NONPROFIT NEWS OHB Announces Keynote Speaker Michael Oher for 100 Year Anniversary Celebration
Angels Among Us Opens Registration for 15-Year Anniversary Celebratory Event
In 2020, Omaha Home for Boys (OHB) turned 100 years old and is excited to announce that former Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle and author Michael Oher will be the keynote speaker for their big anniversary celebration on September 9. After having to postpone last year’s inperson festivities due to the pandemic, OHB is excited to finally get to celebrate its milestone anniversary! The celebratory luncheon will be at CHI Health Center Omaha, and the public is invited to attend to hear Oher’s inspiring message.
Angels Among Us has opened registration for its 15-year anniversary celebration, scheduled for Friday, October 15th at Embassy Suites in La Vista. “An Evening Among Angels Crystal Ball” will celebrate 15 years of positively impacting families whose children are battling pediatric cancer in Nebraska. Sponsorships and registration are open to the public a t mya n ge l s a m o n g u s. o r g, a n d t h e organization sends out a special thank you to presenting sponsor Aflac and to Honorary Chairs Shirley Young Armitage and Dr. James Armitage. Other key sponsors include The Brian Duensing Foundation, Feltz Wealthplan Partners, Firepsrint, and Fusion Medical Staffing. This milestone event will include various activities beginning at 5:30 p.m., including cocktail hour, large silent action, interactive cocktail games, a plated meal, live auction, and a short program—all to help the pediatric cancer families Angels Among Us serves. Angels Among Us is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide financial and emotional support to any family whose child is battling pediatric cancer living in or being treated in the state of Nebraska. For more information about ways to make a difference and get involved in the Angels Among Us mission, please contact Aly Theilen at alyssa@myangelsamongus.org.
Oher’s journey from the streets of Memphis to the NFL is portrayed in the Academy Award nominated movie The Blind Side. Oher was a first-round NFL Draft pick and a 2013 Super Bowl Champion with the Baltimore Ravens. He is also the author of the New York Times Bestseller I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness to the Blind Side and Beyond. Tickets for the event now are on sale at OHB.org. Proceeds from the 100 Year Anniversary Celebration will benefit the youth, young adults, children, and families served by Omaha Home for Boys. For more information or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Lori Bechtold at lbechtold@OHB.org or (402) 457-7014.
Stephen Center Seeking Bike Helmets, Locks As the temperature increases, so do outdoor activities! Thanks to a new partnership with Team Bike Rescue of Omaha, Stephen Center is requesting donations of bike locks and new bike helmets for men, women, and children. Team Bike Rescue of Omaha—a local nonprofit that recycles used bikes for giving to people in need—is providing Stephen Center with bikes for people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and poverty. “Transportation is a frequent barrier for individuals and families experiencing homelessness,” Stephen Center Executive Director Michael Wehling said. “Having bicycles available to kids and adults alike is both practical, healthy and fun! We are grateful to Team Bike Rescue for their partnership.” To provide the best bike-riding experience, donations of new bike helmets for men, women, and children, as well as bike locks, are being accepted at Stephen Center, 2723 Q St. The items are also available to purchase and ship directly to Stephen Center on the organization’s Amazon Smile Wishlist. Located in South Omaha, Stephen Center serves the homeless, addicted, and those in poverty. The campus includes a homeless emergency shelter, inpatient/outpatient co-occurring treatment and permanent supportive housing for disabled and low-income individuals. In 2020, Stephen Center provided services to 1,278 men, women, and children and served more than 200,000 meals to people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and poverty. #PrintProudDigitalSmart
Bags of Fun Omaha Announces First FamilyFocused Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser Mark your family calendars for August 1 from noon to 5 p.m. for Bags of Fun Omaha’s first family-fun Cor nhole Tournament fundraiser! The event will be at The Barn at the Ackerhurst Dairy Farm (The Barn) and promises an afternoon of fun for the entire family—at the same time providing support for children and families facing the most challenging of medical diagnoses. Join in the fun to help raise funds so Bags of Fun can deliver more bags to children needing joy, laughter, and relief while they battle life-threatening illnesses in the Omaha community. Enter the adult tournament for a serious competition or the family tournament for a little fun competition against other families. All ages are welcome to attend, and children 12 and under are free. Team tickets are $125, and individual registrations for the tournament are $75. Spectator tickets are just $35, and sponsorship packages are available and appreciated. The Bags of Fun program impacts the children, families and medical providers who are facing devastating medical diagnoses. A Bag of Fun allows children fighting for their lives a little playful distraction instead of fear, gives families a chance to laugh together, and provides medical providers with a tool that allows them to see their patients as playful children instead of a crushing diagnosis. Laughter is a powerful form of healing and medicine. For more information about the nonprofit, visit bagsoffun.org. To register for the Bags of Fun Cornhole Tournament at The Barn, visit bagsoffun.org/events/ omaha-2021-bags-for-bags-event or contact Amy Krause at (402) 651-3587 / Amyk@bagsoffun.org. JUNE 2021 Strictly Business 29
