Stories

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.

No need to take a seat, when you experience the magic of the Omaha Symphony as a volunteer you get the opportunity walk behind the scenes of some of the Symphony’s most spectacular programs for youth and families. Which of these volunteer experiences feels most like you?

Celebrate Creativity (October 17-20, 2023)

For this September's #HungerActionMonth, pause for a moment to learn about Table Grace Ministries. 

Last week, a couple dozen Farm Credit Services of America employees raised their hands to help EPIC for Girls prepare for their fundraiser: An EPIC Day with Dawn Staley.

EPIC for Girls researches, advocates for, and funds innovative and long-lasting solutions that address inequalities in sports for young women of color.

See the Farm Credit Services of America volunteers in action: