Giving Guide EXPRESS 2025 by MBJ-Metro Magazine

Giving Guide 2025

Letter from the Publisher

ANDREA L. “ANDEE” HOIG

Why corporate philanthropy and small business service to community matters

One of my favorite publications produced by Midlands Business Journal and ALH Publications is our annual Giving Guide. I started covering nonprofit events and news over 35 years ago, photographing thousands of charity events, reporting on millions of dollars being raised, and interviewing business leaders, entrepreneurs, owners, nonprofit executives and volunteers who truly do extraordinary work in the Omaha metro.

Corporate philanthropy and community engagement are significant and complementary aspects of responsible business practices that play crucial roles in shaping the social fabric and well-being of our society. While corporations and small businesses differ in size and resources, their commitment to community service reflects a shared dedication to positive impact. Here’s why it matters:

1. Strengthens community ties

Corporate and small business giving fosters strong relationships within the community. Small businesses often serve as the backbone of communities, and their active engagement creates a sense of belonging and solidarity. Larger corporations, with their broader reach, can amplify this impact by supporting multiple communities across regions.

2. Addresses local needs

Businesses participate in philanthropy to address the unique challenges and opportunities in their communities, tailoring their efforts accordingly. Whether sponsoring youth sports teams, donating to food banks, or providing scholarships, businesses play a vital role in meeting needs close to home.

3. Reflects responsibility and enhances reputation

Philanthropy and community service demonstrate that businesses are committed to more than just financial gains. These initiatives enhance a company’s reputation and standing in the eyes of consumers, employees and investors.

4. Promotes employee engagement and satisfaction

Companies of all sizes benefit from increased employee engagement when they actively participate in community service. Employees appreciate working for organizations that give back to society, and opportunities to volunteer or support charitable causes can be personally fulfilling.

5. Supports local economic growth

Small businesses are often integral to their communities’ financial growth, stimulating local economies and contributing to job creation and fiscal stability. Corporations can have broader economic impact by supporting initiatives that promote education, job training, and entrepreneurship in the communities where they operate.

6. Fosters collaboration and partnerships

Philanthropic efforts often lead to collaborations with local nonprofits and community organizations. These partnerships are mutually beneficial, helping businesses achieve their giving goals while assisting nonprofits in fulfilling their missions.

7. Sets an example

Businesses of all sizes serve as role models within their communities and industries. When they prioritize philanthropy and community service, they inspire others to follow suit, encouraging a culture of compassion, kindness and giving back.

In summary, corporate philanthropy and small business community service matter because they represent a commitment to making a positive impact beyond the bottom line. Regardless of size, businesses have the power to be forces of good in their communities, fostering a more prosperous and caring society.

We hope you enjoy our mid-year Giving Guide Express. Look for our 2026 Corporate Giving Guide to be published early next year!

Thank you for all that you do for our community!

Gratefully,

Andee Andee@mbj.com

Giving Guide

The 50 Mile March Foundation empowers Veterans facing mental health challenges and homelessness by fostering a community of hope and relentless support.

3906 Capehart Rd., Bellevue, NE 68123 (402) 677-8062 | https://www.50milemarch.org

Established in 2020 | Serving the Omaha metro area

Our Impact:

58%

VETERANS ARE AT 58% HIGHER RISK OF SUICIDE THAN THOSE WHO HAVEN’T SERVED. [SOURCE: STOP SOLDIER SUICIDE]

13%

NEARLY 13% OF THE HOMELESS ADULT POPULATION ARE VETERANS. [SOURCE: NATIONAL COALITION FOR HOMELESS VETERANS]

Up to 20%

RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT 11-20% OF VETERANS EXPERIENCE PTSD IN A GIVEN YEAR. [SOURCE: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL ILLNESS]

Our Leadership:

Brianne Schuler Executive Director

50 Mile March Foundation

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

Since our inception, the 50 Mile March Foundation has awarded over $500,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations serving veterans in the Omaha metro area. In December 2024, the 50 Mile March Foundation purchased seven acres of property in Bellevue as the future site of the Community of Hope campus. The Community of Hope campus vision includes a 25,000-square-foot community center co-locating multiple organizations serving our military and veterans as well as housing for our community’s most vulnerable veterans.

Giving Opportunities

The 50 Mile March Foundation’s successes are a result of our generous supporters. Donors can support the March in a multitude of ways: donations to our annual March mission, corporate sponsorship, in-kind support, or capital gifts to the Community of Hope project.

Volunteer Opportunities

Execution of the 50 Mile March annual mission engages nearly 200 volunteers each year. In addition, volunteers are needed to support current Community of Hope property maintenance. Additional volunteer opportunities are promoted through our SHARE Omaha profile.

Wish List

Our full wish list can be found on our SHARE Omaha profile; our biggest need are consumables for the March event each year including nonperishable snacks, sunscreen, bug spray, SPF lip balm, and moleskin/ band-aids.

It was just a promise I made to myself [...] what began as a personal mission became a movement..

~ Jay Miralles, Co-Founder

Board of Directors:

Aksarben Foundation

The Aksarben Foundation leads initiatives to grow our economy and celebrate Nebraskans.

2120 S 72nd St., Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124 (402) 554-9600 | https://www.aksarben.org

Established in 1895 | Serving Nebraska and Western Iowa

Our Impact:

Over $500,000

OVER $500,000 ALLOCATED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, HELPING STUDENTS ATTEND THE NEBRASKA COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY OF THEIR CHOICE

Over $65M

HAS BEEN AWARDED TO COMMUNITIES ALL ACROSS THE STATE IN AKSARBEN COMMUNITY GRANTS

10,000

MORE THAN 10,000 FAMILIES RECOGNIZED WITH THE PIONEER AWARD OR HERITAGE AWARD FOR 100 OR 150 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS FARM OWNERSHIP

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

At the Aksarben Foundation, we believe in Nebraska. For over 130 years, we’ve stood at the intersection of heritage and progress, uniting Nebraska’s most visionary business and community leaders to shape a future where everyone chooses to live, work and thrive. This is more than our mission. It’s our promise. We lead with purpose, responding to Nebraska’s most urgent needs with bold initiatives that grow our economy, strengthen our workforce, and elevate our communities. In every region of the state, we see possibility. We invest in talent, champion innovation, and create pathways so that opportunity reaches every Nebraskan, in every generation.

Giving Opportunities

Donations may be made to the Aksarben Foundation and directed toward the program of your choice.

We invest in programs and people. Our mission is to lead initiatives that grow Nebraska’s economy and celebrate the people who make it strong.

~ Sandra Reding,

President

Our Leadership: Aksarben Foundation Governors

Jerry

Leslie

Aksarben Foundation Councillors

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.

2912 S 80th Ave., Omaha, NE 68124 (402) 343-7700 | www.redcross.org/local/nebraska.html

Established in 1881 | Nebraska-SW Iowa

Our Impact:

200+

DISASTERS RESPONDED TO IN THE OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS METRO AREA LAST YEAR

55,0000+

UNITS OF BLOOD PRODUCTS COLLECTED IN THE YEAR

500+

TRAINED VOLUNTEERS

~ American Red Cross Omaha-Council Bluffs Metro Area Chapter

Our Leadership:

American Red Cross

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.

Giving Opportunities

Gifts of all kinds are accepted with gratitude, but the most effective way you can make a difference right now is through redcross.org/donate.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Red Cross uses the power of volunteers to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. There are positions available for people of every age, interest and physical ability. Apply at redcross.org/volunteer.

Wish List

• Apply to volunteer: redcross.org/volunteer

• Make a donation: redcross.org/donate

• Schedule an appointent to give blood: RedCrossBlood.org

• Learn a lifesaving skill: redcross.org/take-a-class

Board of Directors Leadership:

Kathleen F. Driscoll Chair

Thomas B. Barker

Chair-Elect

Thomas J. Culhane

Laurine M. Garrity

Peter P. Jones

Robert A. Nkogo-Nze

Mark C. Tilden, Esq.

Rick J. Velasco

Dorothy A. Zolandz, Ph.D.

The Rev. Steven E. Boes

Richard A. Chole, M.D., Ph.D.

Helen A. Fox-O’Brien

Sherrye L. Hutcherson

You must never think of anything except the need, and how

to meet it.

~ Clara Barton, Founder of the American Red Cross

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS

DECEMBER 2025 TO DECEMBER 2026

As metromagazine celebrates its 35th Anniversary and its continued dedication to community impact, we've launched our most ambitious campaign yet: MISSION 100.

We will be spotlighting 100 nonprots that represent our region's compassionate future. During this campaign, we'll feature nonprot and charitable organizations that exemplify service, innovation, and community transformation.

Our selections include established organizations and emerging nonprots whose work is making a meaningful difference in our community.

To improve the quality of life of persons on the Autism Spectrum and their families through education, advocacy and support.

10909 Mill Valley Rd., Suite 205, Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 763-8830 | https://autismaction.org

Established in 2007 | Serving Eastern Nebraska

Our Impact:

7,000+

LIVES TOUCHED BY INCLUSIVE FAMILY EVENTS FOR THE AUTISM COMMUNITY

700+

OVER 700 TRAINED THROUGH AUTISM INCLUSION VIA AAP’S COMPASS PROGRAM

200+

AUTISTIC ADULTS PROSPERING WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK AND PLAY

Autism Action Partnership

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

At Autism Action Partnership, we empower individuals on the autism spectrum by creating meaningful opportunities for connection, growth and success, all while fostering a more inclusive community.

Giving Opportunities

One Event at a Time:

From our annual gala to our golf fundraiser, AAP’s events are designed to inspire as you make a positive impact on Nebraska’s autism community. Join us for A Vintage Affaire or Swing for the Spectrum, where your participation helps drive our mission forward.

Volunteer Opportunities

Be part of something bigger. Volunteer with Autism Action Partnership to support families, create opportunities for inclusion, and pave the way to prosperity.

Wish List

Give back to AAP by purchasing needed items on our program Amazon Wishlist, or by purchasing an item from our Amazon list to donate to our silent auction during A Vintage Affaire.

AAP proudly works alongside families, professionals, partners and businesses to address barriers and create opportunities for the autism community to thrive.

~ Justin Dougherty, President/CEO

President/CEO

Michaela

Vice President of Operations

d of Directors:

BBB’s mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust.

11811 P St., Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 391-7612 | www.bbbinc.org

Established in 1936 | Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, Southwest Iowa

Our Impact:

81%

OF CONSUMERS FAMILIAR WITH THE BBB SEAL ARE MORE LIKELY TO TRUST THE BUSINESS IS HONEST AND ETHICAL 70%

OF CONSUMERS FAMILIAR WITH THE BBB ACCREDITATION SEAL ARE MORE LIKELY TO PERCEIVE THE COMPANY AS A GOOD BUSINESS

$3.5 billion

MARKETPLACE LOSSES BBB HELPS PREVENT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, EACH YEAR

~ International Association of Better Business Bureaus Research

Our Leadership:

Jim Hegarty President & CEO

Better Business Bureau

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

We advance marketplace trust by:

• Setting standards for marketplace trust

• Encouraging and supporting best practices by engaging with and educating consumers and businesses

• Celebrating marketplace role models

• Calling out and addressing substandard marketplace behavior

• Creating a community of trustworthy businesses and charities

Giving Opportunities

BBB Accreditation, donations, sponsorships, designated gifts (scholarship-specific programming).

Kastrup Senior Vice President

Board of Directors:

Volunteer Opportunities

Subject matter experts for panels, volunteers for external programming initiatives, including shred events.

Wish List

Donations to support the BBB’s Education Foundation, which provides scholarships for high school seniors, community-building programming initiatives and helpful information regarding consumer best practices.

Our mission has not wavered for more than a century. We remain as dedicated to connecting consumers with trustworthy businesses, and to the principle of trust, as our founders were in 1912.

~ Jim Hegarty, BBB President & CEO

BLUEBARN Theatre’s mission is to provoke thought, emotion, action, and change.

1106 S 10th St., Omaha, NE 68108 (402) 345-1576 | https://www.bluebarn.org

Established in 1989 | Serving Nebraska and the surrounding region

Our Impact:

CELEBRATING 37 YEARS OF CONTEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL THEATRE

100+ Artists

EACH YEAR THE BLUEBARN SUPPORTS OVER 100+ LOCAL ARTISTS AND ATTRACTS MASTER ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY

$200,000

THROUGH THE ARTISTS’ FUND, BLUEBARN IS ABLE TO PAY ON AVERAGE $200,000 ANNUALLY IN DIRECT COMPENSATION TO ARTISTS

BLUEBARN Theatre

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

For 37 years, BLUEBARN Theatre has been an artistic pioneer for theatrical integrity, boldly shaping the city’s cultural landscape through fearless storytelling and boundary-defying professional theatre. Equally committed to time-tested classics and emerging playwrights, BLUEBARN is a theatre that emerged from New York City at the tail end of the 1980s to take root and flourish in Omaha.

BLUEBARN creates a pipeline of inspiration that enriches our community by bringing national and local talent together on its stage. A true cultural destination, BLUEBARN occupies a one-of-a-kind, 96-seat designed stage that offers an intimacy and flexibility making each performance a uniquely powerful experience. From its earliest productions to its latest seasons, the theatre has remained committed to telling stories that reflect the diverse experiences of its community. Through bold new works, reimagined classics and inclusive casting, it has cultivated a space where everyone — from artists to audiences — feels seen and valued.

BLUEBARN proudly commits to national industry criteria in compensation, workplace standards and artist care while producing critically acclaimed work of the highest caliber. BLUEBARN understands the importance of respect for all individuals while challenging itself to create art that will serve its mission: to promote thought, emotion, action and change.

Susan Clement Producing Artistic Director & CEO

Sieff Managing Director

Board of Directors:

Giving Opportunities

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

• Annual Fund

• The Artists’ Fund

• Show sponsorships

• Naming opportunities

• Planned giving

• Radical welcome

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

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities are available in the front office, box office and backstage. Volunteers are placed according to their interest, experience and availability, and the BLUEBARN’s needs. For more information about volunteering contact Director of Production, Amy Reiner at areiner@bluebarn.org

Wish List

• bit.ly/BluebarnAmazonWishList

• Guest artist housing

• Guest artist transportation

For 37 years, BLUEBARN has demonstrated a commitment to creating a space where our community can gather to experience challenging, innovative and passionate live theatre.

Before Boys Town, I really thought I might lose my son. The program really cemented the relationship we have now.

~ Joni W. Wheeler

We elevate and inspire leaders, organizations and communities through positive, practical, business ethics education.

602 N 20th St. Creighton University

Mike & Josie Harper Center 3029 Omaha, NE 68178

(402) 280-2235 | www.businessethicsalliance.org

Established in 2007

Serving Nebraska and Western Iowa

Our Impact:

100+

ORGANIZATIONS SERVED THROUGH SIGNATURE EVENTS, CONSULTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

725+

PROFESSIONALS TRAINED THROUGH SIGNATURE EVENTS, CONSULTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

285+

TRUSTEE PARTNERS, OUR COMMUNITY OF BUSINESSES AND LEADERS COMMITTED TO ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES

Our Leadership:

AnnMarie Marlier

Business Ethics Alliance

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

The Business Ethics Alliance is a unique Omahagrown ethics organization delivering real-world tools to support ethical decision-making and strengthen our community’s commitment to ethical business leadership.

From the C-suite to the front lines, our positive, practical business ethics education programs include seasonal Signature Events, workshops, consulting, and our Trustee Partner Program, which includes 280plus leaders who are committed to upholding ethical business practices. Our podcast, “Ethics: Walk the Talk,” has reached over 5,946 downloads in 48 countries! The Suite Life video series pulls wisdom right from the local C-suite leaders, showing how ethical decisionmaking starts at the top.

With our values in mind (Brave, Engaged and Authentic), everything the Alliance does promotes an environment where the practice of ethical business practices is not only encouraged in our community— it’s expected.

Board of Directors:

Giving Opportunities

Mission Drivers play a vital role in advancing the Alliance’s strategic initiatives, offering essential infrastructure resources and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our efforts through significant investments.

Trustee Partners serve as advocates, supporters and advisors of our mission.

Sponsors of our esteemed Signature Events and the EthicSpace Conference enable the Alliance to bring together business and community leaders for meaningful ethical dialogue and networking.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Speakers, presenters, panelists for Signature Events

• Fundraising: assist with letters, follow-up calls, thank-yous, etc.

• Program planning: collaborate on ideas and curriculum for Signature Events, EthicSpace, workshops for your industry, etc.

• Signature Event volunteers: greeters, registration, room hosts, etc.

Wish List

• Corporate partners and sponsors

• Funding for additional staff/interns

• Donations esp. for operations support

• Funding for professionals who want to attend Signature Events but may not have it in their

Daniel

Mark Pohl

Chad Richter

Keith

David Vandeginste

The Alliance’s brand of ethics education is impartial, research-based and respectful. Always.

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

2566 St Mary’s Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 397-5809 | www.completelykids.org

Established in 2011 | Serving primarily East Omaha in public and parochial schools, homeless shelters and the Ronald McDonald House. Our Impact:

35,760

WEEKEND FOOD BAGS DISTRIBUTED

2961

KIDS AND TEENS SERVED BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER AND SATURDAY PROGRAMS

1154

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED

Our Leadership:

Carla Rizzo Chief Executive Officer Lacey Locklear Chief Development Officer

Completely KIDS

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

Completely KIDS serves more than 2,900 KIDS ages 4-17 with a depth of critical services after school and all summer long. We partner with Omaha Public Schools, Archdiocese of Omaha Catholic Schools and several community-based organizations, including homeless shelters, to provide a variety of needed programs. Access to opportunities is not distributed equally across our community. Many have limited access to nutritious food, mental health services, and/or experiences that broaden the mind and spark the imagination. The programs provided by Completely KIDS break down those barriers and provide equal access for all.

Giving Opportunities

Your time, talents and dollars support the important work we do for the KIDS and families in our community every day. We are grateful for all the support, grants and gifts we receive as well as volunteer contributions

• Major gifts

• Annual gifts

• Monthly contributions

• Event sponsorships and reservations

• Memorials and tributes

Volunteer Opportunities

• Weekend Food Program

• Reading Buddies Program

• Completely KIDS Guild

Wish List

• New winter coats

• New school supplies

• New holiday gifts

• Sports equipment

• Board games

The need for our work is great, and your generosity allows us to make a lasting impact on the lives of KIDS and families every

~ Carla Rizzo

Board of Directors:

Kevin Lewis

Matt Gorman

Meghan O’Connell At Large

Mytty

Andrew Balus

Whitney Baker Drew Clark

Walter Duda

BJ Hansen

Alison Hearn

Cheney Holmes

Danielle Johnson

Karly Jurgensen Daniel

Brett Lindstrom

Debbie Newkirk

Kelvin Patel

Carla Patton-Ochsner

Joanne Sebby

Lina Stover, Ph.D.

Sara Vander Helm

Eduardo de la Vega

Boyce Voorhees

Warren Whitted II

Empowering KIDS. Strengthening Families. Building Community.

Where KIDS Thrive, Communities Grow.

