Stories

Wildlife Encounters of Nebraska is dedicated to educating the public about our natural world while offering a home for animals in need for over 30 years. Wildlife Encounter’s award winning educational programs have been seen and heard by over 1 million students nationwide. Their programs are based on the core value of connecting the next generation to our natural world. Engaging students in wildlife conservation and environmental education fosters compassion for all animals and the responsible use of our natural resources, resulting in responsible citizens of our planet.

One of the best ways to make the season bright is to get out and volunteer in the Greater Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro with your friends, family and colleagues! 

You can...

Though there have been changes in giving patterns this year, Giving Tuesday stays strong for local giving!

Early giving through SHAREomaha.org was up, over 10,000 people explored the website on Giving Tuesday and almost one in four gifts were from new donors. Reports of direct-to-nonprofit giving are still coming in and we are thrilled to share that the greater Omaha metro, including Western Iowa givers using SHAREiowa.org, raised over $4.3 million for vital local nonprofits to continue their important work. 

The countdown is on for #GivingTuesday402 (Nov 28)! Which local nonprofits will you support?

Teammates Mentoring: A $30 donation can help fund one background check to ensure students are mentored by a safe, caring adult. Add to your donation cart

Good Life Bulldog Rescue: A $50 donation can make one "go bag". Add to your donation cart

This blog is guest written by Miriam Smith.

Meet Asha. You've probably seen her around. By this time, you are saying to yourself, I'm sure I have never seen Asha. But you have.

Asha represents the thousands of individuals with disabilities that reside in the Nebraska area. Through no fault of their own, they require the assistance and care from others. Here's Asha's story.

As we quickly approach #GivingTuesday402 (November 28), the biggest local giving day of the year, we want to know - Why does our community give?

Give now

I give because... "someone gave to me":

The Nebraska Afghan Community Center (NACC) works to build a unified, educated, and self-sufficient Afghan community in Nebraska.  NACC was founded by a group of former military combat interpreters after the fall of the Afghan government in August 2021.  They provide a variety of basic social services and recreation opportunities to the community.  

Volunteer with NACC

What if we all set aside a portion of our holiday gift spending this year to give gifts back to our community? 

What do you care about? What change do you want to see in the greater Omaha metro? Plan your giving for #GivingTuesday402 now!

Your dollar is powerful. Here are just a few ways your donations can make a difference:

"For me, volunteering has given me a chance to be a part of something bigger than myself. I feel supported and I can also support other people. It's really important during these times of division and separation, that we find these communities, within the bigger Omaha community, that we find those people that support us and make us feel a part of something," shared Martha, Omaha Girls Rock volunteer. 

It's time to prepare for the year’s biggest day of philanthropy locally! Giving Tuesday, this year on November 28th, is the day to give back and support the greater Omaha metro community’s nonprofits.

What if every Omaha area family set aside a portion of their holiday gift spending to give generously in honor of their loved ones?  Over 80% of local nonprofits said that they need fewer than 200 new gifts of $100 to help them meet their fundraising needs. Can you be one of the 200 for causes that matter to you?