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:
The Greater Omaha Metro joins in the National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.
Generally taking place the week after Labor Day, National Suicide Prevention Week begins with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) recognizes the entire month of September as National Suicide Prevention Month: a moment in time to create awareness of this leading cause of death, and inspire more and more people to learn how they can play a role in their communities in helping to save lives.
Accepted Food Bank provides food for Millard and Elkhorn students. They offer multiple options for schools including:
The Omaha Public Library Foundation supports Omaha Public Library by increasing community access to lifelong learning and literacy through fundraising and advocacy.
Give a gift to the Omaha Public Library Foundation
Tune in to this #NationalLiteracyMonth conversation with Wendy Townley about how you can support the foundation this month: