train Car Host Help with classes, field trips and workshops. If history is your specialty, you’ll enjoy an interactive role as a docent, where you will provide tour groups with detailed commentary on all that The Durham has to offer.

Membership Department The museum’s growing membership is due in no small part to our dedicated membership volunteers. Help our membership staff with mailings and phone-a-thons, as well as promoting and selling memberships both at the museum and off-site.

THE DURHAM MUSEUM 801 S 10th St. • Omaha, NE 68108 Phone (402) 444-5071 • Toll Free (866) 400-4274 DurhamMuseum.org Executive Director: Christi Janssen Board Chairman: Steven S. Martin To volunteer or to donate contact: Debb Hopp, Guest Services Manager • (402) 444-5071

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To enhance the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form.

N JULY 2007, we opened the Ruth Sokolof Theater, our two-screen cinema located within the Saddle Creek Records development in downtown Omaha. As a non profit committed to screening films based on their creative, artistic and social merits, Film Streams depends on the support of our membership program, individual donors, grants from foundations, corporations and government organizations and volunteers. Open seven days a week, our cinema hosts four principal programs:

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Film Streams Membership Support quality cinema in our community with an annual membership to the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Benefits included reduced ticket prices ($4.50), 20% off concessions and advance notice of special events and screenings.

Additional benefits for higher level members include year-round recognition on screen and in Film Streams’ quarterly newsletter and a theater seat plaque inscribed with the name of your choice.

Film Streams’ Annual “Feature” Celebration Help support Omaha’s non profit cinema through a gift to Film Streams’ annual celebration – and score a ticket to the Omaha film event of the year! Academy Award-winning filmmaker and Film Streams Board Member Alexander Payne personally invites each Feature guest for an engaging live discussion on art and life. Most recently, Payne was joined by Academy Award-nominated writer-director David O. Russell. Other past guests include Laura Dern, Debra Winger, Steven Soderbergh and Jane Fonda. For Feature V, which coincided with the release of Payne’s film NEBRASKA, the director was joined by stars Bruce Dern, June Squibb and Will Forte for a conversation with public radio host Kurt Andersen.

First Run Films American independents, documentaries and foreign films making their theatrical premieres in Omaha and the surrounding region.

Repertory Selections Classic films, themed series and director retrospectives, featuring films from throughout the history of cinema and contributions by guest curators.

Arts In Education Diverse programming teaching area students how to interpret films in a cultural context, empathize with characters in ways that are beneficial to their own personal development and analyze film as an art form.

Community Development Lectures, forums, Q&A sessions with film professionals, partnerships with other non profits and community groups on film-based events and other activities that engage the public in a continuous dialogue about film and contribute to a vibrant local arts community. Film Streams has engaged in more than 100 film-based collaborations with arts groups and social service organizations throughout our community. These mutually beneficial partnerships have brought hundreds of people to our theater for their first visit, significantly expanding awareness for our cinema while providing our partnering organizations with a unique forum for the discussion of their own missions and activities.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Film Streams has opportunities for volunteers interested in getting involved with our organization, including administrative help, ticket taking, and distributing promotional materials through our new Streams Team. We’re a small staff, so volunteers contribute tremendously to the success of our organization. If you’re interested in volunteering, please send a message with your name, contact information and an idea of your availability throughout the week to molly@filmstreams.org.

WISH LIST: Come To The Movies & Support Great Cinema Whether it’s a new American independent, critically acclaimed foreign film, tantalizing documentary or a classic movie returned to its big-screen glory, there’s something for everyone at our non profit cinema. Your attendance makes a difference. Not only are you supporting quality film programming in Omaha but great filmmaking throughout the world.

Bring Friends Help us broaden our audience! Know someone who hasn’t been to Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater? Please bring them along for a visit or encourage them to find out more about us at www.filmstreams.org.

Spread The Word Share your Film Streams experiences with others through word-of-mouth and social media. Posts, likes, tweets and check-ins help widen our profile and show that you support quality cinema in your community.

Donations Of Any Kind make a difference! Please contact Caitlin LaVelleGustafson about our various giving opportunities, including foundation and corporate support at (402) 933-0259 Ext. 13 or caitlin@filmstreams.org.

FILM STREAMS AT THE RUTH SOKOLOF THEATER 1340 Mike Fahey St. • Omaha, NE 68102 Phone (402) 933-0259 www.filmstreams.org Executive Director: Rachel Jacobson Board Chair: Paul G. Smith To volunteer contact: Molly Welsh, Operations Manager & Volunteer Coordinator (402) 933-0259 To donate contact: Caitlin LaVelle-Gustafson, Development Associate • (402) 933-0259, Ext. 13

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Our mission is to enhance public safety and build community appreciation and respect for our first responders.

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OLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS put their lives on the line for us each and every day. They are the first people on the scene when an emergency strikes. While everyone else is running away, these brave men and women are running towards dangerous situations to save and protect the people of our community. We are the only foundation in Omaha that focuses on supporting and recognizing both police and firefighters and we are the only foundation that provides these first responders with support and vital equipment. We partner directly with Omaha’s police and fire chiefs to fulfill wish lists and provide meaningful resources that make a positive impact on the community. The First Responders Foundation was recognized for our “Commitment to Community” by the American Red Cross at the 2015 Heroes in the Heartland awards luncheon.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Donations to support programs and wish list items for OPD and OFD • Event sponsorship • Participation in annual auction and signature event • In-kind donations • Omaha Gives!

• Matching gifts VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • Event support • Administrative support • Social media advocacy

Our programs include: the Support Blue Campaign, which has grown into a social media movement to recognize and show support for our brothers and sisters in law enforcement who put their lives on the line for us each and every day; the Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector Program, for which we partner with the Omaha Fire Department to provide and install free, tamper-proof and long-lasting combination alarms in every home in underserved areas; and the Youth Athletic Program, in collaboration with Police Athletics for Community Engagement, which allows police officers to volunteer as coaches and mentors for kids in at-risk areas of the city to encourage them to become productive citizens by keeping them off the streets, out of gangs and drug-free.

You can help make a difference. Join us in showing appreciation to our first responders for their dedicated service by making a donation or volunteering to help support our cause.

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FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION 14916 Miami St. • Omaha, NE 68116 Phone (402) 672-6331 firstrespondersomaha.org Executive Director: Ray Somberg Chairman: Charles V. Sederstrom To volunteer contact: Ray Somberg, Executive Director • (402) 672-6331

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To provide a place where people can experience and enjoy the quiet wild of nature.

We want to inspire current and future generations to care for the natural world.

OUNDED IN 1913, Fontenelle Forest is one of Nebraska’s oldest conservation organizations and one of the largest private nature centers in the nation.

Fontenelle Forest owns and manages two nature centers: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center in Bellevue, which is a National Natural Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and Neale Woods in Omaha. Properties encompass nearly 2,000 acres of forest, prairie and wetlands along the Missouri River in the geographically significant Loess Hills. Fontenelle Forest’s Raptor Recovery is a state-wide agency and the only organization in Nebraska permitted by the state and federal government to rehabilitate orphaned or injured raptors.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Individual Giving Corporate Giving Event Sponsorships Nature Education Sponsorships Endowment and Planned Giving Memorials and Honorariums For more information on how you can partner with Fontenelle Forest, please contact

The mission of Fontenelle Forest is to provide a place where people can experience and enjoy the quiet wild of nature. We want to inspire current and future generations to care for the natural world.

Christi Churchill, Director of Development at (402) 731-1108 or cchurchill@fontenelleforest.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Become a Land Steward!

Join the Fontenelle Forest Guild!

Become a Teacher Naturalist!

Become a Teen Naturalist!

Assist with Fontenelle Forest’s Raptor Recovery! …and more. Contact Kareen Hickman, Development Associate, to learn more on how

The vision of Fontenelle Forest is to be a national leader in environmental stewardship and education and the region’s premier nature center.

Fontenelle Forest offers a wide variety of environmental education programs throughout the year, serving over 30,000 people annually through hundreds of public programs for all ages and interests. Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade curriculumbased natural science courses annually serve over 21,000 schoolchildren and Senior Understanding Nature programs for elder Americans reach over 2,700 a year.

you can help the Forest grow. Email: khickman@fontenelleforest.org.

Phone: (402) 731-7140, Ext.1024

To volunteer contact: Kareen Hickman, Development Associate at (402) 731-3140, Ext. 1024

FONTENELLE FOREST 1111 Bellevue Blvd. North • Bellevue, NE 68005 Phone (402) 731-3140 fontenelleforest.org Executive Director: Laura Lenarz Shiffermiller Board President: Paul J. Halbur Guild President: Christine Schulte, Fontenelle Forest Guild To volunteer contact: Kareen Hickman, Development Associate • (402) 731-3140, Ext. 1024

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WISH LIST: • Visit Fontenelle Forest today ... experience and enjoy the quiet wild of nature!

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Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

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Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

We provide leadership opportunities for girls to discover their place in the world, explore new areas of interest, connect with others who share their vision, build lifelong relationships and have fun!

We offer a variety of program experiences such as travel, camping, STEM, the arts, culinary, financial literacy, business (like Girl Scout Cookies!), conservation, community service and much more. The Girl Scout national program portfolio (badge earning activities) expands on program topics to create even more possibilities for a girl to do the things she enjoys or to try something she never thought possible.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: $25 – Sends one girl to camp to experience nature $100 – Provides volunteer enrichment for ten troop leaders $250 – Gives 50 girls a global view at a World Thinking event $1,000 – Sponsors 60 high school girls at a leadership conference $2,500 – Funds a community outreach troop’s activities for an entire year

A spark becomes a movement!

It all began in 1912 with a visionary woman from Savannah. Juliette Gordon Low believed in the power of every girl. She recognized the need in America for a program that would instill confidence and self-reliance and she made it her life’s work to build Girl Scouts upon those principles. For more than 100 years, generations of devoted Girl Scout volunteers have upheld Juliette’s dream to provide leadership experiences so that every girl can explore her potential and reach out in every possible direction.

It is estimated that 59 million American women were at one time in their lives a Girl Scout!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Leaders / Co-leaders /Troop Support Caring, compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers lead troops—both traditional and outreach—so that girls can explore and discover their values, spend time with their friends, take action to make the world a better place and have fun!

Assist at Events and Programs Use your event coordination skills or bring your special talents and interests to programs to enhance the Girl Scout experience.

Event Hosts Are you a former Girl Scout? Host an event and invite your alumnae friends to share stories and raise awareness for the organization.

Those who need us most.

Girl Scout Spirit of Nebraska has a robust program that extends into Omaha’s inner-city.

Through “community outreach” they bring Girl Scouting—in the form of volunteers, program experiences and materials—to hundreds of girls in schools and in community centers; girls who may not otherwise have the means or the support for participation.

In turn, the girls “pay it forward” by reaching out to offer community service in their neighborhoods and beyond! This unique approach to Girl Scouting provides fundamental leadership skills that girls can call on throughout their lives.

Girl Scouts empowers girls to make good choices and find their voice!

GIRL SCOUTS SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA 2121 S 44th St. • Omaha, NE 68105 Phone (402) 558-8189 • Toll Free (877) 447-5558 GirlScoutsNebraska.org CEO: Fran Marshall Board President: Lynne Ruth To volunteer or to donate contact: Wendy Hamilton, Fund Development Director

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WISH LIST: • Buy Girl Scout Cookies

• Share your Girl Scout alumna stories

• Volunteer your time

• Follow us on Social Media

• Provide in-kind donations

• Support Girl Scouts during OmahaGives!

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Providing food, clothing, healthcare and a way forward to people severely affected by poverty in the Omaha area.

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HE HEART MINISTRY CENTER (HMC) is a community outreach center located at 2222 Binney Street. HMC offers a “choice” food pantry, free clothing closet, dental clinic, Porto health clinic, community garden, legal clinic, youth mentoring, Pathway self-sufficiency program, life skills classes, support group meetings and case management services. In 2015, the Center is projected to provide more than 78,500 acts of assistance.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: The Heart Ministry Center is extremely grateful to our generous financial contributors who help make what we do possible. HMC is diligent in ensuring that money donated to our Center is spent thoughtfully and is used in the best interest of the people we serve. Please consider donating to our programs, so we can continue to provide food, clothing, household items, toiletries, medical care and other services to the Omaha community. Without the generous support of our donors, we would not be able to continue on in this vital ministry.

Programs & Services: • Choice Food Pantry - Pantry clients can choose from a variety of bread, meat, produce and canned or boxed items.

• Clothing Closet - Clients can shop for 15 minutes in the free clothing closet to select all of the clothing items their families need.

• Porto Medical Clinic - Creighton University nurse practitioners treat everyday health problems like the flu, sore throat or infections. Basic screenings for diabetes and blood pressure, as well as school and some work physicals are available.

• Gary L. Maag Dental Clinic - Volunteer dentists provide free dental care. Dental services are focused on pain alleviation through teeth extractions and cavity fillings.

• Social Work and Case Management Services - Center social workers and case managers meet with clients to discuss individualized assistance and self-sufficiency plans. Staff can also make referrals to other community organizations for housing, behavioral health, parenting or other resources.

• Boys’ Mentoring - The program provides male role models and positive activities for boys ages 7 to 18. The typical mentoring outing includes a meal, service/work project and fun activity. The program is small to maintain individualized attention and consistent relationships.

• Pathway - Pathway is a 12-week program designed to help single moms become self-sufficient. Women set life goals and work with the Pathway program facilitator to identify and overcome challenges that may stand in the way. Every week, Pathway participants attend group therapy, meet to work toward life goals and volunteer to assist other clients at the Center.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Volunteers are essential to operations at the Heart Ministry Center. Volunteers are needed to sort and stock food and clothing donations, answer phones and assist clients in the pantry.

WISH LIST: • New and gently used clothing • New socks and underwear • Shoes and boots • Hats and gloves • Sheets, blankets and sleeping bags • Towels • Unopened toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, bar soap, feminine hygiene products, etc.)

• Paper goods (toilet paper, paper towel, etc.)

• Unopened cleaning supplies

HEART MINISTRY CENTER 2222 Binney St. • Omaha, NE 68110 Phone (402) 451-2321 heartministrycenter.org • facebook.com/HeartMinistryCenter Executive Director: Jim Clements Board President: Pam Finn To volunteer or to donate contact: Mark Dahir • (402) 451-2321

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• Bicycles (in good condition) • Fans and space heaters • Non-perishable food items

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To strengthen individuals and families in our community through education, counseling and support services.

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INCE 1875, HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE has been the leader in creating the path to a better tomorrow for children and families in the Omaha metro area.

We continue that legacy today at more than 15 locations throughout east central Nebraska and southwest Iowa by providing essential services to over 50,000 individuals and families of all ages each year in the following program areas:

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Corporate Sponsorships Individual Giving In-kind Donations Honoring and Memorial Gifts Event Support Endowment and Planned Giving

Housing and Financial Stability: These programs offer hardship assistance, housing and supportive services. The goal is to provide immediate, as well as long-term survival assistance, including therapeutic support, to residents in our community who are experiencing issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness and financial crisis.

Child and Family Programs: These community centers and services span many generations. From early childhood education programming to therapeutic intervention for troubled teens, to social and nutritional offerings for seniors, participants in our programs receive the education and support needed to ensure a brighter future.

Counseling and Prevention: Programs in this area share a central focus on therapeutic services in order to treat mental health and substance abuse issues, manage chronic illnesses, intervene earlier and limit occurrences altogether through education and prevention services.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Heartland Family Service Friends Guild: Women who plan and conduct annual events and activities to support our clients.

Junior Friends: Students in 10th through 12th grade who want to deepen their commitment to volunteerism.

Program Activities: Individuals and groups who help with daily operations of our programs. One-time and repeating activities are available and times are flexible.

Because we have more than 50 programs in our organization, we are able to hand-craft an integrated, multi-service approach that guides each client toward safety and well-being. We ask “What has happened to you?” and not “What is wrong with you?” to each and every client that walks through our doors. The majority of families we care for are among our community’s most vulnerable populations; 80 percent from households with an annual income of $20,000 or less. 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 and, ultimately, self-sufficiency.

When life improves for one of us, life improves for all of us. We all matter.

HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE 2101 S 42nd St. • Omaha, NE 68105 Phone (402) 553-3000 • Toll Free (877) 553-3001 www.HeartlandFamilyService.org www.facebook.com/HeartlandFamilyService @HeartlandFam on Twitter President/CEO: John H. Jeanetta, MBA, MSW Board Chairman: Jack Struyk Jr. Guild Board President: Sheri Shonka To volunteer contact: Emily Dalen • (402) 552-7418 Volunteer@HeartlandFamilyService.org To donate contact: Donna Dostal • (402) 552-7443 Donations@HeartlandFamilyService.org

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Hearts United for Animals is a national no-kill animal shelter, sanctuary and animal welfare organization dedicated to the relief of suffering.

EARTS UNITED FOR ANIMALS is a no-kill shelter, sanctuary and animal welfare organization dedicated to the relief of suffering. The shelter is located on 65 acres between Nebraska City and Auburn, Nebraska, just one hour south of Omaha. Founded in 1989, Hearts United has grown over the years to house 400 dogs and 25 cats while they await adoption. Those who cannot be adopted stay forever as Sanctuary Sweethearts. The shelter and sanctuary has attracted global recognition for its outstanding programs and services. Hearts United specializes in the rescue of dogs from puppy mills, where they are kept confined for years in small wire spaces freezing in the winter and sweltering in the summer with no human interaction or kindness. Hearts United for Animals has rescued over 10,000 dogs from puppy mills.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Your donations make the difference between life and death for many dogs and cats that are injured and in need of immediate rescue and care. Hearts United for Animals receives no government funding and relies solely on the generosity of the public to rescue dogs from puppy mills, city pounds, as well as hoarding and abandonment situations. Donations also help with our low cost spay/neuter clinic and emergency medical funding for pets of low-income families.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Volunteers are always needed to help walks dogs and socialize dogs just arriving from puppy mills. Many volunteers come from the Omaha area to help give the dogs and cats a little extra love and that love goes a long way to enrich the lives of the animals.

In the summer the dogs make trips via the Canine Caboose to one of several play yards to enjoy the great outdoors. In the winter they have big indoor rooms to romp around with their newly found human and canine friends. Please contact lori@hua.org if you are interested in volunteering. We must warn you, it can be addictive! Many of our volunteers say visiting HUA and helping the animals is by far the best part of their week.

Hearts United for Animals is home to Tia’s Place, a refuge for pets of families fleeing domestic violence in Nebraska. Often family members are reluctant to leave very dangerous situations because domestic violence shelters for people will not accept pets and the people will not leave knowing that their pets would be in grave danger if left behind. Hearts United houses these pets at no cost until the families are able to get back on their feet. This program has saved the lives of many Nebraskans in need and the lives of their pets as well.

The HUA low cost spay/neuter clinic, serving families of limited means, has altered over 13,000 animals since its inception in 2003. The clinic has prevented an estimated one million puppies and kittens from being born into conditions of suffering and overpopulation. Hearts United for Animals provides emergency medical assistance funding for low-income families who could not otherwise afford to save their pets lives when critically ill. Situations can be as small as providing antibiotics or pulling a tooth, or as large as providing surgery for cancer, hip dysplasia or herniated discs. Oftentimes the elderly and indigent have only their pets to rely on for companionship, and they are so very devastated and heartbroken when they cannot provide necessary care.

TO DONATE: • Visit www.hua.org.

• Mail a check to Hearts United for Animals to the address below.

WISH LIST: • $20 provides food for 1 small dog for a month HEARTS UNITED FOR ANIMALS P.O. Box 286 • Auburn, NE 68305 Phone (402) 274-3679 www.hua.org • www.facebook.com/heartsunitedforanimals Executive Director: Lori Hook Board President: Mac Erisman To volunteer contact: Lori Hook • (402) 274-3679 • lori@hua.org

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• $60 buys 5 comfortable new dog beds • $300 covers veterinary expenses for 1 dog rescued from a puppy mill • $600 supports spay/neuter and shots for 10 animals of low-income families • $1,500 sponsors 5 Tia’s Place pets for families fleeing domestic violence • $5,000 supports 1 large-scale puppy mill rescue

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To faithfully inspire hope in youth and children through education, employability, collaboration and faith.

HE HOPE CENTER FOR KIDS has been serving the needs of North Omaha youth and children for over 17 years. In 2014, The Hope expanded its programs into Fremont, Nebraska. Programs of education, employment, faith, nutrition and recreation are offered to children ages 5-19 years old weekday afternoons. Through these programs and relationships between youth, staff and volunteers, Hope is being spread to youth in Omaha and Fremont daily.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Annual Fund One-time donation to support The Hope Center for Kids’ daily programs.

Donate online at hopecenterforkids.com Seeds of Hope Make a monthly or quarterly financial commitment to partner with The Hope to serve North Omaha and Fremont youth and children.

Hope Corporate Community Corporate partners support The Hope Center for Kids through a yearly sponsorship. Hope Corporate Community members receive year-round recognition, a golf foursome and a table at the Annual Hope Center for Kids Gala.

Annual Hope Center for Kids Gala September 30, 2016 with keynote speaker Donald Miller. A variety of sponsorships are available to support The Hope Center for Kids.

Proceeds help fund the daily programming at The Hope.

Annual Golf Tournament June 13, 2016 at Champions Run Golf Course.

All proceeds help fund the daily programming at The Hope.

The Hope Employment and Learning Academy serves youth in 10th-12th grades.

The program has a strong focus on both education and employment. The desired outcomes for each member includes graduation from high school, acquisition of the skills necessary for entry level employment, success in gaining and keeping an entry level job, and a plan for continuing education and/or vocational training that leads to a long-term career. Youth receive a weekly stipend for completion of the required activities.

Students ages 5-19 who are enrolled in the Hope Learning Academy receive tutoring, reading and math remediation, and participate in grade level educational activities. Social skills are a key component to the curriculum taught daily. Youth and children also learn about God’s love through Bible studies, discipleship and Sozo 402, a weekly worship service at The Hope.

Omaha Gives VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Tutoring & Homework Help Mentoring Enrichment Activities Kitchen Services Group Project Prayer

A nutritious meal combined with a multitude of activities and training helps youth and children develop healthy lifestyles. More than 1,600 individuals are served annually at The Hope Center for Kids and the number continues to grow.

WISH LIST: • Backpacks • School supplies • Games • $10 gift cards to Wal-Mart or Target • Art supplies • Personal Hygiene items • For a complete list, visit hopecenterforkids.com

THE HOPE CENTER FOR KIDS 2200 N 20th St. • Omaha, NE 68110 Phone (402) 341-4673 • www.hopecenterforkids.com Executive Director: Brenda Block Board President/Chairman: Brenda Christensen Guild President: Janet Zehnacker To volunteer contact: Jenifer Ashley, Volunteer Coordinator • (402) 341-4373, Ext. 1002 jenifer@hopecenterforkids.com

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OSLYN CASTLE The Joslyn Castle Trust preserves the magnificent Castle and its beautiful grounds and gardens to enrich the community.

EORGE AND SARAH JOSLYN BUILT a national media empire from their humble beginnings in Omaha. The Western Newspaper Union, through its clients, reached over 70% of the population of the US each week, serving over 61 million Americans. The role of the Joslyns’ publications in setting national character during the early 20th century is undisputed.

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The Joslyns were great philanthropists devoted to improving the community and committed to enhancing education, the arts and culture in the hometown they loved.

This list of groups they supported or helped to found is long and includes the Child Saving Institute, the Omaha Community Playhouse, the Nebraska Humane Society, Fontenelle Forest, Omaha University (UNO) and Ak-Sar-Ben among others. Sarah’s largest and most notable gift to Omaha was the Joslyn Memorial (Joslyn Art Museum) built in 1932 in memory of her husband.

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Donations to the Castle are tax deductible, help immeasurably and are greatly appreciated.

Giving opportunities include: Annual Program Sponsorship, Individual Giving, Memorials / Tributes, Endowment & Planned Giving, Guild Membership and Designated Gifts for Restoration Projects.

Volunteers are always needed for our various programming that occurs throughout the year.

In addition, tour and event docent opportunities exist. Skilled gardeners are especially needed to help maintain the beautiful grounds.

In 1903 construction was completed on the Joslyns home, a 20,000 sq. foot, 35-room carved limestone mansion atop a hill on the outskirts of Omaha. Situated on 5.57 acres the Castle was one of the city’s grandest private estates. The Scottish baronial style home was designed by Omaha architect John McDonald. Its interior boasts Italian marble, beautifully carved exotic woods, a curved Spanish Mahogany staircase, a conservatory and 14 original stained glass windows. It is truly an architectural jewel. The grounds of the estate were the first historic site of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum.

The Joslyn Castle Trust preserves and shares the Castle and its beautiful gardens and grounds to enrich the community. The Castle offers programming in education, the arts and culture, rents the Castle and grounds for private and public events and opens the grounds to the public.

JOSLYN CASTLE TRUST 3902 Davenport St. • Omaha, NE 68131 Phone (402) 595-2199 www.joslyncastle.com Executive Director: Gina Primmer Guild Board President, Name of Guild/Auxiliary: Jeanie Owen To volunteer or to donate contact: Tessa Thompson, Castle Events and Communications Assistant (402) 595-2199

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• Volunteer Your Time

• Visit the Castle

• Rent the Castle

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Justice For Our Neighbors-Nebraska (JFON-NE) welcomes immigrants into our communities by providing free, high-quality immigration legal services, education and advocacy.

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USTICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS-NE provides a variety of pro bono legal services and support to immigrants and their families in Nebraska and southwest Iowa who earn less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. We serve immigrants of all faiths, races, abilities and ages, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable—victims of domestic violence; children who have been neglected, abused or abandoned; and persons who would be persecuted if they returned to their home country. Because of the complexity and cost to navigate our federal immigration system, we help aspiring citizens to understand and access the benefits available under our laws.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Individual Gifts & Commemorations • Food Truck World Tour Event Sponsorships • Omaha Gives!

• Sponsor a client for a year VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • Interpreters • Translators • Pro Bono Attorneys • Clerical & Event Assistants

JFON-NE educational presentations help the general public understand the complex challenges that immigrants face, and our legal advocacy efforts strive to make improvements to our government’s broken immigration system. Our agency enjoys a solid reputation as a thought leader and go-to resource in our region’s immigration law profession.

THE NEED: • Historically, 70% of detained immigrants are unrepresented in immigration court.

• Legal representation increases a positive case outcome by as much as five times.

• JFON clients are migrants in extreme poverty, victims of domestic violence,

JFON-NE is a dynamic, growing organization. In 2015 our ten attorneys are on track to work more than 1,800 cases of individuals from 40 different countries. Legal clinics and consultations are provided in Omaha, Grand Island, Lexington, Crete and South Sioux City in Nebraska; and Council Bluffs in Iowa. All attorneys are educated and experienced in immigration law with specialties in matters involving domestic abuse, child welfare and asylum law. JFON-NE is a member agency of National Justice For Our Neighbors (NJFON), a network of legal clinics originally founded in 1999 by the United Methodist Committee on Relief. Today JFON-NE is supported by the generosity of the Great Plains Conference of the United Methodist Church, NJFON, local corporate and family foundations and many generous individual donors.

abused and abandoned children and refugees.

JUSTICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS-NEBRASKA (JFON-NE) 2414 E St. • Omaha, NE 68107 Phone (402) 898-1349 www.jfon-ne.org Executive Director: Emiliano Lerda, J.D., LL.M. Board Chair: Athena K. Ramos To volunteer or to donate contact: Dawn Bashara • (402) 898-1349

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IDS CAN COMMUNITY CENTER Empowering children and parents to reach their full potential.

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IDS CAN COMMUNITY CENTER focuses on kids and community.

Our children’s programs are available for those ages 18 months to 13 years-old and our community programs are available to families and individuals of all ages.

Mentoring Program (ages 7 to 13 years) • Children meet weekly with volunteer adult mentors on site during after-school hours.

• One-year commitment builds caring, stable relationships between children and mentors.

• Mentoring activities include baking, science experiments, playing games, craft projects, outdoor recreation and more.

• Kids Can is a Midlands Mentoring Partnership (MMP) Accredited Organization

Early Childhood Programs (ages 18 months to 5 years) • Prepare children for kindergarten in a small classroom environment taught by employees experienced in early childhood development.

• Use the Creative Curriculum and Handwriting Without Tears curriculum to teach math concepts, the alphabet, shapes and science in exciting and innovative ways.

• Focus on all aspects of learning including cognitive development, gross and fine motor skills, socialization and language and self-help skills.

Community Programs & Services • Hold computer classes facilitated by AARP volunteers for older adults.

• Offer free tax assistance to over 800 individuals every spring.

• Provide holiday assistance through Toys For Tots and Adopt-A-Family programs.

• Host one of the city’s largest Neighborhood Night Out events with participating non profits and companies with an attendance of over 300 families.

Out-Of-School Programs (ages 5 to 13 years) • Open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with nutritious breakfasts, lunches and afternoon meals plus fun activities.

• Provide before and after school care with transportation to and from a dozen schools in Omaha and Ralston as well as a Site Based program at Gilder Elementary.

• Offer the STEMsmart program of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Strength, Music, Art, Reading and Tutoring activities.

• Open when schools are closed on a predetermined basis such as parent/teacher conferences, in-service days and during spring, fall and summer breaks.

• Summer program includes reading, arts and crafts, outdoor games, swimming and field trips to the zoo, museums and movies.

• After-school tutors work directly with students to increase problem-solving skills, improve grades and develop study habits within a structured environment.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Kids Can is appreciative of donations of any amount to assist with program, operating or building needs. We also accept contributions for our scholarship program that allows families, who may not otherwise be able to access our services at a reduced rate.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Kids at Heart The goal of Kids At Heart is to support Kids Can’s friend-raising and fund-raising efforts. Our group holds several small events throughout the year. It’s a great opportunity to increase awareness of our organization by having fun and making new friends!

Mentoring Become a one-on-one mentor to an elementary student in our after school program by volunteering for one hour per week. Mentors must be 18 years or older.

Facility Projects Our building is over 50 years old. We always need minor and major building improvements both inside and out. We’ll supply the paint brushes!

Board of Directors We are always seeking individuals with energy, passion and creativity to help Kids Can fulfill its mission. Call today to schedule a visit!

Adopt-A-Family As Christmas approaches, we look for individuals, families, or groups to purchase gifts for local families in need.

KIDS CAN COMMUNITY CENTER 4860 Q St. • Omaha, NE 68117 Phone (402) 731-6988 www.KidsCanOmaha.org CEO: Robert Patterson Board President/Chairmen: Brittany Wozny To volunteer contact: Josh Gillman, Chief Operating Officer • (402) 731-6988, Ext. 216

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Lauritzen Gardens is a living museum of four-season plant displays, maintained through environmental stewardship. It provides memorable educational and aesthetic experiences for all.

AURITZEN GARDENS IS UNIQUELY positioned as the region’s premier botanical center and garden resource. Centrally located in the heart of the United States and situated on 100 acres of lush grounds, the garden exemplifies visionary efforts to provide a quiet, tranquil and serene setting for the study, preservation and pure enjoyment of some of the region’s most precious resources and flora. Beginning with a grassroots effort to build a garden for the Omaha community, the garden has quickly become a regional destination and has substantiated its position as a major Omaha-area attraction.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Become a Garden Member • Annual Fund • Event and Program Sponsorships • Memorial and Tribute Gifts • Endowment and Planned Giving • Plant Conservation and Research • Be a Garden Tender • Educational Sponsorships

Today, more than twenty themed gardens invite guests to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Nebraska landscape. At Lauritzen Gardens, a diverse palette of plant life combines with fine art, architectural components and water features to create an incredible sensory experience. The grounds change with the seasons and are open year-round for exploration and enjoyment.

For more information on how you can help the garden grow, contact Rosemary Lebeda, director of development, at (402) 346-4002, Ext. 222 or r.lebeda@omahabotanicalgardens.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • Garden Tour Guide • Join the Lauritzen Gardens Guild • Model Railroad Garden Engineer • Indoor and Outdoor Garden Volunteers • Special Events • Office Assistant

In addition to horticultural displays that inspire, events that entertain and educational programs that cultivate minds of all ages, the garden works to conserve the endangered plants of the Great Plains and to advance the understanding and stewardship of the region’s biological diversity.

Lauritzen Gardens is a non profit organization sustained by the generosity of its members and friends. A tax-deductible gift of any size helps the garden connect people with plants and the beauty of living landscapes. Support the garden’s efforts and contribute today!

For more information, contact Gabrielle Domenge-Geiger, volunteer coordinator, at (402) 346-4002, Ext. 263 or g.geiger@omahabotanicalgardens.org.

LAURITZEN GARDENS 100 Bancroft St. • Omaha, NE 68108 Phone (402) 346-4002 www.lauritzengardens.org Executive Director: Spencer Crews Board President: Barb Schaefer Guild Board President: Carmen Smith, Lauritzen Gardens Guild To volunteer or to donate contact: Rosemary Lebeda, Director of Development (402) 346-4002, Ext. 222

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HAT BEGAN AS two Nebraska orphanages 123 years ago has grown into one of the largest human care organizations in the state. LFS is a community-based, not-forprofit, multi-service organization with locations across Nebraska and beyond. Services are provided through three core competencies:

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Cost of one session of a parenting class that will reduce the risk of child abuse and increase the parenting skills of a struggling teen parent – $35

Provide one hour of intensive therapy for a child suffering from the trauma of sexual abuse – $150

• Behavioral Health provides mental health counseling, sexual abuse/incest treatment, substance abuse treatment and chemical dependency evaluations and treatment; specialized counseling for children, adolescents, adults and families; At Ease, provides support for active military, veterans and their loved ones; Urgent Mobile Crisis Response, provides 24/7 backup to law enforcement from LFS mental health counselors.

• Children Services focuses on child welfare through three broad areas: early intervention and prevention; permanency and well-being; and childhood behavioral health. Programs include foster care and adoption services: pre and post- adoption support; pregnancy counseling, respite care, maternal health care and family support services; education and support for parents with children prenatal to age five, including specialized parenting programs for teen mothers (Centers for Healthy Families); early childhood mental health therapies, including trauma therapy; and specialized therapies to help parents bond with their children to prevent child abuse and neglect. RSafe® therapies for children and families impacted by child sexual abuse, including treatment for children and youth who act out sexually.

• Community Services resettles and supports the self-sufficiency of refugees, immigrants, secondary migrants, asylees and victims of international human trafficking. Services include employment, education, acculturation, legal, health, referral, language interpretation and case management. It is home to the state’s largest national service program, AmeriCorps.

Provide one hour of therapy that could save a clinically depressed person’s life – $110 Provide one hour of case management/advocacy services to a refugee or immigrant to help them register their children in school, file their taxes, receive job training, navigate the healthcare system or learn about public transportation – $26.25 Car seats for teen and/or low income mothers – $60 each New crib and mattress – $210 each

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Join the Forever Families Guild to increase community awareness, fund raise and volunteer in Children Services programs

Babysit children during parenting classes at the Centers for Healthy Families in North Omaha, Council Bluffs and Fremont Assist in collecting, organizing and managing donations to families in need Mentor and support refugees to succeed in their new lives in the U.S. Tutor ESL students during private and classroom instruction Set up apartments for refugee families

LFS programs and services are available to anyone, regardless of age, race, religion or income. Fully 90% of those served by LFS are not Lutheran. The work of LFS is supported by caring members of our community whose contributions help make services available for those unable to pay fees. In fact, at least 85% of all donations go directly to client services .

WISH LIST: • New car seats for children of teen and low income parents • 10-ride MAT bus passes for clients without transportation • Cleaning items for setting up refugee apartments • Diapers and pull-ups (newborn to 5T) and baby wipes • New/nearly new items kitchen items for refugee apartments • Retail gift cards for foster parents to purchase clothing for new children in their home • Toiletries (e.g. shampoo, toothbrushes, toilet paper, etc.) for setting up refugee homes • Children’s clothing (new-nearly new) – newborn to 5T to stock “Boutique” stores

LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NEBRASKA 124 S 24th St., Ste. 230 • Omaha, NE 68102 Phone (402) 342-7038 www.LFSneb.org President/CEO/Executive Director: Ruth Henrichs Board Chairman: Pete Zandbergen Guild/Auxiliary: Nancy K. Johnson, President, “Forever Families” Guild To volunteer contact: Dana Moyer, Volunteer Management and Human Resources Project Coordinator • (402) 978-5665 2016

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Merrymakers improves the quality of life for seniors by encouraging active participation, increasing social interaction and sparking memories through professional entertainment.

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ERRYMAKERS provides live, professional entertainment to seniors throughout the Omaha metro, Nebraska and Iowa. Currently serving over 134 facilities, our 22 performers bring music, memories, movement, socialization and joy to an often overlooked segment of our population, our parents and our grandparents generation.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are currently forming a Friends of Merrymakers group Interested volunteers can contact Stacy Quandahl at (402) 330-3436 or email squandahl@cox.net

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Merrymakers Annual Toast November 10, 2016 – our signature event, where a prominent community member is “recognized” by friends and colleagues.

Songs&Suds, July 28, 2016 – now in it’s fourth year is a karaoke event with the emphasis on fun and friendship.

Adopt a Home – For $2,500 an individual or a family can sponsor a retirement facility for a full year (12 performances). Each “Adoption” is a naming opportunity.

Omaha Gives! 24 May, 2016

MERRYMAKERS ASSOCIATION 12020 Shamrock Plz., Ste. 200 • Omaha, NE 68154 Phone (402) 697-0205 www.merrymakers.org • patti@merrymakers.org Executive Director: Patti Craig Board President: David Mayer To volunteer or to donate contact: Mary Kerr, Friends Group President (402) 384-8845 maryisabelle@cox.net

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ETHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION To improve the quality of life by supporting excellence in health care and health care education provided by Nebraska Methodist Health System.

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ETHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION raises, protects and distributes funds that improve health care for you, your family and friends. With the generosity of our donors, we helped nearly 50,000 people in 2015. Our four primary program areas include: Charitable Care, Cancer Care, Community Service and Education.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Community Counseling Program Provide free counseling to individuals, students and their families at 31 sites around Omaha.

Harper’s Hope Help cancer survivors with a program that improves their quality of life before, during and after cancer.

Methodist Hospital Foundation is committed to helping you… and our community.

That’s the Meaning of Care.

Charitable Care Assist patients who are unable to afford their medical bills and prescription medications.

Heidi Wilke SANE/SART Survivor Program Help victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Methodist operates the only units in the area dedicated to the care of these survivors.

Nursing Scholarships Fund tuition for future health care providers at Nebraska Methodist College.

METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 8401 W Dodge Rd., Ste. 225 • Omaha, NE 68114 Phone (402) 354-4825 MethodistHospitalFoundation.org President/CEO: Cynthia Peacock Vice President/CDO: Tracy Madden-McMahon Board President: Dennis Blackman To volunteer contact: Chris Hatton, Volunteer Recruiter & Coordinator • (402) 815-1130

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HE METRO AREA YOUTH FOUNDATION (MAYF) was formed in 2006 by a group of Omaha area Optimist Club members, who wanted to do more for families and children experiencing cancer. This all volunteer group recognized that many organizations have been formed to help fight cancer, but there were not many resources available to the families who were in the middle of the fight.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Summer Bash for Childhood Cancer Fundraiser • Corporate Sponsorship • Attend Event • Donate Items to Auction • Visit our Website at summerbashforccc.org • Mail a check to MAYF, Inc., PO Box 540772, Omaha, NE 68154 • Call (402) 740-5158

Our goal is to allow the families to focus on the children, not the money they owe.

We hope to provide a short term financial bridge. Many of these families were already struggling financially; a cancer diagnosis can often mean that only one parent can continue to work, adding to the burden. In the past 2 years alone, we’ve been able to provide over 100 families a chance to keep the water and power on, rent to stay in their apartment, a mortgage payment to keep their home and a chance to keep life as stable and normal as possible.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • Volunteers to assist with planning & executing annual fund raiser • Volunteers to work MAYF sponsored events at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and at Camp Quality

We allocate funds to Camp CoHoLo and Camp Quality as we believe the camps provide invaluable experiences, allowing these kids to put cancer in the backseat and enjoy just being a kid. Disbursements are also made to the children’s oncology departments at both Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and the Nebraska Medical Center. The funds are used for information packets given to newly diagnosed families and for small gift cards to gas stations for those struggling to pay for transportation to and from treatments.

Lastly, the largest portion of funds remain with MAYF to be used to directly pay for basic living expenses for families having financial difficulties while their child is being treated for cancer. We have established an application procedure and excellent relationship with the social workers at both hospitals who refer those with the most need. We pay rent, mortgage, water, gas, electricity, grocery, prescription, insurance, medical bills and provide gas cards to defray transportation costs. We primarily assist families from Nebraska and Iowa.

METRO AREA YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC. P. O. Box 540772 • Omaha, NE 68154 Phone (402) 740-5158 summerbashforccc.org Board President: Gary Krebs To volunteer contact: Connie Mansfield • (402) 734-0270

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WISH LIST: • Gift cards for gas stations, grocery stores and big box retailers for families.

• Items for annual fund raising auction • Printing and promotion services

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The Metropolitan Community College Foundation advances the College’s mission by building relationships and connecting community partners with giving opportunities that fulfill their philanthropic objectives.

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CC SERVES MORE THAN 40,000 STUDENTS each year through credit and noncredit offerings, making it the second largest higher education institution in Nebraska. Students can earn high-demand technical skills, industry credentials and credits to help them reach their academic goals. Others turn to MCC to engage in lifelong learning through English-language instruction, GED or college prep courses, career training and continuing education. The foundation connects students with scholarships and helps fund new facilities and program opportunities, all provided by generous community donors.

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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Educational programs – With more than 100 programs, MCC offers students countless opportunities. You can help the College stay on the leading edge of technology and knowledge by giving to an educational program. Advisory groups, equipment donations, mini-grants, partnerships with industry and community involvement strengthen our programming each year. Your support helps us ensure that students are receiving relevant education in an ever-changing world.

Faculty support – We are proud to have a low faculty-to-student ratio, allowing for a personalized classroom and educational experience. Professional development funds help to keep faculty abreast of technology and curricular advances in their fields.

Your support enables them to participate in conferences, trainings and return-toindustry internships at local business.

Scholarship support – Scholarships help fulfill the College mission by bridging financial gaps for students. Donors can create their own scholarship fund or contribute to an existing fund of their choice. Annual and endowed scholarships can be established to honor loved ones or recognize a family, individual or business.

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION P.O. Box 3777 • Omaha, NE 68103 Phone (402) 457-2346 www.mccneb.edu/foundation Executive Director: Jackie Almquist Foundations Programs and Services Associate: Sarah Hayden Development Manager: Lisa Bradley Development Facilitator: Margaret Katona Development Associate: Nancy Smith

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Nebraska Children and Families Foundation has a unique approach to solving large, complex social issues that affect our state’s children. It’s based on two core beliefs: • Prevention works. It’s the most effective and fiscally responsible approach for addressing complex social problems.

OUR AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE:

• Channeling a community’s existing resources toward a common goal will maximize their effectiveness.

• Prevention of child abuse and neglect through our Community Prevention Systems in the Metro and across the state, and through our child abuse prevention councils that serve 75% of Nebraska’s population.

Every initiative we undertake aligns with those principals. Our programs are preventative in nature, designed to reduce the number of children entering the child welfare and criminal justice systems from cradle to career. And our approach encompasses all the resources a community has to offer, helping to ensure community ownership of the process and outcomes. The end goal is to prepare all of Nebraska’s children for success in school and in life.

• Early childhood education to promote kindergarten readiness for disadvantaged babies and toddlers. Nebraska Children is currently serving more than 1,000 children statewide, including 3 programs in the Omaha metro.

• Closing the achievement gap for low-income students through highquality, accessible afterschool and summer learning opportunities.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Critical Needs Gift Your gift will be put to use where it is most needed.

Prevention Through Technology Gift Your gift will help us build vital tech

• Support for youth in foster care. Nebraska Children works to give older youth the caring support, education access, employment training, access to housing, transportation and life skills required to become a successful, contributing adult.

infrastructure so we can maximize program effectiveness, data collection and communication.

Older Youth Support Help fund Project Everlast statewide expansion, or give brothers and sisters living in separate foster homes the chance to reunite at Camp Catch-Up.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Friends of Nebraska Children – Support our work with a vibrant group of children’s champions through fund raising, service projects or awareness.

Contact Kareen Hickman for details at (402) 660-9241 or khickman@nebraskachildren.org.

Camp Catch-Up staff – find out more at www.campcatchup.org Project Everlast mentoring – find out more at www.projecteverlast.org

NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION 7101 Mercy Rd. • Omaha, NE 68106 Phone (402) 476-9401 www.nebraskachildren.org President and CEO: Mary Jo Pankoke Board Chair: Dr. Doug Christensen To volunteer or to donate contact: Kareen Hickman, Director of Donor Relations • (402) 660-9241

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Through 11 statewide offices, Nebraska Children’s Home Society provides safe and loving care to children of all ages. Services include pregnancy, parenting, adoption and post-adoption services; foster care and permanency services; teen pregnancy prevention; and early childhood education.

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is changing lives through child-centered, family-focused programs.

Because you support the Children’s Home...

• Women and teens facing the crisis of an unplanned pregnancy have information and support in developing a plan for parenting or adoption.

• Abused and neglected children find safety and permanency in nurturing foster and adoptive families.

• Parents overcome barriers and nurture their children’s growth and development • Children begin school ready to learn.

• Families are formed through foster care and adoption.

• Youth set and achieve educational goals and become confident young adults.

• Members of the adoption circle (adoptive parents, birth parents and adopted persons) receive guidance, counseling and support in their lifelong journey.

In the words of those who know us...

“The services, support & love provided at NCHS has truly been a blessing.” ~ Pregnancy Client “When we began this journey, we had no idea the impact, the support, the education, and the friendships we would get.” ~ Parent “I felt as if I alway had a group of cheerleaders by my side cheering me on!” ~ Foster Parent

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • General Corporate Sponsorships • Individual Giving • In-Kind Donations • Honoring and Memorial Gifts • Event Sponsorships • Endowment and Planned Giving

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • NCHS’s Family Guild Membership • BRANCH Board Membership • Volunteer at NCHS’s Sand in the City® event June 10-12, 2016 • Other volunteer opportunities available to support our programs

With a firm commitmentto the belief that a child’s needs must come first, Nebraska Children’s Home Society engages in advocacy for vulnerable and at-risk children. All children deserve safe and loving care. Because most of the Children’s Home budget depends on the generosity of donors, assistance is needed.

Children’s Home on Facebook: facebook.com/nebraskachildrenshomesociety NEBRASKA CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY 4939 S 118th St. • Omaha, NE 68137 Phone (402) 451-0787 • www.nchs.org CEO: Karen Authier Board President: Jim Winterscheid Chief Development Officer: Brian Osborne BRANCH Board President: Don Hansen Guild President: Tracy Mathisen To donate contact: Lindsay Hofbauer • (402) 451-0787 To volunteer contact: Tami Swanson • (402) 451-0787 2 0 21 06 1 6T TH HE E

WISH LIST: • Diapers of all size, baby wipes, new bottles • New car seats, Pack n Plays, strollers, highchairs • New socks and underwear, all sizes • Boys and girls clothing/pajamas size newborn to 24 months (all seasons) • Coats all sizes • Gift cards or gas cards

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To provide visually impaired children and teens with resources, otherwise not available to them, which are necessary to establish building blocks for long-term success.

E FOCUS OUR EFFORTS ON two major projects: The Ruth Sokolof Christmas Party and the Technology Grant Program, both for Blind and Visually Impaired Children and Teens in Nebraska between the ages of 5 and 18. We also support a number of smaller projects designed to provide assistance to blind and visually impaired students, their parents and their educators.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: We receive the bulk of our funding from grants from other charitable organizations and donations from businesses and individuals. We are grateful for any and all donations, no matter how small.

You can donate to the Foundation by completing the donation form on our website and mailing it, together with a check, to the address on the form, or by making a donation online at www.nfvic.org.

The Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under federal and state income tax laws and all contributions to the Foundation are fully tax-deductible.

Christmas Party Annually, the Foundation sponsors The Ruth Sokolof Christmas Party for Blind and Visually Impaired Children, with funding provided by the Karen Sokolof Javitch Charitable Trust. The party provides children with an independent holiday shopping experience, allowing them to develop social skills through interactions with volunteers and store employees. The Foundation pairs each shopper with high school student volunteers and provides $100 in cash / gift cards with which to shop. Each team tours the mall, purchases gifts, wraps them and enjoys lunch, all at no cost. Any blind or visually impaired Nebraska child between the ages of 5 and 18 is eligible to attend the party.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The success of the Christmas Party depends heavily on the efforts of volunteers. We recruit high school volunteers from Omaha metro area high school service organizations to act as “shopping buddies” for our shoppers. We also benefit from adult volunteers who help with set-up and clean up and oversee wrapping and food service at the party. If you would like to volunteer for the 2016 party, please contact us at (402) 522-6855 or info@nfvic.org.

Additionally, we welcome volunteers who are willing to assist in the Foundation’s efforts to help blind and visually impaired Nebraska children. If you would like to volunteer to help with one of our projects, serve on our Board of Directors, or otherwise assist us with our mission, please contact us at (402) 522-6855 or info@nfvic.org..

In 1958, Ruth Sokolof and Bernice Wolfson helped establish the Children’s Sight Center pre-school for children with visual impairments at the Beth El Jewish Synagogue. Ruth began sponsoring Christmas parties in 1960. Today her daughter, Karen Sokolof Javitch, continues the tradition. This event has grown from helping 8 children in 1960 to assisting over 140 children in 2014.

Technology Grant Program Our technology grant program is designed to close the gap between the technology available at home with that which is provided at school. We provide blind or visually impaired Nebraska students, with in-home technology similar to that used in school, free of charge or at minimal cost. During the last few years, we have provided a wide range of technology to students including Perkins braille writers, personal computers, iPads, etc.

NEBRASKA FOUNDATION FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN PO Box 31758 • Omaha, NE 68131-0758 Phone (402) 522-6855 www.nfvic.org President: Nancy Flearl Vice President: Matt Johnson To volunteer contact: info@nfvic.org • (402) 522-6855 (Leave a message and we will get back to you.)

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We are an open entry shelter that takes in all companion animals with no other place to go. NHS also provides animal control services to Omaha and all municipalities in Sarpy County. We work to rescue and return stray pets, investigate cruelty cases and to serve our community by upholding the laws that protect pets and people. Staff and volunteers care for, heal and rehome more than 10,000 animals annually. All are spayed or neutered, microchipped and have first shots. Many get other lifesaving treatments.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Individual Gifts Corporate Sponsorships Event Sponsorships Tributes and Memorials Endowment and Planned Giving Online at www.NEHumaneSociety.org

We also work to keep pets in homes by providing training classes, a free behavior helpline, Bone Jour Dog Daycare with boarding and grooming services, a free pet food pantry, pet food deliveries for Meals-on-Wheels clients and a low cost Spay & Neuter Center. We offer summer camps, clubs, tours and birthday parties for children. 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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Dog Walking and Enrichment Cat Enrichment Adoption Counseling Foster Families Kids Program Proctors And more! Visit www.nehumanesociety.org for information

NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY 8929 Fort St. • Omaha, NE 68134 Phone (402) 444-7800 www.nehumanesociety.org CEO: Judy Varner Guild President: Kathryn Schapper To volunteer contact: Sally Zachary • (402) 444-7800, Ext. 2222

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WISH LIST: • Kuranda Pet Beds

• Canned Chicken/Vienna Sausage

• Blankets and Towels

• Q-tips

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• Pet Food for our Pantry

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To rehabilitate wildlife for return to the wild, to preserve and restore native habitats and to educate about the importance of wildlife and ecosystems and to inspire action to protect them.

EBRASKA WILDLIFE REHAB, INC. is a non profit organization of professional wildlife rehabilitators working under state and federal permits. Based from the Wildlife Center in Louisville, NE, NWRI has a mission to rehabilitate native and migratory wildlife for release back into the wild and to teach the relationship of human actions and environmental reactions to people of all ages in our community. Each year volunteers rehabilitate more than 4,000 wild animals and provide hundreds of programs to school and community groups. NWRI serves the public through a telephone hotline, Web site and public events and provides wildlife training and animal services to the Nebraska Humane Society and other groups.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Staff Salaries Our director is charged with overseeing the work of over 75 volunteers, the rehabilitation of thousands of animals, dozens of education programs and all of the administrative duties of running a non profit. It is critical to the success of NWRI that we hire additional staff.

Wildlife Center Land/Building Fund NWRI is in need of an acreage and a building customized for the highly unique work of wildlife rehabilitation.

High School Science Academy and other learning opportunities Innovative educational programs for youth are an important part of our mission. Funding is required to keep these programs in our community schools and bring resources to students throughout the state.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Wildlife Center Volunteer Wildlife Caregiver Wildlife Transporter Fund raising Cage Building

WISH LIST: • Land outside the Omaha city limits for new Wildlife Center • Monetary donations for wildlife medical treatment and specialized rehabilitation supplies • Professional services, including accounting, legal, general contracting, renovation services • Medical and veterinary supplies (see our website for list) • Dog/cat food, towels, blankets

NEBRASKA WILDLIFE REHAB, INC. P.O. Box 24122 • Omaha, NE 68124 Phone (402) 234-2473 • www.nebraskawildliferehab.org Executive Director: Laura Stastny Board President: Phyllis Futch To volunteer contact:Laura Stastny, Executive Director (402) 234-2473 • info@nebraskawildliferehab.org Header Photos © Joel Sartore • www.joelsartore.com

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MAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Our mission is to engage the imagination and create excitement about learning.

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INCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1976, Omaha Children’s Museum has been a special place where children can challenge themselves, discover how the world works and learn through play. It is Omaha’s primary participatory museum and provides a variety of hands-on exhibits, workshops, programs, presentations and special events that put children in touch with their ever-changing world. Educational programming is an area of strength for Omaha Children’s Museum. Special offerings such as focus field trips, summer camps, workshops, overnights and birthday parties help round out the experience for young visitors.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Exhibit & Event Sponsorship • Corporate Sponsorships • In-Kind Donations • Planned and Annual Giving • Membership • For the Kids Benefit

The imaginative environment at Omaha Children’s Museum reaches beyond home and school experiences, nurturing growth and development as young children and their adults explore the world together

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The museum is always on the lookout for talented volunteers who want to engage and inspire young minds. Volunteer opportunities include: • Rainbow Connector’s Guild • Hosting a Corporate Membership Drive • Exhibit and Event volunteers

OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 500 S 20th St. • Omaha, NE 68102 Phone (402) 342-6164 www.ocm.org Executive Director: Lindy Hoyer Board President/Chairman: Trent Demulling, Peter Kiewit Sons’, Inc. Guild Board President: Kara Kelley Name of Guild/Auxiliary: Rainbow Connector’s Guild To volunteer or to donate contact: Rachel Evans • (402) 342-6164, Ext. 415 2015

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HE OMAHA COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE is the largest community theatre in the nation! Founded in 1924, the visionaries who started the Playhouse set our course to be different from the typical community theatre. Now in our 91st season, the Omaha Community Playhouse has taken community theatre to a level previously unachieved and unimaginable. From our national-caliber productions to a magnificent state-of-the art facility, Omaha’s playhouse has been the product of hard work, creative talent and continued generosity.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: General Operations These gifts remain the most needed contributions to OCP. Simply put, a gift to our general operations allows OCP to use the money where it is needed most. This could be paying the electric bill (around $5,000 a month), adding the finishing touches to a production’s special effects, supporting staff, buying supplies for an educational workshop or many other needs.

Producing Partners (Show Sponsors) Help underwrite an OCP show and in return receive great marketing and ticket benefits.

Capital Campaign contribute to urgent capital needs such as replacing our antiquated marquee at 69th and Cass Sts., which recently fell into disrepair.

Omaha Community Playhouse Foundation Endowment Ensure OCP’s high-quality productions and programs are available to future generations.

Scholarship Funds Help deserving students participate in OCP workshops, classes, camps or the Theatre Technology Apprenticeship Program®.

Our professional staff works side-by-side with emerging theatrical talents and thousands of community volunteers both onstage and backstage to produce year-round entertainment. We are also supported in this mission by community individuals and corporations who consider their generosity an investment in the culture of our city. This partnership between OCP and the greater Omaha community has given Omaha a unique position in the world of community theatre. While we celebrate the success of this theatre season after season, we remain always mindful of the community volunteers, local corporations and, of course, our loyal audience members and donors who brought this theatre to “Number 1.” This theatre has certainly come a long way since 1924, but the original commitment to presenting compelling work for the stage has always been and continues to be, the number one priority of the Omaha Community Playhouse.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Actors Experience the thrill of performing! We rely on Omaha’s talent to bring productions to life.

Backstage Backstage volunteer positions include, but are not limited to, running crew, lightboard, soundboard, spotlight, flyrail, shift crew, properties, special effects, wardrobe, scene shop, set/construction, lighting/electrics, etc.

Box Office Front of house volunteer positions include ushers, greeters, hosts and Box Office representatives, who seat patrons, answer phones and sell tickets.

Administrative Administrative volunteers answer phones and greet daytime visitors.

Act II Join Act II and help OCP fund raise and friendraise.

“The Omaha Community Playhouse isn’t a mere building. It’s the spirit that’s been put into the Playhouse by thousands of volunteers over the years.” ~ Henry Fonda

WISH LIST: • Season Subscribers – A number of great ticket packages are available; join today!

• Testimonials – Has your life been changed by the Omaha Community Playhouse? We want to know! Please share your story with us.

• In-Kind Gifts – In-kind gifts help reduce our expenses. Needs include: laundry detergent, copy paper, rechargeable batteries, tools, landscaping and/or snow removal service and more!

• Speaking Engagements – Invite OCP to your workplace, a neighborhood event, a club or organization you attend or to speak with your friends and family. No group is too small!

• Contributions of Any Amount Make a Difference! – Please contact the Development Director at (402) 553-4890, Ext. 127 for more information on these or other giving opportunities with OCP.

OMAHA COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE 6915 Cass St. • Omaha, NE 68132 Box Office (402) 553-0800 • Administrative (402) 553-4890 Toll Free (888) 782-4338 www.omahaplayhouse.org President: Tim Schmad Artistic Director: Hilary Adams Board Chairman: Lloyd Meyer To volunteer contact: Melanie Sloger at (402) 553-4890, Ext. 110

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MAHA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC The Omaha Conservatory of Music is a non profit 501c3 school that builds musical community through education and performance to enrich lives.

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HE OMAHA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC provides private lessons in violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, guitar, voice, winds, brass and percussion, as well as conducting, music composition and theory.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Opening Gala Performance Sponsors (opportunities begin at $10,000): Underwrite one of the astonishingly talented Omaha-based musicians that will be performing and entertaining guests at the Opening Gala

Our outstanding Artist-Faculty challenge and inspire a student body of more than 500 students through private lessons and touches the lives of thousands of others through programs such as String Sprouts, OCM Summer Institute, the Inside the Mind of the Artist Series and off-campus classes.

• Sprouts & the Symphony Sponsorships (opportunities begin at $5,000): Sponsor the one of the most unique concerts in the nation: hundreds of tiny violinists and cellists onstage with the Omaha Symphony at UNO’s new Baxter Arena • Inside the Mind of the Artist Event Sponsorships (opportunities begin at $2,500): Help bring a renowned musician to Omaha to teach a Master Class at OCM • Named Scholarships (opportunities begin at $2,500): See www.omahacm.org/scholarships for details • OCM Summer Institute Sponsorships (opportunities begin at $1,000): Support a weeklong summer camp full of learning, fun and free public performances

Our musical community offers a rich variety of classes, interaction with guest artists, ensemble experiences, educational workshops, solo and group performances and other unique opportunities in collaboration with arts organizations throughout the region.

At OCM, we believe that passion for learning combined with dedication to excellence can make music a lifelong source of joy and inspiration for our students and families.

Our encouraging environment allows students to gain confidence in their musical abilities, learn discipline and mastery and enjoy musicmaking with their peers.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • Administrative/office support • Sprouts & the Symphony ushers & crew • Omaha Conservatory of Music Summer Institute ushers & crew • Attendees of Inside the Mind of the Artist events

The latest brain-based research on how we learn is actively applied to the Conservatory’s teaching philosophy through private lessons and community events that encourage autonomy, competence and relatedness: key factors found by neuroscientists to instill motivation and bolster success (Ryan & Deci, 2000).

(see www.omahacm.org/ima for details)

Educators have identified the top life skills needed for success in today’s world as creative thinking, goal setting, cooperation and problem solving. The study of music enriches these skills in such depth that we believe every child should receive a thorough music education, ensuring the most success in whatever career path they may choose.

• Attendees of OCM Summer Institute free concerts (see www.omahacm.org/ocmi for details)

• Bloggers and social media mavens to share their OCM experiences with their friends

At OCM, all students will experience music with depth, pursue excellence and develop in their area of interest. We strive to offer the students a wide range of opportunities that are fun and engaging and that encourage the entire family to participate in a joyful educational experience.

OMAHA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC (OCM) 7023 Cass St. • Omaha, NE 68132 Phone (402) 932-4978 www.omahacm.org Executive Director: Ruth Meints Board President/Chairman: Dr. David Jasper To volunteer or to donate contact: Diane Owens, Event and Student Services Manager (402) 932-4978, Ext. 202

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WISH LIST: • 900 sets of tiny D’Addario brand violin strings

• 10 childsize string bass instruments for the beginning of Bass Sprouts

• 900 juice boxes and cookies for quarterly “Sprouting Up” ceremonies

• 20 new members of the OCM Legacy Society by Dec. 31, 2016

• 100 recorders & “Recorder Karate” textbooks for St. Augustine Mission program

• 3 private/direct flights to Scottsbluff per year (for administration of Sprouts at Scottsbluff program)

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Strengthening and supporting youth, young adults and families through services that inspire and equip them to lead independent and productive lives.

OUNDED IN 1920, the Omaha Home for Boys is a leader in communitybased services for youth, young adults and families. Our goal is reunification of the family.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Your support is vital to the young men and women in our care.

As we continue on the road to our 100th anniversary in 2020, the Omaha Home for Boys serves young men and women who are generally at-risk due to neglect, multiple placements, poor socio-economic circumstances, truancy or poor school performance, drug and alcohol abuse and/or the inability of their families to support them.

Every gift makes a difference. It helps change lives for the better, reunites families and gives our young men and women the opportunity to be independent, self-supporting and productive citizens.

For 95 years, we have been a resource in the community, offering support and stability while working in collaboration with schools, service providers and other non profit organizations to help youth and families be successful. Our youth are cared for through three programs: Inspiration Hill Residential Care (young men ages 12-18); Jacobs’ Place Transitional Living (young men and women ages 17-20) and Branching Out® Independent Living (young men and women ages 14-24).

Each year, the Omaha Home for Boys cares for more than 400 young men and women ages 12-24. They are placed at the Omaha Home for Boys by family or self-placement, the juvenile justice system, social workers, state agencies and other youth care professionals.

The Omaha Home for Boys serves a diverse population of young men and women.

In 2014, youth served were 39 percent African-American, 25 percent white, with the remaining 36 percent Hispanic, Native American, Asian, Sudanese or multi-racial.

You can support our young men and women in a variety of ways: Monetary Gifts Cash gifts are preferred and most appreciated.

Youth Assistance Our young men and women need support from our generous community. You can help them reach their goals through the following ways to help ensure a bright future for them and our community:

• Gifts • Job opportunities • Scholarships

• Internships • Housing opportunities

AND OTHER SUPPORT Giving of your time or services: • Sponsor or Participate in our events • OHB Dunk Tank as part of Omaha Gives – May 25, 2016 • Omaha Home for Boys Annual Golf Classic – Indian Creek Golf Course – June 8, 2016 • Imagine Our Youth Gala – Embassy Suites La Vista – September 15, 2016 • Attend our annual “Home” for the Holidays Celebration the first Friday in December For more information about giving opportunities, join our mailing list or to receive our print and/or e-mail Twig newsletter, please contact our Development Department today at (402) 457-7165 or email us at giving@omahahomeforboys.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@omahahomeforboy) and LinkedIn for news and information about the Home and our amazing youth.

WISH LIST: HELP US TO HELP OUR YOUTH • Clothing (youth and young adults 12-24) • Home furnishings for new apartment dwellers • Gift cards (department store, gas stations, etc.)

• Grocery cards • Other household goods and nonperishable products for our Youth Mart Donation Center

THE OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS 4343 N 52nd St. • Omaha, NE 68104 Phone (402) 457-7000 • Toll Free (800) 408-4663 www.omahahomeforboys.org President & CEO: Jeff Moran Board Chairmen: Tom Cooper To volunteer contact: (402) 457-7000

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Presentation of the highest quality arts and entertainment experiences; stewardship of the Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center; education and community engagement programs.

MAHA PERFORMING ARTS, the largest arts institution in Nebraska, is dedicated to enriching the lives of the citizens of Omaha and surrounding communities. In its two venues, the Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha Performing Arts presents the best of Broadway, jazz, blues, dance, comedy, family and popular entertainment, along with a range of educational programs and free community events.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Annual Gifts to Circles of Giving Gifts to the annual fund support Omaha Performing Arts in maintaining the Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center; presenting world-class artists and ensembles; and providing Education and Community Engagement Programs to tens of thousands of children and adults. Annual gifts include access to exclusive Circles of Giving benefits, such as email notifications of priority ticket purchase periods and discount offers on select shows.

Sponsorships Omaha Performing Arts’ performances are supported in part by Corporate Sponsorships. Sponsorships enable the organization to present artists and ensembles to the community. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available for single performances or an entire series of performances.

Planned Giving Planned gifts to the OPAS Foundation help to secure a vibrant future for the arts in Omaha for years to come. Endowment gifts are invested by the Foundation, which then grants funds to Omaha Performing Arts for facility needs, programs and operations.

Located in downtown Omaha, the Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center are vital to the city’s cultural life. Built in 1927, the Orpheum Theater is a former vaudeville house and home to Broadway in Omaha. The largest touring Broadway productions, such as Disney’s THE LION KING, WICKED and THE BOOK OF MORMON, have been presented at the theater by Omaha Performing Arts, who also welcomes the finest dance companies, stand-up comedians and contemporary music artists to the venue. In addition, the theater hosts a variety of private and community events, such as high school graduations, local dance recitals and weddings.

At the Holland, Omaha Performing Arts presents world-class musical events—from legendary jazz and blues artists to country and world-music ensembles. The Holland’s stage has been graced by numerous award-winning and legendary entertainers, including Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Herbie Hancock and Diana Krall. In addition, a variety of private and community events—weddings, receptions and corporate gatherings—occur at the Holland. At the Holland, patrons can enjoy food and drinks at Zinc, a full-service restaurant open before most performances or the casual NRG Energy Ovations, open before and after most performances.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The Ambassadors Members of The Ambassadors’ volunteer organization support Omaha Performing Arts, the Orpheum Theater and the Holland Performing Arts Center.

Ambassadors provide patrons with quality customer service, ensuring they have a positive and memorable entertainment experience. Duties may include greeting patrons, taking tickets, helping at Will Call, assisting with patron seating, assembling programs and handling coat-check.

The Presenters The Presenters are a team of volunteers that support Omaha Performing Arts mission of bringing outstanding performing artists to Omaha. The Presenters memberships start at $25 and include a variety of benefits from invitations to special events to complimentary tickets to select events and more.

With educational programs that support, enhance and expand appreciation for the arts, Omaha Performing Arts takes the performing arts beyond the stage. The organization’s educational offerings include student matinees, the Nebraska High School Theatre Awards, master classes and community outreach events. Omaha Performing Arts also presents Jazz on the Green each summer, a free outdoor concert series at Turner Park at Midtown Crossing.

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OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS 1200 Douglas St. • Omaha, NE 68102 Phone (402) 345-0202 OmahaPerformingArts.org President: Joan H. Squires Board President/Chairman: John Gottschalk Guild Board President: Jennifer Zatechka Name of Guild/Auxiliary: The Presenters To volunteer contact: Joni Fuchs • (402) 661-8485

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The Omaha Symphony’s mission is to enrich people’s lives through the exhilarating experience of live orchestral music.

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Established in 1921, the Omaha Symphony is celebrating 95 years of great music, education and community enrichment.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Individual, Corporate, Foundation and Government Grants: Ticket sales and fee engagements account for only 35% of the orchestra’s annual income.

Annual contributed income sustains our music and our mission.

Endowment and Planned Gifts: Estate gifts and endowment contributions create a charitable legacy that benefits the Omaha Symphony now and for generations to come.

Current matching grants ensure that these gifts have a larger-than-ever impact!

Under the leadership of Music Director Thomas Wilkins and Resident Conductor Ernest Richardson, the Omaha Symphony is comprised of 41 full-time and 29 part-time musicians, with additional players hired as repertoire requires. All orchestra members are highly trained, paid professionals. A versatile ensemble, the Omaha Symphony offers six mainstage concert series – MasterWorks, Symphony Pops, Symphony Rocks, Symphony Joslyn, Movie Music and Family – and brings many world-renowned popular and classical guest artists to Omaha to share the concert stage.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The Omaha Symphony Guild and the Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony are long-time volunteer contributors, providing funding and support for the orchestra’s education programs.

Each season the Omaha Symphony reaches approximately 30,000 students throughout the region with a nationally-recognized music education curriculum designed for preschool through high school. The Omaha Symphony provides professional workshops for young American composers and for Omaha-area music teachers. The symphony also partners with social service agencies, arts groups and academic organizations to provide engaging programs for thousands of individuals diverse in age, background and opportunity. Partners include Creighton University, Heartland Family Service, Salvation Army, El Museo Latino, Completely Kids, Girl and Boy Scouts, Omaha Conservatory of Music, Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha Area Youth Orchestras, Omaha Public Schools and others.

According to a 2013 study by UNL’s Bureau of Business Research, the symphony generated an estimated $45 million economic impact in Douglas County over the previous five years.

OMAHA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION 1905 Harney St., Ste. 400 • Omaha, NE 68102 Phone (402) 342-3836 www.omahasymphony.org President & CEO: James M. Johnson Chairman: D. David Slosburg Omaha Symphony Guild Board President: Nancy Ayoub To volunteer contact: Amy E. Jenson, VP of Development • (402) 661-8575

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WISH LIST: • Subscribers and single-ticket buyers – Treat yourself to great music at great prices!

• Trade partners and in-kind gifts – Contact us to discuss creative partnerships!

• Contributions of any size – Whether a small, one-time donation or a large, multi-year pledge to the endowment, your support is deeply appreciated.

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The Omaha Zoo Foundation is dedicated to supporting the mission and programs of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium.

OVERING MORE 130 ACRES, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is Nebraska’s largest tourist attraction and is consistently ranked among the top zoos in the country. Omaha’s Zoo has evolved from a small city park established in 1894 with a menagerie of animals to a nationally recognized zoological and conservation park that has exposed millions of people to rare and endangered species from around the world.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Adopt-An-Animal Patron Memberships Dr. Lee G. Simmons Legacy Fund Capital Projects Exhibit Naming and Sponsorship Corporate Sponsorship Honorary and Memorial Giving

Seventeen major building and animal enclosures along with expansive outdoor exhibits showcase more than 17,000 animals amidst gardens, visitor amenities and world-class research facilities, making Omaha’s Zoo a living classroom. It is enjoyed by approximately 1.7 million people each year, including more than 250,000 people who take part in its education programming. Zoo visitors develop an understanding and appreciation of animals, plant life and the environment we share.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Docent Program Diet Kitchen Volunteers –assist with animal diet preparations Event Volunteers

The Omaha Zoo Foundation’s sole purpose is to advance support of these efforts by raising the funds necessary to ensure a vibrant zoo for future generations.

OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION 3701 S 10th St. • Omaha, NE 68107 Phone (402) 738-2073 www.omahazoofoundation.org Executive Director: Tina L. Cherica Omaha Zoo Foundation Chairman of the Board: Lee G. Simmons, DVM Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium CEO: Dennis Pate To volunteer contact: Kathy Vires • kathyv@omahazoo.com

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NE WORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. Celebrating 45 years of caring for the Omaha Community!

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NEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC.,

in partnership with the community, provides culturally respectful, quality healthcare with a special attention to the underserved.

OneWorld is a warm and welcoming health center providing services to everyone, adjusting fees according to each individual’s income and insurance coverage. Our compassionate staff is patient-centered, partnering with patients to improve their health. We maintain an open-door policy, providing affordable, personalized primary health care, dental, pharmacy and mental health/substance abuse and support services to persons in all ages and stages of their life.

OneWorld ranks in the top quality tier for health centers in the nation. Our vision is to be an innovative leader empowering individuals in healthier communities. In 2014 OneWorld cared for 32,000 patients in over 115,000 visits!

ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. 4920 S 30th St., Ste. 103 • Omaha, NE 68107 Phone (402) 734-4110 www.oneworldomaha.org CEO: Andrea Skolkin Board President/Chairman: Dave Ridder Guild/Auxiliary: Friends of OneWorld To volunteer or to donate: (402) 502-8850 • www.oneworldomaha.org/donate

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Monetary giving helps OneWorld provide services to patients who are in financial need. These could be for child immunizations, flu shots, physicals and dental visits.

Upcoming events: • Countdown to Cinco de Mayo: Thursday, May 5, 2016 • Milagro Dinner: Thursday, November 10, 2016

PROGRAMS & SERVICES: OneWorld provides care to individuals of all ages from infants to older adults.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: To volunteer visit www.oneworldomaha.org/volunteer

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Behavioral Health Dental Medical Mobile Dental Clinic Optical Pharmacy Quick Sick Clinic Radiology School-Based Health Centers Specialty Care Referral Ultrasound and Women’s Health Teen and Young Adult Health Center

WISH LIST: • Diapers • Baby clothing • Bus or taxi vouchers • Warm clothing

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Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission providing basic needs and life-changing programs for the homeless and needy.

HE FIRST TIME SOMEONE COMES TO Open Door Mission, they are often driven by an urgent physical need for food and shelter from street life—even for a short while. But thankfully, what happens once they arrive can have a lasting impact.

At Open Door Mission they find shelter—not only from the storms that bring harsh weather to the Heartland—but also from the storms of life.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Feed Omaha Now: 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.

Memorials and Honorariums: Gifts in any amount can be made to Open Door Mission to honor or memorialize a loved one. Please include name and address so an acknowledgement may be sent to the appropriate individual to recognize the gift.

Securities, Charitable Gifts: Donations of stocks, property or cars are always gratefully received. Please consult a professional for specific details or contact Open Door Mission’s Chief Operating Officer for additional information at (402) 829-1563 or rdenherder@opendoormission.org.

Each day, Open Door Mission’s campus offers 816 safe, shelter beds to homeless men, women and children and serves over 2,000 hot, nutritious meals. And more than 275 people in our community who are struggling to make ends meet find a variety of services at our Timberlake Outreach Center that help prevent them from slipping into the despair of homelessness.

We realize there are many worthwhile causes and ministries you could choose to be part of and we never take your gifts 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 truly can make a difference in our community!

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!

Contact (402) 829-1504 or volunteer@opendoormission.org.

Timberlake Outreach Center: Sort, organize and shelve donations of clothing, housewares, etc. or make food boxes, all of which will empower low-income individuals and families to remain in their own homes.

Loaves and Fishes: Open Door Mission serves more than 2,000 meals a day. Come and serve lunch or dinner to our homeless men, women and children. Volunteer shifts include serving meals, food preparation and clean-up.

Friends of the Friendless: A volunteer organization, open to both men and women, that supports and aids the work of Open Door Mission. Meetings are the first Tuesday of every month starting promptly at 11:30 a.m., with lunch and testimonies from current program members, followed by various service projects.

OPEN DOOR MISSION 2828 N 23rd St. East • Omaha, NE 68110 Phone (402) 422-1111 www.opendoormission.org President/CEO: Candace L. Gregory Board Chairmen: Perry Poyner Auxiliary President: Wanda Meador, Friends of the Mission To volunteer contact: Amy Harvey, Volunteer Director • (402) 829-1504 volunteer@opendoormission.org

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WISH LIST: • Canned Vegetables • Instant Potatoes • Canned Fruit • Boxed Meals • Canned Meat • Flip-Flops (size 10+) • Socks

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PERA OMAHA

Nebraska’s only professional opera company, Opera Omaha makes opera accessible to everyone by providing artistic excellence on stages, in classrooms and unexpected venues across the area throughout the year.

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OUNDED IN 1958 as a volunteer association, the Omaha Civic Opera Society became a fully professional opera company by 1970 with tremendous community support. Opera Omaha is instilled with a spirit of adventure, producing high-quality productions all over the city, with Omaha’s historic Orpheum Theater serving as its main stage. The company is known internationally for producing American and world premieres of new works, as well as masterpieces already established in the canon.

The 2015-16 season includes the free Opera Outdoors concert in Midtown Crossing’s Turner Park; a colorful and bold new production of Rossini’s classic The Barber of Seville; Puccini’s The Girl of the Golden West – an opera full of the grit and grandeur of the American West; and the darkly comic mythological Semele, led by visionary Director James Darrah.

Opera Omaha’s community programs offer opportunities that extend beyond the mainstage productions. Each year, educational and community partnerships programs reach thousands of young students across the metropolitan area. Additionally, Opera Omaha brings free pre-production Lunchtime Previews, Prelude Talks at Film Streams prior to each Met Live in HD broadcast and many activities across the community annually including National Opera Week.

Opera Omaha is proud to collaborate with other arts organizations in the community including the Omaha Symphony, Film Streams, Ballet Nebraska, KANEKO, Lauritzen Gardens, Fontenelle Forest, Omaha Children’s Museum, and Hot Shops as well as individual artists working in multiple disciplines.

OPERA OMAHA 1850 Farnam St. • Omaha, NE 68102 Phone (402) 346-4398 www.operaomaha.org General Director: Roger Weitz Board President: Steve Bruckner Guild President: Connie Kinnear To volunteer contact: Georgia Ryba • (402) 346-4398, Ext. 100 Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: The Annual Fund Continually expanding Opera Omaha’s family of supporters will ensure that Opera Omaha can serve as a cultural asset to Omaha for Omaha. Every gift is appreciated.

Opera Council The Opera Council is a dedicated group of patrons who make generous contributions to the company, act as ambassadors in the community and share a love of opera. Please call for more details.

Artist and Production Sponsorship The wonderful artists, beautiful costumes and spectacular scenery you see on stage are made possible by production sponsorships. There are numerous naming opportunities for donors at many different levels.

Community Programs and Education Opera Omaha partners with classrooms and after school programs to introduce opera to people of all ages. Discover how your gift can help change lives by inspiring a young person!

Memorials and Honorariums Remembering your loved ones or recognizing an achievement or milestone in our souvenir program book is a wonderful way to celebrate.

Fortissimo Society Join generous donors who have included Opera Omaha in their estate through a will, trust, or retirement plan. Your personal legacy will provide art for generations to come.

Matching Gifts Does your employer offer a matching gift program? Please check with your Human Resources office to see if, with your company’s help, your gift will go even further!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The Opera Omaha Guild – a group of men and women dedicated to fund raising and opera education efforts with events such as Cotillion, Spirits of the Opera, seasonal lunches, lectures and so much more.

Craftsman’s Guild – since 1962, the men and women of the Craftsman’s Guild have lent their stagecraft skills in the areas of wardrobe, makeup, wigs, concessions and parties, meeting the backstage needs of guest artists and crew.

The Opera Omaha Chorus – professional singers from Omaha, Lincoln and surrounding communities. Auditions are scheduled at various times throughout the year and are posted on the website.

Young Ambassadors – students aged 16 and above serve as audience service volunteers for all mainstage performances.

Supernumeraries – volunteers who appear on stage in non-speaking, non-singing roles, much like being an extra in a movie.

Super Troupe – a new group of people with experience, knowledge or interest in opera or theater which can be called upon for help. “Super Troupers” are a combination of supernumeraries and volunteers who have opportunities to participate in events at no cost including performances, backstage tours and cast parties.

Tweet Seats – social media savvy people with great knowledge of the Twitterverse attend the final dress rehearsal of each opera and tweet throughout the production offering real-time reviews of the productions before opening night.

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STABLISHED IN 2000, ONI provides employment and workplace training, as well as other opportunities, to the blind and visually impaired. Recognized as the Greater Omaha Chamber’s 2014 Innovator of the Year, ONI is the largest employer of the blind and visually impaired in Nebraska and the only agency of its kind in a seven-state region. The organization provides independence and confidence-building services for its associates and the community, including social activities, education, training and health and wellness programs. For more information about ONI, visit outlooknebraska.org.

When you think of Outlook Nebraska, you typically think of a tissue manufacturer.

However, we stand for so much more. We are in the process of launching a senior program to allow seniors experiencing vision loss to stay employed with the use of assistive technology. We are planning a facility renovation that will allow us to create a space to execute this program and so many others. We want to help someone be able to once again look at pictures of their grandchildren and feel secure in their career because they have the tools and resources to keep working. Our third Camp Abilities Nebraska experience was another very successful one; we co-sponsor this sports camp for blind youth with Boys Town National Research Hospital. Whether it is through donating our product to organizations like the Open Door Mission or sponsoring Bike for Sight to help others experiencing vision loss, collaboration with the community and others is very important to us. We are looking forward to the next year and the difference we can make in this community while working with others.

OUTLOOK NEBRASKA, INC. 4125 S 72nd St. • Omaha, NE 68127 Phone (402) 614-3331 www.outlooknebraska.org CEO: Eric Stueckrath Board Chairman: Matt Evans, Chairperson To volunteer contact: Dan Kraemer, Office Manager • (402) 614-3331, Ext. 219

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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED WITH OUTLOOK NEBRASKA! Become an ONI advocate: Help us spread the word about our mission and raise awareness of Outlook Nebraska!

Purchase our blind-made products: Contact our Sales team at 402-614-3331, Ext. 211 to learn more.

Make a donation: Contact John Wick at 402-614-3331, Ext. 224 or at jwick@outlooknebraska.com to learn how your gift or pledge can make a difference in Outlook Nebraska programs.

Sponsor an event: Contact John Wick at 402-614-3331, Ext. 224 or at jwick@outlooknebraska.com to learn more about our signature events, such as our annual ONI Golf Tournament and our annual Vision Beyond Sight Banquet, and how you can get involved.

Schedule a tour: Contact Rachel Carver at 402-614-3331, Ext. 221 about attending a monthly “Lunch and Learn” event or Janis Compton at 402-614-3331, Ext. 210 to schedule a specific group tour of our operations.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Volunteers for ONI events Volunteers for various tasks at ONI, such as filing and large mailings

WISH LIST: • iPads or computers for individuals who complete our Education and Training Program curriculum • Tandem bikes that can be used in future ONI-sponsored events • Youth golf clubs for golf instruction to blind and visually impaired children

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Phoenix Academy educates and inspires students with learning differences to realize their full academic potential and become successful in school and in life.

HOENIX ACADEMY, which began in 1990 with one student and one teacher, is a non profit private school, kindergarten to eighth grade, that helps students with learning challenges get back on track. Our students transfer to Phoenix Academy from schools across Iowa and Nebraska, to benefit from intensive reading and math, small class sizes and a supportive learning environment. Founder Patti Clark believed in each child’s ability to succeed and so do we. At Phoenix Academy young minds don’t just take flight – they soar.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Phoenix Academy Scholarship Luncheon Proceeds from the Scholarship Luncheon provide tuition assistance to students who would not otherwise be able to afford to attend Phoenix Academy.

Building Expansion Project We are undergoing a major expansion project that will increase our student capacity from 90 to 150. This will allow us to grow in size without increasing our student-teacher ratio of 12:1.

Scholarships for Student Tuition Phoenix Academy students pay less than 80% of what actual cost is for each student. Parents have the opportunity to apply for financial aid and are awarded using a sliding scale based on the rates for Free or Reduced Lunch.

Our goal is that no one be denied the educational opportunity of Phoenix Academy due to financial difficulties.

Omaha Gives This city-wide fund raiser which takes place in May, helped us raise over $50,000 last year.

Technology Upgrades Last year we were able to fund new projectors and document cameras for our classrooms.

Classroom Curriculum We are always looking for additional funding for curriculum resources such as Spalding books.

WE ARE UNIQUE We are a private all day, K - 8th grade school for children who have not been successful learning to read at their public or private school, and are behind grade level in reading and/or math. Phoenix Academy is approved by the NE Board of Education. We are unique in that the children attend school here for two years on average, as they work to gain skills to achieve proficiency. Approximately 50% of our students have been formally diagnosed with a learning disability, ADHD, or other learning challenges.

Students are placed in classes based on their academic needs not necessarily their grade level. Teaching takes place in a nurturing learning environment using Spalding, an intensive phonics program and focusing on reading, writing, spelling and math. The overall curriculum also includes science, social studies and art.

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SUCCESS STARTS IN THE CLASSROOM Students not only grow academically at Phoenix Academy, they often blossom socially and emotionally too. Nothing is more rewarding for our educators than to watch a student’s confidence soar as they discover their ability to learn, contribute in the classroom, make friends and develop goals for the future.

There is always room for volunteer opportunities at Phoenix Academy! Our students love meeting people from our community and getting them involved in what we’re doing.

Below are merely examples of what your experience could be. For other ideas or questions call 402.390.0556 and ask for Stephanie Loneman.

Read to the Dog Room Our students love reading to volunteer service dogs!

This process helps with reading confidence in a fun and unique way.

Classroom Assistant Help assist teachers with individual students, homework help and activities.

Art Instructor or Assistant Help with scheduled monthly art projects or teach how-to activities such as how to knit, crochet, make pottery, etc.

Assembly Assistant Help students create skits on character skills or give short informed lessons such as sign language, french, etc.

Office Assistant Help our secretary with tasks, run errands and help with small internal duties.

PHOENIX ACADEMY 1110 N 66th St. • Omaha, NE 68132 Phone (402) 390-0556 http://phoenixacademyomaha.org/ https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixAcademyOmaha Executive Director: Nancy Liebermann Guild Board President: Sara Woods, Executive Associate to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Community Engagement at University of Nebraska at Omaha To volunteer or to donate contact: Stephanie Loneman • (402) 390-0556

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Deliver life-changing rehabilitation and care.

Protect dignity, instill purpose and create hope.

Commit to excellence.

IS THE NATION’S LEADING RESOURCE for brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation and the only program of its kind in the country.

QLI’s proprietary rehabilitation model combines unrivaled clinical expertise with an extraordinary focus on culture and education. It is an approach that focuses on getting clients back to their lives, helping them regain essential skills and define the best solutions to the obstacles they will face post-injury. For over twenty-five years, QLI has turned the Omaha area into the definitive national resource for hundreds of individuals and families affected by brain or spinal cord injuries from coast to coast.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Philanthropic support shared with QLI will directly impact the families QLI serves. Giving opportunities include Corporate Giving, Individual Giving, In-Kind Donations, Honorarium and Memorial Gifts, Event Sponsorships and Endowment and Planned Giving.

Donations can be made online at www.TeamQLI.com, or via phone at (402) 573-2164.

Donations can also be mailed to the following address: QLI • 6404 N 70th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68104 • Attn: Blake Hoogeveen

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: QLI has a variety of volunteer possibilities which include opportunities

Furthermore, QLI maintains a relentless focus on workplace culture and has been proudly recognized as Omaha’s Best Place to Work an astonishing five times, including most recently in 2015.

to volunteer directly with clients, and opportunities to assist with projects and events.

QLI’s volunteer program is tailored to match the strengths and passions of our volunteers to an opportunity that is helpful to both QLI and the volunteer. If you are interested in learning more about QLI’s volunteer program, please contact Jen Karolski, at jkarolski@QLIomaha.com or (402) 573-3738. A background check and volunteer training is mandatory for all QLI volunteers.

The work QLI does for its clients is unparalleled and unprecedented. And put simply, QLI is: Unrivaled. Relentless. HERE. To learn more, visit QLI on Facebook or online at www.TeamQLI.com

QLI (QUALITY LIVING, INC) 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 (402) 573-3738 • Jkarolski@QLIomaha.com

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WISH LIST: QLI is currently seeking support to develop an outdoor lake and recreation area on QLI’s campus. This area will allow QLI’s Adaptive Sports and Recreation program greater opportunity to maximize a client’s potential for returning to outdoor passions following a catastrophic injury. Giving options include larger needs such as a fishing pier, to smaller needs such as benches and adapted fishing gear. For more information, contact Blake Hoogeveen, at blake.hoogeveen@QLIomaha.com or (402) 573-2164.

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

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E BELIEVE that every sick child deserves the opportunity to experience hope in an environment designed to heal. The specific purpose of the Ronald McDonald House Charities is to support access to care, reduce financial burden, provide psychosocial support keeping families together, enhance clinical experiences and outcomes and help families resume normalcy.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Annual Fund – Give the gift of togetherness with a donation to our annual fund.

For $120, you can support a family for one night at RMHC. Donations accepted at rmhcomaha.org/donate • Planned Giving – Provide a lasting legacy to RMHC and the families we support.

• In-Kind Gifts – We use an extraordinary amount of 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) • 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.

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

• Corporate & Event Sponsorships – We have three exciting signature events every year: Golf Classic, Kids & Clays Shooting Sports Tournament, and Wings & Wheels.

• Silent Auction & Live Auction Items – These items will help raise additional funds at our signature fund raising events.

With over 5,500 lodging nights annually, normalcy is established by providing warm beds, hot showers, meals, laundry facilities, family friendly kitchens, playrooms and a playground — all of the basic essentials of home. Additionally, the Ronald McDonald House environment includes a built in support system where families are able to connect with each other, forming an interdependent network of resources and collaboration. The cost to provide our services is approximately $120 per night, per family, and no family is ever turned away due to inability to pay the $10 nightly rate.

WISH LIST: • Ziploc bags (quart and gallon sizes)

• Clorox Disinfectant Spray

• Copy paper

• Keurig K-cups

• Latex-free gloves

• Swiffer wet mop pads

• Cereal & on-the-go breakfast items

• New winter coats (baby through adult sizes)

• 13 & 39 gallon trash bags

• New books for toddlers through adults

• Easy-to-prepare box meals

• Baby monitors

• Laundry detergent

• PAM cooking spray

• Bleach

• Postage stamps

• Square mini-fridge (for medications)

CHARITIES IN OMAHA, INC.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • Meal Groups – Every night, a different group will sign up to plan, shop for and cook dinner for the families. On weekends, groups can serve breakfast or dinner.

• Events – Friendly and fun volunteers are always needed at our signature events and third party fund raisers.

• 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 & 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, INC 620 S 38th Ave • Omaha, NE 68137 Phone (402) 346-9377 rmhcomaha.org Executive Director: Lindsey Rai Reasner President, Board of Directors: Sue Korth, VP and Chief Operating Officer, Methodist Women’s Hospital To volunteer call: (402) 346-9377

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

HE SALVATION ARMY, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Bell Ringing Choose your preferred location and time by clicking on RingOmaha.org or by calling (402) 898-6000

Winter Night Watch Volunteers needed to serve the hungry and homeless

The Salvation Army began in the 19th Century after evangelist William Booth began offering Christian based services to the less fortunate. Today, The Salvation Army helps more than 35 million people each year. The Salvation Army offers programs that range from adult rehabilitation to disaster relief and summer youth camps.

December – February. Please call Kay at (402) 898-6000

Christmas Toyland Escort parents through our toy shop for families and children in need. Please call Kay at (402) 898-6000

Adopt-A-Family Help with phone bank or mail processing.

Please call Patti at (402) 898-5906

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Gift Planning Donations can be made online at SalArmyGiving.org or by calling

Food Pantry Two locations. Volunteers needed for sorting food items.

Please call Kay at (402) 898-6000

our Planned Giving Department at 1-800-274-0628 (402) 342-4135 or visiting Satruck.org. Fast and free pick up service available

Disaster Services Training and uniforms provided. Call (402) 898-5942 for information Kids Crusin’ Kitchen Volunteer drivers are needed for summer feeding program for

Give to the Red Kettles November 11 – December 24 or create your own

local children. Please call Kay at (402) 898-6000

Salvation Army Thrift Stores Donate in-kind items or vehicles by calling

Online Red Kettle at SalArmyOmaha.org

UPCOMING EVENTS: • BaconFest Omaha – September 2016 Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

• D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon May 10, 2016, 11:45 AM – CenturyLink Center Omaha

• Tree of Lights Kick Off – November 11, 2016 • Winter Night Watch – December 2016 - February 2017 • Adopt-A-Family Radiothon – December 1 & 2, 2016

THE SALVATION ARMY 10755 Burt St. • Omaha, NE 68114 Phone (402) 898-7700 SalArmyOmaha.org President/CEO: Major Greg Thompson, Divisional Commander Board Chairman: Fred Hunzeker To volunteer or to donate contact: Susan Eustice, Director of PR & Communications • (402) 898-5908 2016

WISH LIST: • Monetary donations – Our purchasing power stretches every dollar.

Give online at SalArmyOmaha.org • Mobile giving – Text OMAHA to 80888 to make a $10 donation by phone • Food donations – Soups, cereal, canned vegetables, canned meats & fish, tomato products, beans, macaroni & cheese, boxed dinners (like Hamburger Helper, etc.), pasta & sauce

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ENIOR HEALTH FOUNDATION helps fill the gaps in critical programs for low-income seniors in Omaha through Midwest Geriatrics, Inc. MGI is a non profit, 501c3 management company for Florence Home Healthcare, Royale Oaks and House of Hope Assisted Livings, House of Hope Alzheimer’s Care, Gerimed/Unimed Pharmacies and Empower Home Care. We have served seniors for 109 years.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Touch and Tell Touch and tell is a program that allows our residents to narrate life stories through family pictures. Residents and families have a keepsake with images and voices that remains for a lifetime. Cost per year: $4,000 Digital Picture Frames We can load personal images of our residents on these and add music for their comfort and reminiscence. Quantity – 150 Technology Upgrade We are looking to upgrade our wireless internet in all of our residences in order to bring internet-based services and tools to all residents.

Total Cost: $24,000 Truck A new or late model 4-wheel drive truck will aid us in keeping snow plowed at our residences. We also use the truck to help our caregivers get to work in inclement weather

We are committed to serving all individuals with dignity and respect. Fully 75% of the residents in our care are Medicaid recipients, a payor that few organizations are willing or able to accept due to the disparity between reimbursement and actual cost of care. In our living communities, individuals find a warm, inviting home with skilled and compassionate caregivers who provide whole-person care, with an emphasis on enhancing the lives of every person in our care. We offer interactive services like Skype video calling with family members and Touch and Tell, a program that reconnects individuals to their memories through pictures and audio.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Landscaping We can always use help with planting and landscaping on our grounds.

Proudly serving individuals from all walks of life with enhanced and progressive services is essential to meeting our mission. However, those services come with a cost.

As an entity primarily supported by Medicaid reimbursement, we humbly request your support. It is imperative for Senior Health Foundation to provide supplemental funding in order for our care communities to continue their mission of service to others.

The individuals we serve are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and grandparents. They have worked hard all their lives and deserve gratitude for their contributions. Please help us show appreciation for their life contributions as we continue to serve them with the respect and dignity that they so richly deserve.

We try to keep the campus as beautiful as we can throughout the year.

Touch and Tell Volunteer by helping our residents add pictures and voices into their personal Touch and Tell cloud. This is a very popular program with our residents and families.

Volunteer an hour or two whenever you have the time.

Life Enrichment Our life enrichment staff is always looking for volunteers to help them with putting on programs for our residents. Crafts, music and many other activities happen with our residents every day. Share your talents and make a senior happy!

By financially supporting Senior Health Foundation, you will be assisting us further our mission of “Inspiring the individuals we serve to live life to the fullest as they age.”

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SENIOR HEALTH FOUNDATION 7915 N 30th St. • Omaha, NE 68112 Phone (402) 827-6000 www.omahaseniorcare.org President/CEO: Lois Jordan Chief Financial Officer: Deb Thacker Board Chairman: Dave McCue – SVP-COO AON Risk Solutions To volunteer contact: Jen Vogt • (402) 827-6015

• iPads – Touch and Tell requires iPads.

We currently have 3 iPads to share among our over 150 residents • Digital Picture Frames • Bluetooth Speakers • Games • Books • Craft Supplies

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The Siena/Francis House’s mission is directed toward a concern and care of the poor, realized in feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless.

OUNDED IN 1975, the Siena/Francis House is Nebraska’s largest shelter and is located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The Siena/Francis House provides food, shelter and clothing, along with outreach/case management to homeless families and individuals from Omaha and surrounding communities. The Siena/Francis House annually serves nearly 450,000 meals and provides over 180,000 overnight stays to the approximately 4,000 homeless families and individuals who turn to us for assistance each year. Additionally, the Siena/Francis House provides more emergency shelter to persons who are homeless each night than the other Omaha homeless shelters, combined.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: The Siena/Francis House provides our basic human services of emergency shelter, food & clothing at no cost to the homeless families and individuals needing our services. As such, we rely primarily on the generosity of the community for our operational expenses. Having sufficient supplies is crucial. For example, each month we need 5,000 rolls of toilet paper and enough soap for 5,760 loads of laundry. Please visit www.sienafrancis.org to make a contribution, donate materials or to volunteer.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The Siena/Francis House’s main volunteer program is serving a

The Siena/Francis House has an “open door” policy, in that we try to never turn away any person or family who come to us in need, regardless of the circumstances that led them to be in need of our services. Exercising a policy of unconditional acceptance, the Siena/Francis House is dedicated to providing all of our services to the poor and homeless with the respect and dignity they deserve, including those viewed as “most difficult to serve” – the chronically addicted & mentally ill homeless persons who may not currently be receiving medical care or medication.

meal to our homeless guests. Evening dinner is served by outside volunteer groups every day of the year. Volunteers also serve a brunch every Sunday morning and on major holidays.

Volunteers dish up food onto trays in the food line and deliver the trays to the homeless guests who are seated at tables in our dining room. Dinner volunteers are needed each evening from 4:30 until 7:15 p.m. Brunch volunteers are needed from 8:30 until 11:15 p.m. For more information on serving a meal, contact meals@sienafrancis.org.

Other volunteer opportunities include helping sort donations such as toiletries, canned goods, clothing, books, craft items, etc., helping with special projects and special events that arise from time to time and conducting gatherings of items from our daily needs list. For more information regarding other volunteer opportunities, please contact projects@sienafrancis.org.

Additional Siena/Francis House Information:

WISH LIST:

• The Siena/Francis House has two model emergency shelter facilities which provide safe, clean and secure housing for our guests;

We appreciate receiving in donations all items that help our organization provide services to our guests, including:

• Food • Clothing • Blankets, Pillows, Linens, Towels • Personal Care Items • Cleaning Agents, such as Pine Sol and Bleach • Kitchen-Related Items, such as Silverware, Aluminum Foil, Plastic “Baggies”, Paper Towels, Large Garbage Bags, Coffee, Disposable Coffee Cups

• The Siena/Francis House provides all of our services at no cost to our guests; • Each year helps approximately 300 homeless families and individuals achieve stable housing; • The Siena/Francis House is a 501c3, tax exempt charitable organization; • The Siena/Francis House is independent, in that it is not affiliated with a national or “parent” organization, and is non-denominational; • The Siena/Francis House operates Nebraska’s largest residential mental health/chemical addictions treatment program administered by licensed professionals; • The Siena/Francis House has a 95-person employment training program which provides the homeless work-related and personal growth skills;

SIENA/FRANCIS HOUSE HOMELESS SHELTER 1702 Nicholas St. • Omaha, NE 68102 Phone (402) 341-1821 www.sienafrancis.org CEO/Executive Director: Mike Saklar Board Chairman: Tom Chapman To volunteer contact:stephanie@sienafrancis.org

• Employment training staff help operate the Siena/Francis House’s facilities and programs and receive monthly stipends for their work.

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Special Olympics Nebraska provides sports, health screenings and education for people with intellectual disabilities, giving them opportunities to develop fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy.

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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Event Sponsorship – Create a connection between you and over 5,000 athletes and 8,000 volunteers. State Games sponsors help provide equipment, venues, transportation and other support to Special Olympics Nebraska athletes.

Start a Polar Plunge Team – Break the ice for Special Olympics! Create a team of friends, family and co-workers, who are brave enough to take a dip into frigid winter waters.

Join our Giving Society – The Champions Together Giving Society is a commitment to support Special Olympics Nebraska for 5 years at $1,000 or above.

In-Kind Giving – Donate equipment, apparel, food or a professional service to support our mission.

From Special Olympics Nebraska’s beginnings over 40 years ago, we have grown from a few hundred athletes to over 5,000 athletes, providing year-round sports training, athletic competition and other related programs.

Special Olympics Nebraska is active in over 110 communities statewide and can be found in hundreds of classrooms through our Project Unify and Young Athletes Program initiatives.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Coach a Team Volunteer at an Event Become a Unified Partner and compete on a Special Olympics team Host a Reveal the Champion presentation at your work or home

In addition to sporting and competition, Special Olympics Nebraska provides free health screenings, wellness programs and education opportunities.

More than 5,000 volunteers help make life-changing experiences possible for Nebraskans with intellectual disabilities. This can include coaching, becoming a Unified Partner or working at an event as a day-of volunteer.

For more information about getting involved, contact our Volunteer Manager Maggie Stryson at mstryson@sone.org or visit our website at www.sone.org

Learn more about the work of Special Olympics Nebraska by joining us in our office for a tour of our mission. These Reveal the Champion tours are offered monthly and an RSVP is required. Contact Sandi Hansen at shansen@sone.org for upcoming dates and to secure your spot!

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA 9427 F St. • Omaha, NE 68127 Phone (402) 331-5545 • Toll Free (800) 247-0105 www.sone.org President/CEO: Carolyn Chamberlin Board Chair: Heather Wright, Gallup To volunteer or to donate contact: Maggie Stryson, Volunteer Manager • (402) 331-5545, Ext. 20

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• Medals

• T-Shirt Printing

• Health Care Services

• Collateral Material

• Photography or Videography Services

• Water for Competitions

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To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Corporate and event sponsorships • Individual donations • Matching gifts • Memorials or Honorariums • In-kind donations

Susan G. Komen Nebraska is truly a local organization – 75 percent of its net proceeds fund community-based services, such as education, mammograms and other treatment support services across its 91-county service area. Remaining funds benefit research to find the cures.

Non profit agencies are awarded grants from Komen Nebraska on an annual and quarterly basis to address the unmet breast health needs in the community. Many of the individuals helped by Komen Nebraska and its agency partners include underinsured, rural and other women who would otherwise not have access to life-saving services.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • Help in our office with general office duties • Volunteer to help with our annual fund raiser, Race for the Cure® • Plan and implement other special events for Komen® Nebraska

Since its founding in 1994, Komen Nebraska has invested more than $6.5 million in community-based services and another $1.9 million in research that has helped thousands of men and women.

For more information about getting involved, contact Angela Phillips at angela.phillips@komennebraska.org or visit the ‘Get Involved’ section on our website at www.komennebraska.org.

Breast cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers among women in Nebraska. While early detection of the disease is crucial to improving survival, Nebraska is ranked no. 40 in the U.S. for mammography screening rates.

We can do better. We can do better to help remove the fear of breast cancer, address financial barriers and improve access to screening to the women and families touched by breast cancer across the state.

We can do better – and we will with your help.

SUSAN G. KOMEN NEBRASKA® 12103 Pacific St. • Omaha, NE 68154 Phone (402) 502-2979 www.komennebraska.org Executive Director: Karen Daneu 2015 Board of Directors, President: Cristina Castro-Matukewicz 2016 Board of Directors, President: Stephen Jackson To volunteer or to donate contact: Angela Phillips, Operations & Events Officer • (402) 502-2979, Ext. 202

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Delivering community-based care that provides peace of mind, quality of life, and independence.

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AMILIES AND THEIR PHYSICIANS CHOOSE VNA for in-home senior care because of the quality of care offered to the communities we serve. Only at VNA can you choose from a complete line of in-home healthcare services delivered by qualified professionals and backed by 120 years of experience. At the heart of our tradition of care lies compassion for the wellbeing of the community. While our services and programs are always evolving to meet the community’s needs, our commitment to improving the health of individuals throughout Omaha and Council Bluffs remains unchanged.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Financial contributions help fund VNA’s range of community-based services that work to change lives for the better. It’s because of support from donors that patients are never turned away due to their inability to pay. Community health services including Shelter Nursing, Breast Cancer Patient Assistance, Cooking Matters and Family Support Services are provided thanks to generous community members like you!

Choose VNA for your health care, non-medical companion care, and flu & immunization services. Immunizations, for instance, are covered under most insurance and cost you nothing more out of pocket while revenue is reinvested back into VNA community health programs. Making the VNA choice means supporting your friends and neighbors right here in Omaha and Council Bluffs!

VNA is also the only in-home care provider that extends care into the community and offers public health nursing services wherever people live, learn, work or play. From school health services to breast cancer patient assistance, VNA and partnering organizations offer a wide range of community health services designed for individuals as well as the Omaha and Council Bluffs communities.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Hospice Volunteers - Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate care to patients facing terminal illness. Volunteers help our team by offering companionship as well as caregiver relief. Hospice volunteers may also choose to assist in bereavement or clerical duties.

Opportunities are available for individuals aged 14 years and older.

Community health services include: • Flu & Immunization Services • School Health Programs

Office and Clerical Volunteers - Office and Clerical volunteers help with a variety of duties at the VNA office. Volunteers assemble packets, file or copy paperwork, and work on the computer or help with mailings. These volunteers are crucial to VNA’s day-to-day operations.

• Shelter Nursing Services to all area homeless and domestic violence shelters, as well as unattended youth living on the street • Breast Cancer Patient Assistance program

Special Event Volunteers - Throughout the year, VNA needs volunteers to assist with special events. Help is needed from planning to setup so volunteers can choose what works best for their interests, time and schedule.

• Cooking Matters • Family Support Services including home visitation services

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION (VNA) 12565 West Center Rd., Ste. 100 • Omaha, NE 68144 Phone (402) 930-4170 • (800) 456-8869 www.thevnacares.org President and CEO: James C. Summerfelt To volunteer contact: Gina Binder, Volunteer Coordinator • (402) 930-4143 To donate contact: Caryn Hohnholt, Vice President of Development • (402) 930-4170

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The independent voice building pathways to opportunity for all children and families through research, policy and community engagement.

ICTORIES FOR KIDS DO NOT JUST HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Make a financial contribution to support our work.

It takes thorough research and skilled advocacy to score big wins for Nebraska’s vulnerable children. For over 28 years, Voices for Children in Nebraska has shaped our state and our policies by serving as an independent, nonpartisan voice for the needs of children where decisions that affect them are made.

Visit http://voicesforchildren.com/donate/ to give online.

Encourage your organization or business to sponsor the Kids Count in Nebraska Report.

Our commitment is to telling the whole story of Nebraska’s children. When it comes to kids, we make sure decision makers have credible data and analysis to make decisions critical to their well-being. Our annual Kids Count in Nebraska Report documents the well-being of children across the state of Nebraska. We know we can’t improve conditions for kids if we don’t first document where we are and where we need to go. The Kids Count Report is used by lawmakers working on policy change on behalf of children, members of the media reporting on the issues that affect kids, and non profit and community leaders working to improve conditions in their programs and communities.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Join the Spotlight Gala committee in planning our annual event.

Become an “advoKID” and help be a voice for Nebraska’s children.

Sign up at http://voicesforchildren.com/advokid/

We believe that ALL children deserve an equal opportunity to succeed in life.

With kids at the center of our work, we follow these values: • Informed research drives our direction.

• When a policy is good, we support it; when it is harmful, we fight it; when it is missing, we create it.

• Community engagement is how we promote systems change.

VOICES FOR CHILDREN IN NEBRASKA 7521 Main St., Ste. 103 • Ralston, NE 68127 Phone (402) 597-3100 http://voicesforchildren.com Executive Director: Carolyn D. Rooker, MSW To volunteer contact: Maria Alban, Special Projects Coordinator • (402) 597-3100

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OR MORE THAN A CENTURY, the WCA has led Omaha in serving the critical needs of domestic violence and sexual assault victims. The WCA’s multi-faceted approach provides vital services including but not limited to: the Omaha Metropolitan area’s domestic violence and sexual assault crisis hotline, advocacy, individualized case management, pro bono legal services, therapy, peer-led support groups, self sufficiency and career programs.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Attend and/or sponsor our events • Tribute to Women (Late Spring 2016) •Tgif! (October 2016)

• Donate to the WCA online or through Omaha Gives!

• Volunteer with the WCA, contact Sara to learn more • Donate gently used women’s career clothing, accessories and shoes

Visit us on the web at www.wcaomaha.org or call (402) 345-6555 for more information.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • 24/7 hotline • Clothing Closet • Administrative • Evening greeters

WOMEN’S CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT (WCA) 222 S 29th St. • Omaha, NE 68131 Phone (402) 345-6555 • 24/7: (402) 345-7273 wcaomaha.org President & CEO: Amy Richardson Board President/Chairman: Regina Toman Guild Board President, Name of Guild/Auxiliary: Sarah Freeland, WCA Partners Guild To volunteer contact: Sara Eliason • (402) 345-6555, Ext. 280

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MCA OF GREATER OMAHA To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

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MCA OF GREATER OMAHA, established in 1866, is a 501c3 not for profit organization that is governed by a volunteer board of directors with a geographic scope that covers four counties in a two-state area: Douglas and Sarpy Counties in Nebraska; and Mills and Pottawattamie Counties in Iowa.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: The Strong Communities Campaign is the YMCA of Greater Omaha’s annual campaign to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Your meaningful gift to the campaign goes directly toward providing financial assistance for those in our community who wouldn’t otherwise have access to Y programs and facilities. With the help of the Strong Communities Campaign, we are able to provide over $1.3 million in financial assistance throughout our 10 locations.

At the YMCA of Greater Omaha, strengthening community is our cause. We make life-changing impact to the children, adults and families we serve through programs that focus on three key areas: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Our impact is felt every day when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a youth is inspired and when our community comes together. Change is needed now and only your support will make it happen. YMCA donations are accepted online and at your local YMCA.

The Y provides a variety of programs that support educational achievement, alternatives to teen violence, health/wellness, chronic disease intervention, child care, summer day camp, water safety, refugee assimilation, homework help, special needs integration and family programs.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Take an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring change right in your own neighborhood by becoming a volunteer at the Y. With a wide-range of volunteer opportunities, we have a place for anyone looking for volunteer hours, resume building, job experience or simply anyone looking to connect with their community.

As an organization, we strive to understand our community needs. We provide services and programs that cater specifically to the issues our children, families and neighborhoods face. Through crucial partnerships with over 150 not-for-profit agencies, schools and organizations we are working hard to reach as many people as possible and making a lasting difference.

Our volunteers act as: • Mentors • Campaigners for the Strong Communities campaign • Youth Sports Coaches • Board Members • Guest readers for early childhood programs

The Y is open to all people regardless of their ability to pay for programs and services, and as a result we provide over $1,000,000 of financial assistance each year. By investing in our kids, our health and our neighbors, the YMCA of Greater Omaha ensures that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to thrive—thereby strengthening our community.

Visit www.metroymca.org for more information on volunteering.

YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA 430 S 20th St. • Omaha, NE 68102 Phone (402) 341-1600 www.metroymca.org President/CEO: Len Romano COO: Lance Cohn VP of Financial Development: Melanie Rogge Board President/Chairman: Craig Lefler

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OR OVER 40 YEARS, Youth Emergency Services has been providing services and programs to at-risk and homeless youth ages 12-21.

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 and the opportunity to meet with a nurse.

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

• Maternity 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 who live in apartment style housing and work with case managers to set and accomplish goals.

• Mentoring: Every youth in our Transitional Living Program and Maternity Home have the opportunity to be matched with a mentor.

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: As many as 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 have 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.

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 YES’ website and placed in honor or memory of a loved one or special occasion.

Event Sponsorship/Attendance YES hosts three annual events including a golf outing in May, Dance for a Chance in July and a luncheon in November. For more information about the events, sponsorships or event tickets, please visit 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 provides meals to over 600 youth a month. You can help by preparing meals off-site and delivering them 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.

Tip Top Thrift Shop Volunteer 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.

Mentor Join our mentoring program and invest in Omaha’s youth. Provide support and guidance to young mothers in our Maternity Home or young adults in our Transitional Living Program.

YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES 2679 Farnam St., Ste. 205 • Omaha, NE 68131 Phone (402) 345-5187 www.yesomaha.org Executive Director: Mary Fraser Meints Board President/Chairman: Jane Phillips To volunteer or to donate contact: Angela Heim, Volunteer Coordinator (402) 345-5187, Ext. 111 • aheim@yesomaha.org

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Build quality, energy efficient, affordable homes to assist families in realizing a safe, secure, stable living experience while strengthening and revitalizing their neighborhoods.

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INCE 2002, GESU HOUSING, led by Brother Mike Wilmot, S.J., has built 33 Energy Star 3.0 Certified homes in the Clifton Hills South neighborhood of North Omaha (bounded by 45th St. Erskine St. to Patrick Ave.). The area is racially diverse and economically challenged. The goal of Gesu Housing is to address the issues of poverty and neighborhood decline in North Omaha by turning renters into first-time homebuyers with an affordable mortgage payment as well as in-filling vacant lots with new three bedroom homes.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Fundraising is a year-long effort. We have a direct mail campaign in October, a Golf Event in July and a link on our website to donate via credit card.

Virtual Food Drive Utilizing the virtual food drive on the Food Bank’s web site, donors select food items from the shelves of a virtual grocery store to donate. As items are scanned at the cash register, users see the multiplying factor of their donated dollars translated into meals for the hungry. Each donated dollar provides three meals.

Host a Food and Funds Drive Individuals or organizations can collect nonperishable items and monetary donations.

Sponsor a Program Support one or more of our direct programs that feed vulnerable populations in the community with a one-time donation or a multi-year gift.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: There are very few opportunities to volunteer. Gesu Housing employs a general contractor to build our new homes.

WISH LIST: • It would be wonderful to have an endowment to fund future construction so that fund raising would not be a daily concern.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The Food Bank could not operate without the support of our volunteers!

We can accommodate individuals, families, school groups and companies for a one-time visit or an ongoing volunteer experience.

Distribution Center Sort and box donated food items that will be given to hungry individuals.

Programs Assist with our direct programs: Mobile Pantry, BackPack, Kids Cafe, SNAP Outreach and Kids Cruisin’ Kitchen.

Events Participate in one of our fund raising events like Strike Out Hunger or Celebrity Chef.

Foodies Join an organization dedicated to the support of the Food Bank through volunteerism, fund raising and the promotion of community awareness.

WISH LIST: • Monetary Donations – With every donated $1, the Food Bank can distribute three meals.

• Food Donations – Items like peanut butter, macaroni and cheese and canned proteins are always in high demand • Volunteers – Our staff is small, but our mission is great!

FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND 10525 J St. • Omaha, NE 68127 Phone (402) 331-1213 www.FoodBankHeartland.org

GESU HOUSING, INC. 5008 1/2 Dodge St., Ste B • Omaha, NE 68132 Phone (402) 614-4776 www.gesuhousing.com

President & CEO: Susan Ogborn Board Chairman: Thomas Burke Guild Board President: Ann Tjaden

President: Brother Mike Wilmot, S.J. General Manager: Dale F. Barr, Jr.

Food Bank for the Heartland Friends (Foodies) To volunteer or to donate contact: Brian Barks, Director of Development & Communications at (402) 905-4808

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“To improve the quality of life by caring for the body and mind.”

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OSLYN ART MUSEUM “Joslyn collects, preserves and interprets the visual arts of the highest quality, fostering appreciation and enjoyment of art for the benefits of a diverse audience.”

HE MUSEUM OFFERS SOMETHING for every interest and every age, and general admission is free. Nearly twenty galleries feature artwork from ancient times to the present. Landscaping and sculptures abound in the outdoor gardens, anchored by a granite reflecting pool with column fountains. Joslyn presents six to eight special exhibitions annually. Hands-on art-making and a multigenerational interactive space, enhance the Museum experience for kids and families. Mobile tour technology provides new avenues for experiencing art. Joslyn is an accessible Museum.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: The Jennie Edmundson Foundation relies on donations and grants from our community. These funds go to help our Charitable Patient Care Fund, Breast Health Center and our Medi-Bus Transportation, to name a few. Your generous contributions provide education, care and services to many who may not otherwise have access to healthcare services. Individual or Planned gifts, Memorials or becoming an event or corporate sponsor are a few ways you can help.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Join Joslyn! Valuable benefits offered exclusively through membership increase your access to Museum programs while providing crucial support to Joslyn. Members receive invitations to members-only events, enjoy discounts throughout the Museum, and more.

Annual Fund Gifts to the annual fund support all activities of the Museum, from presenting special exhibitions and providing educational programs, to preserving and growing our collection.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Teen and Adult Volunteers We continue to grow our Volunteer areas from teens (14-18) to the adult men and women as they become involved in many facets of volunteerism throughout the hospital. What a wonderful way to meet new people, develop new skills, interests and be rewarded through the experience of helping patients, family members and hospital staff.

Social and Fundraising Events are also ways volunteers share their expertise and become involved in worthwhile causes.

Tribute Gifts A memorial/tribute gift is a thoughtful way to celebrate a special occasion, or to honor family and friends.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: General Volunteer Options Joslyn provides volunteer opportunities for adults 19+: Hitchcock Museum Shop (all public hours & special events); Joslyn Information Assistant (weekends; greet visitors at the Museum entrance); Membership (weekdays; office assistance) and Scott Education Technology Gallery (weekdays; distribute educational resources). Training for volunteers is provided

by Joslyn staff.

WISH LIST: • Monetary Donations – We are grateful to every person who gives to the JE Foundation, be it one-time, ongoing, gift planning, sponsorships – we transform your gift immediately into better patient care, health and outcomes. Please join in as we continue to assist those who need the support of others. Visit our website to learn more: www.jehfoundation.org

Joslyn Art Museum Association (JAMA) A membership-based organization of volunteers from the metropolitan area that primarily sponsors educational and outreach programs and fund raisers for Joslyn.

WISH LIST: • Annual Contributions • In-Kind Donations

JENNIE EDMUNDSON FOUNDATION 933 E Pierce • Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Phone (712) 396-6086 www.jehfoundation.org President & CEO: Steve Baument Vice President, Development and Volunteer Services: Tara Slevin Board President/Chairman: Velda Weeks, JE Foundation Guild Board President: Yvonne Willadsen Name of Guild/Auxiliary: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Auxiliary To volunteer or to donate contact: Jill Killion, Volunteer Coordinator at (712) 396-4475

• Volunteers • Bring a Friend

JOSLYN ART MUSEUM 2200 Dodge St. • Omaha, NE 68102 Phone (402) 342-3300 www.joslyn.org Executive Director & CEO: Jack Becker Board Chairman: Paul Smith Guild Board President & Name of Guild/Auxiliary:

Kyle Robino – President, Joslyn Art Museum Association To volunteer or to donate contact: Katie Herring at (402) 933-8229

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HE KIM FOUNDATION is a family foundation committed to reducing the stigma too often associated with mental illness and suicide prevention, raising awareness around these important topics, connecting people to necessary resources, and serving as a compassionate voice for lives touched by mental illness. Through its work, The Kim Foundation serves to bridge the gaps in mental health services and further encourages innovation that will enhance programs, expand services, strengthen organizational systems, and most importantly, transform lives.

“Lifestyle Innovations for Epilepsy’s (a.k.a. LIFE) mission is to increase the quality of life for individuals living with epilepsy.”

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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: General donations to support a specific initiative

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Individual or Family Giving • Corporate Sponsorships • Event Sponsorships • Camp Scholarships

The Kim Foundation is leading

Memorial or honorary gifts to make a lasting gift in memory or honor of a friend or loved one

Corporate sponsorships toward The Kim Foundation’s annual fall luncheon – A Time for Hope & Healing

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Nebraska Walk for Epilepsy Volunteers are needed to help

Event support through the purchase of a seat or table at The Kim Foundation’s fall luncheon – A Time for Hope & Healing

with event set-up, registration, t-shirt table, event runners and walk coordination.

Special Projects Volunteers are occasionally needed to help with special

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Members for the Metro Area LOSS Team (Local Outreach to

project activities.

Camp YouCan Camp is a great way to get involved with LIFE. We need

Suicide Survivors), including survivor volunteers (persons who have experienced the suicide of a loved one) and clinicians. Team members bring immediate support to the survivors of suicide and are present to offer resources, support and sources of hope to the bereaved.

experienced volunteers to help with activity coordination and assist with meeting the needs of our campers.

Assist with activities associated with our “Don’t Be Sidelined” mental health awareness campaign and other events, such as volunteering at a booth or table.

WISH LIST: • $40 for one LIFE toolkit to be given to an individual/caregiver of an individual with epilepsy • $100 to go towards the development of the LIFE Toolkit App for mobile devices • $150 for a Camp YouCan scholarship • $60 for a Camp YouCan camper to attend camp for one full day (24 hrs.)

WISH LIST: • Opportunities for community presentations, including service groups, companies, businesses, schools and churches.

• Exhibit opportunities for community events, health fairs, employee events, etc.

• Any opportunities to create and further the conversation about mental health.

THE KIM FOUNDATION 13609 California St. • Omaha, NE 68154 Phone (402) 891-6911 www.thekimfoundation.org

LIFESTYLE INNOVATIONS FOR EPILEPSY, INC. 2564 Leavenworth St., Ste. 202 • Omaha, NE 68105 Phone (402) 557-8708 www.EpilepsyLIFE.org

Executive Director: Julia Hebenstreit Chairman: Larry Courtnage Chairwoman: Kathy Courtnage Board of Directors: Vicki Courtnage, Craig Wolf, Mark Wolf

President and Executive Director: Stacey Doty LIFE Special Projects Manager: Tara Harper To volunteer or to donate contact: Stacey Doty, Executive Director or Camp YouCan (402) 770-3936 • sdoty@epilepsylife.org

To volunteer or donate contact: Julia Hebenstreit, Executive Director (402) 891-6997 • jhebenstreit@thekimfoundation.org

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“We strengthen the collective voice, leadership and capacity of non profit organizations to enrich the quality of community life throughout Nebraska and Western Iowa.”

“To empower adults and families by helping them acquire the literacy skills and practices to be active and contributing members of their communities.”

HE LITERACY CENTER helps people develop literacy skills to get a better job, read to their children and help with their homework, read medical information, learn English, and help our community be stronger and more vibrant through our Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language and GED programs.

Low-level reading and math skills are the common thread of poverty, incarceration, high dropout rates in schools and a barrier to understanding basic health, financial and consumer issues.

E HELP NON PROFITS HELP NEBRASKA. There are thousands of non profits in our state – each trying to make a difference on their own. We bring them together so that each member can benefit from our collective strength.

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) is the only membership organization in the state dedicated exclusively to working with non profits. By connecting organizations with information, education, advocacy and collaboration, we help members focus their energy on the people and communities they serve.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: The Literacy Center is a local organization and relies entirely on donations

As a Nonprofit Association of the Midlands member, you will gain access to a variety of member only benefits that will help you: stay informed, save time and money, network with other non profits and peers, learn from important sector research, advocate for the non profit sector, and make life easier for your staff and the communities you serve.

and grants from people like you. Your financial support helps your neighbors and co-workers. All funds stay in the Metro area.

Underwriting opportunities for specific Programs, Achievement Celebration (student graduation and recognition ceremony) and annual Spelling Bee.

Giving Circle Membership

NAM is committed to the following goals:

provides the foundation of support for all programs.

• Enhance public recognition of the importance and role of the non profit sector to the people of Nebraska and Western Iowa.

School and classroom supplies including pens, notebooks, copy paper, and more. See website for details.

• Provide access to high quality assistance and information on effective non profit management and practices.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Our students need people like you. You don’t need to be a bookworm or the

• Advocate on issues that affect the ability of all non profits to address their communities’ needs.

scholarly type. You just need to be passionate about helping others fulfill their literacy goals.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help with:

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• Foster communication and cooperation among non profits.

One-to-one mentoring Small group facilitator Basic Computer class facilitator Data Entry (approximately 2 hours per week) Front Desk reception, student registration, student ombudsman Special Projects, events and committees

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: You can become a member or donate to Nonprofit Association of the Midlands by visiting our website at www.non profitam.org

NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION OF THE MIDLANDS 11205 Wright Cir., Ste. 210 • Omaha, NE 68144 Phone (402)557-5800 www.non profitam.org CEO: Anne Hindery Program Manager: Todd Mercural-Chapman Membership Manager: Kelly Koepsell Operations Coordinator: Hannah Young

WISH LIST: • Classroom furniture, equipment and supplies • Office furniture and computer software and equipment LITERACY CENTER 324 S. 72nd St. • Omaha, NE 68114 Phone (402) 342-7323 GiveLiteracy.org Executive Director: Kirsten R. Case President: Stephanie Hansen To volunteer or to donate: visit our website at GiveLiteracy.org

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“ To partner with our community to guide our youth toward academic success, from kindergarten to careers, through goal setting, mentoring and college access programs.”

ARTNERSHIP 4 KIDS is a curriculum-based goal setting and group mentoring program that builds hope for under-served students and helps them create a foundation for success from kindergarten to careers. We believe Partnership 4 Kids is strengthening the community through our partnerships with Omaha schools, local businesses and individuals as well as our formal program alliances with Avenue Scholars, College Possible and TeamMates Mentoring program. We are collaborating to transform the future of Omaha through educational advancement and student success.

“Connect perishable food from local food purveyors to local non profits that feed our hungry, while raising awareness and educating the community on food waste and hunger.”

AVING GRACE PICKS UP perishable food donations from area restaurants, caterers, cafeterias, grocery stores, delis and food distributors; this food that would otherwise go to waste is delivered the same day to local non profit agencies serving families in need. In 2014 - Saving Grace’s first full year of operation — 264,424 pounds of food were rescued. Additionally, Saving Grace works to raise awareness and educate the community about food waste and hunger.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Make a Financial Contribution: Every $1 donation supports Saving Grace’s operations to feed six people. Donate $100 and you’ll help feed 600 people; donate $25 and you’ll help feed 150. Make your donation online at www.savinggracefoodrescue.org or mail your tax-deductible gift to the address below.

TAGG: TAGG your purchases at participating businesses and select Saving Grace as the organization you wish to support. Download the smartphone app Together a Greater Good.

Shop Online: Support Saving Grace when shopping online at smile.amazon.com.

Contribute gifts of cash, securities, real estate, employee match or through a bequest Donate in-kind gifts or services Sponsor a school or student event such as our student career fair, college visits, family picnic or year-end celebrations Become a Bike to Success Sponsor and reward a deserving student with a new bike with helmet and lock Become a College Care Package Sponsor Attend and support our fund raising events!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Learn More about food waste and how you can make an impact – and help

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Become a Goal Buddy. Goal Buddies work with elementary students once a

spread the word. Follow Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue on Facebook and Twitter and sign up online to receive our email newsletter.

month during the school day.

Commit to Personally Making a Difference to combat food waste by taking easy steps, such as reducing the amount of food waste generated or donating extra food to feed the hungry.

Become a Group Mentor. Group Mentors work with middle and high school students three times per month, after school.

Join our Service League. Service League members promote the mission and work of Partnership 4 Kids and assist with fund raising events for the agency.

Become an events volunteer. Partnership 4 Kids event volunteers staff our events and help to secure auction donations.

Ask your local food purveyor what they do with their excess food.

WISH LIST: • Food Donations – To feed a minimum of 20 – 25 people from restaurants, caterers, cafeterias, grocers, delis, food brokers, special events and wedding planners.

• Monetary Donations to support our operations.

WISH LIST: • College dorm supplies • Cultural event tickets • Children’s books • Gift cards

SAVING GRACE PERISHABLE FOOD RESCUE, INC. 4611 S 96th St., Ste 112 • Omaha, NE 68127 Phone (402) 215-6718 www.SavingGraceFoodRescue.org

PARTNERSHIP 4 KIDS 1004 Farnam St., Ste. 200 • Omaha, NE 68102 Phone (402) 557-6381 www.p4k.org

President and Founder: Beth Ostdiek Smith Board Vice President: Lonnie Michael Jr. Field Operations Director: Judy Rydberg To volunteer or to donate contact: Beth Ostdiek Smith, President, (402) 215-6718

President: Debbie J. Denbeck Board Chairman: Dr. Ward Chambers Service League President: Joe Hefflinger To volunteer contact: Tracy Wells, Director of Volunteer Resources • (402) 930-3095

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Research indicates that unresolved grief correlates to issues such as poor school performance and emotional and behavioral concerns. TEBH moves young people and their caregivers to health and resilience. TEBH relies on charitable contributions, special event income and volunteerism to support its free programs.

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“We focus the efforts of many to help our neighbors stand strong, by addressing basic needs and fostering success in the classroom and the workplace.”

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NITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS strengthens our community by working together with our neighbors – generous donors, corporate partners, non profit, civic and private organizations – to break the cycle of poverty in the OmahaBellevue-Council Bluffs area. Based on extensive community feedback, UWM’s historic support for Basic Needs programs remains a priority. And, United By Strength, our organization aims to empower even more people to become financially stable and independent by helping children become Classroom Ready, and investing in resources that prepare teens and adults to be Workforce Ready. Through collaboration and innovative solutions, United Way makes our Community Strong.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Compassion Society Membership • Annual Remembrance Walk • Comfort Food Classic – Chef Competition • Corporate Sponsorship and Volunteerism • Hugs Bags and Grief Support Toolkits for Purchase

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Many area companies and other organizations offer their employees the opportunity to pledge support to United Way of the Midlands through their workplace.

Individuals can also contribute online at www.unitedwaymidlands.org/donate.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: • Standing Committees – Marketing, Development, Special Events • Support Group Facilitation • Day Camp Support • Office Assistance • Ask us to give a presentation

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: United Way connects individuals and groups with meaningful opportunities to donate their time and skills to help organizations that serve those in need, including these special projects: • Day of Caring – Late Summer/Early Fall • Holiday Helpers – November & December • MLK Day & Week of Service – January

to your organization, church or civic group!

WISH LIST: • Kleenex • Paper Plates and Cups • Plastic Utensils • Copy Paper • Gas Cards • Silent Auction Items

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 President: Lance Fritz – Chairman, President & CEO of Union Pacific Railroad To volunteer or to donate contact: Deidra Andrews • volunteer@uwmidlands.org

TED E. BEAR HOLLOW, INC. 7811 Farnam Dr. • Omaha, NE 68114 Phone (402) 502-2773 www.tedebearhollow.org Executive Director: Rebecca Turner Board President/Chairman: Trevor Kula To volunteer or donate contact: Kathy Bigelow • (402) 502-2773

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AKSARBEN FOUNDATION

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

To leverage collective business leadership to build a more prosperous Heartland.

To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

We are the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer through prevention, saving lives, and diminishing suffering, via research, education, advocacy & service.

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

AKSARBEN Stock Show & Rodeo

Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Omaha

Hope in the Heartland Gala

Date: September 22 – 25, 2016

Date: September 25, 2016

Date: July 22, 2016

Event Description/Theme: Contributing an economic impact of more than $21 million to the Heartland, AKSARBEN Stock Show & Rodeo features the largest 4-H Stock Show in the nation, championship rodeo and the AKSARBEN Heritage Parade. The event is recognized as Omaha’s Official Community Celebration and provides fun and free educational entertainment to families and youth.

The weekend culminates with the AKSARBEN Buyer’s Club Purple Ribbon Auction providing over $270,000 in scholarships, awards and prizes to 4-H youth.

Event Description/Theme: The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Event Description/Theme: Hope in the Heartland is an event unlike any other with its casual attire. We captured the history of Aksarben as our event features video horse racing like days gone by. We also offer memorials and honorariums for those battling cancer, food from local vendors, libations, music by the Finest Hour, live and silent auctions and much more!

Please join us as we work to create a world with more birthdays!

Location: Turner Park – Midtown Crossing Times: 10:30am – Walk Kickoff Event Chair: Dena Gillis

Location: UNO’s Baxter Arena Ticket Prices: Free to participate • $100 for a T-shirt

Times: 6pm – 11pm

Location: CenturyLink Center Omaha Times: TBD* Ticket Prices: Rodeo tickets start at $19 Attire: Casual Event Contact: Jody Siedelmann • (402) 554-9600, Ext. 107 Other Fundraising Events: • AKSARBEN Derby – May 7, 2016 • AKSARBEN Buyer’s Club Purple Ribbon Auction – Sept 25, 2016 • AKSARBEN Coronation & Scholarship Ball, mid-October

Ticket Prices: $150 each – table and sponsorship opportunities are available

Attire: Casual Event Contact: Keri Menage • (402) 502-4301

Attire: Casual, derby-themed attire; hats optional Other Fundraising Events: • Growing Hope Gala – March 19, 2016 • Dementia Care Conference – April 12 - 13, 2016 • The Longest Day – June 20, 2016

Silent Auction: Yes Oral Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes Event Contact: Deb Seaton • (402) 398-0762

Alzheimer’s Association Keri Menage 1941 S 42nd St., Ste. 205 • Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 502-4301 Email: kmenage@alz.org

Other Fundraising Events: • Coaches vs. Cancer Hoops for Hope – May 2016 • Relay For Life – June 2016 • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer October 2016

www.alz.org/nebraska

AKSARBEN Foundation 6910 Pacific St., Ste. 102 • Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 554-9600 Email: info@aksarben.org

American Cancer Society 9850 Nicholas St., Ste. 200 • Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 398-0764 Email: deb.seaton@cancer.org

www.aksarben.org • www.aksarbenrodeo.com www.hopeintheheartlandomaha.org

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

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AMERICAN RED CROSS

ANGELS AMONG US

The mission of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association is to “build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.”

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.

To financially assist families with a child battling cancer.

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

2016 Omaha Heart and Stroke Ball

Heroes in the Heartland

An Evening Among Angels

Date: February 6, 2016

Date: March 8, 2016

Date: November 2016

Event Description/Theme: The 28th Annual Omaha Heart and Stroke Ball, attended by more than 1,000 individuals from Omaha’s business, medical and social communities, is the annual black-tie gala benefiting the American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Highlights of the evening include a survivor story, an auction and live entertainment, all celebrating our work and mission, and the lives saved and improved because of our donors and volunteers.

Event Description/Theme: The Heroes in the Heartland Awards Luncheon honors individuals from the Omaha metro who have saved another person’s life during the past year or who have positively impacted the quality of life in the Heartland area in other ways. This signature event, now in its 15th year, is based on the organization’s belief that qualities of bravery, commitment, dedication and selfless behavior should be recognized and honored.

Event Description/Theme: Our annual fundraiser gala/TBD*

Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Ticket Prices: $100

Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista Times: 6:30pm – 11pm Event Chairpersons: Tim and Terri Burke Ticket Prices: Individual tickets are $300 Tables available starting at $3,000 Attire: Black tie optional Silent Auction: Yes Oral Auction: Yes Event Contact: Ashley Christensen • (402) 810-6842 Other Fundraising Events: • Red Dress Dash – February 2016 • Heart Walk – May 7, 2016 • Go Red For Women Expo – August 30, 2016

Location: TBD* Times: TBD* Honorary Chairs: TBD* Event Chairmen: The Angels Among Us Guild

Attire: Business Casual Times: 11:45am – 1pm Ticket Prices: $50 Attire: Business Casual Event Contact: Paul Holubeck Other Fundraising Events: • Volunteer Recognition Event – TBA* • Annual Meeting – June 2016 • Heroes and Jazz – June 2016 American Red Cross 2912 S 80th Ave. • Omaha, NE 68124 (402) 343-7760 Email: paul.holubeck@redcross.org www.redcross.org

Silent Auction: Yes Live Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes Event Contact: Shari Holl • (402) 885-4840 Other Fundraising Events: • AAU Golf Event – May 26, 2016 • Angel Flix – December 2016 Angels Among Us 11918 Poppleton Plaza #2 • Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 885-4840 Email: info@myangelsamongus.org www.myangelsamongus.org *Visit SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar for updated information as this event date approaches

American Heart Association and American Stroke Association 9900 Nicholas St., Ste. 200 • Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 810-6870 Email: Omaha@Heart.org

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www.heart.org/omaha/

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BALLET NEBRASKA

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF OMAHA

AVENUE SCHOLARS FOUNDATION

Our volunteer members identify, develop, implement and fund ongoing philanthropic programs to serve specific needs of children and adults in the Greater Omaha area.

The mission of Avenue Scholars Foundation is to ensure careers for students of hope and need through education and supportive relationships.

Ballet Nebraska is the region’s resident professional dance company – bringing the beauty, athleticism and energy of ballet to Nebraska and Iowa audiences.

Featured Event:

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Christmas Caravan Preview Party

Avenue Scholars Foundation Celebration Luncheon

Momentum: Go West!

Date: November 2, 2016

Date: April 28, 2016

Date: April 1 & 3, 2016

Event Description/Theme: A preview party will precede the 2016 Christmas Caravan on Wednesday evening with tours of three homes decorated for the holidays by area florists.

The tours are followed by a no-host social time, silent auction and dinner at Champions Run.

Event Description/Theme: The Avenue Scholars Foundation Celebration Luncheon is held each year to celebrate the incoming class of Avenue Scholars and honor individuals and businesses who have made exceptional contributions to the Foundation’s mission.

Event Description/Theme: Momentum, Ballet Nebraska’s award-winning “mixed-repertory” program, showcases the artistic range and choreographic variety of ballet as a captivating art form. Heading this season’s program will be the premiere of Erika Overturff’s high-spirited new ballet Go West! Presented in partnership with Joslyn Art Museum, the ballet celebrates Joslyn’s featured exhibition and is inspired by the spirit and stories of the American West. Hold on to your hat – there are cowboys, tumbleweeds and yodels in store!

Location: Champions Run Location: MCC Institute for the Culinary Arts Times: • Home tours: 4pm – 6pm • Social and dinner: 6pm

Times: 11:30am – 1:30pm Ticket Prices: Invitation Only Attire: Business

Location: • Friday, April 1 at the Joslyn Art Museum • Sunday, April 3 at the Iowa Western Arts Center

Event Contact: Beverly Hass • 402.991.5595 bhass@avescholars.org

Times: April 1, 7:30pm • April 3, 2pm

Event Chairman: Jan Jackson Ticket Prices: $100 Attire: Dressy

Ticket Prices: Joslyn Art Museum: $19, $30, $45, VIP $70 (includes reception), Patron Reception in the Fountain Court: $25; Iowa Western Arts Center: $19/$30/$45

Silent Auction: Yes Event Contact: Assistance League office • (402) 342-4288 Other Fundraising Events: • Christmas Caravan – November 3, 2016 • Style Show – April 12, 2016 Assistance League® of Omaha Suzanne Hinman 3569 Leavenworth St. • Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 342-4288 Email: alo@alo.omhcoxmail.com

Other Fundraising Events: • Avenue Scholars Foundation Wine Tasting and Vintner Dinner – November 17, 2016 Avenue Scholars Foundation Kenneth M. Bird, Ed.D. 7101 Mercy Rd., Ste. 240 • Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 916-9777 Email: kbird@avescholars.org

Raffle: Yes

www.avenuescholarsfoundation.org

Other Fundraising Events: • The Nutcracker 2016 at Iowa Western Arts Center and Omaha’s Orpheum Theater • Nutcracker Tea Party at Joslyn Castle • Nutcracker Nouveau Patron Party

Event Contact: Joslyn • (402) 345-0606 or visit TicketOmaha.com Iowa Western • (712) 388-7140

alomaha.org

Ballet Nebraska PO Box 6413 • Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 541-6946 Email: info@balletnebraska.org www.balletnebraska.org

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MIDLANDS

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

CHILD SAVING INSTITUTE

To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, healthy and caring members of society.

Mindful of the presence of God in our midst, we serve, empower and advocate for individuals and families in need.

Our mission is ‘responding to the cry of a child.’

ALL children should have homes where hope is kindled and dreams can be achieved.

OF THE MIDLANDS

OMAHA • CARTER LAKE • COUNCIL BLUFFS

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

On The Road to Motown

Irish Fest

Cabaret 2016

Date: June 4, 2016

Date: March 19, 2016

Date: May 14, 2016

Event Description/Theme: Motown Concert presenting The Temptations Review featuring David Edwards

Event Description/Theme: You won’t want to miss this casual and entertaining event featuring funny and family-friendly stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton! The evening includes cocktails, dinner and great comedy all for a great cause! All proceeds go toward CSI’s services for the prevention, intervention and healing of child abuse and neglect.

Event Chairmen: Ande Hawkins Johnson

Event Description/Theme: Every year, Catholic Charities holds Irish Fest, our premier fund raising event. This year Catholic Charities of Omaha is celebrating its 90th anniversary and also celebrating the 25th anniversary of Irish Fest. The evening includes silent and live auctions, cocktails and gourmet dinner followed by entertainment. Seeing your friends and having fun is the best part of the event!

Ticket Prices: To view sponsorship opportunities and table/ticket prices visit www.bgcomaha.org

Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Oral Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes

Times: 5:30pm

Location: UNO’s Baxter Arena Times: 5:30pm

Times: 6pm – 9:30pm Honorary Chairmen: Judy & Gale Wickersham

Honorary Chairmen: TBA* Event Contact: Ashley Winans, Chief Development Officer Other Fundraising Events: • March Madnezz – March 18, 2016 • Scholarship Luncheon – July 11, 2016 • Trivia Buffs of the Bluffs – TBA* • Stock Market Championship® November 17, 2016 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands 2610 Hamilton St. • Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 342-1600 Email: events@bgcomaha.org www.bgcomaha.org • www.bgcswiowa.org

Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Event Chairmen: TBA*

Event Chairs: Lucy & Scott Newberry Lauren & Mosah Goodman

Ticket Prices: visit www.ccomaha.org

Ticket Prices: $175

Attire: Semi-Formal

Attire: Casual

Silent Auction: Yes Oral Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes

Raffle: Yes Event Contact: Mary Senff • (402) 504-3664

Event Contact: Emily Cunningham Kozlik, Development Director Other Events: • Hunger Run – Summer 2016 • Columbus Golf Event – Fall 2016 • Hoops for Hope – Winter 2016

Other Fundraising Events: • Golf Fore Kids – June 20, 2016 • PurseOnalities Luncheon – TBA* • Touch A Truck, Free Family Event September 24, 2016 • Substitute Santa – TBA*

Catholic Charities 3300 N 60th St. • Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 829-9260 Email: Emilyk@ccomaha.org

Child Saving Institute 4545 Dodge St. • Omaha, NE 68132 (402) 504-3664 Email: msenff@childsaving.org

www.ccomaha.org

www.childsaving.org

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CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF OMAHA

COMPLETELY KIDS

THE DURHAM MUSEUM

Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha provides tuition assistance scholarships so children from low-income families can access the private or parochial K-8 education of their choice.

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

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

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

CHANCE Luncheon

Pinot, Pigs & Poets

Sentimental Journey

Date: June 7, 2016

Date: June 2, 2016

Date: November 18, 2016

Event Description/Theme: Drawing countless attendees each year, the CHANCE Luncheon celebrates the work of Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha (CSF), features a keynote speaker, and presents Rising Star awards. Past keynote speakers include legendary coach Lou Holtz, former Governor of Indiana Mitch Daniels and CSF Alum Walter Paul. Rising Star awards are given to current CSF students who demonstrate leadership qualities, overcome obstacles, or foster community within their schools. Proceeds provide funding for much needed scholarships.

Event Description/Theme: Pinot, Pigs & Poets, in collaboration with the Nebraska Pork Producers Association, will return for a seventh year in 2016. All proceeds benefit the Completely KIDS weekend and after-school food programs. As one of Omaha’s premier wine and food events, Pinot, Pigs & Poets will once again feature outstanding pinot noir wines and savory pork dishes from renowned Omaha chefs. The evening will also include slam poetry, provided by Matt Mason and the Nebraska Writers Collective and vintner and chef competitions.

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 of course the community that makes it possible. The evening includes dinner, exclusive entertainment and a special preview lighting of Omaha’s largest indoor Christmas tree. Your participation advances the museum’s work to bring history a little closer by providing much-needed support to the Durham’s educational programs and first-class exhibitions.

Location: The Durham Museum

Location: Happy Hollow Club Location: CenturyLink Center Omaha

Times: 6pm Times: TBD*

Times: 11:30am – 1pm Ticket Prices: $75 Individual; Sponsorships also available

Honorary Chairman: TBA* Ticket Prices: Patron: $250 • Regular: $125 • Under 30: $75

Ticket Prices: $175 and up

Attire: Dressy casual

Attire: Cocktail

Event Contact: rmaw@completelykids.org

Event Contact: Corey Wilson • (402) 444-5071

Other Fundraising Events: • Author Luncheon – March/April 2016 • Big Red Tailgate – September/October 2016

Other Fundraising Events: • On Track Guild Fall Luncheon – TBA* • Corporate Membership Drive Spring and Summer 2016

Attire: Business Event Contact: Mary Boyle, Annual Giving Manager (402) 819-4990, Ext. 102 mary.boyle@csfomaha.org Other Fundraising Events: • CSF Fund Run – Fall of 2016 Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha 1111 N 13th St., Ste. 101 • Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 819-4990 Email: sandra.reding@csfomaha.org www.csfomaha.org

Completely KIDS 2566 St. Mary’s Avenue • Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 397-5809 Email: info@completelykids.org

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

completelykids.org

www.durhammuseum.org

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FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION To enhance public safety and build community appreciation and respect for our first responders.

FONTENELLE FOREST

FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND

To provide a place where people can experience and enjoy the quiet wild of nature. We want to inspire current and future generations to care for the natural world.

Committed to providing emergency and supplemental food to people in need in Nebraska and western Iowa.

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Golf Tournament

Feather Our Nest

Celebrity Chef featuring Anne Burrell

Date: June 20, 2016

Date: April 22, 2016

Date: March 3, 2016

Event Description/Theme: The First Responders Foundation invites you to join us at our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament.

Ticket prices include 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, raffle prizes and more. This will be a great opportunity to show your support and appreciation of first responders alongside Omaha police officers and firefighters. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Event Description/Theme: Fontenelle Forest’s annual Guild Fundraiser will take place at the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center in Bellevue, NE. on Friday, April 22, 2016.

Event Description/Theme: With her trademark spiky blond hair and pumpedup personality, Anne Burrell is featured on Worst Cooks in America, Chef Wanted and Secrets of a Restaurant Chef. Anne Burrell is the Food Bank’s 2016 Celebrity Chef! Guests who attend the 15th annual Celebrity Chef event will enjoy cocktails and appetizers, a culinary presentation by Anne Burrell and dinner inspired by her recipes.

Location: TBD* Times: 6pm Honorary Chairman: TBD*

Location: Oak Hills Country Club 12325 Golfing Green Drive Omaha, NE 68137

Event Co-Chairs: Kelly Jeffreys, Adrienne Petsick, Brittni Redding

Times: • 5pm – Patron party • 5:30pm – Cocktail reception • 7pm – Chef Burrell’s presentation followed by dinner

Ticket Prices: TBD* Times: 11:30am Attire: Business Casual Ticket Prices: $100 per golfer which includes lunch and dinner Oral Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes Event Contact: Ray Somberg • (402) 672-6331 First Responders Foundation 14916 Miami St. • Omaha, NE 68116 (402) 672-6331 Email: ray@firstrespondersomaha.org

Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Silent Auction: Yes Oral Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes

Ticket Prices: Individual $150 • Patron $500

Event Contact: Brad A. Watkins Director of Development & Communications

Oral Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes

Attire: Business casual

Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd. North Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 731-3140 Email: bwatkins@fontenelleforest.org

Event Contact: Joani Mullin • (402) 905-4810 JMullin@FoodBankHeartland.org

www.fontenelleforest.org

Food Bank for the Heartland Susan Ogborn, President & CEO 10525 J St. • Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 331-1213 Email: SOgborn@FoodBankHeartland.org

Other Fundraising Events: • Strike Out Hunger – June 2016

firstrespondersomaha.org

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www.FoodBankHeartland.org

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GIRL SCOUTS SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA

HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE

HEART MINISTRY CENTER

To strengthen individuals and families in our community through education, counseling and support services.

Providing food, clothing, healthcare and a way forward to people severely affected by poverty in the Omaha area.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

artVenture

“Carnival of Love” Gala

Holy Smokes

Date: April 2, 2016

Date: February 13, 2016

Date: September 1, 2016

Event Description/Theme: artVenture is a unique celebration of creative expression! Girl Scouts are matched with professional artists to work in a variety of mediums and the original art they create, as well as professional works, are sold at this silent auction event. Proceeds benefit Girl Scouts in Nebraska.

This is an adult-only event.

Event Description/Theme: The Heartland Family Service “Carnival of Love” Gala is a fun-filled evening featuring cocktails, appetizers, carnival games, photo booth, dinner and both silent and live auctions. The proceeds benefit the more than 50,000 children and families we serve each year throughout the metro area.

Event Description/Theme: Holy Smokes is an annual fundraiser for the Heart Ministry Center. A very casual, fun event featuring delicious BBQ, live music and dancing, Holy Smokes has been a favorite in Omaha for more than a decade.

Location: TBA*

Location: UNO’s Mammel Hall

Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Times: • Patron Party – 6pm • Main Auction – 7pm

Times: • 6pm – Cocktails, appetizers and silent auction • 7:30pm – Program, dinner and live auction

Honorary Chair: Gail DeBoer

Event Chairmen: Danna Barnhart, Ann Kutilek and Natalie Petersen

Event Chairs: Maggie and Lannie Hallowell Ticket Prices: • Patron Party – $125 • Main Auction – $50 • Young Professionals – $35 Attire: Business/Cocktail Silent Auction: Yes Event Contact: Wendy Hamilton • (402) 779-8230 Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska 2121 S 44th St. • Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 779-8230 Email: whamilton@girlscoutsnebraska.org GirlScoutsNebraska.org

Times: 5:30pm – 9:30pm Ticket Prices: TBA* Attire: Casual Event Contact: Jim Clements • (402) 451-2321 Heart Ministry Center 2222 Binney St. • Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 451-2321 Email: jim@heartministrycenter.org

Ticket Prices: $125 Attire: Casual Attire (Sweaters & Jeans) Event Contact: Charissa Hauge, Development Coordinator (402) 552-7424 Events@HeartlandFamilyService.org

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Other Fundraising Events: • Safe Haven Golf Tournament – May 2016 • Strike A Chord – June 2016 • Jefferson House Comedy Night August 13, 2016 Heartland Family Service Donna Dostal, Chief Development Officer 2101 S 42nd St. • Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 552-7443 Email: Donations@HeartlandFamilyService.org www.HeartlandFamilyService.org www.facebook.com/HeartlandFamilyService @HeartlandFam on Twitter

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HEARTS UNITED FOR ANIMALS

THE HOPE CENTER FOR KIDS To faithfully inspire hope in youth and children through education, employability, collaboration and faith.

No-kill animal shelter and sanctuary, dedicated to the relief of suffering.

JENNIE EDMUNDSON FOUNDATION To improve the quality of life by caring for the body and mind.

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

7th Annual Pawty & Fundraiser

The Hope Gala

Spirit of Courage – Celebrity Weekend

Date: Fall 2016

Date: September 30, 2016

Date: August 12 – 14, 2016

Event Description/Theme: Come out for a fun evening of silent auction and live auction items, entertainment and a lovely buffet catered by the Players Club at Deer Creek.

Event Description/Theme: The Hope Gala will be a memorable evening, celebrating the stories of youth transformed by The Hope Center for Kids. The 2016 Hope Gala will feature keynote speaker Donald Miller.

Event Description/Theme: Spirit of Courage is an annual event raising money for Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Cancer Center. The goal is to raise $125,000 for the Charitable Patient Care Fund which helps local cancer patients who need assistance in paying for medications, treatments or transportation.

The evening includes a program honoring four cancer survivors, dinner, a silent and oral auction, recognition of our participating celebrities from Hollywood, sports, music and our local area.

A memorable evening.

Location: Players Club at Deer Creek Location: TBD* Times: TBA* Event Chairmen: Lori Hook

Times: • 6pm – Reception • 7pm – Dinner & Program

Ticket Prices: $50 per person Attire: Semi-casual

Ticket Prices: • $100 per person • A variety of sponsorships available

Silent Auction: Yes Oral Auction: Yes

Attire: Cocktail

Event Contact: Lori Hook • lori@hua.org

Event Contact: Brenda Block • brenda@hopecenterforkids.com

Hearts United for Animals PO Box 286 • Auburn, NE 68305 (402) 616-5002 Email: lori@hua.org

Other Fundraising Events: • The Hope Golf Tournament – June 13, 2016

www.hua.org

Times: 6pm

The Hope Center for Kids 2200 N 20th St. • Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 341-4673 Email: getmoreinfo@hopecenterforkids.com

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Location: MidAmerica Center

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Event Chairmen: Multiple – Executive Committees Ticket Prices: $80 per person Attire: Cocktail Silent Auction: Yes Oral Auction: Yes Event Contact: Tara Slevin • (712) 396-6086 Other Fundraising Events: • The Bald & the Brave – June 4, 2016 • Wheels of Courage – July, 2016 TBD* • Pink Out – October 14, 2016 Jennie Edmundson Foundation 933 E Pierce • Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 396-6086 Email: tara.slevin@nmhs.org www.jehfoundation.org *Visit SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar for updated information as this event date approaches

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JOSLYN ART MUSEUM

JOSLYN CASTLE TRUST

JUSTICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS NEBRASKA (JFON-NE)

Joslyn collects, preserves, and interprets the visual arts of the highest quality, fostering appreciation and enjoyment of art for the benefit of a diverse audience.

The Joslyn Castle Trust preserves and shares the Castle and its gardens and grounds to enrich the community.

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

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Joslyn Art Museum Association Annual Gala

Holiday Historic Home Tour & Boutique

enVISION 2016: FOOD TRUCK WORLD TOUR

Date: June 3, 2016

Date: November 2016 – Dates to be Determined

Date: October 6, 2016

Event Description/Theme: In support of Joslyn’s education programs, the 2016 gala celebrates the exhibition Sheila Hicks: Threads of Time. Guests will have the opportunity to preview the exhibition that spans nearly sixty years of the artist’s prolific career.

Colorful suspended fiber pieces that cascade down walls will transform the Museum’s Pavilion galleries. The exhibition will also present a selection of her intimate minimes, or “miniatures,” all created in response to specific places or memories.

Event Description/Theme: Visit amazing historic homes (including the Joslyn Castle) beautifully decorated for the holidays.

Guests will enjoy touring each home and shopping at the Holiday Boutique located inside the Castle featuring a wide variety of vendors. A Holiday Patron Party will be held featuring preferential shopping and an opportunity to meet the homeowners participating on the tour.

Event Description/Theme: JFON-NE’s second annual Food Truck World Tour is a fundraiser to support immigration legal services that will assist immigrants to escape violence, abuse and persecution. Enjoy ethnic food from local food trucks, special desserts and good music. The Patron Party attracts supporters and includes benefits, while a public After Party with a popular band entertains music lovers.

Location: Joslyn Castle and other area historic homes

Location: The Slowdown

Location: Joslyn Art Museum

Times: 10am – 5pm

Times: • 6:30pm – cocktails and exhibition viewing • 7:30pm – dinner

Times: • 5:30pm – Patron Party • 8pm – After Party

Honorary Chairmen: Joslyn Castle Guild Host Committee: TBA*

Event Chairmen: Kate Grabill

Attire: • Casual for Tour • Festive Holiday Attire for Patron Party

Ticket Prices: • $250 per person – table pricing available

Raffle: Yes

Attire: Black Tie

Event Contact: Sherri Moore • (402) 595-2199

Ticket Prices: TBA* Attire: Casual Paddle Raise: Yes

Event Contact: Erika Conces • (402) 933-8220 Other Fundraising Events: • Wishbone: An Event Supporting Kent Bellows Mentoring Program – March 18, 2016 • Joslyn Young Art Patrons Art Crawl – May 6, 2016 • Joslyn Young Art Patrons GLOW in the GARDEN – September 2016 TBD* Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St. • Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 933-8220 Email: econces@joslyn.org

Event Contact: Dawn Bashara • (402) 898-1349

Other Fundraising Events: • Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre February 24 – 27, 2016 • Joslyn Castle Classic Car Show – July 24, 2016 • Joslyn Castle Literary Festival – October 2016

Other Fundraising Events: • Omaha Gives! – May 25, 2016

Joslyn Castle Trust 3902 Davenport St. • Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 595-2199 Email: smoore@joslyncastle.com

Justice For Our NeighborsNebraska (JFON-NE) Emiliano Lerda, J.D., LL.M. 2414 E St. • Omaha, NE 68107 (402) 898-1349 Email: emiliano@jfon-ne.org

www.joslyncastle.com

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KEEP OMAHA BEAUTIFUL, INC.

LAURITZEN GARDENS

To enhance the image of Omaha and promote environmental stewardship through litter reduction, community beautification and educational programming.

Lauritzen Gardens is a living museum of four-season plant displays, maintained through environmental stewardship. It provides memorable educational and aesthetic experiences for all.

LIFESTYLE INNOVATIONS FOR EPILEPSY, INC. Lifestyle Innovations for Epilepsy’s (a.k.a. LIFE) mission is to increase the quality of life for individuals living with epilepsy.

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

23rd Annual Charity Golf Classic

Lauritzen Gardens Antique & Garden Show

Annual Nebraska Walk for Epilepsy

Date: July 11, 2016

Date: September 22 – 25, 2016

Date: August 6, 2016

Event Description/Theme: Keep Omaha Beautiful’s 23rd Annual Charity Golf Classic is held at The Players Club at Deer Creek. It is an exciting golf tournament that helps fund the organization’s programs and outreach efforts connected to litter reduction, community beautification, and environmental education.

Event Description/Theme: A home says a lot about a person. With each piece you’re telling a story. And at the Lauritzen Gardens Antique & Garden Show, there’s a little something for everyone. Please join us this year for museum-quality antiques, educational sessions and lectures by designers, authors and trendsetters-and experience the world of antiques like never before. Discovery is waiting.

Event Description/Theme: The Annual Walk for Epilepsy is an amazing opportunity to promote epilepsy awareness in Nebraska, provide information on available programs and services, and raise funds for Lifestyle Innovations for Epilepsy. Funds raised from this event are put towards the development of non-medical related epilepsy resources to increase the quality of life for individuals with epilepsy and their parents/caregivers.

Location: The Players Club at Deer Creek

Location: Lauritzen Gardens Times: 12pm Honorary Chair: TBA* Event Chair: TBA*

Location: Midtown Crossing Times: • September 22 from 6pm – 9pm (ticketed event) • General admission, Sep. 23-25 from 10am – 5pm

Event Coordinator: Tara Harper

Honorary Chairs: Cindy Bay and Mary Seina

Ticket Prices: $20 per ticket

Event Chair: Jill Bydalek Ticket Prices: $500 per team and sponsorships ranging from $1,000 – $5,000 Attire: Golf attire Raffle: Yes Event Contact: Kay Replogle-Noonan • Kay.Replogle@cityofomaha.org Other Fundraising Events: • World O! Water Festival – September 10, 2016 Keep Omaha Beautiful, Inc. 1819 Farnam St., Ste. 306 . • Omaha, NE 68183 (402) 444-7774 Email: Kay.Replogle@cityofomaha.org www.KeepOmahaBeautiful.org *Visit SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar for updated information as this event date approaches

Raffle: Yes

Ticket Prices: • $10 general admission • Other events require an additional fee

Event Contact: Tara Harper or Stacey Doty • (402) 557-8708

Raffle: Yes

Lifestyle Innovations for Epilepsy, Inc. 2564 Leavenworth St., Ste. 202 Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 557-8708 Email: sdoty@epilepsylife.org

Event Contact: Lori Bausch • (402) 346-4002, Ext. 211 Other Events: • The Glass Art of Craig Mitchell Smith February 1 – May 8, 2016 • Greater Omaha Orchid Society Orchid Show and Sale, March 5 & 6, 2016 • Lauritzen Gardens Guild Spring Luncheon May 3, 2016

www.EpilepsyLIFE.org

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft St. • Omaha, NE 68108 (402) 346-4002 Email: l.bausch@omahabotanicalgardens.org www.lauritzengardens.org www.omahaantiqueshow.org

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LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES

MERRYMAKERS ASSOCIATION

METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska expresses God’s love for all people by providing quality human care services that build and strengthen individual, family and community life.

To improve the quality of life for seniors by encouraging active participation, increasing social interaction and sparking memories through professional entertainment.

To improve the quality of life by supporting excellence in health care and health care education provided by Methodist Health System.

Featured Event:

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Fandango

Annual Toast

Casino Royale

Date: February 19, 2016

Date: November 10, 2016

Date: April 22, 2016

Event Description/Theme: Fandango is a casual, sports-themed event supporting Children Services of Lutheran Family Services. Past featured programs include the Family Liaison program, in-school support to children ages three to eight with complex challenges outside of school which impact their academic success; Centers for Healthy Families, an incentive-based program for at-risk families with children under age five and expectant mothers; and RSafe®, trauma treatment and therapeutic support for children and families impacted by child sexual abuse.

Event Description/Theme: This signature event involves the participation of a prominent Omaha figure. The individual is honored and “roasted” or “toasted” by several of his or her close friends. 2015 marked the 25th anniversary of this event. The evening features a cocktail hour, a dinner and an oral auction following the program. The list of honorees reads like a Who’s Who of Omaha.

Event Description/Theme: Join the Methodist Volunteers In Partnership for an evening of intrigue, espionage and Ian Fleming as they present a Casino Royale themed night on the “Riviera” with blackjack, roulette and dancing to raise funds for the Methodist Women’s Hospital NICU.

Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista Times: 6pm - 9pm

Times: • 6pm – Patron Party • 7pm – Reception and Riviera “gambling” • 8pm – dinner / dancing

Ticket Prices: $200 per person

Event Chairmen: Glynnis Dittrick

Honorary Chairman: TBA*

Attire: Business

Event Chairs: TBA*

Oral Auction: Yes

Ticket Prices: • $150 per person • $250 per person for Patron reservation

Ticket Prices: $100

Event Contact: Patti Craig • (402) 697-0205

Location: TBA* Times: 6pm – Cocktails and Silent Auction 7pm – Dinner, Program and Live Auction

Attire: Sports Casual Silent Auction: Yes Oral Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes Event Contact: Cheryl Murray, Development Officer and Guild Liaison (402) 661-3138 • cmurray@lfsneb.org

Location: Scoular Ballroom

Attire: Best Spy Attire Silent Auction: Yes

Merrymakers Association 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Ste. 200 Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 555-5555 Email: patti@merrymakers.org

Event Contact: Glynnis Dittrick • (402) 354-4825 Other Fundraising Events: • Methodist Golf Classic – August 16, 2016

www.merrymakers.org Methodist Hospital Foundation 8401 West Dodge Rd., Ste. 225 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 354-4825 Email: foundation@nmhs.org

Other Fundraising Events: • Faith in Action – September 2016 • Omaha’s Great Pumpkin – October 2016 • Wicker & Wine – November 2016 Lutheran Family Services 124 S 24th St. • Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 978-5646 Email: info@lfsneb.org

MethodistHospitalFoundation.org

www.LFSneb.org *Visit SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar for updated information as this event date approaches

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METRO AREA YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC.

NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION

NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION

Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska Optimists uniting to improve the quality of life for children and their families.

Our mission is to create positive change for Nebraska’s children through community engagement.

Our mission is to create positive change for Nebraska’s children through community engagement.

Featured Event:

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Summer Bash for Childhood Cancer

Changemakers 2016

Perfect Pour

Date: August 20, 2016

Date: October 4, 2016

Date: February 27, 2016

Event Description/Theme: An evening of auctions, raffles and socializing to benefit families with a child who has cancer.

The evening starts with cocktails, entertainment and a silent auction. A plated dinner will be served and Jack Swanda will emcee. Dinner is followed by a dessert auction. A short program will highlight the impact the funds raised will make. The night will finish with a live auction. All proceeds directly benefit children with cancer and their families.

Event Description/Theme: The Changemakers luncheon will feature a keynote speech by Victor Rivers, actor, former linebacker for the Miami Dolphins, and national spokesperson on child abuse and domestic violence. Victor will deliver an inspirational talk about how he is the child who was raised by a village, and the importance of communities structuring themselves to protect their most vulnerable citizens.

Event Description/Theme: Perfect Pour: A Craft Cocktail Competition to Benefit Nebraska Children: The Friends of Nebraska Children invite you to meet at a Roaring 20s speakeasy. Set in a converted church, Perfect Pour will bring together the city’s most talented and innovative mixologists in a craft cocktail competition that will have everyone dancing the Charleston. And the best part? You’ll be helping Nebraska Children cultivate the good life for all of our state’s kids.

Location: Ramada Plaza Omaha

Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Times: 5:30pm

Times: 11:30am – 1pm

Honorary Chairman: TBA*

Ticket Prices: $80

Event Chairmen: Al Penner and Walt Keast

Attire: Business

Location: The Pella at Blackstone • 303 S 41st St., Omaha Times: Evening Ticket Prices: TBD*

Ticket Prices: $75 per person Attire: Business Casual Silent Auction: Yes Oral Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes

Attire: Business casual to semi-formal Event Contact: Kareen Hickman • (402) 660-9241 Nebraska Children and Families Foundation 7105 Mercy Rd. • Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 660-9241 Email: khickman@nebraskachildren.org

Event Contact: Kareen Hickman • (402) 660-9241 Nebraska Children and Families Foundation 7105 Mercy Rd. • Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 660-9241 Email: khickman@nebraskachildren.org

www.NebraskaChildren.com/uppour Event Contact: Connie Mansfield • (402) 740-5158

www.PerfectPour.org *Visit SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar for updated information as this event date approaches

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

Metro Area Youth Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box 540772 • Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 740-5158 Email: summerbash@cox.net www.summerbashforccc.org *Visit SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar for updated information as this event date approaches

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NEBRASKA CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY

NEBRASKA FOUNDATION FOR NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN To provide visually impaired children and teens with resources, otherwise not available to them, which are necessary to establish building blocks for long-term success.

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

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

Featured Event:

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NCHS’s Sand in the City®

The 56th Annual Ruth Sokolof Christmas Party

Black Tie & Tails

Date: June 10 – 12, 2016

Date: December 11, 2016

Date: April 30, 2016

Event Description: Kick off your summer at the 13th annual NCHS’s Sand in the City©! Join us at our new location and see Omaha transformed into a beach by more than 400 tons of sand. Watch corporate teams compete to build their best 15-ton sand sculpture. Bring the family to view the amazing sculptures, vote for your favorite, eat great food and enjoy local entertainment. Play in the interactive Kid Zone, gigantic sand box, bounce houses, face painting and more.

Event Description/Theme: The 56th Annual Ruth Sokolof Christmas Party for Blind and Visually Impaired Children: The party provides children with an independent holiday shopping experience. The Foundation pairs each shopper with high school student volunteers, and gives each shopper $100 in cash/gift cards with which to shop. Each team tours the mall, purchases gifts, wraps them, and enjoys lunch, all at no cost.

Any blind or visually impaired Nebraska child between the ages of 5 and 18 is eligible to attend.

Event Description/Theme: This gala raises funding to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome homeless animals in the metro area. Come for cocktails and dinner and enjoy VIP moments with Very Important Pets. Watch heartwarming videos of animals, who, through the work of NHS, overcame the odds and are now enriching lives in our community. Then meet the four-legged stars in person as you enjoy an inspiring evening.

Animal lovers shouldn’t miss this event.

Location: UNO’s Baxter Arena

Location: Westroads Mall

Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Times: • June 10: 10am – 4pm – Sand Sculpting • June 11: 10am – 8pm – Family Fun Days • June 12: 11am – 5pm – Family Fun Days

Times: 10am – 1pm

Times: 6pm – 9pm

Honorary Chairmen: Karen Sokolof Javitch

Honorary Chairmen: Judie and Steve Olson

Event Chairmen: Nancy Flearl and Matt Johnson

Event Chairmen: Jennifer Taylor and Melissa Murante

Attire: Casual

Ticket Prices: Free to Visually Impaired/Blind Children and Teens

Ticket Prices: • $150 ticket • $200 to add Patron Party

Event Contact: Leah Lindell • (402) 451-0787 • llindell@nchs.org

Attire: Comfortable Shopping Clothes

Ticket Prices: Free admission, donations are appreciated

Other Events: • Project Elf – December 2016 • HomeGrown – October 2016 Nebraska Children’s Home Society Karen Authier 4939 S 118th St. • Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 451-0787 Email: info@nchs.org www.nchs.org www.SandintheCityOmaha.com

Attire: Business Event Contact: Nancy Flearl • nflearl@nfvic.org Matt Johnson • mjohnson@nfvic.org Other Fundraising Events: • Summer Reading Program – May - September • Janice Anderson Memorial Scholarship Deadline May 31st • Camp Abilities NE – July Nebraska Foundation for Visually Impaired Children PO Box 31758 • Omaha, NE 68131-0758 (402) 522-6855 Email: info@nfvic.org

Silent Auction: Yes Oral Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes Event Contact: Gordon Krentz • (402) 905-3483 gkrentz@nehumanesociety.org Nebraska Humane Society 8929 Fort St. • Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 444-7800 Email: gkrentz@nehumanesociety.org www.nehumanesociety.org

www.nfvic.org

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NEBRASKA WILDLIFE REHAB, INC.

OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

OMAHA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

To rehabilitate wildlife for return to the wild, to preserve and restore native habitats, and to educate about the importance of wildlife and ecosystems and to inspire action to protect them.

Our mission is to engage the imagination and create excitement about learning.

The Omaha Conservatory of Music is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) school that builds musical community through education and performance to enrich lives.

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

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Focus on Nature

For the Kids Benefit

Grand Opening Gala

Date: October 2016

Date: May 7, 2016

Date: April 15, 2016

Event Description/Theme: Join us for a wildlife and nature photography fundraiser featuring the work of renowned photographers Michael Forsberg, Scott Papek, Joel Sartore, Jorn Olsen, Charles Nolder and other local artists. Enjoy great food, wine and beer, browse prints and books for sale, bid on the silent auction, and learn more about NWRI. 25% of photo sales and 100% of silent auction proceeds go directly to NWRI to support wildlife rehabilitation, Wildlife Center operations and education.

Event Description/Theme: For the Kids Benefit is the museum’s largest annual fundraiser to help support the mission of Omaha Children’s Museum.

Event Description/Theme: Omaha Conservatory of Music Grand Opening Gala: A “magical musical tour” celebration of the newly renovated permanent home of the Omaha Conservatory of Music. The Conservatory’s new centrally located facility features an exceptional 500-seat concert hall, state-of-the-art 100-seat recital hall, a spacious study area, practice spaces and nearly 40 studios and classrooms outfitted for private and group instruction. Join us as we hear beautiful music, enjoy exquisite food and beverage, and explore the area’s newest cultural landmark.

Location: TBA* Times: TBA* Honorary Chairman: Lynne & Jack Baldwin Ticket Prices: $30 Individual • $50 Patron • $100 Benefactor Attire: Casual Silent Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes Event Contact: Laura Stastny Other Events: • Bats Over Omaha Bat Release at the Joslyn Art Museum – Spring 2016 • Open House and Family Day at the Wildlife Center – Summer 2016 Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc. PO Box 24122 • Omaha, NE 68124 (402) 234-2473 Email: info@nebraskawildliferehab.org

Location: Omaha Children’s Museum Times: 5pm - 9pm Honorary Chairmen: Mickey and Krista Anderson Event Chairmen: Kara Kelley Aimee Demulling Suzie Fogarty Julie Peterson Amber Fahey

Times: 6:30pm – 9pm – Formal Program Honorary Chairs: Annette and Paul Smith

Ticket Prices: $150 per person Event Chairs: Fatima Basith and Dr. Pirzada Sattar Attire: Derby Hats and Derby Attire Ticket Prices: $200 Silent Auction: Yes Oral Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes Event Contact: Thomas Miller • (402) 342-6164 Other Fundraising Events: • Great Friends to Kids Luncheon September 12, 2016 Omaha Children’s Museum 500 S 20th St. Omaha • Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 342-6164 Email: tmiller@ocm.org

www.nebraskawildliferehab.org *Visit SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar

Location: 7023 Cass St., Omaha

Attire: Cocktail/Business casual Event Contact: Kevin Mahler • kevinmahler@omahacm.org Other Fundraising Events: • Frontier Strings Farewell Fiesta – May 21, 2016 • Sprouts & the Symphony – June 5, 2016 • Omaha Conservatory of Music Summer Institute – July 16 – 23, 2016 Omaha Conservatory of Music 7023 Cass St. • Omaha, NE 68132 (402) 932-4978 Email: reception@omahacm.org

www.ocm.org omahacm.org

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OMAHA HOMEFOR BOYS

OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS

Strengthening and Supporting Youth, Young Adults and Families through services that inspire and equip them to lead independent and productive lives

Presentation of the highest quality arts and entertainment experiences; stewardship of the Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center; education and community engagement programs.

OMAHA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION The Omaha Public Library Foundation raises funds and advocates for Omaha Public Library.

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Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Imagine Our Youth Gala

Broadway Ball

A Novel Affaire 2016

Date: September 15, 2016

Date: September 9, 2016

Date: April 2, 2016

Event Description/Theme: Join the Omaha Home for Boys – and nationally known speaker Coach Ken Carter – for its annual Imagine Our Youth gala at the Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista. This event celebrates the regular contributions and accomplishments of the young men and women in our Residential, Transitional Living and Independent Living programs. Please come Imagine – and Celebrate – the youth at the Omaha Home for Boys.

Location: Holland Performing Arts Center

Event Description/Theme: The Omaha Public Library Foundation will welcome bestselling author Tobias Wolff (This Boy’s Life, In Pharaoh’s Army, The Barracks Thief, Old School) for its third annual fundraiser.

A Novel Affaire 2016 will feature heavy appetizers and cocktails. Wolff will speak about his life as a writer and the importance of public libraries.

He’ll also sign books following his remarks.

Event proceeds will benefit Omaha Public Library programs and services.

Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista Times: 5:30pm - 9pm

Omaha Performing Arts 1200 Douglas St. • Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 345-0202 Email: Development@OmahaPerformingArts.org

Event Chairs: Hal and Mary Daub

www.OmahaPerformingArts.org

Ticket Prices: • $200 VIP • $125 Individual • $75 Young Professionals (40 and Under)

*Visit SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar

Times: 6pm Ticket Prices: $250 Attire: Cocktail Event Contact: Nicole Tromler, Development Projects Specialist (402) 661-8454

Location: Benson Branch • 6015 Binney Street Times: • 6pm – 7pm - patron reception • 7pm – 9pm - author presentation & book signing Ticket Prices: • $60 per person – general admission • $100 per person – patron

for updated information as this event date approaches

Attire: Business Casual Attire: Business/Business Casual recommended Event Contact: Wendy Townley, Development Director

Silent Auction: Yes

Omaha Public Library Foundation 215 S 15th St. • Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 444-4589 Email: foundation@omahalibrary.org

Event Contact: Lori Bechtold, Director of Development Other Fundraising Events: • Omaha Home for Boys Annual Golf Classic, Indian Creek Golf Club – June 8, 2016 • OHB Dunk Tank as part of Omaha Gives!

Stinson Park, Aksarben Village – May 25, 2016

www.omahalibraryfoundation.org

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OMAHA SYMPHONY

OMAHA SYMPHONY GUILD The Omaha Symphony Guild is dedicated to promoting the growth and development of the Omaha Symphony Orchestra and support of its education programs for the pleasure and education of the residents of the Greater Omaha Community.

Enriching lives through the exhilarating experience of live orchestral music.

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

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Omaha Symphony Gala

Table Art 2016

2016 Milagro Dinner

Date: May 14, 2016

Date: April 5 – 6, 2016

Date: November 10, 2016

Event Description/Theme: Join Thomas Wilkins and your Omaha Symphony for our glittering 95th anniversary gala concert!

The Omaha Symphony Gala is one of Omaha’s most anticipated social events, celebrating the symphony’s role as a vital contributor to our community’s cultural and educational landscape.

Funds raised support the symphony’s education programs, which serve nearly 30,000 children annually. Gala honoree Walter Scott, Jr. will receive the Dick and Mary Holland Leadership Award.

Event Description: Table Art 2016 celebrates the art of entertaining and the beauty of table décor with Mariposa.

Livia Cowan, the founder and creative director, fell in love with recycled glassware during a trip to Mexico three decades ago and the company came to life.

Event Description/Theme: The OneWorld annual Milagro Dinner, featuring a guest speaker and live music, honors members of the medical community who have helped further OneWorld’s mission. The funds raised will reach more than 35,000 children and families who, because of their economic status, would otherwise go without healthcare.

Location: Holland Performing Arts Center

Times: • 5:30pm – 7:30pm – Patron Party • 12pm – Luncheon

Times: • 5:30pm – cocktails • 6:30pm – dinner • 8pm – concert Honorary Chairs: Gail and Michael Yanney

Location: • Patron Party – Cindy and Mogens Bay’s home • Luncheon – UNO’s Baxter Arena

Honorary Chairman: Karen Dixon, Sandy Parker, Amy Scott, Lori Scott Event Chairmen: Melissa Marvin

Location: Historic Livestock Exchange Building Times: • 5:30pm – Silent Auction • 7pm – Program Honorary Chairman: TBA* Event Chairmen: TBA* Ticket Prices: $125 per person

Ticket Prices: • $500 for Gala dinner and concert • $25-$85 for concert only

Ticket Prices: $75 for the Luncheon, $250 for the Patron Party, $300 for Both Events

Attire: Business

Attire: Cocktail

Attire: Business

Silent Auction: Yes

Event Contact: Amy Jenson, Vice President of Development ajenson@omahasymphony.org (402) 661-8575

Silent Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes

Event Contact: Alexandra Moran

Omaha Symphony Stephanie Ludwig, Public Relations Manager 1905 Harney St., Ste. 400 • Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 661-8587 Email: sludwig@omahasymphony.org

Other Events: • Table Art Preview Tea – December 10, 2016 • Debutante Ball – December 27, 2016

www.omahasymphony.org

Event Contact: Carol Wang

Omaha Symphony Guild Nancy Ayoub PO Box 24355 • Omaha, NE 68124 (402) 681-4218 Email: nancy.falk@cox.net www.omahasymphony.org/guilds/

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OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. 4920 S 30th St. • Omaha, NE 68107 (402) 502-8940 Email: amoran@oneworldomaha.org www.oneworldomaha.org *Visit SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar for updated information as this event date approaches

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OPEN DOOR MISSION

OPERA OMAHA

OUTLOOK NEBRASKA, INC.

Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission providing basic needs and life-changing programs for the homeless and needy.

• Provide quality opera entertainment through a community-wide organization • Provide an operatic showcase for the promising vocal talent in the region • Be a cultural resource to our community

To Enhance the Quality of Life of the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Auction and Dinner

Opera Omaha Gala

Annual Golf Tournament

Date: April 19, 2016

Date: March 12, 2016

Date: June 9, 2016

Event Description: Guests will bid on a large variety of items provided by area retailers such as gift certificates, event tickets, gift baskets, sporting goods, home and garden items and much more! Following the Silent Auction, guests will enjoy a sit-down dinner, live auction and stories of hope presented by graduates of Open Door Mission’s life-changing programs.

Event Description: Join Opera Omaha for another one-of-a-kind gala in an unexpected venue that is yet to be revealed.

Known for spectacular events in unique spaces, Opera Omaha’s sold-out 2015 gala inside Crossroads Mall astonished and excited guests as they were surrounded by both live performance and installation art. Inspired by Semele, the final opera of the 2015-2016 season, guests can expect an elegant evening of exquisite food, wine and music, as well as an unmatched artistic experience at the 2016 Opera Omaha gala.

Event Description: To help blind youth gain independence through their personal experiences, come golf with ONI or become a sponsor!

Location: To Be Revealed*

Attire: Business Casual

Times: 6pm

Raffle: Yes

Chairmen: To Be Revealed

Event Contact: John Wick • (402) 614-3331, Ext. 224

Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista Times: • 5pm – 6:30pm – Silent Auction • 6:30pm – 8pm – Dinner

Location: Indian Creek Golf Course Times: 10:30am – registration • 12pm – shotgun start Ticket Prices: $125 per player • $500 per team

Ticket Prices: Free. Reservations are required.

Attire: Business Casual Ticket Prices: $300 – Reservations Required Silent Auction: Yes Live Auction: Yes Event Contact: Celeste Norman Open Door Mission 2828 N 23rd St. East • Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 422-1111 Email: odm@opendoormission.org

Other Events: • 2016 Vision Beyond Sight Banquet November 18, 2016

Attire: Cocktail Attire Event Contacts: Development Director • (402) 346-4398

Outlook Nebraska, Inc. Rachel Carver 4125 S 72nd St. • Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 614-3331, Ext. 221 Email: rcarver@outlooknebraska.com

Other Events: • The Girl of the Golden West February 12 & 14, 2016 • Semele – April 8 & 10, 2016

www.opendoormission.org

www.outlooknebraska.org Opera Omaha 1850 Farnam St. • Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 346-4398 www.operaomaha.org *Visit SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar for updated information as this event date approaches

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PARTNERSHIP 4 KIDS

PHOENIX ACADEMY

QLI

To partner with our community to guide our youth toward academic success, from kindergarten to careers, through goal setting, mentoring, and college access programs.

Phoenix Academy educates and inspires students with learning differences to realize their full academic potential and become successful in school and in life.

Deliver life-changing rehabilitation and care.

Protect dignity, instill purpose and create hope.

Commit to Excellence.

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

vinNEBRASKA Spring Wine Event

Phoenix Academy Scholarship Luncheon

“An Evening at the Fair”

Date: April 2, 2016

Date: Late September/Early October

Date: TBA* (Fall of 2016)

Event Description/Theme: This grand celebration of great wines, gourmet food and amazing auction packages will feature premier wines from nationally and internationally recognized winemakers, paired with a selection of delectable hors d’ oeuvres. The event includes a silent auction with unique gift-items and wine-themed artwork as well as a live auction showcasing select bottles of wine, oneof-a-kind vacation packages and rare collectibles.

Event Description/Theme: QLI’s “An Evening at the Fair” is one of the most extraordinary events in the Omaha area. Join the excitement during an evening of country fair-style fun. More food, music, exciting games and unbelievable prizes than you can fit into a single evening. No ties or heels required. This is truly an event like no other. Proceeds from “An Evening at the Fair” support QLI’s peerless brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program.

Times: 5pm

Event Description/Theme: The largest fundraiser for Phoenix Academy. Every year we have a powerful and often well-known keynote speaker who conveys our mission in the importance of education. Years previous speakers have been former First Lady, Laura Bush; Author and Teacher, Erin Gruwell; and author, educator, and preventative psychologist, Dr. Joann Deak.

The luncheon also recognizes two literacy champions, recipients of the Mactier/Clark Literacy Educator Award and the Holland Advocate Award.

Proceeds provide tuition assistance to students who would not otherwise be able to afford to attend Phoenix Academy.

Ticket Prices: $110 ($120 after March 1st)

Location: TBA*

Honorary Chairmen: TBA*

Attire: Business Casual

Times: TBA*

Silent Auction: Yes Oral Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes

Ticket Prices: Friend Table(s) $ 5,000 • Supporter Table(s) $ 2,500 Patron Table(s) $ 1,500 • Regular Table(s) $ 1,000 Patron Seat(s) $ 150 • Regular Seat(s) $ 100

Event Contact: (402) 557-6381

Attire: Business Casual

Other Fundraising Events: • Goal Achievement Honors Celebration May 18, 2016 • Swing 4 Kids – July 25, 2016

Event Contact: Nancy Liebermann Other Fundraising Events: • Omaha Gives – May 2016

Other Fundraising Events: • QLI Golf Challenge, The Players Club at Deer Creek – August 2016

Partnership 4 Kids 1004 Farnam St., Ste. 200 • Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 930-3000

Phoenix Academy 1110 N 66th St. • Omaha, NE 68132 (402) 390-0556 Email: nancyliebermann@phoenixacademyomaha.org

QLI (Quality Living, Inc) 6404 N 70th Plaza • Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 573-3738 Email: jkarolski@QLIomaha.com

phoenixacademyomaha.org

www.TeamQLI.com

*Visit SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar

*Visit SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar

Location: Ramada Plaza Omaha

Location: TBA* Times: TBA*

Event Chairmen: TBA* Ticket Prices: TBA* Attire: Casual Event Contact: Jen Karolski (402) 573-3738 • jkarolski@QLIomaha.com

www.p4k.org

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES IN OMAHA

THE SALVATION ARMY

THE SALVATION ARMY

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

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Christian Church.

Its mission is to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Christian Church.

Its mission is to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Wings & Wheels

D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon

BaconFest Omaha

Date: September 16, 2016

Date: May 10, 2016

Date: August 21, 2016

Event Description/Theme: Wings & Wheels is an evening of viewing classic and luxury cars alongside private planes held in a prestigious, private airplane hangar. Enjoy fantastic food, good wine and great music while raising money to support extraordinary families residing at the Ronald McDonald House. The night includes an exciting live auction, raffle prizes and live music.

Please join us!

Event Description/Theme: A fund raising luncheon that benefits programs for children and families. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding young Nebraskans and a national speaker is featured. The 2016 speaker is journalist David Gregory.

Event Description/Theme: Join us for BaconFest Omaha, a fundraiser for the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center.

This day of food, family and fun features a Kids’ Corral with tons of carnival games and activities, vendor booths, a chef competition, live music from area bands…and lots and lots of BACON! Funds raised at the event will go to the Kroc Scholarship Fund to help keep Kroc Center memberships and programs affordable for the community.

Location: CenturyLink Center Omaha Times: 11:45am

Location: Signature Flight Support 3636 Wilbur Plaza • Omaha

Event Chairmen: Zach and Amy Wiegert

Times: 6pm

Ticket Prices: $100 per seat • $1,000 for table of 10

Ticket Prices: • $100 for individuals • $1,000 for tables

Event Contact: Susan Eustice, Director of PR & Communications Susan_Eustice@usc.salvationarmy.org

Attire: Business/Cocktail

Other Events: • BaconFest Omaha – September 2016 • Tree of Lights Kick Off – November 11, 2016 • Adopt-A-Family Radiothon December 1 & 2, 2016

Oral Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes Event Contact: Jennifer Tyler • (402) 346-9377 Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha Jennifer Tyler, Director of Events & Outreach 620 S 38th Ave • Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 346-9377 Email: jtyler@rmhcomaha.org

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

Location: Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center 2825 Y St., Omaha Times: 1pm - 5pm Ticket Prices: $25 General Admission, $5 Youth (ages 5-17) and free to children ages 4 and under Event Contact: John Wehrle, Director of Donor Relations, Kroc Center John_Wehrle@usc.salvationarmy.org Other Events: • D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon – May 10, 2016 • Tree of Lights Kick-Off – November 11, 2016 • Adopt-A-Family Radiothon December 1 & 2, 2016 The Salvation Army 10755 Burt St. • Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 898-7700

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEBRASKA

UNO ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

SUSAN G. KOMEN NEBRASKA

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Special Olympics Nebraska provides athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy.

To support and garner support for the University of Nebraska Omaha athletic department and its student-athletes while promoting healthy lifestyles for people of all ages.

To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Breakfast of Champions

Susan G. Komen Nebraska Race for the Cure®

UNO Claussen-Leahy Maverick Run

Date: TBD*

Date: October 9, 2016

Date: April 23, 2016

Event Description/Theme: An inspiring breakfast hosted by Special Olympics Nebraska. This year’s keynote speaker is TBD*.

A Special Olympics Nebraska athlete and Global Messenger will also share an inspirational message.

Join us for a hot breakfast with friends and learn about the important work of Special Olympics Nebraska in your community.

Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Event Description/Theme: For more than two decades, thousands have joined us to run, walk or simply show their support to finding the cures to breast cancer. Choose from a 5K competitive run, 5K walk or 1-mile family fun walk. Seventy-five percent of net proceeds stay in Nebraska to fund education, screening and treatment programs for women who would otherwise not have access to these services.

Special activities on Race day for breast cancer survivors, kids and families.

Event Description/Theme: Join the UNO Athletic Department at the 2016 Claussen-Leahy Maverick Run. This community event will include 10K & 5K Runs a 5K Walk, a Kids’ Race and Kids’ Zone (located inside Baxter Arena). All registered participants will receive a t-shirt, bib and timing chip for the 10K and 5K runs. The event will host a post-race social area along with 50 different health-orientated vendors.

Proceeds from this event support UNO student-athletes with scholarships.

Times: 7:30am – 8:30am

Location: UNO’s Baxter Arena

Location: UNO’s Baxter Arena

Ticket Prices: • Gold Table – $5,000 • Silver Table – $2,500 • Bronze Table – $1,000 • Individual – $100

Times: 7am – 10am

Times: 7:30am – 1pm

Honorary Chairmen: TBA*

Co-Chairs: Hal and Mary Daub

Ticket Prices: Visit the Events section of www.komennebraska.org

Ticket Prices: • Kids ages 5-12 years are free • Adult $25 (and up to $45 day of event)

Attire: Business Casual Event Contact: Kelli Bello • (402) 331-5545, Ext. 13 Other Fundraising Events: • Omaha Polar Plunge – February 13, 2015 • Summer Games – May 18-21, 2015 • Champions Together Luncheon October 21, 2016 Special Olympics Nebraska 9427 F St. • Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 331-5545 Email: kbello@sone.org

Attire: Running/walking attire (pink accessories encouraged)

Attire: Running/Walking Clothes

Event Contact: Karen Daneu • (402) 502-2979

Event Contact: Pam Schwarting • (402) 554-3689

Susan G. Komen Nebraska Karen Daneu 12103 Pacific St. • Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 502-2979 Email: Karen.daneu@komennebraska.org

Other Fundraising Events: • Maverick Awards Banquet – April 24, 2016 University of Nebraska Omaha Athletic Department 6001 Dodge St., FH 204 • Omaha, NE 68182 (402) 554-3689 Email: pschwarting@unomaha.edu

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VOICES FOR CHILDREN IN NEBRASKA

WOMEN’S CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT (WCA)

Delivering community-based care that provides peace of mind, quality of life and independence.

Voices for Children in Nebraska is the independent voice building pathways to opportunity for all children and families through research, policy and community engagement.

To assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault achieve safety and empower them to lead self-determined lives.

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Featured Event:

Featured Event:

Art & Soup

Spotlight Gala

Tribute to Women

Date: February 21, 2016

Date: September 24, 2016

Date: June 7, 2016

Event Description/Theme: Join local artists and restaurants who come together to help raise funds for VNA’s Shelter Nursing program. Enjoy an afternoon sampling soups created by the area’s top chefs and purchasing original art from some of the best local artists!

This is a fabulous event you will not want to miss!

Event Description/Theme: The Spotlight Gala, organized by dedicated volunteers from the community, is Voices for Children’s only fundraiser. The event includes silent and live auctions, dinner and the 2016 Spotlight Gala Awards ceremony. The proceeds from this event are used to give Nebraska’s children a voice in the areas of health, education, safety and economic stability.

Event Description/Theme: Join the WCA at our annual luncheon, as we honor ten outstanding women in the Omaha-area.

Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Ticket Prices: $75

Location: Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista Times: • Patron Party 1pm – 2pm • Art & Soup 2pm – 5pm

Location: Hilton Omaha Times: 12pm – 1pm Tribute Honorary Chairs: TBD*

Attire: Business

Times: 5:30pm

Ticket Prices: • $100 – Patron Party • General Admission – $50 in advance, $55 at the door

Event Chairmen: Patti Koraleski and Emily Tonniges

Attire: Casual

Attire: Cocktail

Silent Auction: Yes

Silent Auction: Yes Oral Auction: Yes

Event Contact: Emily Andres • (402) 345-6555 Other Fundraising Events: • tgif – October 2016

Ticket Prices: $100

Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA) 222 S 29th St. • Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 345-6555

Event Contact: PlanitOmaha • (402) 333-3062

Event Contact: Maria Alban

Other Fundraising Events: • Easter Seals Nebraska Celebration of Dreams April 28, 2016 • River Bash ‘n Brew – August 26, 2016

Voices for Children in Nebraska Carolyn Rooker, Executive Director 7521 Main St., Ste. 103 • Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 597-3100

Visiting Nurse Association/Easter Seals Nebraska Caryn Hohnholt, VP of Development 12565 W Center Rd., Ste. 100 • Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 930-4170 Email: reaton@thevnacares.org

www.voicesforchildren.com

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YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA

YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

To serve homeless and at-risk youth by providing critically-needed resources which empower them to become self-sufficient.

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Featured Event:

150 Years of Providing Firsts Gala

Dance for a Chance

Date: TBD* – Fall 2016

Date: July 29, 2016

Event Description/Theme: An evening celebrating the YMCA of Greater Omaha’s 150th anniversary serving the Omaha – Council Bluffs metro community.

Honorary Chairmen: Gary Gates

Event Description/Theme: For the last seven years, Youth Emergency Services has hosted Dance for a Chance to help fund programs that help homeless and at-risk youth get back on their feet. YES recruits local “celebrities” who partner with a professional instructor to perfect a short dance routine.

The pair then performs in front of a panel of judges and a crowd of YES supporters for their chance at the mirror ball trophy.

Event Chairmen: TBD*

Location: Omar Bakery Arts & Events Center

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Event Contact: Melanie Rogge • mrogge@metroymca.org

Attire: Cocktail

Location: TBD* Times: TBD*

Other Fundraising Events: • Strong Communities Annual Campaign March-April 2016

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Silent Auction: Yes Raffle: Yes Event Contact: Ashley Flater • aflater@yesomaha.org

YMCA of Greater Omaha Jocelyn Houston 430 S 20th St. • Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 977-4310 Email: jhouston@metroymca.org

Other Fundraising Events: • Breaking the Cycle Luncheon – TBD* • YES Golf Outing, Monday – May 2, 2016

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Youth Emergency Services 2679 Farnam St., Ste. 205 • Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 345-5187 Email: info@yesomaha.org www.yesomaha.org *Visit SpiritofOmaha.com’s extensive Community Calendar for updated information as this event date approaches

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January

JANUARY 14 Outland Trophy Award Dinner Outland Trophy Award

March

MARCH 2 Completely KIDS Author Luncheon Completely KIDS

FEBRUARY 13 Swing Under the Wings Strategic Air & Space Museum

Downtown Doubletree Hotel

JANUARY 16 Midlands Community Foundation 2016 Reflection Ball Midlands Community Foundation

Hilton Omaha

FEBRUARY 13 Winter Around The World: Wines & Steins Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center

MARCH 3 Celebrity Chef featuring Anne Burrell Food Bank For The Heartland

Ameristar Ball Room

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

JANUARY 16 Indoor Air Show Strategic Air & Space Museum

JANUARY 27 Ten Outstanding Young Omahans Banquet Omaha Jaycees CenturyLink Center Omaha

JANUARY 28 Girls Nite Out Girls Inc. of Omaha Hilton Omaha

JANUARY 30 2016 Winter Student Celebration Literacy Center UNO Mammel Hall

February

FEBRUARY 1 Red Dress Dash American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Details to be announced*

FEBRUARY 5 MarianFEST 2016: #MarianInspires Marian High School UNO’s Baxter Arena

FEBRUARY 6 2016 Omaha Heart and Stroke Ball American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

FEBRUARY 13 Omaha Polar Plunge Special Olympics Nebraska Details to be announced*

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

FEBRUARY 19 Fandango® Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc.

MARCH 3 Greater Omaha Young Professionals Summit Greater Omaha Chamber

Details to be announced*

CenturyLink Center Omaha

FEBRUARY 20 Cruise Away to Mardi Gras Stephen Center Guild

MARCH 4 18th Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association/Dix Family Gala Muscular Dystrophy Association of Omaha

Champions Run Country Club

FEBRUARY 20 FIESTA 2016 Mercy High School

Mid America Center

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

MARCH 5 CASAblanca Gala Nebraska CASA Association

FEBRUARY 20

Scott Conference Center

Rockin’ Rosie 2016: Rosie Celebrates the Golden Age of Theater The Rose Theater

MARCH 9 Heroes in the Heartland American Red Cross

Hilton Omaha

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

FEBRUARY 21 Art & Soup Visiting Nurse Association

MARCH 10 Assure Women’s Center Imagine Banquet Assure Women’s Center

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

FEBRUARY 24 – 27 Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Joslyn Castle Trust

MARCH 12 Opera Omaha Gala Opera Omaha

Details to be announced*

To Be Revealed*

FEBRUARY 27 Perfect Pour: A Craft Cocktail Competition to Benefit Nebraska Children Nebraska Children And Families Foundation

MARCH 15 – 20 OMAHA FASHION WEEK - SPRING 2016 OFW presented by SAC Federal Credit Union

The Pella at Blackstone

Omaha Design Center

FEBRUARY 27 Pear Tree Performing Arts Fashion Show Fundraiser Pear Tree Performing Arts

MARCH 18 March Madnezz Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Midlands

Details to be announced*

Details to be announced*

FEBRUARY 27

MARCH 18

FEBRUARY 13 Carnival of Love Gala Heartland Family Service

16th African American History Challenge (AAHC) Competition 100 Black Men of Omaha

Wishbone: An Event Supporting Kent Bellows Mentoring Program Joslyn Art Museum

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

North High School

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MARCH 19 Growing Hope Gala Alzheimer’s Association

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FEBRUARY 6 6:30pm - 11pm 2016 OMAHA HEART AND STROKE BALL American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (402) 810-6870 | www.heart.org/omaha/ Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista The 28th Annual Omaha Heart and Stroke Ball, attended by more than 1,000 individuals from Omaha’s business, medical and social communities…

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Ticket Prices: Individual tickets are $300 Tables available starting at $3,000

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MARCH 19 Growing Hope Gala Alzheimer’s Association Lauritzen Gardens

MARCH 19

FEBRUARY 13

Irish Fest Catholic Charities

“CARNIVAL OF LOVE” GALA Heartland Family Service (402) 552-7424 | www.HeartlandFamilyService.org • 6pm - Cocktails, appetizers and silent auction • 7:30pm - Program, dinner and live auction Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista The Heartland Family Service “Carnival of Love” Gala is a fun-filled evening featuring cocktails, appetizers, carnival games, photo booth, dinner and more…

See our Event Register for more about this event!

Ticket Prices: $125

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

TBDMARCH/APRIL 2016 Author Luncheon Completely Kids Details to be announced*

TBDMARCH/APRIL 2016 Strong Communities Annual Campaign YMCA Of Greater Omaha

FEBRUARY 19 FANDANGO Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc. (402) 978-5646 | www.LFSneb.org 6pm - Cocktails and Silent Auction 7pm - Dinner, Program and Live Auction Location TBA Fandango is a casual, sports-themed event supporting Children Services of Lutheran Family Services. Featured programs have included the Family Liaison program…

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Ticket Prices: $100

Details to be announced*

April

APRIL 1 – 3 Momentum: Go West!

Ballet Nebraska Friday, April 1 at the Joslyn Art Museum Sunday, April 3 at the Iowa Western Arts Center

FEBRUARY 27 Evening PERFECT POUR: A CRAFT COCKTAIL COMPETITION Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (402) 660-9241 | www.PerfectPour.org The Pella at Blackstone The Friends of Nebraska Children invite you to meet at a Roaring 20s speakeasy. Set in a converted church, Perfect Pour will bring together talented mixologists…

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Ticket Prices: TBD

APRIL 1 – 2 Omaha Youth RELAY For Life American Cancer Society - RELAY for Life Omaha Sports Complex

APRIL 2 A Novel Affaire 2016 Omaha Public Library Foundation Benson Branch • 6015 Binney Street

APRIL 2 2016 Blue Jean Ball Make-A-Wish Nebraska

MARCH 8 11:45am - 1pm HEROES IN THE HEARTLAND American Red Cross (402) 343-7760 | www.redcross.org Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista The Heroes in the Heartland Awards Luncheon honors individuals from the Omaha metro who have saved another person’s life during the past year…

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Ticket Prices: $50

Mutual of Omaha Dome

APRIL 2 Girl Scouts artVenture Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska UNO’s Mammel Hall

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APRIL 2

APRIL 13 – 15

APRIL 23

The Heart of Camp Gala Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries

Speaking of Children Luncheon and Conference Project Harmony

BASH Creighton Preparatory School

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Creighton Preparatory School

APRIL 2 The vinNEBRASKA Wine Event Partnership4Kids

APRIL 15 Omaha Conservatory of Music Grand Opening Gala

APRIL 23

Ramada Plaza

APRIL 2 Basketball Bash Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands

Blue Jeans and Dreams HETRA

Omaha Conservatory of Music

HETRA Facility

APRIL 15 Wine Women & Shoes Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Foundation

APRIL 23

Champions Run

National Rebuilding Day Rebuilding Together

APRIL 15 Torchlight Ball All About Omaha

APRIL 23

Scott Conference Center

APRIL 5 Table Art 2016 Patron Party Omaha Symphony Guild

UNO Claussen-Leahy Maverick Run University of Nebraska Omaha

Scoular Ballroom

The Home of Cindy and Mogens Bay

APRIL 9 Mount Michael Benedictine School’s Night of Knights Mount Michael Benedictine Abbey and School

UNO’s Baxter Arena

APRIL 15 – 23 Bowl For Kids Sake Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands

APRIL 23 Men of Honor Gala 100 Black Men of Omaha

Maplewood Lanes

Strategic Air and Space Museum

APRIL 9 Pink Ribbon Affair Susan G. Komen Nebraska Hilton Omaha

APRIL 9 Roncalli Catholic Festa del Leone Roncalli Catholic High School Roncalli Catholic High School

APRIL 9 The Gathering CUES Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

APRIL 12 Spring Style Show Assistance League® Of Omaha Champions Run

APRIL 16 19th Annual Cathedral Comedy and Cuisine Auction and Dinner Saint Cecilia Cathedral Saint Cecilia Cathedral Campus, Graham Building

Holland Performing Arts Center

APRIL 24 Maverick Awards Banquet UNO Athletic Department Details to be announced*

APRIL 16

APRIL 28

Live Forward! & Run-Walk to Remember Keep Kids Alive Drive 25

Easter Seals Nebraska Celebration of Dreams Visiting Nurse Association

Skutt Catholic High School

Details to be announced*

APRIL 19 There’s No Place Like Home Auction & Dinner Open Door Mission

APRIL 28 2016 Women’s Power Luncheon Habitat for Humanity of Omaha

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Hilton Omaha

APRIL 22 11th Annual Kicks for a Cure Dinner Kicks for a Cure, Inc.

APRIL 28 Avenue Scholars Foundation Celebration Luncheon

UNO’s Baxter Arena

APRIL 13 Omaha Business Hall of Fame Gala Greater Omaha Chamber

Hilton Omaha

MCC Institute for the Culinary Arts

APRIL 22 Casino Royale Methodist Volunteers In Partnership (VIP)

APRIL 28 Memories For Kids First Annual Spring Luncheon

Scoular Ballroom

Details to be announced*

APRIL 13 Nebraska’s Treasure, Diane Nelson A Lifetime of Sharing, Caring and Daring!

UCP of Nebraska

APRIL 22 Feather Our Nest Fontenelle Forest

APRIL 30 Black Tie and Tails Nebraska Humane Society

Lauritzen Gardens

Details to be announced*

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

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May

MAY 1 Coaches vs. Cancer Hoops for Hope American Cancer Society

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MARCH 12 6pm OPERA OMAHA GALA Opera Omaha (402) 346-4398 | www.operaomaha.org To Be Revealed Join Opera Omaha for another one-of-a-kind gala in an unexpected venue that is yet to be revealed. Known for spectacular events in unique spaces, the 2015 gala…

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Ticket Prices: $300 – Reservations Required

Details to be announced*

MAY 1 Safe Haven Golf Tournament Heartland Family Service Details to be announced*

MARCH 19 5:30pm IRISH FEST Catholic Charities (402) 829-9260 | www.ccomaha.org Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista Every year, Catholic Charities holds Irish Fest, our premier fund raising event. This year Catholic Charities of Omaha is celebrating its 90th anniversary…

See our Event Register for more about this event!

Ticket Prices: visit www.ccomaha.org

MAY 2 YES Golf Outing, Monday Youth Emergency Services Details to be announced*

MAY 3 Lauritzen Gardens Guild Spring Luncheon Lauritzen Gardens Details to be announced*

APRIL 2 • Patron Party - 6pm • Main Auction - 7pm artVENTURE Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska (402) 779-8230 | GirlScoutsNebraska.org UNO’s Mammel Hall artVenture is a unique celebration of creative expression! Girl Scouts are matched with professional artists to work in a variety of mediums…

See our Event Register for more about this event!

Ticket Prices: • Patron Party - $125 • Main Auction - $50 • Young Professionals - $35

MAY 3 Boys Town Booster Banquet Boys Town Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

MAY 3 Guild Spring Luncheon featuring Eddie Zaratsian Lauritzen Gardens Guild Lauritzen Gardens

MAY 5 Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale Gala The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Nebraska Chapter

APRIL 19 AUCTION AND DINNER Open Door Mission (402) 422-1111 | www.opendoormission.org • 5:00 – 6:30pm - Silent Auction • 6:30 – 8:00pm - Dinner Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista Guests will bid on a large variety of items provided by area retailers such as gift certificates, event tickets, gift baskets, sporting goods, home and garden items…

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Ticket Prices: Free. Reservations are required.

Hilton Omaha

MAY 6 Joslyn Young Art Patrons Art Crawl Joslyn Art Museum Details to be announced*

MAY 6 Gala 2016 Brownell-Talbot School

APRIL 22

MAY 7 AKSARBEN Derby Aksarben Foundation

CASINO ROYALE Methodist Hospital Foundation (402) 354-4825 | MethodistHospitalFoundation.org • 6 pm Patron Party • 7 pm Reception and Riviera “gambling” • 8 pm dinner / dancing To Be Revealed Join the Methodist Volunteers In Partnership…

See our Event Register for more about this event!

Ticket Prices: • $150 per person • $250 per person for Patron reservation

Details to be announced*

MAY 7 Heart Walk American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Details to be announced*

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MAY 7 AK Derby AKSARBEN Friends

MAY 21

JUNE 3

Frontier Strings Farewell Fiesta Omaha Conservatory of Music

Joslyn Art Museum Association Annual Gala Joslyn Art Museum

Details to be announced*

Details to be announced*

Joslyn Art Museum

MAY 7 For the Kids Benefit Omaha Children’s Museum

MAY 21 K9 Bark and Walk for Brain Cancer Leap-For-A-Cure

JUNE 3 Pathways Award Luncheon Concord Mediation Center

Chalco Hills

Details to be announced*

MAY 7 2016 Omaha Heart Walk American Heart Association

MAY 23 Children’s Charity Golf Classic Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Foundation

JUNE 3 27th Annual African-American Leadership Awards Urban League of Nebraska

Miller’s Landing

Champions Run

Hilton Omaha

MAY 10 D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon The Salvation Army

MAY 25 – 26

JUNE 4

Omaha Gives!

Omaha Community Foundation

On The Road to Motown Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Midlands

CenturyLink Center Omaha

www.omahagives.org

UNO’s Baxter Arena

MAY 26 AAU Golf Event Angels Among Us

JUNE 4 The Bald & the Brave Jennie Edmundson Foundation

Details to be announced*

Details to be announced*

SPRING 2016 Bats Over Omaha Bat Releaseat the Joslyn Art Museum Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc.

JUNE 4 A Night of Heroes and Jazz Iowa Western Community College

MAY 10 Greater Omaha Business Excellence Awards Greater Omaha Chamber Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

MAY 14 Cabaret 2016 Child Saving Institute Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

MAY 14 Omaha Symphony Gala with Frankie Valli Omaha Symphony Holland Performing Arts Center

MAY 14 Wear Yellow Ride, Fun Run & Walk Wear Yellow Nebraska Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum

Details to be announced*

JUNE 5 Sprouts & the Symphony Omaha Conservatory Of Music

June

Details to be announced*

JUNE 1 Heroes and Jazz American Red Cross

JUNE 7 CHANCE Luncheon Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha

Details to be announced*

UNO’s Baxter Arena

JUNE 1 Relay For Life American Cancer Society

JUNE 7 Tribute to Women

Details to be announced*

Hilton Omaha

JUNE 1 Strike A Chord Heartland Family Service

JUNE 8 Annual Golf Classic Omaha Home For Boys

Details to be announced*

Indian Creek Golf Course

MAY 18 – 21 Summer Games Special Olympics Nebraska

JUNE 1 Strike Out Hunger Food Bank For The Heartland

JUNE 9 Annual Golf Tournament Outlook Nebraska, Inc.

Details to be announced*

Details to be announced*

Indian Creek Golf Course

MAY 18 Goal Achievement Honors Celebration Partnership 4 Kids Details to be announced*

MAY 19

JUNE 2

JUNE 10

Sunshine Kids Fundraiser Event Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate

Pinot, Pigs & Poets Completely KIDS

2016 Omaha/SW Iowa Benefit Golf Event League of Human Dignity

Happy Hollow Club

Bent Tree Golf Club

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JUNE 10 – 12 Nebraska Children’s Home Society’s Sand in the City©!

Nebraska Children’s Home Society

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Ticket Prices: $150 ticket • $200 to add Patron Party

UNO’s Baxter Arena parking lot

JUNE 11 Dancing with the Omaha Stars Omaha Ballroom Ralston Arena

JUNE 11

MAY 7 5pm - 9pm FOR THE KIDS BENEFIT Omaha Children’s Museum (402) 342-6164 | www.ocm.org Omaha Children’s Museum For the Kids Benefit is the museum’s largest annual fund raiser to help support the mission of Omaha Children’s Museum.

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Ticket Prices: $150 per person

FAMILY, Inc. 25th Anniversary Celebration FAMILY, Inc. Lied Multipurpose Center

JUNE 13 Lexus Champions for Marian Golf Tournament Marian High School Indian Creek Golf Course

JUNE 13 The Hope Golf Classic The Hope Center For Kids

JUNE 2 6pm PINOT, PIGS & POETS Completely KIDS (402) 397-5809 | completelykids.org Happy Hollow Club Pinot, Pigs & Poets, in collaboration with the Nebraska Pork Producers Association, will return for a seventh year in 2016. All proceeds benefit Completely KIDS… See our Event Register for more about this event!

Ticket Prices: Patron: $250 • Regular: $125 • Under 30: $75

Champions Run Golf Course

JUNE 14 Project Harmony Golf Tournament Project Harmony Indian Creek Golf Course

JUNE 16 17th Annual Release Ministries Bill Ellett Memorial Golf Classic Release Ministries Iron Horse Golf Course

JUNE 4 5:30pm ON THE ROAD TO MOTOWN Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands (402) 342-1600 | www.bgcomaha.org UNO’s Baxter Anrena Motown Concert presenting The Temptations Review featuring David Edwards See our Event Register for more about this event!

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JUNE 17 Strike A Chord Event Heartland Family Service Mid America Center

JUNE 17 Business on the Green Golf Outing Greater Omaha Chamber Tiburon Golf Club

JUNE 7 11:30am - 1pm CHANCE LUNCHEON Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha (402) 819-4990 | www.csfomaha.org Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista Drawing countless attendees each year, the CHANCE Luncheon celebrates the work of Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha (CSF), features a keynote speaker…

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Ticket Prices: $150 ticket • $200 to add Patron Party

JUNE 18 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure American Diabetes Association Stinson Park - Aksarben Village

JUNE 20 Golf Fore Kids Child Saving Institute Details to be announced*

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June

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JUNE 20 First Responders Foundation Golf Tournament First Responders Foundation

JULY 23 Ted E. Bear Hollow Remembrance Walk Ted E. Bear Hollow

Spirit of Courage - Celebrity Weekend Jennie Edmundson Foundation

Oak Hills Country Club

Miller’s Landing

Mid America Center

AUGUST 13

JUNE 20

JULY 24

AUGUST 15

The Longest Day Alzheimer’s Association - Nebraska Chapter

Joslyn Castle Classic Car Show Joslyn Castle Trust

QLI Golf Challenge Quality Living,Inc.

JUNE 25 – SEPTEMBER 25 90 Years of Compassion: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Omaha The Durham Museum

JUNE 25 Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis - Omaha Walk Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Chalco Hill Recreation Area

July JULY 1

Camp Abilities NE Nebraska Foundation For Visually Impaired Children Details to be announced*

JULY 11 Scholarship Luncheon Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Midlands Details to be announced*

JULY 15 Ales for Tails Nebraska Humane Society Details to be announced*

JULY 16 Relay For Life of Greater Omaha American Cancer Society - Relay For Life Midtown Crossing at Turner Park

JULY 16 13th Annual Day of the HOG Poker Run for Muscular Dystrophy Muscular Dystrophy Association of Omaha Dillon Brothers Harley Davidson

Details to be announced*

The Players Club at Deer Creek

JULY 25 Swing 4 Kids Partnership 4 Kids

AUGUST 16 Methodist Golf Classic Methodist Hospital Foundation

Details to be announced*

Details to be announced*

JULY 25

AUGUST 16 9th Annual Methodist Golf Classic Methodist Volunteers In Partnership (VIP)

Destino Dinner 2016 Latino Center of the Midlands Historic Livestock Exchange Building

Tiburon Golf Club

JULY 25 Help Build a House Golf Event Gesu Housing, Inc.

AUGUST 20 Summer Bash for Childhood Cancer Metro Area Youth Foundation, Inc.

Champions Run

Ramada Plaza

JULY 25 Swing 4 Kids Golf Benefit Partnership 4 Kids

AUGUST 21 BaconFest Omaha The Salvation Army

Field Club of Omaha

Salvation Army KROC Center

JULY 28 Song and Suds Merrymakers Association

AUGUST 22 Jesuit Academy Golf Tournament Jesuit Academy

Details to be announced*

Indian Creek Golf Course

JULY 29 Dance for a Chance Youth Emergency Services

AUGUST 22 – 27 OMAHA FASHION WEEK - FALL 2016 OFW presented by SAC Federal Credit Union

Omar Bakery Events Center

Omaha Design Center

TBDJULY, 2016 Wheels of Courage Jennie Edmundson Foundation

AUGUST 26 River Bash ‘n Brew Visiting Nurse Association

Details to be announced*

August

Details to be announced*

AUGUST 27 Literacy Center 2016 Summer Student Celebration Literacy Center

JULY 18 Driving for Excellence Golf Fest Mercy High School

AUGUST 1 Roncalli Catholic Swing with Pride Golf Outing Roncalli Catholic High School

The Players Club at Deer Creek

The Players Club at Deer Creek

JULY 22 Hope in the Heartland Amercian Cancer Society

AUGUST 6 Annual Nebraska Walk for Epilepsy Lifestyle Innovations for Epilepsy, Inc.

AUGUST 30 Go Red For Women Expo American Heart Association and American Stroke Association

UNO’s Baxter Arena

Midtown Crossing at Turner Park

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SUMMER 2016 Hunger Run Catholic Charities

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JUNE 9 10:30 registration | 12:00 shotgun start ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Outlook Nebraska, Inc. (402) 614-3331 | www.outlooknebraska.org Indian Creek Golf Course To help blind youth gain independence through their personal experiences, come golf with ONI or become a sponsor!

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Ticket Prices: $125 per player, $500 per team

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SUMMER 2016 Open House and Family Day at the Wildlife Center Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc. Details to be announced*

September

JUNE 10 – 12 NCHS’S SAND IN THE CITY® Nebraska Children’s Home Society (402) 451-0787 | www.SandintheCityOmaha.com • June 10: 10am - 4pm - Sand Sculpting • June 11: 10am - 8pm - Family Fun Days • June 12: 11 – 5pm - Family Fun Days UNO’s Baxter Arena Kick off your summer at the 13th annual…

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Free admission, donations are appreciated

SEPTEMBER 1 Holy Smokes Heart Ministry Center Details to be announced*

SEPTEMBER 1 Faith in Action Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc. Details to be announced*

JUNE 20 11:30am GOLF TOURNAMENT First Responders Foundation (402) 672-6331 | firstrespondersomaha.org Oak Hills Country Club The First Responders Foundation invites you to join us at our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament.

Ticket prices include 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner…

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Ticket Prices: $100 per golfer which includes lunch and dinner

SEPTEMBER 8 Brew Haha: A Benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Omaha Habitat for Humanity of Omaha Stinson Park at Aksarben Village

SEPTEMBER 8 9/11 Memorial Benefit First Responders Foundation Omaha Police Mounted Patrol Barn

SEPTEMBER 9 Noteworthy Night Children’s Respite Care Center

SEPTEMBER 22 – 25 Times TBD AKSARBEN STOCK SHOW & RODEO AKSARBEN Foundation (402) 554-9600 | www.aksarbenrodeo.com CenturyLink Center Omaha Contributing an economic impact of more than $21 million to the Heartland, AKSARBEN Stock Show & Rodeo features the nation’s largest 4-H Stock Show…

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Ticket Prices: Rodeo tickets start at $19

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SEPTEMBER 9 Broadway Ball Omaha Performing Arts Holland Performing Arts Center

SEPTEMBER 9 QLI’s An Evening at the Fair Quality Living, Inc.

LATE SEPTEMBER/EARLY OCTOBER

UNO’s Baxter Arena

PHOENIX ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON Phoenix Academy (402) 390-0556 | phoenixacademyomaha.org Times TBA • Location TBA The largest fund raiser for Phoenix Academy…

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Ticket Prices: Friend Table(s) $ 5,000 • Supporter Table(s) $ 2,500 Patron Table(s) $ 1,500 • Regular Table(s) $ 1,000 Patron Seat(s) $ 150 • Regular Seat(s) $ 100

SEPTEMBER 11 9/11 Minute of Silence First Responders Foundation Memorial Park

SEPTEMBER 12 Great Friends to Kids Luncheon Omaha Children’s Museum Details to be announced*

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September

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SEPTEMBER 12 Great Friends to Kids Luncheon Omaha Children’s Museum

SEPTEMBER 24 AKSARBEN Heritage Parade AKSARBEN Stock Show & Rodeo

Joslyn Castle Literary Festival Joslyn Castle Trust

Omaha Children’s Museum

Downtown Omaha

Details to be announced*

SEPTEMBER 15

SEPTEMBER 24 Spotlight Gala Voices for Children in Nebraska

OCTOBER 1 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer American Cancer Society

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

Details to be announced*

SEPTEMBER 25 AKSARBEN Buyer’s Club Purple Ribbon Auction Aksarben Foundation

October

Imagine Our Youth Gala Omaha Home for Boys Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

SEPTEMBER 16 Wings & Wheels Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha, Inc. Signature Flight Support

OCTOBER 1

OCTOBER 1 tgif Women’s Center For Advancement (WCA)

Details to be announced*

SEPTEMBER 18 Faith in Action® Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc. Details to be announced*

SEPTEMBER 19 Men for Others Golf Classic Creighton Preparatory School Omaha Country Club

SEPTEMBER 22 – 25 AKSARBEN Stock Show & Rodeo Aksarben Foundation CenturyLink Center Omaha

SEPTEMBER 22 Community 360 Annual Banquet Community 360 Details to be announced*

SEPTEMBER 23 – 25 Lauritzen Gardens Antique & Garden Show Lauritzen Gardens

SEPTEMBER 25 Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Omaha Alzheimer’s Association - Nebraska Chapter

Details to be announced*

OCTOBER 4 Changemakers 2016

Midtown Crossing at Turner Park

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

SEPTEMBER 29 Spirit of St. Francis Dinner The New Cassel Foundation

OCTOBER 5 CSI Guild’s PurseOnalities 2016 Child Saving Institute

Scoular Ballroom

Details to be announced*

SEPTEMBER 30 The Hope Gala The Hope Center For Kids

OCTOBER 6 JFON-NE enVISION 2016: Food Truck World Tour Justice For Our Neighbors-NE (JFON-NE)

Details to be announced*

The Slowdown

TBDSEPTEMBER 2016 Joslyn Young Art Patrons GLOW in the GARDEN Joslyn Art Museum

OCTOBER 7 HomeGrown Nebraska Children’s Home Society

Details to be announced*

TBDSEPTEMBER /OCTOBER 2016 Big Red Tailgate Completely Kids

Details to be announced*

Details to be announced*

The Durham Museum

TBD SEPTEMBER /OCTOBER 2016 Phoenix Academy Scholarship Luncheon Phoenix Academy

Action Day First Responders Foundation

Details to be announced*

Omaha Public Safety Training Center

OCTOBER 1 Focus on Nature Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc.

OCTOBER 9 2016 Race for the Cure® Susan G. Komen Nebraska

Details to be announced*

UNO’s Baxter Arena & Aksarben Village

SEPTEMBER 24 Marge Durham Walk for the Animals and 5K Run Nebraska Humane Society

OCTOBER 1 AKSARBEN Coronation & Scholarship Ball, Aksarben Foundation

OCTOBER 9 Puppy Up Omaha Puppy Up

Details to be announced*

Details to be announced*

Chalco Hills Recreation Area

SEPTEMBER 23 The Hope Gala Hope Center for Kids Details to be announced*

SEPTEMBER 24 Touch A Truck, Free Family Event Child Saving Institute Details to be announced*

SEPTEMBER 24 Black Tie Harvest for Scholarships Iowa Western Community College

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OCTOBER 9 7 – 10am RACE FOR THE CURE® Susan G. Komen Nebraska (402) 502-2979 | www.komennebraska.org UNO’s Baxter Arena For more than two decades, thousands have joined us to run, walk or simply show their support to finding the cures to breast cancer.…

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Ticket Prices: Visit Events at www.komennebraska.org

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OCTOBER 14 Project Harmony 20 Year Celebration Gala Project Harmony Holland Performing Arts Center

OCTOBER 15 Comfort Food Classic Ted. E Bear Hollow

NOVEMBER 2 CHRISTMAS CARAVAN PREVIEW PARTY Assistance League® of Omaha (402) 342-4288 | alomaha.org Home tours: 4 – 6pm Social and dinner: 6pm Champions Run A preview party will precede the 2016 Christmas Caravan on Wednesday evening with tours of three homes decorated for the holidays by area florists.…

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Ticket Prices: $100

Ramada Plaza

OCTOBER 21 Champions Together Luncheon Special Olympics Nebraska Details to be announced*

OCTOBER 29 Omaha’s Great Pumpkin Lutheran Family Services Forever Families Guild Village Pointe

OCTOBER 31 NOVEMBER 18 6pm SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY The Durham Museum (402) 444-5071 | www.durhammuseum.org The Durham Museum The Durham Museum invites you to join us for Sentimental Journey, an annual gala celebrating our region’s rich history and heritage. Evening includes…

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Ticket Prices: $175 and up

YMCA of Greater Omaha 150 Years of Providing Firsts Gala YMCA of Greater Omaha Details to be announced*

November NOVEMBER 1

An Evening Among Angels Angels Among Us Details to be announced*

NOVEMBER 2016 Times TBD AN EVENING AMONG ANGELS Angels Among Us (402) 885-4840 | www.myangelsamongus.org Location TBD Our annual fund raiser gala/TBD See our Event Register for more about this event!

Ticket Prices: $100

NOVEMBER 2 Christmas Caravan Preview Party Assistance League® of Omaha Details to be announced*

NOVEMBER 3 Wicker & Wine® Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc. Details to be announced*

FALL 2016 Times to be annunced

NOVEMBER 4 9th Annual Adult Spelling Bee Literacy Center

150 YEARS OF PROVIDING FIRSTS GALA YMCA of Greater Omaha (402) 977-4310 | metroymca.org Location to be announced An evening celebrating the YMCA of Greater Omaha's 150th anniversary serving the Omaha – Council Bluffs metro community…

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Ticket Prices: TBD

UNO Scott Conference Center

NOVEMBER 5 Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Gala Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Foundation CenturyLink Center Omaha

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NOVEMBER 10 2016 Milagro Dinner OneWorld Community Health Centers Historic Livestock Exchange Building

NOVEMBER 10 Annual Toast Merrymakers Association

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DECEMBER 10 Table Art Preview Tea Omaha Symphony Guild Details to be announced*

Embassy Suites Conference Center – La Vista

DECEMBER 11 NOVEMBER 11 Tree of Lights Kick Off The Salvation Army

The 56th Annual Ruth Sokolof Christmas Party Nebraska Foundation for Visually Impaired Children Westroads Mall

Details to be announced*

NOVEMBER 17 Avenue Scholars Foundation Wine Tasting and Vintner Dinner Avenue Scholars Foundation Details to be announced*

NOVEMBER 17 Stock Market Championship® Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Midlands Details to be announced*

NOVEMBER 18 2016 Vision Beyond Sight Banquet Outlook Nebraska, Inc. Details to be announced*

NOVEMBER 18 Sentimental Journey The Durham Museum

DECEMBER 27 Debutante Ball Omaha Symphony Guild Details to be announced*

FALL 2016 Columbus Golf Event Catholic Charities Details to be announced*

FALL 2016 CSF Fund Run Children’s Scholarship Fund Of Omaha Details to be announced*

FALL 2016 On Track Guild Fall Luncheon The Durham Museum Details to be announced*

The Durham Museum

FALL 2016

December

“An Evening at the Fair” Quality Living, Inc.

DECEMBER 1 – 2 Adopt-A-Family Radiothon The Salvation Army Details to be announced*

DECEMBER 1 Angel Flix Angels Among Us Details to be announced*

DECEMBER 1 Project Elf Nebraska Children’s Home Society Details to be announced*

DECEMBER 2 – 3 Holiday Historic Home Tour & Boutique Joslyn Castle Trust Joslyn Castle and other area historic homes Details to be announced*

Details to be announced*

FALL 2016 7th Annual Pawty & Fundraiser Hearts United For Animals Players Club at Deer Creek

TBA Breaking the Cycle Luncheon Youth Emergency Services Details to be announced*

TBA PurseOnalities Luncheon Child Saving Institute Details to be announced*

TBA Breakfast of Champions Special Olympics Nebraska

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LANNING YOUR EVENT

EVENTSERVICESPROFILES All information in this section appears exactly as provided by the organizations this publication is intended to serve.

ALH Publications, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or integrity of any portion of the final published content.

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The Embassy Suites and Courtyard by Marriott in La Vista are proud to be award-winning hotels for their Project SEARCH host site: a school-to-work program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in partnership with the Papillion La Vista Community Schools and Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation.

Proud host of another Project SEARCH class

The SEARCH classroom is onsite, where their learning experience includes three rotations of 10 weeks each in a range of hotel and conference departments that include housekeeping, engineering, restaurants, kitchens and banquets.

Guests and staff alike appreciate their integration, and soon discover their unique skills are a valuable asset. Embassy Suites and Courtyard by Marriott also host a Business Advisory Council to assist the students in finding meaningful employment following course completion. Having found employment for 26 out of 27 students that have completed the program since 2013, the hotel team members are looking forward to coaching and teaching the class of 2016.

Call 402-408-5470 to become involved with Project SEARCH, or to book your corporate meeting, group or social event.

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Omaha - La Vista/Hotel & Conference Center

embassysuiteslavista.com

12520 Westport Pkwy, La Vista. NE 68128 402-331-7400

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embassy suites - la vista

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ocated at the intersection of I-80 & Giles Road, the La Vista Conference Center offers over 45,000 square feet of private meeting space with an additional 15,000 square feet of public area pre-conference space. Also available is state-of-the-art sound system technology, high-speed wireless internet access and on-site audiovisual professionals.

event checklist Handicap Access Parking Available Valet parking (with charge) On-Site Rentals Outside Catering Allowed

ROOM

THEATER

CLASSROOM

CONFERENCE

ROUND TABLES

Windsor Ballroom

3,200

1,600

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2,000

1/2 Windsor Ballroom

1,665

800

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800

1/4 Windsor Ballroom

840

420

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450

Dapper

812

456

−

360

Gatsby

280

156

120

150

In House A/V

Fedora I

68

33

32

40

Outside A/V Allowed

Sugarloaf

140

75

46

70

Outside Alcohol Allowed (contracted vendors only)

Outdoor Capabilities Area for Tents Internet Access (wireless)

12520 Westport Pkwy. | La Vista, NE 68128 | Contact: Megan Gilligan | phone (402) 331-7400 | fax (402) 331-7401 | megan.gilligan@JQH.com

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founders one • nine

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n urban chic event space situated in downtown Omaha at 19th and Jackson, with seating up to 400 guests, outdoor green space, pre-event space complimented with modern globe lighting, award-winning catering, private conference room/bridal suite and ample surface parking.

event checklist Handicap Access Parking Available Valet parking (with charge) On-Site Rentals Outside Catering Allowed Outside Alcohol Allowed (contracted vendors only)

Outdoor Capabilities

ROOM

Founders ONE • NINE

THEATER

CLASSROOM

CONFERENCE

ROUND TABLES

700

300

150

400

Area for Tents Internet Access (wireless) In House A/V Outside A/V Allowed 1915 Jackson St. | Omaha, NE, 68102 | Contact: Event Coordination Staff | phone (402) 558-3272 | info@foundersomaha.com

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nvision yourself in event space unlike any in the area, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows in the foyer and mesmerizing chandeliers that are truly works of art. Picture an elegant setting, featuring delectable cuisine with flair and flavor. Event excellence is brought to life by experienced professionals. Hilton Omaha – the venue that turns your vision into a reality.

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CONFERENCE & EVENT ROOMS

Handicap Access Parking Available

1 Fontenelle

6 Paxton

11 Flatiron

16 St. Nicholas B

2 Herndon

7 Murray

12 Hill

17 St. Nicholas Foyer

3 Washington City

8 Prague

13 Blackstone Ballroom A

18 Registration Area

4 Cozzens

9 Mercer

14 Blackstone Ballroom B

19 FedEx Office

5 Merchants

10 Rome

15 St. Nicholas A

Valet parking (with charge) On-Site Rentals Outside Catering Allowed Outside Alcohol Allowed

(contracted vendors & corkage fee)

Outdoor Capabilities Area for Tents ROOM

Internet Access (wireless) In House A/V Outside A/V Allowed

THEATER

CLASSROOM

CONFERENCE

ROUND TABLES

1,000

650

-

800

Blackstone Ballroom

600

400

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480

Saint Nicholas

250

168

84

200

Hill

117

63

34

60

Grand Central Ballroom

1001 Cass St. | Omaha, NE 68102 | Contact: Gina Tielebein | phone (402) 998-4225 | gina.tielebein@hilton.com

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omaha design center beautiful, modern, flexible space to create your special event. Major interior renovation, enlarged 30,000 square foot venue.

At 15th and Cuming, near the Ballpark and multiple new hotels. Improved parking and flexible catering arrangements.

A blank canvas for your ideas or use our turn-key complementary atmospheric lighting & state of the art AV system.

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CONFERENCE

ROUND TABLES

Exhibition (Total)

2,000

1,500

1,000

1,200

Grand Exhibition

800

750

500

600

Internet Access (wireless)

Petit Exhibition

350

300

200

250

In House A/V

Design Gallery

250

200

120

150

Outside A/V Allowed

Showroom

150

100

70

80

Outdoor Capabilities Area for Tents

1502 Cuming St. | Omaha, NE 68102 | Contact: Azalia or Maddie | phone (402) 819-8792 | info@omahadesigncenter.com

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holland performing arts center & orpheum theater

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ith two world-class venues offering many customizable spaces, there are infinite possibilities when you book your event with Omaha Performing Arts. The best views of downtown, gourmet fare, access to a professional theatrical production staff and exceptional event coordination services ensure your event will be flawless and unforgettable.

event checklist Handicap Access Parking Available Valet parking (with charge) On-Site Rentals Outside Catering Allowed Outside Alcohol Allowed (contracted vendors only)

ROOM

ConAgra Foods Lobby Courtyard First National Bank Lobby Scott Recital Hall Cassling Education Center Peter Kiewit Concert Hall NRG Energy Ovations Slosburg Hall Lauritzen Lobby Grand Lobby Exhibition Lobby Weaver Lounge Zinc

Outdoor Capabilities Area for Tents Internet Access (wireless) In House A/V Outside A/V Allowed

THEATER

CLASSROOM

CONFERENCE

ROUND TABLES

COCKTAIL

450 150 350 130 2,000 2,600 200 150 140

200 100 -

200 100 2,000 2,600 -

450 350 120 300 64 150 100 100

600 250 100 80 100

1200 Douglas St. | Omaha, NE 68102 | Contact: Event Coordination Staff | phone (402) 345-0202 | events@omahaperformingarts.org

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magine hosting your business or private event rental in the rich setting of beauty and elegance that the Joslyn Castle offers. A park-like setting surrounded by limestone walls assures your privacy on more than five acres.

event checklist Handicap Access Parking Available Valet parking (welcome to bring in this service if desired)

On-Site Rentals Outside Catering Allowed ROOM

THEATER

CLASSROOM

CONFERENCE

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Morning Room

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3902 Davenport Street | Omaha, NE 68131 | Contact: Sherri Moore, Director of Castle Events | phone (402) 595-3209 | smoore@joslyncastle.com

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NIQUE. CREATIVE. INNOVATIVE. CUTTING EDGE. DELICIOUS. These words describe events catered by award winning “Attitude on Food.” When you want a menu that is as creative and unique as your event, call “Attitude on Food.”

Winner Of “The Knot” Best Of Weddings 2009-2016 and 2014 Catersource Achievements in Catering Excellence award.

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Attitude on Food features an experienced crew of culinary artists and event specialists who strive to create new and exciting menu ideas and displays to make your event stand out from the rest!

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Rest Assured that your events will be both successful and memorable. The Attitude on Food team will work within your budget to create a delicious, custom menu. Their event specialists will coordinate rental equipment, timelines, and set-up & tear-down; making the entire process as easy as possible.

2405 N St. | Omaha, NE 68107 | phone (402) 341-3663

www.AttitudeOnFood.com

EVENT PLANNING PROVIDER

Best of Omaha’s Winners Circle 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

“The Best of Weddings” The Knot 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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imply elegant. Naturally beautiful. Lauritzen Gardens blends uncommon natural beauty with exceptional amenities and service. A variety of stunning indoor facilities and ever-changing outdoor gardens create the perfect setting for meetings, retreats, luncheons, banquets, weddings, holiday parties and more.

event checklist Handicap Access Parking Available Valet parking On-Site Rentals Outside Catering Allowed (with buyout)

Outside Alcohol Allowed (contracted vendors only)

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100 Bancroft St. | Omaha, NE 68108 | Contact: James Laurent | phone (402) 346-4002, Ext. 261 | j.laurent@omahabotanicalgardens.org

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CBatering Creations

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VENT PLANNING PROFILES

E A GUEST AT YOUR OWN EVENT! We want to bring the vision for your event to life! Delicious menus, refreshing cocktails, linens, floor plans, set up and smiling professional event staff are all part of what we do.

We will make sure your menus are always delicious, hot, beautiful, on time and served with a smile. We also promise countless compliments from your guests!

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An approved caterer for many of the finest venues in Omaha and its surrounding areas.

From Start to Finish event planning We handle all aspects of your event including menu, bar, event staff, tables, linens and more!

Member of the Better Business Bureau’s Honor Roll Celebrating 14 years of bringing the restaurant to you!

Winner of “Best of Omaha’s” Best Caterer – FIRST PLACE - for 6 years in a row Winner of the National Award for Achievement in Catering Excellence for the Midwest Region selected by Catersource Magazine “The Knot” Best of Weddings Award “Wedding Wire’s” Bride’s Choice Award The food is always spectacular, but our service is what sets us apart from the rest!

1915 Jackson St. | Omaha, NE 68102 | phone (402) 558-3202 | info@cateringcreations.com

www.CateringCreations.com

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DDog & Pony Productions, Inc. OG & PONY PRODUCTIONS, INC. was founded in 1988 as a premier provider of Audio Visual Production & Event Services Company. Producing corporate meetings, sporting events, concerts and special non profit fund raisers. We have also been involved in many celebrity functions and TV events, including The Academy Awards. 35 years of experience lend the Hollywood standards to your event!

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We provide broadcast quality high definition video for you! Our extensive experience with live event production means you will have the best image possible! We bring you the best video production, projection & webcasting available!

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We provide crystal clear audio using the best audio equipment and engineers!

From microphones to concert sound systems we bring it all to you!

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Lighting effects and technology turn the room into a beautiful color palette!

From Hotels to Arenas, we make you look great!

8928 L St. | Omaha, NE 68127 | phone (402) 391-7691 | Contact Mike Gilstrap, President

www.dogandponyinc.com

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PARTY & EVENT RENTALS

402.556.1600 WWW.UNITEDRENT-ALL-OMAHA.COM

811 SOUTH 48TH STREET OMAHA, NE 68106

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CONFERENCE CENTERS • HOTELS • MUSEUMS • PAVILIONS • THEATRES

ARTY PLACES

FINDING THE RIGHT FIT. CATERING CAPACITY

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“PARTY PLACE”

ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, ZIP

PHONE

WEBSITE

Founders One • Nine

1915 Jackson Street

Omaha, NE 68102

(402) 558-3272

www.foundersomaha.com

The Durham Museum

801 S 10th Street

Omaha, NE 68108

(402) 444-5071

www.DurhamMuseum.org

Embassy Suites – La Vista

12520 Westport Pkwy.

La Vista, NE 68128

(402) 331-7400

www.omahalavista.com embassysuites.com

2000

FREE

Hilton Omaha

1001 Cass Street

Omaha, NE 68102

(402) 998-3400

www.omaha.hilton.com

700

$8

Holland Performing Arts Center

1200 Douglas Street

Omaha, NE 68102

(402) 345-0202

www.omahaperformingarts.org

600

$8

Joslyn Castle

3902 Davenport Street

Omaha, NE 68131

(402) 595-2199

www.joslyncastle.com

125

FREE

Lauritzen Gardens

100 Bancroft Street

Omaha, NE 68108

(402) 346-4002

www.lauritzengardens.org

300

FREE

Livestock Exchange Building

4920 S. 30th St.

Omaha, NE 68107

(402) 334-5446

www.brandeiscatering.com

400

FREE

Omaha Community Playhouse

6915 Cass Street

Omaha, NE 68132

(402) 553-4890

www.omahaplayhouse.com

200

FREE

Omaha Design Center

1502 Cuming Street

Omaha, NE 68102

(402) 819-8792

www.omahadesigncenter.com

1200

FREE

Orpheum Theater

409 S. 16th Street

Omaha, NE 68102

(402) 345-0202

www.omahaperformingarts.org

200

$8

The Salvation Army Kroc Center

2825 Y Street

Omaha, NE 68107

(402) 905-3530

www.omahakroc.org

500+

FREE

Scott Conference Center

6450 Pine Street

Omaha, NE 68106

(402) 551-5541

www.scott-center.com

700

FREE

Scoular Ballroom

2027 Dodge Street

Omaha, NE 68102

(402) 449-1424

www.scoularballroom.com

325

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NON PROFIT INDEXES CATEGORY

PROFILE

REGISTER

CATEGORY

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REGISTER

CATEGORY

PROFILE

Animals & Wildlife

Disabilites Services & Empowerment

Home Repair & Rebuild

Hearts United for Animals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73. . . . . . . . . . 127

Nebraska Fndt. for Visually Impaired Children. . . 86. . . . . . . . . . 132

Gesu Housing, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Nebraska Humane Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87. . . . . . . . . . 132

Outlook Nebraska, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99. . . . . . . . . . 136

Nebraska Wildlife Rehab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88. . . . . . . . . . 133

Special Olympics Nebraska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106. . . . . . . . . . 139

Hunger Relief Food Bank for the Heartland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113. . . . . . . . . . 125

Omaha Zoo Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue, Inc.. . . . . 117

Disaster Relief & Safety Arts & Culture

American Red Cross. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52. . . . . . . . . . 121

Ballet Nebraska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56. . . . . . . . . . 122

First Responders Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68. . . . . . . . . . 125

Mentoring Partnership 4 KIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117. . . . . . . . . . 137

The Durham Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66. . . . . . . . . . 124 Film Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Education

Joslyn Art Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114. . . . . . . . . . 128

Avenue Scholars Fdtn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55. . . . . . . . . . 122

Joslyn Castle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75. . . . . . . . . . 128

Children's Scholarship Fund of Omaha. . . . . . . . . . 62. . . . . . . . . . 124

Omaha Children's Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89. . . . . . . . . . 133 Omaha Community Playhouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Omaha Conservatory of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91. . . . . . . . . . 133 Omaha Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93. . . . . . . . . . 134 Omaha Symphony Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94. . . . . . . . . . 135 Omaha Symphony Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Opera Omaha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98. . . . . . . . . . 136

Children & Families Boys Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Catholic Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59. . . . . . . . . . 123 Child Saving Institue, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60. . . . . . . . . . 123

REGISTER

Nature & Conservation Fontenelle Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69. . . . . . . . . . 125 Keep Omaha Beautiful, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

College Possible Omaha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Lauritzen Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78. . . . . . . . . . 129

Do Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Literacy Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Senior Care & Wellness

Metropolitan Community College Fdtn. . . . . . . . 83

Merrymakers Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80. . . . . . . . . . 130

Omaha Public Library Fdtn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Senior Health Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Phoenix Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100. . . . . . . . . . 137 University of NE Omaha Athletic Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Women’s Development & Services Women's Center for Advancement (WCA) . . . . . 110. . . . . . . . . . 140

Health & Wellness Alzheimer's Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49. . . . . . . . . . 120

Youth Development

American Cancer Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50. . . . . . . . . . 120

Completely KIDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64. . . . . . . . . . 124

American Heart Associations and American Stroke Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51. . . . . . . . . . 121

Heart Ministry Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71. . . . . . . . . . 126

Angels Among Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53. . . . . . . . . . 121

Heartland Family Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72. . . . . . . . . . 126

Jennie Edmundson Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114. . . . . . . . . . 127

The Hope Center for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74. . . . . . . . . . 127

The Kim Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Kids Can Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Lifestyle Innovations for Epilepsy, Inc . . . . . . . . . 115. . . . . . . . . . 129

Lutheran Family Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79. . . . . . . . . . 130

Methodist Hospital Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81. . . . . . . . . . 130

Nebraska Children and Families Fdtn. . . . . . . . . 84. . . . . . . . . . 131

One World Community Health Centers, Inc. . . . . 96. . . . . . . . . . 135

Nebraska Children's Home Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . 85. . . . . . . . . . 132

Quality Living, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101. . . . . . . . . . 137

Omaha Home for Boys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92. . . . . . . . . . 134

Susan G. Komen Nebraska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107. . . . . . . . . . 139

Ted E. Bear Hollow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Visiting Nurse Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108. . . . . . . . . . 140

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands . . . . . . . . . . . . 57. . . . . . . . . . 123 Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70. . . . . . . . . . 126

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Voices for Children in Nebraska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109. . . . . . . . . . 140

Health & Wellness: Children Community Development & Services

Children's Hospital & Medical Center Fdtn. . . . 61

AKSARBEN Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48. . . . . . . . . . 120

Metro Area Youth Fdtn., Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82. . . . . . . . . . 131

Assistance League of Omaha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54. . . . . . . . . . 122

Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Justice For Our Neighbors Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . 76. . . . . . . . . . 128

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Omaha Community Fdtn. – Omaha Gives!. . . . . . 43 Non Profit Assoc. of Midlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Homeless, Recovery & Living-Challenged Services

The Salvation Army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103. . . . . . . . . . 138

Open Door Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97. . . . . . . . . . 136

United Way of the Midlands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Siena/Francis House Homeless Shelter . . . . . . . . 105

YMCA of Greater Omaha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111. . . . . . . . . . 141

Youth Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112. . . . . . . . . . 141 2016

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