The Omaha Neighborhood Grants committee awarded $80,000 to 23 neighborhood groups combining leadership development and community building work around Omaha. The Omaha Community Foundation received 50 applications with grant requests […]
Jun 1st, 2023
News, Nonprofits
The LGBTQIA2S+ Equality Fund committee awarded $200,000 to 16 organizations serving the needs of the LGBTQIA2S+ community in the Omaha metro. The Omaha Community Foundation received 30 applications with grant […]
Jun 1st, 2023
News, Nonprofits
The African American Unity Fund committee awarded $225,000 to 19 organizations supporting initiatives for the African American community in the Omaha metro. The Omaha Community Foundation received 76 applications with […]
Jun 1st, 2023
News, Nonprofits
The Futuro Latino Fund committee awarded $175,000 to 12 organizations serving the Latino community. The Omaha Community Foundation received 25 applications with grant requests totaling $442,900. The Futuro Latino Fund […]
Jun 1st, 2023
News, Nonprofits
The Refugee Community Grant Fund advisory committee awarded $165,000 to 22 refugee-led or refugee-serving organizations. The Omaha Community Foundation received 43 applications with grant requests totaling $725,768. The Refugee Community […]
Jun 1st, 2023
News, Nonprofits
The Omaha Community Foundation is being recognized for the organization’s work in the community. The Foundation received a 2023 Business Excellence Award in Philanthropy from the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. […]
May 5th, 2023
In the Community, News
As the Covid-19 pandemic increased the need for mental health practitioners and social workers to serve people in Omaha, it became crucial for nonprofits working in this field to maintain […]
Apr 19th, 2023
COVID-19, Grants, News, Nonprofits
Serving on a committee is a great way to learn more about the nonprofit organizations serving the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro while developing leadership skills, new relationships, and sharing your talents […]
Feb 28th, 2023
News, Nonprofits
On Feb. 6, a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Syria and Turkey, killing more than 36,000 people. Recovery efforts are expected to take months, possibly years. Here is a list […]
Feb 13th, 2023
News, Philanthropy
The generosity of the Omaha community never ceases to amaze us. You have helped us raise $265,000 to support families who were displaced when the Legacy Crossing apartment complex was […]
Jan 20th, 2023
In the Community, News