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Community Responds to Historic Flooding

Our community, and the greater Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa region, have witnessed historic flooding resulting in emergency evacuations, severe destruction to thousands of homes and local infrastructure, and the […]

Mar 19th, 2019   Philanthropy

Local Assistance for Government Shutdown

While the 35-day shutdown is temporarily over, the challenges experienced by federal workers are still being felt across the nation and even locally. For many federal workers, missing two pay periods […]

Feb 7th, 2019   Philanthropy

2019 Omaha Venture Group Leadership and Members

We are proud to announce the Omaha Venture Group 2019 membership and leadership team. Leadership Team A special thanks to the 2019 Interest Group Leaders & Co-Chairs for their dedication […]

Feb 3rd, 2019   Philanthropy

Our Commitment to Job Applicants

There are so many articles and pearls of wisdom for job seekers, I often wonder why these nuggets aren’t as readily available for employers. The dated mentality that “we” (employers) […]

Jan 29th, 2019   Our Culture

Building a Culture That’s Strong as Bricks

I can still remember the lesson from the Three Little Pigs—without a solid base, a strong wind can be a real adversary. Such is the importance of corporate culture. It […]

Jan 11th, 2019   Our Culture

Civic Engagement and Arts Added to The Landscape

The Foundation is continuing our journey to understand the community—both its strengths and its biggest challenges.

Jan 11th, 2019   In the Community

Fund for Omaha Awards $270,732 to 14 Small Nonprofits

In November, the Fund for Omaha awarded $270,732 to 14 small nonprofit organizations to help with general operating support. The Fund is the Omaha Community Foundation’s largest grant program. In […]

Dec 31st, 2018   In the Community, Nonprofits

Omaha Community Foundation Adds Three Local Leaders to Board of Directors

Deborah Bunting, Gary Gates, and Sergio Sosa have joined the Foundation’s Board.

Dec 31st, 2018   In the Community

$46,900 Granted to Audubon County Nonprofit Agencies

The Audubon County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded $46,900 in grants to Audubon County nonprofit agencies. The following organizations were awarded grants by the Audubon […]

Dec 1st, 2018   Southwest Iowa

$32,000 Granted to Cass County Nonprofit Agencies

The Cass County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded $32,000 in grants to Cass County nonprofit agencies. The following organizations were awarded grants by the Cass […]

Dec 1st, 2018   Southwest Iowa

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