At the Omaha Community Foundation, we are honored to uplift, celebrate, and recognize strong women and girls in our community. Women’s History Month was established in the 1980s to celebrate […]
Mar 8th, 2023
Equity, Grants, In the Community
A specific version of Black history and narrative is focused largely on pain and struggle. While it is important as individuals, institutions, systems, and communities to grapple with our complicity […]
Feb 3rd, 2023
Equity, In the Community, Nonprofits
One way to honor Black History Month is by becoming a better ally and educating yourself. Being an ally to your Black friends, neighbors, and colleagues is important 365 days […]
Jan 25th, 2023
Equity, In the Community
The generosity of the Omaha community never ceases to amaze us. You have helped us raise $265,000 to support families who were displaced when the Legacy Crossing apartment complex was […]
Jan 20th, 2023
In the Community, News
*Updated Thursday, December 22, 2022 Residents of the Legacy Crossing Apartments near 105th and Fort Streets received an order to vacate their homes on December 19. Due to fire code […]
Dec 19th, 2022
In the Community, News
As communities across the country work together to address bias and hate, many people are looking for ways to get involved, stay engaged, or gain deeper understanding. Ready to take […]
Aug 10th, 2022
In the Community, Nonprofits
Joining a committee is a great way to learn more about nonprofits serving the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro while developing leadership skills, new relationships, and sharing your talents and insights with […]
Feb 23rd, 2022
In the Community, News
Omaha continues to be a community filled with some of the most generous people in the nation. Now, 13 local professionals who completed the coursework to earn the professional Chartered […]
Feb 16th, 2022
Advisors, In the Community, Philanthropy
What can I do? If you’ve thought about racial equity, you’ve probably asked this question. One way to honor Black History Month is by becoming a better ally and educating […]
Jan 25th, 2022
Equity, In the Community
Wait, what year is it? It was 2021. But I had to ask the question. Maybe it’s a sign of getting older. Or maybe it’s the pandemic making life look […]
Jan 13th, 2022
In the Community, News