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SHARE Omaha's Do Good Days 2025, during National Volunteer Week, highlighted the critical need for volunteers in the metro area, and you responded! Passionate individuals, families and corporate groups raised their hands to support local nonprofits and got to work. Thank you to all who served and gave!

See photos from Do Good Days 2025

These are just a few of the ways area volunteers made a difference in our community between April 23-26, 2025:

CIRCLE MOMENTS: When SHARE Omaha connections come together and create a moment of magic - for good. ✨

🎉 Just a few recent circle moments, worthy of celebration:

💜 Martie said, “Volunteering at the Siena Francis house on one of the coldest days of the year was an eye-opening reminder on the need that exists in our community. It was a rewarding time to give to those in need and sharing this time with my son was impactful on both of us.” 

CIRCLE MOMENTS: When SHARE Omaha connections come together and create a moment of magic - for good. ✨

🎉 Just a few recent circle moments, worthy of celebration:

💜 Kyson created art for thank you cards

💜 Ben’s group helped International Council for Refugees and Immigrants (ICRI) move furniture into an apartment

💜 Connie is volunteered at Together

💜 Susan has spent 10 hours making Lasagna for families with Lasagna Love

CIRCLE MOMENTS: When SHARE Omaha connections come together and create a moment of magic - for good. ✨

🎉 Just a few recent circle moments, worthy of celebration:

💜 SHARE Omaha has experienced a 110% increase in volunteer interest year over year, so far in 2025

💜 There's been an 80% increase in the number of donors using SHARE Omaha year over year, so far in 2025

💜 Tim says, "SHARE Omaha was very helpful in giving a great overview of volunteer options and getting me connected with the right people!” 

CIRCLE MOMENTS: When SHARE Omaha connections come together and create a moment of magic - for good. ✨

🎉 Just a few recent circle moments, worthy of celebration:

💜 SHARE Omaha's Community Conversations: Nonprofit Board Service, is coming up on March 11, presented by Centris Federal Credit Union! Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversations-nonprofit-board-service-tickets-1247578293259 

CIRCLE MOMENTS: When SHARE Omaha connections come together and create a moment of magic - for good. ✨

🎉 Just a few recent circle moments, worthy of celebration:

💜 For All Counseling reached their fundraising goal to create Family Preparedness Packets for immigrant families

💜 SHARE Omaha and Cox volunteered at Mosaic, creating Valentines Day cards with clients

💜 John signed up to help with the 50 mile march thank you brigade 

💜 Elizabeth volunteered at Team Bike Rescue and plans to come back

CIRCLE MOMENTS: When SHARE Omaha connections come together and create a moment of magic - for good. ✨

🎉 Just a few recent circle moments, worthy of celebration:

💜 Gina crocheted Octopi for Embracing the ICU

💜 Elite Disability Services volunteered with DIBS for Kids 

💜 Kayla connected with Dear Diabetes about their board opening

💜 Erika is doing volunteer training with CIRA

CIRCLE MOMENTS: When SHARE Omaha connections come together and create a moment of magic - for good. ✨

🎉 Just a few recent circle moments, worthy of celebration:

💜  “Due to the ice freeze, Abide had to reschedule our large Christmas Store event to the next day and yet the store was still a major success, even with losing over 100 volunteers due to rescheduling conflicts! Over 350 families were still impacted and 3,000 toys were still able to be distributed.” - Abide

💜 Kim wrote Holiday cards for Goodwill

CIRCLE MOMENTS: When SHARE Omaha connections come together and create a moment of magic - for good. ✨
 

🎉 Just a few recent circle moments, worthy of celebration:

💜 Candice Iberg, SHARE Omaha Community Partnership Manager, presented to Omaha Public Schools Freshman Academy about local service opportunities

💜 Rick has been volunteering at the Burrow Center and also a few times at the adopt a family The Salvation Army Western Division location

💜 Allen bell rang with Salvation Army

CIRCLE MOMENTS: When SHARE Omaha connections come together, align perfectly, and create a moment of magic - for good. 

Just a few recent circle moments, so worthy of celebration and gratitude: