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America’s childcare crisis has accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rising costs and worker shortages make it difficult for childcare providers to stay open. According to federal labor data, childcare employment […]
Jul 11th, 2023 Southwest Iowa, Stories
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
Proposed legislation known as the Charitable Act appears to be gaining momentum in Congress. The bill calls for creating a “below the line” deduction for taxpayers who do not itemize […]
Jun 20th, 2023 Advisors
As your philanthropic clients can likely attest, the going has been rough for many of the nonprofits they support. Turbulent economic conditions, concerns about inflation, and challenges in the banking […]
Jun 20th, 2023 Advisors
Differing views within families are nothing new. For generations, common topics of disagreement have included popular culture, politics, religion, and parenting, to name a few. But money frequently tops that […]
Jun 20th, 2023 Advisors
The Omaha Community Foundation is kicking off our annual Let Good Grow campaign, which supports our vital work in the community. Would you consider a donation to ensure a strong, […]
Jun 7th, 2023 News, 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
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