The African American Unity Fund distributed $225,000 to 17 organizations—7 of which were new applicants or first-time grantees—supporting initiatives for the African American community in the Omaha metro. The committee […]
May 19th, 2022
Grants, News, Nonprofits
Accessing mental health services is one thing—finding care that’s culturally competent is another. Some immigrants and refugees may have limited access to services because of language barriers while others may […]
May 13th, 2022
COVID-19, Landscape Stories, Stories
Virginia lives in an older home with a steep, narrow staircase to the basement laundry room. After falling several times and breaking her wrist once, she put an old wooden […]
May 13th, 2022
COVID-19, Landscape Stories, Stories
For moms, getting a new job can be stressful under normal circumstances. Add in a pandemic with quarantines, shrinking employment opportunities, shifting school schedules, a lack of child care, and […]
May 13th, 2022
COVID-19, Stories
Front Porch Investments is thrilled to announce over $7.3 million in awards for the Innovation Round of funding for affordable housing development and preservation projects, as well as affordable housing […]
May 12th, 2022
News
We are excited to introduce you to our two new team members. Both fill critical needs and bring valuable experience, fresh energy, and new ideas to the Omaha Community Foundation. […]
Apr 28th, 2022
Donors, Our Culture, Philanthropy
Key Points The most equitable transportation systems offer multiple options for transit and are designed for everyone in a community. Cars are overused and local spending on public transit is […]
Apr 18th, 2022
Landscape Stories, Stories
The Audubon County Community Foundation awarded $133,835 to Audubon County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Spring 2022 Grant Cycle. The following organizations are Spring 2022 Grant Recipients: Audubon […]
Apr 7th, 2022
Southwest Iowa
Welcome to our new brand! As the Omaha Community Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary, we are excited to recognize new milestones and share our new look, new plans, and new […]
Apr 6th, 2022
News, Our Culture
The Cass County Community Foundation awarded $133,555 to Cass County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Spring 2022 Grant Cycle. The following organizations are Spring 2022 Grant Recipients: Anita […]
Apr 6th, 2022
Southwest Iowa