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Hispanic Heritage Month in the Greater Omaha Metro
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.
Suicide Prevention Week: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Nebraska
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.
Hunger Action Month: Accepted Food Bank
Accepted Food Bank provides food for Millard and Elkhorn students. They offer multiple options for schools including:
National Literacy Month: Omaha Public Library Foundation
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:
Hunger Action Month: Together
It's Hunger Action Month in the Omaha metro and now is the time to support the fight against food insecurity.
Together's mission is to prevent and end hunger and homelessness in the Omaha community. Together helps individuals and families through three programs, The Horizons Program (rapid rehousing), Crisis Engagement (prevention and diversion) and The Nourish Program (food pantry, food education, SNAP and WIC).
Coffee Chat: August 2023
Each month, we have the pleasure of gathering with our nonprofit members at an event we call Cuppa Jo'maha, which feature conversations with community leaders over a cup of joe. August's event featured Lindsay Cosimano sharing about Nebraska Health Network resources, including Community Relay, a free resource for neighbors to locate programs and services based on their needs.