Every year, Completely KIDS supports almost 3,000 KIDS and families across Omaha with wraparound services that go far beyond after-school care. From nutritious meals to mental health resources, from academic enrichment to weekend food support—your generosity helps meet the real needs of our KIDS.

Together, we’re creating safe spaces, nurturing confidence, and opening doors to opportunity.

Make a difference that lasts— one KID, one family, one future at a time.

The Christ Child Society of Omaha brings Christ’s love to communities through layettes, scholarships, and programs that serve children and families in need.

2920 S 110th Ct., Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 614-7399 | www.christchildomaha.com

Established in 1906 | Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area, Fremont, Lincoln and Sioux City.

Our Impact:

$200,000

IN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNDER-RESOURCED, SINGLE-PARENTS WHO DESIRE TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION GOALS

170+

HIGH-QUALITY CAR SEATS (VALUED AT $165) GIVEN TO FAMILIES IN NEED

2,200

LAYETTES (BACKPACK-STYLE BABY BAGS FILLED WITH NEWBORN ESSENTIALS) DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 75 AGENCIES ACROSS THE HEARTLAND

Our Leadership:

Christ Child Society of Omaha

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

The Christ Child Society strives to support people of all faiths and backgrounds through programs that serve children and families in need. Our programs include:

1. The assembly of layettes (diaper bags filled with newborn essentials including handmade blankets, sleepers, onesies, and thermometers) by auxiliary members and partners. Over 2,000 layettes are distributed annually through agencies and schools, providing hope and assistance to under-resourced mothers in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro, Fremont, Lincoln and Sioux CIty.

2. The annual distribution of over 170 high-quality car seats to new and expectant mothers and their infants relieves a substantial financial burden for young families and enables them to safely transport their children.

3. The funding and distribution of significant academic scholarships ($5,000 and $2,500) for mothers pursuing post-secondary education opportunities. We partner with agencies and schools that provide the support systems for these mothers to be successful. We currently fund $200,000 annually in scholarships. Armed with degrees, our scholars are securing jobs that provide them and their families with financial independence and stability.

4. Our Literacy Program fosters the love of reading and promotes kindergarten readiness by distributing books and providing digital access to a multilingual online library. Early literacy is key to long-term academic success and breaking the cycle of poverty.

Board of Directors:

Brad

Nick

Ann

Anne Arther

Giving Opportunities

Your gift makes a difference!

To support children and families in need, donate online today at: christchildomaha.com or mail a check to: Christ Child Society of Omaha | 2920 S 110th Court, Omaha, NE 68144

“Nothing is ever too much to do for a child.”

- Mary Virginia Merrick, founder of Christ Child Society

Volunteer Opportunities

• Membership – Join one of our volunteer auxiliaries and build meaningful relationships while supporting our programs. Volunteers meet to unpack baby items, assemble layettes, conduct car seat events, read to children, and fundraise.

• Team Service Projects – Arrange for your team or business to conduct a layette assembly of your own.

• Sew Blankets – Volunteer to sew flannel baby blankets on your own.

Wish List • Items of Note

• Size 1 diapers (any brand)

• New baby onesies (size 0-3 months)

Upcoming 2024 Events

• April 25, 2024 - “Raising Funds Fore Families” at TopGolf Omaha

• October 3, 2024 - “Soiree” Dinner at Happy Hollow Club

Barbara Greene

Brian Harr

Doug Hegarty

Steve Isom

Jillian Krumbach

Liz Langan

Nick Langel

Janet Nichting

Tim Reed

Beth Wilson

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PARTICIPATING NONPROFITS IN THE

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

801 S 10th St., Omaha, NE 68108 (402) 444-5071 | www.DurhamMuseum.org

Established in 1975 | Serving a 75-mile radius of the Omaha metro area

Our Impact:

72,913

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS SERVED DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

50

YEARS SERVING AS A VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT PRESERVES OUR REGION’S HISTORY AND CULTIVATES A CONNECTION TO THE PAST

260,000

VISITORS AND PROGRAMMING PARTICIPANTS SERVED ANNUALLY

~ Attribution for Stats

Our Leadership:

Christi Janssen Executive Director Rodrigo López Chairman of the Board of Directors

The Durham Museum

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

The Durham Museum is Omaha’s home to history. Housed in historic Union Station, it is a place where visitors of all ages can connect to our community’s past, present and future. The museum’s impact is seen daily in the faces of students visiting Union Station for the first time and families in the galleries exploring history together, making memories along the way.

Giving Opportunities

• Become a Museum Member

• Make a gift to the Annual Fund

• Honor a friend or loved one with an engraved brick

• Support our exhibitions, events and education programs

• Leave a lasting legacy with a planned gift to the museum

Volunteer Opportunities

• Visitor Experience: help greet and assist guests at the admissions desk and museum shop

• Visitor Engagement: serve as a docent, gallery guide, train car host and more

• Behind the Scenes: keep the museum on track by assisting with exhibition installation, assembling mailings and more

• Events: enjoy our signature events while volunteering in the galleries and activity stations

Wish List

• Gifts to the Annual Fund

• Sponsored field trips

• Union Station Building Maintenance Fund

• Good Neighbor Membership Fund

• Durham Society members

The Durham Museum strives to be a trusted history destination that is engaging, inclusive and reflective of the community we serve.

~ Christi Janssen, Executive Director

Board of Directors:

Rodrigo López Chairman

Todd A. Foje Secretary

Stephanie Daubert Treasurer Avner Applbaum

John K. Boyer

Timothy R. Crockett

Beverly Kracher, Ph.D.

Ashley Kuhn

John Menicucci

Mary Ann O’Brien

Lisa A. Olson

Mary C. Reckmeyer, Ph.D.

Robert A. Reed

Danny Begley Ex-Officio Member

To inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold

2811 N 45th St., Omaha, NE 68104

(402) 457-4676 | https://www.girlsincomaha.org

Established in 1975 | Serving the Omaha metro area

Our Impact:

91%

STRONG AND HEALTHY: 91 % OF OUR GIRLS SAY THEY GET TO TRY NEW THINGS AT GIRLS INC. 89%

SMART AND EDUCATED: OUR GIRLS BELIEVE THEY CAN DO EVEN THE HARDEST HOMEWORK IF THEY TRY.

91%

BOLD AND INDEPENDENT: OUR GIRLS SAY THERE ARE ADULTS AT GIRLS INC. WHO BELIEVE THEY WILL BE A SUCCESS.

~ Statistics from our national Girls Inc. Strong, Smart, and Bold Outcomes.

Girls Inc.

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

At Girls Inc. of Omaha, we are committed to delivering the full Girls Inc. Experience, a proven model that empowers girls to grow up strong, smart and bold. For 50 years, we’ve been a trusted resource, creating lasting impact in the lives of girls across our community.

Through a network of caring facilitators, a nurturing pro-girl environment, and evidence-based programming, we equip girls to navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and build meaningful futures.

Our comprehensive programs meet the needs of today’s girls by offering daily healthy meals, mental health support, transportation, access to technology, and learning opportunities in literacy, STEM, leadership and more. We serve girls from all backgrounds, with a strong focus on those from lowincome communities and those who face systemic barriers related to race, gender or identity.

The Girls Inc. Experience is more than a program; it’s a movement. It’s a sisterhood. And it works. Our girls gain the tools to lead, advocate and break cycles of inequity—not just for themselves, but for their communities.

We don’t just serve girls. We prepare them to thrive.

Board of Directors:

Sherie Thomas Vice-President

Giving Opportunities

GiveToday.ChangeHerTomorrow. Your gift breaks barriers and builds leaders. Donate online, by mail, via Venmo, or with in-kind gifts. Plan your legacy with planned giving. Act now, invest in the future of girls at Girls Inc. of Omaha.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Become a mentor through our Pathfinders program and build a one-on-one relationship with a girl: share meals, take walks, and offer encouragement. Email hwhitney@girlsincomaha.org.

• Or volunteer your skills: help with homework, lead a class, serve meals, or teach something unique (gardening, art, public speaking, taxes... you name it!). Email iheard@girlsincomaha.org.

• Your time can change a girl’s life.

Wish List

• Technology and learning tools: tablets, Chromebooks, desktops • Educational supplies: backpacks, notebooks, pens • Recreational and enrichment: art kits, board games, playground equipment • Food and meal support: snacks, grocery gift cards • Hygiene and personal care: toothbrushes, deodorant, lotion • Program and office supplies: paper, ink/toner • Clothing and accessories: coats, socks, underwear

This is transformational work, and with the support of everyone who believes in our mission, Girls Inc. will break barriers and shatter stereotypes.

Providing the family of a Police Officer killed in the line of duty with an immediate charitable gift of money to buy food or pay bills.

1243 Golden Gate Dr., Suite 2, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 906-9077 | https://www.givebluehope.org

Established in 2022 | Serving communities across Nebraska and nationwide.

Our Impact:

$100, 000

GIVE BLUE HOPE HAS WRITTEN OVER $100,000 IN CHARITABLE GIFTS TO FAMILIES IN NEED SINCE MAY 2024

17

GIVE BLUE HOPE HAS ASSISTED OVER 17 FAMILIES WITH A CHARITABLE GIFT OF MONEY. WE NEED YOUR DONATIONS.

Donations

WE WOULD BE HONORED TO HAVE YOUR SUPPORT. PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION.

Our Leadership:

GIVE BLUE HOPE

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

Give Blue Hope is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit. We are on a mission to provide the family of a police officer, first responder or corrections officer who has been killed in the line of duty with an immediate charitable gift of money so they can buy food and pay immediate bills.

Give Blue Hope has assisted approximately 17 families since May 3, 2024, totaling over $100,000.

Give Blue Hope is headquartered in Omaha, but we are a nationwide nonprofit campaign. Our officers and first responders are being violently assaulted and killed all across the nation.

Giving Opportunities

Give Blue Hope would be honored to have your support. Please go to www.givebluehope.org and

Board of Directors:

make a a one-time donation, monthly recurring donation or an annual donation.

We need your donations so we can follow through with our promises to the famiies.

Please support our mission.

Volunteer Opportunities

Visit www.givebluehope.org and email us if you are interested in volunteering during our fundraising events. We would be honored to have your support.

Wish List

• One-time donations

• Monthly recurring donations

• Annual committed pledges

These families have sacrificed their loved one. They deserve to grieve instead of stressing about money to buy food or pay bills. They need assistance.

~ Curtis DeBerg, Founder & CEO

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS

DECEMBER 2025 TO DECEMBER 2026

As metromagazine celebrates its 35th Anniversary and its continued dedication to community impact, we've launched our most ambitious campaign yet: MISSION 100.

We will be spotlighting 100 nonprots that represent our region's compassionate future. During this campaign, we'll feature nonprot and charitable organizations that exemplify service, innovation, and community transformation.

Our selections include established organizations and emerging nonprots whose work is making a meaningful difference in our community.

Educate, engage, and inspire children through early childhood care and out-of-school experiences.

4768 Q St., Omaha, NE 68117 (402) 731-6988 | https://www.kidscan.org

Established in 1908 | North and South Omaha

Our Impact:

1,400

NORTH AND SOUTH OMAHA CHILDREN SERVED ANNUALLY 75% OF STUDENTS FORMED A CARING ADULT RELATIONSHIP – CRITICAL TO ACADEMIC AND ECONOMIC SUCCESS LATER IN LIFE

26,000

SQUARE FEET OF STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES AT OUR BRAND-NEW COMMUNITY CENTER

Kids Can Community Center

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

Kids Can Community Center believes all children deserve impactful and educational experiences, regardless of their family’s socio-economic situation. At Kids Can, younger children will be better prepared to enter kindergarten, and elementary students will enjoy a wide-ranging and enriching experience via the STEMsmart Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Strength, Music, Art, Reading, Tutoring).

Annually, programs benefit over 1,400 children across North and South Omaha via two core programs: Early Childhood Education and Out-of-School programs.

For children 6 weeks to 5 years old, the Early Childhood Education program prepares children to be ready and successful in school. Kids Can is proud to be one of only four Omaha centers with the highest rating awarded by the Department of Education in the Nebraska Step Up to Quality Program.

For children 5 to 13 years old, Out-of-School programs offer a variety of opportunities. The new center at 4768 Q Street offers programs including mentoring, before school, after school, full-day programs when school is closed, and an uninterrupted summer program. Kids Can also runs eight school-based sites at Mandela, Miller Park, Minne Lusa, Wakonda, Gilder, Benson West, Conestoga Magnet, and Druid Hill Elementary Schools, and a second summer program in Miller Park Pavilion.

Board of Directors:

Giving Opportunities

• Individual giving

• Corporate sponsorships

• Can Do Awards Luncheon

• In-kind donations

• Giving through Baker’s Plus and SHARE Omaha

• Planned giving

Volunteer Opportunities

• Mentoring: One-on-one mentoring between a caring adult and an elementary student in the afterschool program.

• Can Do Committee: Help plan and promote the annual Can Do Luncheon fundraiser.

• Program volunteers: Assist Kids Can staff to conduct program activities.

• Group projects: Get your friends or colleagues involved with special projects such as painting, grounds clean-up, or kickball with the kids!

Wish List

• Art supplies (construction paper, crayons, markers, etc.)

• Board games

• Books and puzzles

For over a century, we've dedicated ourselves to educating and inspiring children, creating a legacy of curiosity, confidence, and lasting change in their lives.

~ Robert Patterson, CEO

The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

17330 W. Center Rd., Suite 110-341, Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 344-2242 | https://www.lls.org

Established in 1949

Serving patients and their families across the country

Our Impact:

$2,047,500

IN CO-PAY ASSISTANCE AWARDED TO 205 PATIENTS IN THE OMAHA AREA IN FY23

599

PATIENT HOUSEHOLDS SERVED BY EDUCATION AND SERVICES IN THE OMAHA AREA IN FY23

$63,000

IN URGENT NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO 126 PATIENTS IN THE OMAHA AREA IN FY23

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

LLS is the largest not-for-profit health agency dedicated to finding cures and better treatments for people with blood cancer, funding cutting-edge research worldwide to advance breakthrough therapies and bring them to more patients faster. With the size and scope to fund research on a scale that makes progress happen, LLS funds more blood cancer research than any other organization. Advised by leading biomedical research and clinical experts, LLS identifies and funds the most promising blood cancer research found anywhere and has invested more than $1.8 billion in research to advance therapies and save lives. Unlike corporations that invest in drugs offering the best profit potential, LLS funds research based on unmet medical needs of blood cancer patients, without restriction by commercial return, market size or geography.

We must ensure that patients have access to the treatments they need. Through diverse and extensive outreach initiatives, we advocate, educate, assist, and support patients and fight for them at the national and state levels. With the help of trained volunteers, our

policy team influences crucial legislation to accelerate research and break down barriers to treatment. Each year, our Information Specialists, all master’s-level health care professionals, respond to more than 25,000 inquiries, and that number continues to grow.

Giving Opportunities

Join us at Light The Night Omaha on September 25, 2025

• Corporate / event sponsorship

• Forming a fundraising team for Light The Night

• Retail campaigns | individual giving

• Planned and legacy giving

• Honor and memorial gifts | Donor-Advised Funds

Volunteer Opportunities

• Mission volunteer

• Leadership volunteer

• Advocacy volunteer

Wish List

• Charitable donations

• Sponsorships

• Retail campaigns

Our bold goal: By 2040, LLS will enable blood cancer patients across the country to gain more than one million years of life.

~ E. Anders Kolb, MD, President and CEO

Sylvi Leukemia Survivor

Join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in helping blood cancer patients and their families. Join us as we come together as a community to walk for and all blood cancer patients.

Sylvi was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in May 2024 following a routine blood test after weeks of unanswered fevers. She continues to be a warrior through her treatments and an inspiration to her friends and family. Now, she’s looking ahead to kindergarten – and in active treatment for leukemia. While Sylvi's diagnosis was traumatic and life-changing, her family will always remember how the community rallied around their family to support them through this challenging time.

Light The Night Omaha Thursday, September 25, 2025

Stinson Park in Aksarben Village 2285 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm For more information, please contact Tracy.Fisher@lls.org

Madonna offers world-class rehabilitation for adults and children. We specialize in brain t rauma, spinal cord injuries, severe pulmonary conditions, stroke, cancer, long COVID, and neurological diseases.

17500 Burke St., Omaha, NE 68118 (402) 401-5050 | www.madonna.org

Established in 1958

Our Impact:

4

MADONNA REHABILITATION HOSPITALS IS THE NATION'S 4TH LARGEST REHABILITATION HOSPITAL SYSTEM

1 of 2

MADONNA IS ONE OF TWO HOSPITALS IN THE COUNTRY TO BE SPECIALTY ACCREDITED IN PEDIATRICS, PEDIATRIC BRAIN INJURY, PEDIATRIC CANCER AND PEDIATRIC SPINAL CORD INJURY

41

MADONNA HAS SERVED PATIENTS FROM 41 STATES IN THE LAST 5 YEARS

~ Attribution for Stats

Our Leadership:

Paul A. Dongilli Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

In October 2016, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals opened a 110-bed comprehensive post-acute care hospital in Omaha. Madonna's Omaha Campus serves some of the nation's most complex patients discharging from trauma care hospitals and other tertiary care hospitals from across the metro and nation. Since opening its doors, the Omaha Campus has served patients from every hospital system in the metro area and patients from 41 different states. In March 2021, Madonna also opened a Physicians Clinic at the Omaha Campus.

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

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

John C. Glenn Vice President of Development

Board of Directors:

Lauren Pugliese

Chairperson

Terry Zach, MD

Vice Chairperson

Paul Dongilli Jr., PhD

President

Fr. John Sullivan

Vice President

Dan Vokoun

Secretary

Will Douglas

Treasurer

Scott Cassels

John Coffey

Heidi Doane

Phil Essay

in physical medicine and rehabilitation, lead by our team of physiatrists. Hospitalists, physical therapists, rehabilitation nurses and other clinical staff provide industry-leading medical treatment and therapies.

Giving Opportunities

• Pediatric rehabilitation

• Research and technology

• Patient Assistance Fund

• Therapeutic Learning Center - in-hospital classroom

• Annual Hope Appeal

Volunteer Opportunities

Please contact Ben Steffensmeier for volunteer opportunties (402) 413-4500 | bsteffensmeier@madonna.org

Upcoming Events

• Miles for Madonna - 9/27/2025

• Miracle Night for Madonna - 12/5/2025

• Dish & Bloom - Spring 2026

• Madonna: Pedal for Purpose - 5/16/2026

David Gannon, MD

Adam Hayes

Kacey Lempka, CPA

Alex McKiernan

Brad Nietfeldt

Gary Perkins

Patrick Spethman

Greg Vasek

Sarah Walker, PhD

Nick Wilwerding

Maria Lighthall Ex Officio (voting member)

Mike Pallesen, JD Ex Officio (non-voting member) and Legal Counsel

Make-A-Wish Nebraska

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

1005 S. 107th Ave., Suite 102, Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 333-8999 | www.wish.org/nebraska

Established in 1983 | Serving the entire state of Nebraska

Our Impact:

3,300+

WISHES GRANTED IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA SINCE 1983

91% OF WISH PARENTS BELIEVE THE WISH EXPERIENCE GAVE THEIR CHILD A BETTER CHANCE OF SURVIVING THEIR CRITICAL ILLNESS

95%

OF WISH ALUMNI FELT MORE HOPEFUL FOR THEIR FUTURE AFTER THEIR WISH

~ 2021 Wish Impact Study

Our Leadership:

Brigette Young President & CEO Linda Hogrefe Vice President and Chief Development Officer

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child’s wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Wishes are the driving force behind all we do because, simply put, wish experiences transform lives. Not only do wishes impact our wish kids, but they also have far-reaching, positive impacts on wish families and local communities. There are few experiences more powerful than making a wish come true.

