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Caring, Connecting, and Contributing in Times of Need

This blog was written in collaboration with our partners at American National Bank, the presenting sponsor of the 8th annual Omaha Gives! day. Omaha Gives! is our chance to celebrate Omaha’s […]

May 19th, 2020   In the Community, Stories

Puppets Bring Play, Connection, and Normalcy to Omaha Gives

BFF Omaha (formerly Benson First Friday) is an arts and culture organization that hosts art exhibitions, music events, and is an all-around promoter of the arts in the Benson neighborhood. […]

Apr 21st, 2020   In the Community, Nonprofits, Stories

Latino Org Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion During Omaha Gives

Latino Center for the Midlands has participated in Omaha Gives since the very beginning –this will be its eighth year. Each year, the organization has increased its number of donors […]

Apr 17th, 2020   In the Community, Nonprofits, Stories

Digital Training Opportunities Draw Large Attendance

In preparation for the 8th annual Omaha Gives day presented by American National Bank, the Omaha Community Foundation hosts a series of in-person training sessions to equip participating nonprofits with […]

Apr 14th, 2020   In the Community, Nonprofits

OCF Announces First Round of Response Fund Grants

The Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) announced today that it has given $230,000 from its recently created COVID-19 Response Fund to aid eight nonprofits in the community who are assisting in responding […]

Apr 3rd, 2020   COVID-19, Grants, In the Community

Local COVID-19 Response Fund Launched

Together with several local foundations, the Omaha Community Foundation has launched the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide flexible resources to nonprofit organizations in the metro area working with communities who […]

Mar 13th, 2020   In the Community

Acknowledging the Past, Celebrating Black History in the Metro

The Omaha metropolitan area has an extensive and difficult history for African Americans, including the lynching of George Smith and Willie Brown, mob terrorism, and redlining. Even still, our community […]

Feb 27th, 2020   In the Community

Community Interest Funds Now Accepting Applications

The Omaha Community Foundation believes that engaged residents are in invaluable part of a strong community. Therefore, Community Interest Funds are designed to empower everyday community members to make decisions […]

Jan 16th, 2020   In the Community

Registration for Omaha Gives! Opens January 15

Omaha Gives! is the community’s online platform to showcase the region’s spirit of generosity, increase awareness about local nonprofits, and celebrate the collective effort it takes to make the Omaha-Council […]

Jan 15th, 2020   In the Community

Fund for Omaha Awards $387,031 in Grant Funding to 23 Local Organizations

In October, the Fund for Omaha, the Omaha Community Foundation’s largest grant program, awarded $387,031 to 23 local nonprofits. In this cycle, grant funds went to programs ranging from a […]

Nov 13th, 2019   In the Community, Nonprofits

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