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Project Harmony is the resource for child abuse services and training in the Omaha metro area and surrounding communities. They help community members protect and support the most vulnerable among us - restoring courage, facilitating healing and empowering community members to be someone in the life of a child.

We asked Project Harmony to tell us about a superstar volunteer and we heard all about Lachelle. Naturally, we had to hear from Lachelle why she is so giving of her time!

We tagged along on September 27th to see Medical Solutions in action at Nebraska Diaper Bank and get a glimpse of their volunteer needs. Thank you for serving our community, Medical Solutions!

I've been hearing of Kiewit employees volunteering across the greater Omaha metro and wanted to learn more about their efforts. Tim, who leads the Kiewit Culture of Service Committee spent some time with me to explain their why, the benefits of volunteerism that he has observed, and his advice for others looking to start a volunteer program. 

Kiewit Corporation shares that their business ethics are their four core values – People, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship.

Last week, a couple dozen Farm Credit Services of America employees raised their hands to help EPIC for Girls prepare for their fundraiser: An EPIC Day with Dawn Staley.

EPIC for Girls researches, advocates for, and funds innovative and long-lasting solutions that address inequalities in sports for young women of color.

See the Farm Credit Services of America volunteers in action:

At Cake4Kids, volunteers bake and deliver free, custom birthday cakes for underserved children. They may be in group homes, at a domestic violence or human trafficking shelter, in low-income housing with or without a parent, or even homeless. They aim to raise their self-esteem and confidence with a seemingly simple gift on their special day. It may just be a cake, but the children they bake for know that a stranger took the time and effort to do something special just for them.

Stacy has been crafting smiles and spreading joy for birthday girls and boys for over a decade. Arriving multiple times each month at Open Door Mission’s Lydia House with a noticeable pink box in hand, Stacy has made it her mission to bring happiness to children at the emergency shelter by providing personalized cakes for each child on their birthday.

"I love that kids know what the pink box means," Stacy says. “It’s time for their day of celebration, a moment of joy, and a birthday memory to hold onto."

When we heard of Kayla's community-wide volunteerism, using SHARE Omaha to find opportunities, we wanted to hear more about what's motivating her to continue giving her time. Tune in to the Volunteer Voices video below and hear how Kayla has even made her service contagious.

"It helps me feel my cup," she says.

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Watch the interview with Kayla:

Carolyn, Learning for ALL volunteer, shares her experience as an ESL tutor during this 17th episode of Volunteer Voices.

With Omaha metro nonprofits reporting they need about 1/3 more volunteers, every person who is giving their time to a local cause is making an impact! 

Let's hear what some of our recent dedicated volunteers are saying about their time serving the community:

Meet Caitlin, a Stephen Center volunteer who serves up more than food. She gives a bit of positivity and encouragement to everyone she encounters during her time volunteering at the Stephen Center, an incredible five to six days a week.