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

Thanks to the incredible support of the local community, Make-A-Wish Nebraska has granted more than 3,300 wishes across the state over the past 42 years. On average, we grant between 115 and 120 wishes per year.

Board of Directors:

Kelly Hillman BOARD CHAIR

Kayla Hansen

VICE-CHAIR

Brian Pierce TREASURER

The

Ryan Peterson SECRETARY

Brad Ewerth

PAST BOARD CHAIR

Brigette Young PRESIDENT/CEO

Vickie Ahlers

Dawn Becker

Giving Opportunities

• Wish Ball – Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Embassy Suites Lincoln

• Blue Jean Ball – Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Embassy Suites La Vista

• Omaha Wine, Whiskey and Wishes –May 7, 2026 at Champions Run

• Kearney Evening of Wishes – August 2026 at the Younes Conference Center - South

Volunteer Opportunities

• Wish Granters – Wish Granters meet with wish families, help the wish child determine their wish and act as a liaison between Make-A-Wish staff and the wish family during the wish process. Must be 21+ (requires background check).

• Scrapbook Volunteers – Each wish child receives a keepsake album that includes photos of the wish. Experienced scrapbookers are needed to create these albums.

Wish List

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

• Monetary donations

• Unopened toys for wish kids

Jon Blumenthal

Gary Byrne

Kathy English

Deb Fenton

Rahul Jalali

Lisa Jansen

Bryce Juedes

Gonzalo Ledesma

Nico Marasco

Jeremy Payne, MD

Chris Richardson

Luke Tieso

Denise Willett

Dr. Jenna Allison

Medical Advisor

Let a wish begin with you.

Since our inception, Make-A-Wish Nebraska has granted the wishes of more than 3,300 Nebraska children with critical illnesses each year. But our work is far from done. In the next 20 minutes, a child will learn that they have a critical illness. And 20 minutes later, another. As long as children face this devastating reality, they’ll need local supporters – or WishMakers – to help give them a piece of their childhood back.

When you help grant a wish, you restore hope for a child and improve their mental well-being. You empower them to reclaim their childhood, and experience transformative joy.

We need YOUR help to ensure every eligible child receives the power of a wish at a time they need it the most. Refer a child, donate, volunteer and help give local wish kids hope for tomorrow!

Transform a Life. Strengthen a Community.

4343 N 52nd St., Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 457-7000 | www.ohb.org

Omaha Home for Boys

Established in 1920 | Serving Nebraska

Our Impact: 683

INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPY SESSIONS PROVIDED LAST YEAR TO CLIENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY

185

SCHOOL CREDITS EARNED BY STUDENTS AT THE OHB SCHOOL WHERE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT HELPS STUDENTS THRIVE

330

HOUSING SERVICES AND TRAININGS PROVIDED LAST YEAR HELPED YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES FIND A SAFE, STABLE HOME

~ Attribution for Stats

Our Leadership:

Jeff DeWispelare President & CEO Kelsey Ridder Chief Development Officer

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

At Omaha Home for Boys, we transform lives and strengthen communities. OHB’s mission is to support and strengthen youth, young adults and families through services that inspire and equip them to lead independent, productive lives. Individuals and families often come to OHB in a state of crisis, but with the life-changing programs and services offered at OHB, they are able to grow to become self-sufficient, productive individuals, making the community we all share a more thriving place to live, work and play.

Together with the community’s support, OHB first helps individuals and families meet their basic needs and stabilize so that they can begin to focus on achieving their long-term goals. Core programs at OHB are aimed at helping clients grow in a number of areas including housing, employment, education, basic life skills, mental and behavioral health, and transportation.

Vital community support allowed OHB to expand services in recent years and help even more people in need of housing support and mental health services. The doors opened to three new programs that filled a critical need in our community for affordable housing for young families and mental and behavioral health services in North Omaha. OHB remains committed to adapting to meet the everchanging needs of the community, just like it has for more than 100 years!

Board of Directors:

Serenna

Giving Opportunities

When you give to OHB, you are not only helping one youth or family achieve stability and thrive, you are also creating a stronger community for us all to share.

• Monetary gifts

• Become a monthly donor

• Host a drive

• Event sponsorships and involvement

• Volunteer

• OHB Friends Group

• Legacy gifts

Find a way to give that speaks to your heart!

Volunteer Opportunities

• Imagine Annual Fundraising Event

• OHB Golf Classic

• Meal prep projects

• Holiday Helpers

Wish List

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

• Gift cards for clothes, backpacks and school supplies

• Hygiene essentials

• Cleaning products

• Kitchen basics

• Bedding

• Essentials for children ages newborn to five years

If it wasn’t for the people who support OHB, I wouldn’t have gotten this experience. I appreciate this program. It’s done a lot for me.

O-pa provides the highest quality arts and entertainment experiences; stewardship of the Holland Center, Orpheum Theater, Steelhouse Omaha, and upcoming Tenaska Center; and education and community engagement programs.

1200 Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 345-0202 | www.o-pa.org

Established in 2001 | Serving Nebraska, Western Iowa and beyond

Our Impact:

$61,000,000

ESTIMATED ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS ON DOUGLAS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF OMAHA

550,000

TOTAL ANNUAL ATTENDANCE AT OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS VENUES AND EVENTS

100,000

NUMBER OF STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS SERVED ANNUALLY THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS

Omaha Performing Arts

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) is dedicated to creating a vibrant arts and entertainment experience in Omaha and the larger region. O-pa has grown to become the largest arts institution in Nebraska and consistently ranks among the top venues in the country and world. More than six million visitors have experienced world-class Broadway, jazz, dance, family and popular performances at the Holland Center and Orpheum Theater. O-pa’s latest venue, Steelhouse Omaha, opened in May 2023, attracting national performers who traditionally skipped over Omaha on their tours.

O-pa’s mission includes enriching the community through education and engagement initiatives. Each year, students and adults from across the region and state engage in a variety of programs, including student matinees, master classes, Disney Musicals in Schools, Musical Explorers, Omaha Wolf Trap, Nebraska Theater Academy, Voices AMPLIFIED!, Hip Hop Lab, Broadway Day Camp, and more.

The organization isn’t slowing down! O-pa’s Dick & Mary Holland Campus is expanding with the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement, now nearing completion and opening in the spring of 2026. The new building will fill a need for additional rehearsal, workshop and classroom spaces to accommodate growing education and engagement activities.

Board of Directors:

D. David Slosburg

Dr. H. Dele Davies

Margaret Lauritzen Dodge

Scott C. Heider

Giving Opportunities

Individual Gifts

• Support education and community engagement programs

• Help maintain O-pa’s venues

Corporate Sponsorships and Corporate Circles of Giving

• Support artists in dance, jazz, Voices AMPLIFIED, Jazz on the Green, Holland Music Club

Major Gifts

• Support capital projects at O-pa’s venues

Planned Gifts

• Secure a vibrant future for the arts in Omaha through an estate gift

Volunteer Opportunities

The Ambassadors

• Serve as ushers, ticket takers, and more, providing quality service for patrons

• Support O-pa programs and venues Presenters Circle

• Donate time and talent to support O-pa’s mission

• Fundraise through the biannual Broadway Ball and Stage Party

• Assist with education and community engagement programs Young Patrons Circle

• Network with O-pa’s Young Professionals

• Fundraise through annual Twilight on the Terrace event

• Support O-pa’s education programs

Todd L. Johnson

Christopher Leitner

Rodrigo López

Sharlon Rodgers

Rachel Werner

John K. Boyer Secretary

Arts and entertainment contribute to our community’s quality of life. O-pa offers a wide variety of these performances at the highest level, plus education and engagement opportunities for all.

~ Joan Squires, President

The Omaha Zoo Foundation supports the mission of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium by raising funds to ensure its continued growth and vibrancy.

3701 South 10th St., Omaha, NE 68107 (402) 738-2073 | https://www.omahazoofoundation.org

Established in 1984

Serving Nebraska, Iowa and surrounding states

Our Impact: #1

THIS YEAR, OMAHA’S HENRY DOORLY ZOO & AQUARIUM WAS VOTED #1 ZOO IN THE NATION BY USA TODAY’S 10BEST

39,000

OMAHA’S ZOO CARES FOR MORE THAN 39,000 ANIMALS REPRESENTING OVER 1,000 SPECIES.

1.6 million

EACH YEAR, OMAHA’S ZOO WELCOMES MORE THAN 1.6 MILLION GUESTS, SPARKING CURIOSITY, JOY AND CONNECTION.

Omaha Zoo Foundation

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

At the Omaha Zoo Foundation, we proudly support the mission of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium: to inspire, educate and engage people to become lifelong stewards of animals and their habitats.

Our work ensures the Zoo remains a leader in animal care, conservation and education—providing meaningful experiences for guests of all ages and creating lasting connections to the natural world. Whether it’s helping build new spaces for animal care or funding programs that spark curiosity in young minds, we are committed to investing in efforts that make a difference.

