Take a look around and you’ll see good growing in our community. Everyday, in big and small ways, someone is deciding they are ready to make an impact where they […]
May 18th, 2021
In the Community, Philanthropy, Stories
Nebraska women lost $10,264 to the wage gap last year. That would have been enough to pay for nearly a year of rent. Each year, this disparity is brought to […]
Mar 22nd, 2021
COVID-19, Equity, In the Community
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, 2021
In the Community
When the most recent graduating class of local professionals earned its Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) designation it also earned a unique distinction that separates it from every class that […]
Feb 9th, 2021
Advisors, In the Community, Philanthropy
The Omaha Community Foundation believes engaged residents are in invaluable part of a strong community. That’s why Community Interest Funds are designed to empower community members to make decisions about […]
Jan 21st, 2021
In the Community
Imagine having a crystal ball last year that would have revealed how 2020 would unfold. We would have thought it was a fictional movie plot—not believing it at all! We […]
Dec 22nd, 2020
COVID-19, In the Community, Philanthropy
In October, the Fund for Omaha, the Omaha Community Foundation’s largest grant program, awarded $450,435 to 23 local nonprofits. This year, in response to recent events in our country and world, […]
Dec 11th, 2020
Equity, Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits
Omaha’s long-awaited rapid bus transit line is opening November 18. This new addition to the metro will help remedy a longstanding transportation issue in the metro. Until now, local public […]
Nov 11th, 2020
In the Community, Philanthropy
The Omaha Community Foundation invites you to participate in Giving Tuesday, powered by our partner, SHARE Omaha. Join the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro in giving – and doing – what we […]
Nov 11th, 2020
In the Community, Philanthropy
More People Are Voting Early Than Ever Before This community is showing up to vote and we couldn’t be prouder! For the last two presidential elections, local voter participation rates […]
Oct 31st, 2020
In the Community