Donor Stories
Different people. Different goals. One Community.
There is no one reason to give and no single way to do it. At the Omaha Community Foundation, we understand this perfectly. And we structure what we do accordingly. That’s why so many different types of people, from all parts of the area and all walks of life trust us to reach their charitable goals.
Fred Amis and the Amis Family Foundation
Helping new immigrants seemed like such a big challenge, Fred Amis didn’t know where to start. He decided to start with the Omaha Community Foundation.
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Scott and Paige Berryman
Since that night at the Orpheum, their third real date, life for Scott and Paige Berryman has been a happy blur. They plan to talk about their charitable giving just as soon as they have time to talk.
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Mike Cassling
Mike Cassling’s passion for education in Omaha is huge but so are his commitments as a family man and CEO. So he lets the Omaha Community Foundation bridge the gap between his big dreams and busy schedule.
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Stuart and Amy Chittenden
Dreaming comes easy for Amy and Stuart Chittenden; but to focus their charitable giving, they turned to the Omaha Community Foundation.
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Sam Fried
Sam Fried won’t always be able to tell young people about his Holocaust experiences. But thanks to his Omaha Community Foundation Fund, he knows that someone will.
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Rich Juro
Through the Omaha Community Foundation’s family giving opportunities, Rich Juro is passing on the gift of philanthropy to his grandchildren.
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Kyle Hoback
Kyle Hoback started thinking of ways to give back even before he was finished receiving.
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Paul and Mary Jessen
Paul Jessen gives to the arts because he believes they’re vital to our community. He gives through the Omaha Community Foundation because we understand the art of giving.
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Elwin and Mary Jane Larson
Elwin and Mary Jane Larson are of one voice in their dream for Omaha’s future. They both believe that Omaha’s young people are its greatest asset. The Omaha Community Foundation matched a dream they had for education in Omaha.
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Lorie Lewis
When Lorie Lewis was a high school senior, the encouragement of one teacher changed her whole life. That has defined Lorie’s approach to philanthropy. She wants to change lives.
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Darren and Sherri Obrecht
When Darren and Sherri Obrecht started having children, it made them want to give back to their community like never before. Unfortunately, it also meant they had less time than ever to offer.
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Kevin Thompson
Omaha Community Foundation’s giving incentive is fueling a dream that Kevin Thompson has for North Omaha.
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Joy and Gordon Watanabe
Gordon and Joy Watanabe knew about the Omaha Community Foundation. They just didn’t know it was for them.
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Katie Weitz White and Watie White
When Katie Weitz White and Watie White needed help finding a perfect match to their charitable giving, they turned to the Omaha Community Foundation.
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