Today, the Zoo cares for more than 39,000 animals encompassing over 1,000 species, each one representing a story of commitment, conservation and connection. Behind every habitat and learning opportunity is a network of support made possible by donors who believe in our mission.

By empowering innovation, expanding access and supporting conservation efforts both locally and globally, we’re ensuring the next generation

Board of Directors:

inherits a world full of wonder and wildlife. Every gift strengthens this work—and ensures the Zoo can continue to be a place where wonder leads to action, and care leads to impact.

If you join us in believing in the profoundly important and unique mission of Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium, there are a number of ways you can lend your support. For more information about the many options for giving, please contact us in any of the ways listed.

Giving Opportunities

Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening at Zoofari 2025 Under Wild Stars. To purchase tickets, visit https:// www.zoofari2025.com/.

Volunteer Opportunities

To explore available volunteer opportunities, visit https://www.omahazoo.com/volunteer.

Wish List

Looking for an easy way to give? Shop our Amazon Wish List at https://www.omahazoo.com/amazonwish-list.

Join us for Zoofari 2025 Under Wild Stars, a night celebrating community, the wonder of our natural world and the impact of conservation.

Open Door Mission

2828 N 23rd St. E, Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 422-1111 | https://www.opendoormission.org/ Established in 1954 | Serving the Omaha metro and Southwest Iowa area.

Our Impact: 917

SAFE, SHELTER BEDS ARE PROVIDED DAILY TO THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

5,366

NUTRITIOUS MEALS ARE PROVIDED DAILY TO THOSE EXPERIENCING HUNGER

1,270 PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY WHO RECEIVE HOMELESS PREVENTIVE SERVICES DAILY, EMPOWERING THEM TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES

Our Leadership:

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

Candace L. Gregory President/CEO Mike Johnson CFO/COO

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

Each day, Open Door Mission’s campus offers 917 safe, shelter beds to people experiencing homelessness, serves over 5,366 nutritious meals to feed the hungry, and provides homeless preventive resources to more than 1,270 people living in poverty to empower them to remain in their own homes. Additionally, we offer 40-plus free programs to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty.

Giving Opportunities

• HOPE Begins with a Meal: Provide 10 hot, nutritious meals and care for men, women and children experiencing hunger and homelessness for just $21.50.

• Heartland Hands Club: Faithful donors who commit to a monthly gift that provides basic needs to those experiencing homelessness.

• Memorials and Honorariums: Gifts can be made to Open Door Mission in honor of or in memory of a loved one.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Impact Maker & Food Helper: Empower families living in poverty.

• Meal Server & Meal Prep: Serve or prepare nutritious meals to those experiencing hunger and homelessness.

• Volunteer In Place: Make a difference from the comfort of your own home, church, or business.

• Volunteer Club: First Tuesday of the month; have a meal and complete a volunteer project.

Wish List

• Boxed meals (Hamburger Helper / macaroni and cheese)

• Pasta / pasta sauce

• Cereal

For 70 years, Open Door Mission has built a legacy of Changed Lives with faith, compassion, and community—through volunteerism, philanthropy and partnerships. And the best is yet to come.

~ Dr. Candace L. Gregory, President/CEO

Directors:

Hope Begins With A Meal!

Each day, Open Door Mission serves 5,366 meals to men, women and families experiencing hunger.

Food Insecurity is a big issue in our community, with your help, hope is possible.

Will you provide 10 meals filled with love and nourishment?

Just $21.50

To engage and inspire students from preschool to graduation, guiding them to success with individualized support, career exploration and scholarships.

1004 Farnam St., Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 930-9000 | https://www.p4k.org

Established in 1989 | Omaha metro area

Our Impact:

94%

94% OF P4K HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS GRADUATED IN 2024

94%

POST-SECONDARY PERSISTENCE RATE

1,875

INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS 6TH GRADEPOST SECONDARY

Debbie Denbeck President/CEO Cheryl Murray Director of Development

Partnership 4 Kids

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

Partnership 4 Kids (P4K) is a youth development nonprofit with more than 35 years of experience supporting Omaha students through every stage of their educational journey. We provide wraparound support from early literacy to career readiness so students from under-resourced communities can grow, thrive and lead.

P4K currently serves over 2,400 students, from prekindergarten through postsecondary education, at no cost to them or their families. Our goal is simple: to walk alongside students from the classroom to their career by combining mentoring, goal setting, academic support, post-secondary planning and career exploration

Through this comprehensive approach, we help students build essential life skills like self-advocacy, conflict resolution, and healthy decision-making: tools they need to succeed in school, in the workplace, and in life. With consistent support, our students gain something even more powerful: hope and trust in their future.

We engage. We enlighten. We encourage.

Engage through mentoring, evidence-based programs, and strong relationships

Enlighten through goal setting, academic and career exploration

Encourage through long-term guidance, scholarships, and postsecondary preparation

By connecting students with mentors, community partners, and real-world experiences, P4K is preparing Omaha’s next generation of leaders and helping to build a stronger, more equitable future for our city.

Board of Directors:

Dr. Ward Chambers

Interim Chairman of the Board

Mr. Michael B. Yanney

Board Member Emeritus Co-Founder

Dr. Gail Walling Yanney Co-Founder

Dr. Juan Casas

Dr. Monique Cribbs

Ms. Meaghan Gandy

Ms. Mary Ann Holland

Mr. Curtis Johnson

Ms. Nicole Leathers

Giving Opportunities: Ways to Support P4K

Give:

Every donation makes a difference. Your generosity helps us sustain and expand vital programming across all grade levels. We welcome:

• One-time or monthly gifts

• Sponsorships or planned gifts

• In-kind and matched donations

• Event participation and underwriting

Call us at 402-930-3082 to explore giving options.

Volunteer Opportunities

Join our community of dedicated volunteers!

Middle & High School Mentors: Meet twice a month to support career and college exploration

Book Buddies: Read with Pre-K–4th grade students to strengthen literacy

Goal Buddies: Guide 5th & 6th graders as they build key academic and life skills

Get Involved:

• Donate time, talent or treasure

• Provide job shadowing, internships or business tours

• Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn

• Attend or sponsor a P4K event

• Become a corporate or community partner

Together, we’re transforming potential into possibility for every student, at every stage.

Mrs. Melissa Marvin

Mr. Bradley D. Pfeifer

Mrs. Caroll Russel

Mr. Tony Vargas

Mr. Stephen Wade

Mr. Thomas Warren

Deliver life-changing rehabilitation and care.

Protect dignity, instill purpose, and create hope. Commit to excellence.

6404 N 70th Plz., Omaha, NE 68104

(402) 573-3700 | www.TeamQLI.com

Established in 1990 | Serving nationwide

Our Impact:

48 STATES AND FOUR COUNTRIES HAVE SENT CLIENTS TO OMAHA FOR QLI’S STATE-OF-THE-ART PROGRAM

100%

100% OF FAMILIES, PAYORS AND REFERRAL SOURCES WOULD RECOMMEND QLI’S SERVICES TO OTHERS

51,327

51,327 SQUARE FEET WILL BE ADDED TO QLI’S CAMPUS THROUGH OUR UPCOMING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

QLI stands as a beacon of hope for individuals navigating the complexities of a catastrophic brain or spine injury. Our remarkable 35-year journey has cemented a legacy of excellence. QLI’s unwavering dedication has set the gold standard for exceptional outcomes and compassionate care in rehabilitation. This steadfast foundation empowers us to serve the individuals who need us most.

With 440 team members and a beautiful 65-acre campus, we serve clients from coast to coast who travel to Omaha for our program. Blending the highest level of medical expertise with the art of rebuilding lives, the team at QLI is focused on the future.

As we reflect on our journey, it is clear the foundation we have laid over the past 35 years is only the beginning. The future presents us with unprecedented opportunities to expand the legacy we have created. By investing in additional infrastructure and leveraging technological advancements, we will continue to serve more individuals. Together, we will pave the way for a brighter future for anyone facing a lifelong recovery, as well as the families and healthcare workforce who serve them.

Board of Directors:

Giving Opportunities

Help propel QLI into the future by supporting our Capital Campaign. Contact Julia Bailey, Donor Relations Coordinator, to discuss personalized giving options at julia.bailey@QLIomaha.com

Volunteer Opportunities

QLI has volunteer opportunities for corporate or group volunteering, individual volunteering, and various other opportunities. Please contact Jen Karolski to learn more at jkarolski@QLIomaha.com

Wish List

• Capital Campaign support

• Rehabilitation Technology Fund

• Workforce Development program

• Event sponsorships

HERE.

People from across the nation choose to come to QLI for brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. We are only found right here in Omaha.

Learn how to help us grow.

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

10755 Burt St., Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 898-7700 | www.salarmyomaha.org

Established in 1865 | Serving the greater Omaha metropolitan area

Our Impact:+

40,000+

MORE THAN 40,000 MEALS DISTRIBUTED LOCALLY VIA THE NORTH CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER, WINTER NIGHT WATCH PROGRAM, AND OTHER MEALS PROGRAMS IN 2024

13,500+

13,500 TOYS DISTRIBUTED TO CHILDREN IN NEED AROUND THE OMAHA METRO AREA AT CHRISTMASTIME

2,000+

MORE THAN 2,000 METRO-AREA CHILDREN (PRESCHOOL-12TH GRADE) PARTICIPATED IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

The Salvation Army

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

The Salvation Army of Omaha is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Its three community centers — Omaha Citadel Corps, Omaha North Corps and the Omaha Kroc Center — as well as the Burrows Center and Renaissance Village, are uniquely situated to meet the diverse needs of our metro-area neighborhoods. The Salvation Army is often the last resort for thousands of the most vulnerable people in the metro area. The need is extremely high right now as the ongoing inflation crisis further stretches families’ budgets for basics such as food, clothing and gas. The organization sustains the bodies, minds and spirits of our most vulnerable neighbors through its core programs: food and material assistance, youth development, housing, behavioral health, older adult services, anti-human trafficking and emergency disaster services.

