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Virginia lives in an older home with a steep, narrow staircase to the basement laundry room. After falling several times and breaking her wrist once, she put an old wooden […]
May 13th, 2022 COVID-19, Landscape Stories, Stories
For moms, getting a new job can be stressful under normal circumstances. Add in a pandemic with quarantines, shrinking employment opportunities, shifting school schedules, a lack of child care, and […]
Front Porch Investments is thrilled to announce over $7.3 million in awards for the Innovation Round of funding for affordable housing development and preservation projects, as well as affordable housing […]
May 12th, 2022 News
We are excited to introduce you to our two new team members. Both fill critical needs and bring valuable experience, fresh energy, and new ideas to the Omaha Community Foundation. […]
Apr 28th, 2022 Donors, Our Culture, Philanthropy
Key Points The most equitable transportation systems offer multiple options for transit and are designed for everyone in a community. Cars are overused and local spending on public transit is […]
Apr 18th, 2022 Landscape Stories, Stories
Welcome to our new brand! As the Omaha Community Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary, we are excited to recognize new milestones and share our new look, new plans, and new […]
Apr 6th, 2022 News, Our Culture
Two of our key values here at the Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) are Inclusivity and Connectedness. These values aren’t just words or work, they are deeply personal. We believe in […]
Apr 3rd, 2022 Equity, Our Culture
“Challenge accepted.” Those words immediately popped into Mark Weber’s mind when business magnate and investor Warren Buffett challenged the group of Omaha philanthropists to help make their community the most […]
Mar 15th, 2022 Advisors, Philanthropy, Stories
In 2021, our community was still in the midst of a global pandemic and still combating pervasive issues. Our fundholders stepped up, collectively making 16,533 grants, and also took time […]
Mar 15th, 2022 News, Philanthropy
Omaha-area women earn $10,844 less per year than men. Each year, this type of wage disparity is brought to light on a national scale with Equal Pay Day, which shows […]
Mar 8th, 2022 News
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