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For more than 70 years, families have counted on the Ollie Webb Center for assistance, advice, advocacy and services for family members with developmental or intellectual disabilities. They are on […]
Jul 10th, 2023 In the Community, News, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
Applications for the Fund for Omaha 2023 grant cycle are open. Applications are accepted annually July 1 – August 1. Awards will be announced via email by October 31. The […]
Jul 1st, 2023 Equity, Grants, Nonprofits
The Omaha Community Foundation awarded a total of $845,000 to 92 local nonprofits and neighborhood groups through its five Community Interest Funds. This includes the African American Unity Fund, Futuro […]
Jun 1st, 2023 News, Nonprofits
The LGBTQIA2S+ Equality Fund committee awarded $200,000 to 16 organizations serving the needs of the LGBTQIA2S+ community in the Omaha metro. The Omaha Community Foundation received 30 applications with grant […]
Jun 1st, 2023 News, Nonprofits
The African American Unity Fund committee awarded $225,000 to 19 organizations supporting initiatives for the African American community in the Omaha metro. The Omaha Community Foundation received 76 applications with […]
Jun 1st, 2023 News, Nonprofits
The Futuro Latino Fund committee awarded $175,000 to 12 organizations serving the Latino community. The Omaha Community Foundation received 25 applications with grant requests totaling $442,900. The Futuro Latino Fund […]
Jun 1st, 2023 News, Nonprofits
The Refugee Community Grant Fund advisory committee awarded $165,000 to 22 refugee-led or refugee-serving organizations. The Omaha Community Foundation received 43 applications with grant requests totaling $725,768. The Refugee Community […]
Jun 1st, 2023 News, Nonprofits
The Omaha Community Foundation was established in 1982, functioning primarily as a charitable bank for Omaha and Southwest Iowa philanthropists. Since then, our community knowledge has grown, programming has expanded, […]
May 24th, 2023 Advisors
The Covid-19 pandemic exposed gaps in access to mental health care for children and young adults across Omaha. Staff at the Methodist Hospital Community Counseling Program, which was already providing […]
May 19th, 2023 COVID-19, Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits
The Omaha Community Foundation is being recognized for the organization’s work in the community. The Foundation received a 2023 Business Excellence Award in Philanthropy from the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. […]
May 5th, 2023 In the Community, News
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