Giving Opportunities

• Online donations: When you give locally, you ensure your neighbors get the help they need.

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

• Planned gifts: Bequests, charitable gift annuities, and gifts of stocks, bonds, mutual funds or property are some of the legacy gifts that will impact lives for years to come.

Volunteer Opportunities

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

• Winter Night Watch: Serve the hungry and homeless December through February.

• Back-to-School Backpack Program: Help organize and sort school supplies, and stuff backpacks.

• Food pantry: Sort food items, stock shelves or assist clients with shopping.

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

Wish List

• Monetary donations — give online at salarmyomaha.org

• Corporate partnerships

• Nonperishable foods and bottled water

• New backpacks and school supplies

• New summer fans

Provide a continuum of care that empowers women to live productively drug and alcohol free.

401 S 39th St., Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 558-7088 | www.santamonicahouse.org

Established in 1972

Funded in part by Region 6 Behavioral Health The BEST of OMAHA – First Place for 2025

Our Impact:

3,000 +

WOMEN SERVED BY SANTA MONICA SINCE 1972

89% OF WOMEN REMAIN CLEAN AND SOBER THROUGHOUT OUR TWO-YEAR PROGRAM 75% OF WOMEN OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT DURING THEIR TREATMENT AT SANTA MONICA

Santa Monica, Inc.

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

Santa Monica provides a full continuum of care that partners with women on their journey to recovery. Our model thoughtfully steps women down through four levels of care that decrease in intensity and increase in independence. Women under the Santa Monica umbrella of care can be with us for up to two years as they gain stabilization mentally, emotionally, socially and physically. Our programs utilize evidence base curriculum combined with strength-based therapeutic approaches. Studies show that the longer women remain in a structured and accountable setting, they have an exponentially increased chance for long-term sobriety. We provide a home-like setting that allows for a gradual reunification with loved ones, creation of a new sober foundation of support, and practice implementing life skills on a daily basis. These are all integral pieces of the journey to recovery. At Santa Monica we embrace a holistic experience, so we are treating all areas of the women’s lives, not just the substance misuse, mental health and trauma. A dedicated, professional and passionate team of staff see their work with the women as an opportunity, not a job. The ripple effect of impact carries from Santa Monica to the farthest reaches of our community.

This work touches the lives of people who do not realize it, to those who live it and to those without reprieve.

Giving Opportunities

Giving opportunities with Santa Monica can meet every type of donor. While monetary donations are always welcome, we are consistently in need of all hygiene products, linens such as new or gently used towels and bedding; household items to furnish one of our supported transitional living apartments; clothing, shoes and undergarments for all sizes; and seasonal needs like winter and summer wear.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Preparation of a fully furnished apartment; cleaning, staging

• Yard work including weeding and spring planting

Wish List

Hygiene: women’s sanitary items, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, deodorant, razors, lotion, make-up, body spray, face wash, washcloths, loofas, face cloths

Our Leadership:

Heather Kirk Executive Director Shannon Motter Assistant Director/Clinical Director

Board of Directors:

John Snodgrass President

Mika Keller Treasurer

Shannon Perkins Secretary and Liaison

Shannah Blankenship, Tara Pierce, Beth Morrisette, Patricia Schnieder

We provide women the right space to see their potential and begin to live into it.

~ Heather Kirk, Executive Director

It is the mission of the Mid-America Council, BSA to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes.

12401 W Maple Rd., Omaha, NE 68164 (402) 431-9272 | https://www.MACScouts.org

Established in 1910 Serving Nebraska, Iowa & South Dakota

Our Impact:

22,184

YOUTH SERVED BY THE MID-AMERICA COUNCIL’S CHARACTER-BUILDING PROGRAMS

3,353

ADULT VOLUNTEERS WHO GUIDED AND MENTORED BOYS AND GIRLS ON THEIR SCOUTING JOURNEY

72.8%

SCOUTS MORE LIKELY THAN NON-SCOUTS TO EMBRACE VALUES INCLUDING “HELPING OTHERS” AND “DOING THE RIGHT THING”

Our Leadership:

Chris Mehaffey CEO & Scout Executive

Scouting America, Mid-America Council

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

For more than 115 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, selfconfidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that will influence their adult lives.

Scouting America provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to:

• Try new things

• Provide service to others

• Build self-confidence

• Reinforce ethical standards

While various activities and youth groups teach basic skills and promote teamwork, Scouting goes beyond that and encourages youth to achieve a deeper appreciation for service to others in their community.

Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important as individuals. It is communicated to them that those in the Scouting family care about what happens to them, regardless of whether a game is won or lost.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Scouting promotes activities that lead to personal responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices can be made.

Joe Wiltrout Chief Development Officer

Board of Directors:

Giving Opportunities Your charitable donation is more than a gift to the Scouts—it’s an investment in the success of your community. Scouts in the MidAmerica Council rely on the generosity of charitable individuals, corporations, and foundations to help them grow into the next generation of leaders. Giving opportunities include:

• Financial assistance and scholarship funds

• Annual gifts

• Event sponsorships

• Major gifts

• Endowment and planned giving

• Memorials and tributes

Volunteer Opportunities Scouting is a youth-led, youth-run program, but the youth must be trained to be leaders. The average Scout volunteer gives 20 hours of service each month, and 96 percent of volunteers say they would recommend volunteering for the Scouting America to other adults. Opportunities include:

• Scout leader

• Event and service project coordinator

• Merit badge counselor

• Administrative support

• Fundraising

• Board members

Wish List: fishing poles, 10 ATV helmets/ goggles, climbing helmets, harnesses, rope, EQ Helmets, lake inflatable pieces, 18 SUPs and paddles, 8 disc golf baskets, 6 rowboats and oars, accessible pool lift

Our rebranding to ScoutingAmericais not just a new name, but a renewed commitment to fostering the development of young people across our nation…[to] ensure that Scouting remains a vital and impactful force in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

~ Chris Mehaffey

Stephen Center partners with individuals, families and the community to overcome homelessness, substance abuse and mental health concerns.

2723 Q St., Omaha, NE 68107 (402) 731-0238 | https://www.stephencenter.org

Established in 1984 | Serving Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie counties

Stephen Center

Giving Opportunities

Stephen Center, located in South Omaha, serves a highly vulnerable population with acute physical, behavioral and mental health issues in the metropolitan area. This population ranges from homeless men, women, and children to individuals suffering from mental illness and/or addiction. Stephen Center operates the community’s only “recovery housing” projects which are defined by HUD as “housing models that utilize substance use-specific services, peer support, and physical design features to support individuals and families on a particular path to recovery from addiction”.

Services are provided through three distinct, CARF accredited programs: Pettigrew Emergency Shelter, Permanent Supportive Housing apartments and the HERO Substance Abuse Treatment program.

Stephen Center’s goal is to increase housing stability for Pettigrew Emergency Shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing clients with a focus on supportive services, case management, therapeutic and crisis intervention services to address critical mental health, addiction and housing issues of clients. These services lead to the stabilization necessary to work toward and achieve permanent housing destinations for clients.

Board of Directors:

• Monetary donations for shelter operations

• Holiday Merry Mart

• Planned gifts

• Guild annual gala

• Donation drives

Volunteer Opportunities

• Food, clothing and supply drives

• Office assistant/front door host

• Meal preparation and service

• Laundry attendant

Wish List

• Coffee

• Twin sheet sets

• Pillows

• Hygiene items

• Laundry baskets

• Coffee

• Sweatpants (all sizes)

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

1229 Millwork Ave., Suite 402, Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 342-8232 | https://www.UnitedWayMidlands.org

Established in1923

Our Impact:

150

NONPROFIT PROGRAMS UWM INVESTS IN ACROSS THE OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS METRO

5,400

SHINE BRIGHT HYGIENE KITS DELIVERED TO STUDENTS SO THEY CAN START THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH CONFIDENCE

12 million

THE NUMBER OF SERVICES UWM PLANS TO PROVIDE TO ADDRESS SOCIAL & ECONOMIC DISPARITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY

~ UWM Community Impact & Programs Department

Our Leadership:

United Way of the Midlands

HOW WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

At United Way of the Midlands (UWM), we understand there is great need across the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro, and an enduring urgency to come together. So, we continue to welcome all voices as a neutral bridge between government, nonprofits and businesses — committed to strengthening local support and exploring collaborative solutions.

Unity is embedded in our name, but to us, it is much more than a word. It is a call to action. That’s why we don’t just talk about coming together — we put it into practice every day — creating a broad circle of supports and a safety net of essential services. Through our community investment process, we address challenges, fill gaps through direct services like 211 and JAG Nebraska, and strengthen systems people rely on.

As we continue to look ahead, UWM will keep showing up for our metro — through crisis and recovery, through challenges and opportunities. We will actively listen, swiftly respond and transform care for community into results that make a difference — right here where we live and work.

Giving Opportunities

With United Way your gift supports hundreds of local programs serving the ever-changing needs of our community. To make a monetary gift, you can:

• Give through your company or organization’s United Way campaign

• Make a gift to the Legacy Society and help build something that lasts

• Set-up a one-time or recurring gift at UnitedWayMidlands.org/Donate

Volunteer Opportunities

Turn your care for community into making a difference by joining Volunteers United and participating in an existing volunteer project, organizing a custom corporate project or assembling kits for people in need. To see how, go to: UnitedWayMidlands.org/Volunteer

United Way Signature Volunteer Events & Opportunities

• Shine Bright

• Day of Caring

• Good on the Go projects

• MLK Day

• National Volunteer Week

• Custom projects

• Holiday Helpers – November and December

Board of Directors:

Dave Anderson

Chanda Chacón

Anna Cramer

Matthew DeBoer

Jason Hansen

Gladys Harrison

Carol Henrichs

Sal Issaka

Derek Leathers

Chris Leitner

Denise McCauley

Maqui Parkerson

Dr. Andrew Rikli

Tracy Schaefer

Chris Schaffer

Kelsey Scroggin

Joseph Sullivan

Dina Tilgner

Gretchen Twohig

Troy Via

Leslie Volk

John Walker

Dave Warren

Randy Wood

STRONGER TOGETHER

Board

Directors:

Ralph

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and Easterseals Nebraska support the care and access needs of community members today while keeping an eye toward the future, ensuring our collaborative decisions are strong, smart, and sustainable. As we meet our goals and assess evolving needs together, we continually raise the bar to ensure our organization, clients, partnerships, and communities can thrive for decades to come.

We invite you to learn more about clients’ stories and our 2024 community impact, including serving more than 50,000 people in Omaha and southwest Iowa. Explore

Charity Events Preview

AUGUST 2025

August 7, 2025

Lunch For the Girls: Strength in Every Girl, A Legacy in Every Story: 50 Years Strong GIRLS INC. OF OMAHA

https://girlsincomaha.org/events/lunch-for-the-girls

August 11, 2025

QLI Annual Golf Challenge

QLI

https://aesbid.com/ELP/QLIGOLF25/

August 22, 2025

Stage Party

OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS

https://o-pa.org/support/signature-events/stage-party/

August 24, 2025

50 Mile March: Operation Home Base

[August 23-24, 2025]

50 MILE MARCH

http://www.50milemarch.org

August 28, 2025

2025-26 Campaign Kickoff

UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS

www.UnitedWayMidlands.org/Events

SEPTEMBER 2025

September 4, 2025

Metro Sporting Clays

SCOUTING AMERICA, MID-AMERICA COUNCIL WITH WERNER VALLEY SHOOTING FIELDS

https://mac-bsa.org/give/events/

September 12, 2025

Day of Caring

UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS

www.UnitedWayMidlands.org/Volunteer

September 12, 2025

Zoofari 2025 - Under Wild Stars

OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION

https://www.zoofari2025.com

September 25, 2025

Light The Night Omaha

THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

https://www.lightthenight.org/events/omaha

September 27, 2025

Miles for Madonna

MADONNA REHABILITATION HOSPITALS

https://www.madonna.org/foundation/miles-for-madonna/

September 27, 2025

A Vintage Affaire

AUTISM ACTION PARTNERSHIP

https://e.givesmart.com/s/:nnkd-IFecXH/e/HI4/

OCTOBER 2025

October 2, 2025

Imagine... OHB’s Annual Fundraising Event

OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS

https://OHBimagine.givesmart.com

October 2, 2025

OHB’s Annual Fundraising Event

OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS

https://OHBimagine.givesmart.com

October 3, 2025

Holland 20th Anniversary

OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS

https://ticketomaha.com/Productions/holland-20th-anniversary

October 6, 2025

55th Annual Golf Scout Invitational

SCOUTING AMERICA, MID-AMERICA COUNCIL

https://mac-bsa.org/give/events/

October 9, 2025

Conversations on a Bench

OPEN DOOR MISSION

https://www.opendoormission.org/events/conversations-on-a-bench/

October 16, 2025

70th Anniversary Celebration Gala

OPEN DOOR MISSION

https://www.opendoormission.org/events/70th-anniversary-gala/

October 18, 2025

Aksarben Ball

AKSARBEN FOUNDATION

https://aksarben.org/the-aksarben-ball/

October 27, 2025

2025 Annual Meeting

UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS

www.UnitedWayMidlands.org/Events

NOVEMBER 2025

November 20, 2025

KFAB Hope for the Hungry Radiothon

OPEN DOOR MISSION

https://www.opendoormission.org/events/hope-for-the-hungry-radiothon/

November 21, 2025

Sentimental Journey: 50 Years

THE DURHAM MUSEUM

https://durhammuseum.org/

November 24, 2025

Home for the Holidays

THE DURHAM MUSEUM ON TRACK GUILD

https://durhammuseum.org/on-track-guild/

DECEMBER 2025

December 3, 2025

Scouting Character Luncheon

SCOUTING AMERICA, MID-AMERICA COUNCIL

https://mac-bsa.org/give/events/

December 5, 2025

Miracle Night for Madonna

MADONNA REHABILITATION HOSPITALS

https://www.madonna.org/foundation/miracle-night-for-madonna/

December 12, 2025

Channel 94.1’s Diaper Drive

OPEN DOOR MISSION

https://www.opendoormission.org/events/94-1-diaper-drive/

December 13, 2025

Making Memories: Sensory Santa AUTISM ACTION PARTNERSHIP

https://autismaction.org/events/making-memories-sensory-santa-2-tmcg4

December 2025 TBD

Project Christmas Joy OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS

https://ohb.org/

JANUARY 2026

January 19, 2026

MLK Day Volunteer Event UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS www.UnitedWayMidlands.org/Events

FEBRUARY 2026

February 21, 2026

Wish Ball

MAKE-A-WISH NEBRASKA https://wish.org/nebraska/events

MARCH 2026

March 3, 2026

American Red Cross Heroes in the Heartland AMERICAN RED CROSS

https://www.redcross.org/local/nebraska.html

March 4, 2026

Stronger Together Luncheon COMPLETELY KIDS

https://completelykids.org/events/stronger-together/ March 8, 2026

Art & Soup VNA

https://www.vnatoday.org/events/art-soup/

MARCH 2026 CONT’D.

March 12, 2026

EthicSpace

BUSINESS ETHICS ALLIANCE

https://www.businessethicsalliance.org/the-ethicspace-conference.html

March 12, 2026

Stand Up for Girls GIRLS INC. OF OMAHA https://girlsincomaha.org/events/stand-up-for-girls-inc

APRIL 2026

April 10, 2026

vinNEBRASKA COMPLETELY KIDS

https://completelykids.org/events/vinnebraska/

April 16, 2026

Raising Funds ‘Fore’ Families at TopGolf Omaha! CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF OMAHA https://www.christchildomaha.com/

April 19 - 25, 2026

National Volunteer Week UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS www.UnitedWayMidlands.org/Events

April 24, 2026

Hops & Grapes PARTNERSHIP 4 KIDS https://p4k.org/hops-grapes/

April 25, 2026

Blue Jean Ball

MAKE-A-WISH NEBRASKA https://wish.org/nebraska/events

April 28, 2026

DJ’s Hero Awards Luncheon THE SALVATION ARMY OF OMAHA https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/omaha/

MAY

2026

May 4, 2026

Swing for the Spectrum Golf Tournament AUTISM ACTION PARTNERSHIP https://autismaction.org/fundraisers

May 5, 2026

2026 Can Do Awards Luncheon KIDS CAN COMMUNITY CENTER https://kidscan.org/get-connected/can-do-event-2026.html

May 5, 2026

2026 Can Do Awards KIDS CAN COMMUNITY CENTER https://kidscan.org/get-connected/can-do-event-2026.html

MARCH 2026 CONT’D.

May 7, 2026

Boys Town Booster Banquet

BOYS TOWN

https://www.boystown.org/nebraska/booster-banquet

May 21, 2026

Executive Ethics Breakfast

BUSINESS ETHICS ALLIANCE https://www.businessethicsalliance.org/event

May 7, 2026

Omaha Wine, Whiskey and Wishes

MAKE-A-WISH NEBRASKA https://wish.org/nebraska/events

May 2026 TBD

OHB Golf Classic

OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS

https://ohb.org/

JUNE 2026

June 13, 2026

Summer Baseball Mixer

AKSARBEN FOUNDATION

https://aksarben.org/women-in-tech-summit/ June 29, 2026

FORE! the KIDS COMPLETELY KIDS

https://completelykids.org/events/fore-the-kids/

AUGUST 2026

August 13, 2026

Summer Leadership Luncheon BUSINESS ETHICS ALLIANCE https://www.businessethicsalliance.org/events.html

August 23, 2026

50 Mile March 2026; Yet unnamed mission will be August 22-23, 2026

50 MILE MARCH

http://www.50milemarch.org

August 23, 2026

Making Memories: Zoo Night AUTISM ACTION PARTNERSHIP https://autismaction.org/events/making-memories-zoo-night-2-7mrdd

SEPTEMBER 2026

September 17, 2026

Pinot, Pigs and Pours

COMPLETELY KIDS

https://completelykids.org/events/pinot-pigs-and-pours/

OCTOBER 2026

October 1, 2026

Fall Mind Candy Dialogue

BUSINESS ETHICS ALLIANCE https://www.businessethicsalliance.org/events.html

October 1, 2026

Soiree

CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF OMAHA https://www.christchildomaha.com/

October 10, 2026

Aksarben Ball AKSARBEN FOUNDATION https://aksarben.org/the-aksarben-ball/

NOVEMBER 2026

November 13, 2025

Tree of Lights Kickoff

THE SALVATION ARMY OF OMAHA https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/omaha/

November 27, 2025

TurkeyFest

THE SALVATION ARMY OF OMAHA https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/omaha/

November 2026 TBD

Nutcracker Gala

AMERICAN MIDWEST BALLET https://amballet.org

November 2026 TBD

Nutcracker Gala

AMERICAN MIDWEST BALLET https://amballet.org

November 2026 TBD

Nutcracker Gala

AMERICAN MIDWEST BALLET https://amballet.org/

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