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The African American Unity Fund distributed $225,000 to 21 organizations — 13 of which were first-time grantees — supporting initiatives for the African American community. The committee was intentional about […]
Jun 1st, 2021 Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits
The Equality Fund committee awarded $200,000 to 12 organizations serving the needs of our LGBTQIA+ friends, families, and neighbors across the metro area. The fund was established in 2018 to […]
Jun 1st, 2021 Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits
A lack of access to affordable housing has been one of our community’s larger longstanding issues. It’s only been exacerbated by the pandemic. Housing is one of the five focus […]
May 25th, 2021 COVID-19, Knowledge, Landscape Stories, Stories
The Omaha Community Foundation is pleased to announce the first round of Community Resilience Fund grant recipients. Five local nonprofits, serving those disproportionately affected by COVID-19, will receive funds totaling […]
May 21st, 2021 COVID-19, Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits
Take a look around and you’ll see good growing in our community. Everyday, in big and small ways, someone is deciding they are ready to make an impact where they […]
May 18th, 2021 In the Community, Philanthropy, Stories
We are excited to announce that our team has moved to a new location in central Omaha. We spent the past four years in Kiewit Plaza – now named Blackstone […]
Apr 29th, 2021 News, Our Culture
I have two rules for myself in times of crisis: Don’t buy property or propose. Somehow, the COVID-19 outbreak didn’t throw any red flags. I made one of the most […]
Apr 26th, 2021 Our Culture
Since the pandemic began, anxiety and depression rates have quadrupled, according to Deb Anderson, deputy director of Project Harmony. “The average rate that people experience depression or anxiety, both nationally […]
Apr 19th, 2021 COVID-19, Landscape Stories, Stories
Maybe it was a parent, coach, or teacher who at one time or another offered a bit of advice when you and your siblings or teammates were struggling to complete […]
Apr 5th, 2021 Grants, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
The Omaha Community Foundation announced today that they have launched the Community Resilience Fund, a new community fund that will help support local nonprofits as they work to recover from […]
Apr 1st, 2021 COVID-19
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