What if we all set aside a portion of our holiday gift spending this year to give gifts back to our community?
What do you care about? What change do you want to see in the greater Omaha metro? Plan your giving for #GivingTuesday402 now!
Your dollar is powerful. Here are just a few ways your donations can make a difference:
"For me, volunteering has given me a chance to be a part of something bigger than myself. I feel supported and I can also support other people. It's really important during these times of division and separation, that we find these communities, within the bigger Omaha community, that we find those people that support us and make us feel a part of something," shared Martha, Omaha Girls Rock volunteer.
It's time to prepare for the year’s biggest day of philanthropy locally! Giving Tuesday, this year on November 28th, is the day to give back and support the greater Omaha metro community’s nonprofits.
What if every Omaha area family set aside a portion of their holiday gift spending to give generously in honor of their loved ones? Over 80% of local nonprofits said that they need fewer than 200 new gifts of $100 to help them meet their fundraising needs. Can you be one of the 200 for causes that matter to you?
QLI helps survivors of devastating brain and spinal cord injuries get back to life. The population QLI serves, primarily individuals between the ages of 16 and 65, is as diverse as its diagnoses are complex. QLI devotes tremendous resources to providing treatment beyond the client to the entire family unit - resources that include on-campus housing, 24/7 access to counseling and education services, and transition planning to foster both a successful return home and positive long-term outcomes.
November is epilepsy awareness month. Did you know epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders and affects people of all ages?
Epilepsy Foundation Nebraska is leading the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. They provide services across the state of Nebraska to educate, empower, and advocate on issues related to epilepsy and improving the lives of those living with seizures.
This blog is guest written by Haley Haas, Anastasis Theatre artistic director
I want to tell you a beautiful story about how a simple item, journals, is being used to pay tribute to one of our community members who passed away in 2021.
His name was Leo Marks.
November was first declared as Military Family Month in 1996. Since then, November has been a time to acknowledge the tremendous sacrifices our military families make. They contend with separation from their families and make adjustments to new living situations and communities.
We all know this is a hectic time of year!
Despite the busy-ness, it’s the perfect time for you to get involved with Giving Tuesday (this year on November 28, 2023), the year’s biggest day of philanthropy here locally in the Greater Omaha/Council Bluffs metro and across the globe.
Town and Country Animal Rescue believes in giving every animal a chance. TCHS is a nonprofit, "no time limit" shelter serving eastern Nebraska and beyond. They rescue dogs and cats from high kill shelters and bring them to Omaha for placement in loving, forever homes.
On October 23, 2023, we asked SHARE Omaha nonprofit members two questions: How does your fundraising compare to this time in 2022 and how many new $100 donors do you need?
Thanks to the 149 respondents, this is what we learned: