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This giving season we've been asking donors, "Why do you give?" These are just 78 of the powerful answers we've heard:

EPIC for Girls researches, advocates for, and funds innovative and long-lasting solutions that address inequalities in sports for young women of color. Sports participation increases self-esteem, improves overall health, contributes to more positive body image, and increases likelihood of college attendance. EPIC for Girls is the only athletic continuum in Omaha that focuses on BIPOC girls in athletics regardless of ability to pay.

After a momentous Giving Tuesday on November 28, 2023, let's keep the giving going year-round!

We invite you to participate in #GivingEveryTuesday, where we uplift a unique cause area each week. You can learn more about local needs and provide support in the ways you choose, anytime. Keep flexing your generosity muscle every week, and let's see what our community can do when we give 24/7/365!

This week, we encourage you to click through and learn more about each of these local museums. If you're able, give a gift to help sustain their work!

Wildlife Encounters of Nebraska is dedicated to educating the public about our natural world while offering a home for animals in need for over 30 years. Wildlife Encounter’s award winning educational programs have been seen and heard by over 1 million students nationwide. Their programs are based on the core value of connecting the next generation to our natural world. Engaging students in wildlife conservation and environmental education fosters compassion for all animals and the responsible use of our natural resources, resulting in responsible citizens of our planet.

One of the best ways to make the season bright is to get out and volunteer in the Greater Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro with your friends, family and colleagues! 

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Though there have been changes in giving patterns this year, Giving Tuesday stays strong for local giving!

Early giving through SHAREomaha.org was up, over 10,000 people explored the website on Giving Tuesday and almost one in four gifts were from new donors. Reports of direct-to-nonprofit giving are still coming in and we are thrilled to share that the greater Omaha metro, including Western Iowa givers using SHAREiowa.org, raised over $4.3 million for vital local nonprofits to continue their important work. 

The countdown is on for #GivingTuesday402 (Nov 28)! Which local nonprofits will you support?

Teammates Mentoring: A $30 donation can help fund one background check to ensure students are mentored by a safe, caring adult. Add to your donation cart

Good Life Bulldog Rescue: A $50 donation can make one "go bag". Add to your donation cart

This blog is guest written by Miriam Smith.

Meet Asha. You've probably seen her around. By this time, you are saying to yourself, I'm sure I have never seen Asha. But you have.

Asha represents the thousands of individuals with disabilities that reside in the Nebraska area. Through no fault of their own, they require the assistance and care from others. Here's Asha's story.

As we quickly approach #GivingTuesday402 (November 28), the biggest local giving day of the year, we want to know - Why does our community give?

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I give because... "someone gave to me":

The Nebraska Afghan Community Center (NACC) works to build a unified, educated, and self-sufficient Afghan community in Nebraska.  NACC was founded by a group of former military combat interpreters after the fall of the Afghan government in August 2021.  They provide a variety of basic social services and recreation opportunities to the community.  

Volunteer with NACC