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After escaping an abusive relationship, Emma* moved to a shelter with her young child. She soon left the shelter for an apartment, but the apartment fell through, and Emma found […]
Sep 11th, 2023 News, Nonprofits
The Omaha Venture Group, a giving circle facilitated by the Omaha Community Foundation, recently awarded grants to five local nonprofit organizations. OVG members pool their charitable resources while learning about […]
Aug 29th, 2023 Donors, Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits
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
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 Omaha Neighborhood Grants committee awarded $80,000 to 23 neighborhood groups combining leadership development and community building work around Omaha. The Omaha Community Foundation received 50 applications with grant requests […]
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 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
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