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African American Unity Fund, Futuro Latino Fund, Neighborhood Grants Awarded

Nearly fifty Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area nonprofit organizations that work with African American and Latino populations, and neighborhoods across the community received $450,000 in grants in May. The African American […]

Jun 28th, 2019   In the Community

Southwest Iowa Flood Funds Raise Over $500,000 through 750 Donations since March

The Harrison, Mills, and Fremont County Community Foundations, affiliates of the Omaha Community Foundation, have collectively raised nearly $550,000 to provide relief to those affected by the 2019 Missouri River […]

Jun 26th, 2019   Southwest Iowa

Create an Omaha for All with The Equality Fund

The LGBTQIA+ Equality Fund was established to cultivate a community that supports, includes, and respects lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and non-binary individuals and families in the Omaha […]

Jun 25th, 2019   Philanthropy

Omaha Venture Group Awards $45,000 to Area Nonprofits

The Omaha Venture Group (OVG) has completed another grant season, awarding $45,000 to ten area nonprofit organizations. Following grant decisions, several OVG members shared that it is never easy to […]

Jun 25th, 2019   In the Community

Omaha Gives! Celebrates Seventh Year with $49 Million Raised Since 2013

A total 48,651 donations were given to 961 nonprofits during the seventh annual Omaha Gives! on May 22. This year’s 24-hour online giving day, presented by American National Bank, raised […]

May 23rd, 2019   In the Community, Nonprofits

7 Impactful Ways American National Bank Supports Our Community

This blog was written in partnership with American National Bank, the presenting sponsor of the 7th annual Omaha Gives! day. Service, giving back, and a focus on community are an […]

May 7th, 2019   In the Community, Philanthropy

Inspiring the Youngest Members of Your Family to Give

There is nothing more important than the time we spend with the ones we love. Nothing more precious than the memories we create together. And so, as families — as busy, growing, […]

Apr 24th, 2019   Philanthropy

Community Responds to Historic Flooding

Our community, and the greater Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa region, have witnessed historic flooding resulting in emergency evacuations, severe destruction to thousands of homes and local infrastructure, and the […]

Mar 19th, 2019   Philanthropy

Local Assistance for Government Shutdown

While the 35-day shutdown is temporarily over, the challenges experienced by federal workers are still being felt across the nation and even locally. For many federal workers, missing two pay periods […]

Feb 7th, 2019   Philanthropy

Civic Engagement and Arts Added to The Landscape

The Foundation is continuing our journey to understand the community—both its strengths and its biggest challenges.

Jan 11th, 2019   In the Community

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