Where's SHARE is at... Victory Boxing Club & Community Center

Written by Katie Fourney on September 21, 2020 in

#WheresSHARE

Where's SHARE is an odyssey across the Omaha metro to discover causes that matter, presented by Core Bank. Did you decode this clue?

With their students they address gang activity, truancy and obesity,
And condition the strength to solve problems peacefully.

When kids might take a dive and follow a path to crime,
They inspire them to stop. Set a goal. And prepare to climb.

These trainees KnOw they always have someone in their corner,
To fight for them, pick them up, and be their supporter.

As kids learn the ropes, they don’t count them out,
Forming future leaders is what it’s all about.

Where’s SHARE? We are at Victory Boxing Club & Community Center!

Where's SHARE is at... The Historic General Dodge House!

Written by Katie Fourney on September 14, 2020 in

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Where's SHARE is an odyssey across the Omaha metro to discover causes that matter, presented by Core Bank. Did you decode this clue?

This location seeks preservation,
Of a Northern landmark in our nation.

With an appreciation for the railroad,
This might be a clue you can decode.

Look for the work of W.W. Boyington on your tour,
The mansard roof adds to its allure.

Where’s SHARE? We are at the Historic General Dodge House!

Where's SHARE is at... City Sprouts!

Written by Katie Fourney on September 4, 2020 in

#WheresSHARE

Where's SHARE is an odyssey across the Omaha metro to discover causes that matter, presented by Core Bank. Did you decode this clue?

They improve community health and empower your neighborhood,
This Omaha metro organization grows all things good.
They know with 2020’s pandemic there is a need for more,
So they’re seeking to produce 10 times beyond ever before.
Attend a virtual workshop or donate to support the cause,
Their work to build a healthy community, one of unity, is worthy of applause.

Where’s SHARE? We are at City Sprouts!

Where’s SHARE is at… Apollon Art Space!

Written by Katie Fourney on August 31, 2020 in

#WheresSHARE

Where's SHARE is an odyssey across the Omaha metro to discover causes that matter, presented by Core Bank. Did you decode this clue?

Between the performer, the witness and what they share,
There is art in the air.
If it's the eclectic that you seek,
head to the south, no need to speak Greek.

Where’s SHARE? We are at Apollon Art Space!

It's time to end mental health stigma: WhatMakesUs

Written by Katie Fourney on August 21, 2020 in

#mentalhealth

This story is shared by The Public Good Projects in Partnership with The Well Being Partners.

In these challenging times, taking care of our emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing has never been more important. Almost 40 percent of Americans are now showing signs of clinical anxiety or depression. In Nebraska, that number is 30 percent.

Although mental health conditions are extremely common, we rarely talk openly about our mental health in the way we do about our physical health. It’s time that’s changed. WhatMakesUs is a new local initiative collecting stories from community members living with mental health conditions, and their allies, to highlight what makes them who they are — not defined by a mental health condition.

Banking on School Supplies drive gifted hundreds of students with new school supplies

Written by Katie Fourney on August 20, 2020 in

#recap

Once again, the caring hearts of the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro have proven that together we can make big things happen.

In July 2020, ten community-minded local banks partnered with the common goal of providing all metro families the supplies needed for a successful school year. These institutions, including ACCESSbank, American National Bank, Bank of Bennington, Core Bank, Dundee Bank, First National Bank of Omaha, Great Western Bank, Pinnacle Bank, Security National Bank, UMB Bank and Well Fargo, led the effort to collect school supplies for a dozen organizations with the Banking on School Supplies drive.

Over the course of two weeks, boxes of supplies were delivered to bank branches and NorthStar Foundation by generous donors.

Completely KIDS volunteers distribute food, educational supplies to area families during pandemic

Written by Katie Fourney on August 18, 2020 in

#volunteerstories

Story shared by Adrielle Griffin, Completely KIDS Chief Marketing and Development Officer

When the COVID-19 pandemic washed over the Omaha metro area in mid-March, much was unknown. Many, including those at Completely KIDS, thought they might be shut down for a week or so and then life would return to some sense of normalcy. The Completely KIDS staff realized quickly that would not be the case and jumped into action.

Completely KIDS families needed food. Completely KIDS families needed educational supplies and academic enrichment.

Completely KIDS staff began distributing 200 bags of food every Friday in partnership with Food Bank for the Heartland as a drive-up mobile pantry. But as the line of cars backed up on St. Mary’s Ave., it became evident the need was even greater.

Restoring Dignity brings hearts together to serve the refugee community

Written by Katie Fourney on August 11, 2020 in

#nonprofit

by Leo Adam Biga

*Note: Photos shared in this story were taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Restoring Dignity depends heavily on volunteers and donors to ensure refugees have a decent place to live.

Restoring Dignity brings refugee families furniture and household items to transform a living space into a home where they can thrive. Their work also includes teaching basic cleaning skills and providing critical housing advocacy for refugees.

Volunteer Jeff and Crystal Young make community service projects a family endeavor. They began pitching in on Restoring Dignity makeovers of refugee homes after seeing a call for help.

SHARE@Home volunteers send Nice Notes: Reducing mental health stigma

Written by Katie Fourney on July 30, 2020 in

#dogooders

As we are experiencing an unprecedented public health crisis, one SHARE@Home volunteer opportunity is providing a chance to come together to reduce the stigma that often surrounds mental health.

In response to the pandemic, the local American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Nebraska chapter created the Nice Notes campaign to send positive, uplifting notes.

Western Iowa Do-Gooders: CASA volunteers are a voice for children

Written by Katie Fourney on July 20, 2020 in

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This article is the first in a new series. SHARE Omaha is pleased to collaborate with Western Iowa Development Association (WIDA) to feature rural Iowans who are doing good. Learn more about WIDA.

Though it’s a short acronym, CASA volunteers play a significant role in the lives of many in Southwest Iowa. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) do the unseen work to ensure the best interests of vulnerable youth in our community, work that deserves to be recognized.

The Southwest Iowa CASA Program recruits community volunteers to serve as a voice in court for abused and neglected children, to secure a safe, permanent and nurturing home for all. One of these dedicated volunteers is Sheila Lewis of Treynor, Iowa.

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