Stories

SHARE Omaha’s executive director Teresa Mardesen is being awarded the 2023 “Women’s Legacy Award” by Women on a Mission for Change, an organization dedicated to supporting women and girls through partnership and mentoring.

The Women’s Legacy Award is given annually to women who exhibit a high level of professional or volunteer achievement and leadership skills, generate significant impact in Nebraska and are highly respected by their peers and a role model for other women.

This blog is guest-written by Craig Meier, CEO of Medical Solutions

As CEO of Medical Solutions, one of the nation’s largest healthcare talent ecosystems, I often think about what it means to “care.” It is at the core of what we do and how we live and lead within our company and in our communities.

This October, we uplift Down Syndrome Awareness Month,  a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome and make others aware of their abilities and accomplishments.

We sat down with Leah, executive director of DSA of the Midlands to hear about their commitment to connecting those touched by Down syndrome through education, advocacy and support.

Give a gift to DSA of the Midlands

ShelterMe Nebraska's  mission is to provide safe and secure housing for the victims of domestic violence and their companion animals.

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.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims.

Sheltering Tree, Inc. builds affordable, consumer-controlled apartment communities for adults with developmental disabilities, helping them achieve their maximum independence. Sheltering Tree creates safe, affordable, and community-centered apartment communities so people with developmental disabilities can lead productive and fulfilling lives, build friendships, and belong to and contribute to the greater community.

Hear from Beth about their work:

This blog is guest-written by Charlene Pierce, president of the Nebraska Poetry Society

During our September nonprofit gathering (we call it Cuppa Jo'maha) we caught up with Cliff of The Collective for Hope to hear about what is happening at the organization.