Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty, Inc.

Year Founded
2016
EIN
81-3496316
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Marcus Bell, CEO
Marcus Bell
Primary Contact Name
Marcus Bell
Main Address

P.O. Box 540338
Omaha, NE 68154
United States

What We Do

Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty's mission is empowering under-resourced families to change their lives by discovering 
and overcoming barriers to success.  

Omaha Bridges is creating a safer, healthier, and more productive Omaha Metro Area by offering hope and practical tools for a better future. Our Getting Ahead classes, held quarterly in both English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity. Classes are provided free of charge throughout the community, with in-person sessions including meals in a family-style setting, fostering community and collaboration.

Graduates receive a stipend offering an immediate financial boost and gain access to Certified Life Skills Coaches, who provide ongoing, free coaching sessions to help overcome financial barriers and connect with educational and employment opportunities.

Each year, Omaha Bridges graduates between 300-400 individuals, who see measurable improvements in their monthly net income, debt-to-income ratio, and net assets, equipping them to handle future financial challenges. Since inception, we have impacted over 1,800 individuals, with over 50% of graduates reporting reduced stress levels after completing our programs.

Interesting Info
  • Our graduates experience an average annual income increase of $18,000
  • On average, our graduates achieve a 50% reduction in their debt-to-income ratio.
  • Our program boasts a 90% graduation rate.
Geographic Location

Douglas County, NE, Pottawattamie County, IA, Sarpy County, NE

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