Junior League of Omaha

What we do: The Junior League of Omaha is committed to developing the potential of women to become civic leaders and valued community volunteers and to empower growth personally and in the workplace. We provide women training in leadership and organizational development, community needs assessment, parliamentary procedure, project development and implementation, strategic planning, communications, advocacy, and fundraising. Our members participate in various roles during their Junior League active years. With this training, members expand and share their skills with other members while also challenging themselves to learn skills they may not have the opportunity to experience elsewhere. Equipped with this hands-on training, Junior League of Omaha members make an impact.

The Junior League of Omaha has a 100-plus-year history of meeting Omaha’s needs with an enthusiastic, well-trained volunteer force. Now, we’re turning that power to address one of Omaha’s most critical and unmet needs – hunger and access to healthy food.

HOW DOES THE LEAGUE HELP?
JLO Kitchen Connections, a program created, financially supported, and run by members of the Junior League of Omaha, is an innovative, community-building way to teach home cooking to young adults aging out of the foster care system. Each quarter, League mentors pair up with young adults through Project Everlast, Child Saving Institute, and Completely Kids, where they:
 

• Learn healthy new recipes and nutrition basics
• Cook together in a safe, fun, and friendly environment
• Share meals and create community

At the end of each cohort, young adults receive a complete kitchen kit, including pots, pans, dishes, utensils, food storage, and some small appliances so they can continue their new cooking skills.

Backpacks with a Heart is another program that targets hunger and access to healthy foods. Junior League members stock backpacks with food and other essentials to support the Heart Ministry Center.