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Some call it stories. Others call it a blog. But here you'll find nuggets of goodness to use and -- you guessed it -- SHARE!

#GivingTuesday402, presented by ACCESSbank!

Written by Katie Fourney    on October 29, 2019    in
If you missed the Giving Tuesday “big news” blog, read the what, when and how here.
 
A metro-wide, do good takeover on December 3rd would not be possible without ACCESSbank’s financial support of #GivingTuesday402!

As ACCESSbank says, they are here for a reason. They are here to make things happen in Omaha. It’s why they volunteer their time and sponsor community events like #GivingTuesday402.
 

 

Giving Tuesday: A do good takeover, powered by collaboration!

Written by Katie Fourney    on October 24, 2019    in
This Giving Tuesday (Dec. 3), SHARE Omaha is collaborating with the Omaha Community Foundation, Pottawattamie County Community Foundation, 24 Hours of Impact and Secret Kindness Agents to ignite local generosity!

If you missed the Giving Tuesday “big news” blog, read the what, when and how here.

 
DONATE
 
Give on Dec. 3 or give early at SHARE Omaha, Omaha Gives! or Pottawattamie Gives!
 

#GivingTuesday402 and #GivingTuesday712: Let’s bring the international movement home!

Written by Katie Fourney    on October 23, 2019    in
SHARE Omaha is bringing the international Giving Tuesday movement home with GivingTuesday402.org for Nebraska supporters and GivingTuesday712.org for Iowa!

If you missed yesterday’s “big news” blog, read the what, when and how here.

We know you want to do good in your own backyard. These hyper-local websites will help you do just that for Giving Tuesday in the Omaha metro.

GIVINGTUESDAY402.ORG



Big news: Giving Tuesday (Dec. 3) is powered by SHARE Omaha!

Written by Katie Fourney    on October 22, 2019    in
Imagine if we each did a single act of good. How much good can we do?

Let’s find out December 3rd for Giving Tuesday, powered by SHARE Omaha!

WHAT:​ A metro-wide, do good takeover — Giving Tuesday, powered by SHARE Omaha.

WHEN:​ Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019

HOW: ​Each of us, contributing a single act of real-life good — throughout the Omaha metro, into our world. Volunteer, donate, surprise someone with kindness — just put positivity out there. And watch it take over.
 
SHARE Omaha is bringing the international Giving Tuesday movement home with GivingTuesday402.org for Nebraska supporters and GivingTuesday712.org for Iowa.

Find ideas, causes and plan your good now!
 

Volunteer in style: Roaring 20s Gala volunteers needed!

Written by Katie Fourney    on October 18, 2019    in
Have a roaring good time while volunteering for Omaha Home for Boys! Sign up now.

Omaha Home for Boys is celebrating a century of service by taking it back to the Roaring 20s when it all began! Grab your glad rags and sign up to volunteer for the 100 Year Anniversary Celebration. It's a festive evening complete with 1920s themed cocktails and costumes, live music from The Diamond Empire Band, a speakeasy, casino games, a photo booth, a Model-T, dinner, auction and more. It’s going to be the bee’s knees!

The event will be held at the Embassy Suites in LaVista on November 8, 2019,  and a number of volunteer opportunities are available for both individuals and small groups. Dinner will be provided for all volunteers.

SHARE Omaha is the UNO Athletics Impact Partner Sponsor!

Written by Katie Fourney    on October 10, 2019    in
We are thrilled to announce SHARE Omaha is the UNO Athletics Impact Partner Sponsor for 2019-2020!

At every UNO Hockey game, fans will have the opportunity to engage with the featured nonprofit partner at the SHARE Omaha Impact Partner table. As SHARE Omaha amplifies the needs of local nonprofits, connecting givers to ways to volunteer and donate, SHARE Omaha is proud to offer this opportunity for nonprofits to reach new supporters, at no charge to the nonprofit. 

If your nonprofit organization is interested in a future table, apply here. 

This season, you'll see:

Friday, October 11th:
UNO Mavericks vs Alabama Huntsville
Whispering Roots

Saturday, October 12th:
UNO Mavericks vs Alabama Huntsville

Assistance League of Omaha's Operation School Bell®

Written by Katie Fourney    on October 9, 2019    in
Assistance League® of Omaha’s Operation School Bell® is a program that offers over 4,000 children the opportunity to shop for new clothing at JCPenney at Westroads Mall. Research shows that when children feel good about what they are wearing, attendance and grades improve.

This effort wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of 450 volunteers. Many parents say they appreciate the kind and welcoming Assistance League of Omaha volunteers.



Pumpkin spice lattes are here, let’s volunteer!

Written by Katie Fourney    on October 2, 2019    in
Get in the Fall spirit and warm your heart with these easy volunteer opportunities in the Omaha metro.  

 
Volunteer a few hours at a Fall or Halloween Event
Smores, trunk-or-treats and a “haunted” train, these are signs Fall has arrived! These upcoming events need volunteers to offer just a few hours of their time. Sign up below. Ghoul have a spooky good time.

                Hummel Harvest Nights – 10/11/19 and 10/18/19
                Neighboorhood Tour: Bensonhurst - 10/12/19 and 10/13/19

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