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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

Beer sampling volunteers needed: BLOCKtober Fest

Written by Katie Fourney    on September 26, 2019    in
The 712 Initiative has a fun-packed day planned for Saturday, October 5: BIKEtober and BLOCKtober Fest in Council Bluffs. The extravaganza includes BIKEtober's 22-mile fall bike ride (which supports the Pottawattamie County Trails Association) and BLOCKtober Fest's Bavarian Festival, complete with pretzel necklaces. 

'Wait, tell me more about the beer sampling volunteers needed,' you say. In order to pull off this over the top party for Council Bluffs, The 712 Initiative needs volunteers to help with the events.

EVENT SET UP VOLUNTEERS - 2 more needed
Saturday, October 5th from 10am-12pm

The first ever Don't Go Hungry Games!

Written by Katie Fourney    on September 13, 2019    in

Mouth-watering BBQ, exclusive raffle prizes and a unique volunteer opportunity: You don't want to miss the first-ever Don't Go Hungry Games!

Heartland Hope Mission invites you to join them at their Feed a Family Dinner on Thursday, October 10th to fight hunger together. This year's theme is the Don’t Go Hungry Games! Volunteers will lead guests into a game full of twists and turns, competition and prizes. Attendees will gain a new understanding of the challenges Heartland Hope Mission clients face in their day to day lives. 

To play the game, buy your tickets now for the Don't Go Hungry Games.

AFSP Volunteers are Lifesavers

Written by Katie Fourney    on September 9, 2019    in
Every volunteer comes to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Nebraska with a deeply personal reason for becoming involved. Often, these lifesavers are propelled to spread suicide prevention awareness because of their own pain.

AFSP is working to prevent the second leading cause of death for Nebraskans age 15-34 and ninth leading cause of death for all age groups. Their work saves lives and brings hope to those affected by suicide through suicide prevention trainings, community outreach and mental health advocacy.

Volunteers like Mark and Jenn make every hour count because of a desire to let others know that they are not alone.



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