In the business world, we are always working hard towards our goals but also to make our community a better place. We are invested in a thriving community because it allows us to build our businesses as well as our families, friendships, fellowship in the community and to contribute to ensuring that our city is the best place possible to live and work. Non-profit organizations are the glue that holds our community together; they are the source of initiatives that are focused solely on helping to make an impact on the lives of those who live in our community—to make our tiny part of the world a better place for all, and for many, their work reaches out to affect more than just the Omaha community. These organizations also create jobs in our community and allow people to do what they love while touching lives and truly making a difference. Many people who work in the non-profit world do so because of their true passion for the cause—they really care and we highly commend them for all that they do in and for our community.
We can all contribute to the valuable work that our non-profits are doing every day. Whether you offer your time, talents, or prefer to donate money or items to the cause, there’s always a need that can be met with whatever you have to give. However, with the ever growing number of non-profit organizations it can be hard to decide which to focus your efforts on. It is important to understand that all non-profits are not created equal, so make sure to do your research before making the commitment to support a particular organization. Transparency is highly regarded in the non-profit sector, so even spending just a few minutes doing your due diligence to ensure that a majority of the funds they are generating will be used specifically for the cause they are promoting will do the trick. But above all, it should be something that aligns with your beliefs or that you are passionate about. We are all at different points in our lives, but there truly are a multitude of organizations and so many different ways to get involved in creating positive and lasting change in our community.
Our outstanding local non-profits have woven themselves into the fabric of our community and in this way, make it stronger—doing what needs to be done today, every day to make sure that the future is bright. As businesses/organizations and as individuals, it is our duty to pitch in whenever and however we can to be good community partners. We are so lucky to live in a community with so many local non-profits who work tirelessly to promote awareness and do the important work that makes Omaha a better place to live, work and play. The wonderful local non-profit organizations we’ve highlighted are all among the ones that we are proud to partner with and support, and we encourage you to learn more about their mission and the important work they do right here in our community.
Rebuilding Together Omaha provides free home repairs to elderly homeowners with low-income in the most distressed areas in our community. We serve those who have no resources to pay for needed repairs. We engage over 800 volunteers annually to help us with repairs and renovations.
Last year we served 193 homeowners with free home repairs, including 88 roof projects. The repairs completed includes plumbing and electrical repairs as well as remodeling bathrooms and kitchen, installing grab bars, ramps and railings and replacing roofs and gutters. All of these repairs have a significant impact in the life of an elderly homeowner by helping them to live in a safe, warm and healthy home.
Funds are needed for the 145 homeowners on our waitlist. Contribution would allow us to continue to serve those on our waitlist but also help us meet the needs of the new requests for repairs. Please donate today!
To find out more about Rebuilding Together Omaha, please call (402) 965-9201, visit rebuildingtogetheromaha.org, or find us on Facebook and Twitter!
Kids Can Community Center focuses on children and families in South Omaha. For children ages 18-months to 13-years-old, Kids Can offers a wide variety of programs including: early childhood education, childcare, before & after school activities, out-of-school programs, tutoring and mentoring.
Kids Can utilizes the Creative Curriculum and Handwriting Without Tears for young students. School-age children participate in STEMsmart activities focused on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, strength, music, art, reading and tutoring. For families and individuals, Kids Can offers many community-based programs including holiday assistance, free tax assistance, and neighborhood events.
Originally founded in 1908 as Social Settlement Association of Omaha, Kids Can has a long history of making meaningful impacts in the community. Located at 49th & Q Streets in Omaha, Kids Can Community Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information about Kids Can Community Center visit KidsCanOmaha.org, call 402-731-6988 or email jgillman@kidscanomaha.org.
Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha (CSF) believes that all families, regardless of income, should be able to choose the best educational setting for their children. CSF provides tuition assistance scholarships so children from low-income families can access the private or parochial K-8 education of their choice. CSF is destination neutral and has no religious affiliation—children attend approximately 80 different schools across Omaha and northeast Nebraska. A crucial piece of the CSF program is the commitment it requires from families. Each CSF family must contribute $500 toward their children’s education and their children must achieve a 90% attendance rate. Since 1999, more than 27,000 scholarships have been awarded.
CSF Omaha relies solely upon donations to provide scholarships. If you or your company would like to make a donation or receive more information, please contact the Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha (CSF) office.
Contact information: Mary Boyle, Annual Giving Manager – mary.boyle@csfomaha.org – (402) 819-4990 – www.csfomaha.org
Since 1875, Heartland Family Service has been the area leader in creating the path to a better tomorrow for children and families. With over 50 programs, we are able to craft an integrated, multi-service approach to guide clients toward safety, well-being, and, ultimately, self-sufficiency. We believe that when life improves for one of us, life improves for all of us. We all matter.
If you are interested in supporting our mission of strengthening individuals and families in our community through education, counseling, and support services, visit www.HeartlandFamilyService.org or contact Vice President for Development Donna Dostal at (402) 552-7443 or DDostal@HeartlandFamilyService.org.
The Alzheimer’s Association® is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. For an estimated 33,000 Nebraskans, Alzheimer’s disease is the ultimate thief — of their identity and precious memories. Their caregivers and loved ones are left feeling alone and heartbroken. The Alzheimer’s Association provides education and support to those who face dementia every day. On a national level, the Association advances critical research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. Find out how you can get involved — visit www.alz.org or call (800) 272-3900.
Ballet Nebraska is the region’s professional dance company—the only arts organization of its kind in the area. Now in its fifth season, it brings the energy, excitement, and artistry of dance to an enthusiastic and growing audience in Nebraska, Iowa and on tour.
Ballet Nebraska’s talented professional dancers hail from around the USA and abroad, making Omaha their home to share the excitement of dance with others. As expressive artists, powerful athletes, and skilled teachers, Ballet Nebraska’s dancers give the company a key role in the cultural vitality of the region. Ballet Nebraska’s commitment to community service embraces a range of outreach programs, including special performances for schoolchildren; onsite workshops at schools, libraries and other venues; tickets for underserved populations; and ongoing collaborations with partners that include Joslyn Art Museum, Opera Omaha, and Omaha Performing Arts.
To attend, donate, volunteer, or simply learn more about Ballet Nebraska, visit balletnebraska.org.
ENCOR is a community-based program dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of people with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to support, encourage and empower people to lead lives of learning and fulfillment. This is our job at ENCOR – offering a dignified way of life.
ENCOR was established in 1968 with the help of concerned parents, elected officials and other professionals in an effort to provide community-based services to the developmentally disabled population. Over the course of the last 45 years, ENCOR has served thousands of people in a five county area which includes Douglas, Dodge, Cass, Sarpy and Washington counties. It employs over 600 staff in a variety of day and residential settings.
ENCOR offers an array of services for persons with disabilities which include but are not limited to employment, community living, day supports and specialized services such as medical or in-home supports.
ENCOR continues to grow and expand services and recently opened a new service location in Bellevue. This new service will promote and showcase inclusive services such as working with local businesses to find employment options or developing volunteer opportunities within the community.
For more information about ENCOR call 402-444-6937 or visit www.encor-dd.org
For over 25 years Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA) has provided services to individuals with a variety of disabilities using horses to achieve goals that enhance physical, social, cognitive and behavioral skills. Students range in age from two to adult and are assisted by up to three volunteers during their sessions.
HETRA welcomes the community for a tour at the NEW Gretna location to meet our staff, volunteers, and horses. If you would like to support HETRA with your time, talents, or treasures, call (402) 339-8830 or visit www.HETRA.org. Save the Date – May 2, 2015 “Blue Jeans and Dreams” event.
Kids Against Hunger is a non-profit humanitarian organization working in the Omaha community to engage volunteers in a hands-on service activity that benefits families around the corner and around the world—simply by packaging four dry food ingredients purchased with monetary donations.
When mixed with water, these ingredients make a lifesaving fortified rice and protein casserole. These meals, which cost only 25 cents each, are packed by volunteers and donated to third world countries, local food pantries and disaster relief areas here and abroad. Over 3 million meals have been packed locally since the Omaha satellite was established in 2009. During the organization’s annual Million Meal March 1 million of those meals are packed alone, which are then donated to 38 different Nebraska food pantries.
Kids Against Hunger is currently looking for businesses and corporate sponsors who are interested in donating funds for packing events at its warehouse here in Omaha. For more information about Kids Against Hunger, please call (402) 213-1718, email kah@omahakah.com, or visit www.omahakah.com.
The mission of KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25® is to make streets safer for all who walk, cycle, play, drive, and ride. Doing so preserves lives and relationships. We create campaigns to educate motorists, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists towards practicing behaviors that keep everyone safe on and along roadways. We work with law enforcement, city government, schools, neighborhood and civic associations, businesses, and residents: We also support families who experience the death of a loved one due to a traffic incident through Live Forward!®, seeking to bring good into the world in their honor and memory.
KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25® stands ready to support you in your commitment to traffic safety. Learn more @ www.KeepKidsAliveDrive25.org.
Touching the lives of one in 50 Nebraskans, the impact and influence of Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska (LFS) is more than just a statistic. The inherent value goes much deeper. LFS programs ensure children caught in neglectful, abusive or violent situations find safety. They restore hope for those struggling with mental illness, and provide refugees the guidance and acculturation needed on their path to citizenship. They provide hope to young mothers and fathers wanting to develop the confidence to teach, guide and parent their children.
LFS programs emphasize early intervention and prevention. Therapists and caseworkers work with individuals and families towards establishing stability and self-sufficiency, and specialists focus on creating and restoring safe and happy childhoods. The organization is the 2013 recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Integrity Award. To learn more about Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska visit www.lfsneb.org.
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Midlands Community Foundation (MCF) helps donors achieve their philanthropic goals and invest in the power of their communities through a variety of charitable gifting vehicles.
In the last two years, more than $2.1 million has been distributed into the community through MCF grants, discretionary gifts, and the nearly 80 charitable funds that have been established at MCF.
We can provide you with a simple, powerful and highly personal approach to giving. The time is now to create a charitable fund to benefit your personal interests.
Affiliated Funds • Designated Funds
Donor Advised Funds • Field of Interest Funds
To learn more about Midlands Community Foundation (MCF), visit www.midlandscommunity.org or call (402) 991-8027.
Community 360° is a non-profit organization that recruits, screens, trains, and places volunteers in nursing homes to visit people living in nursing homes who never receive a visitor. Less than half of all people living in nursing homes receive a visitor. Research has shown that people living in nursing homes who receive a regular visitor need less medications, have higher self-esteem, receive better care and have a higher quality of life. Currently 200 Community 360° volunteers visit nursing homes throughout the Omaha Metro area and assure that the people they visit are not forgotten.
In addition to day-to-day recruiting efforts, Community 360° also sponsors two city-wide events each year. “Cards4Kids@Heart” ensures that every one of the 5,000 residents in the Omaha area living in a nursing home receives a visitor and a Valentine card. “Christmas In Our Hearts” is a free concert held on the first Thursday in December which consists of both professional and amateur singers and musicians plus a lot of great volunteers to help get people in and out of the concert hall safely. The concert is attended by some 300 nursing home residents representing 27 nursing facilities.
Community 360° is currently looking for people who would like to become a companion and volunteer for a few hours each week at a local nursing home in the Omaha area. For more information about Community 360° visit www.community-360.org, email judi@community-360.org, or call (402) 556-8032.
Nebraska Community Foundation is a statewide movement using philanthropy as a tool to build stronger, more prosperous communities. NCF is a partner for meeting your charitable goals no matter where you live. It’s the way to give back to your hometown.
In just the last five years more than $120 million has been invested in our schools, hospitals, community centers, libraries, fire and rescue units, parks and recreation, youth programs and our natural environment. Thousands of citizens have enjoyed the arts, earned scholarships and received specialized training to grow local economies in Nebraska communities.
NCF is a charitable giving resource for all Nebraskans, offering donor-advised funds, designated funds, field of interest funds and life income funds which provide many tax benefits. Gifts to your hometown can be made using cash, securities, real estate, insurance, ag commodities, retirement plans, bequests and other assets.
Find out if your hometown is part of the Nebraska Community Foundation family of affiliated funds. Visit www.NebraskaHometown.org, call (402) 323-7330 or email info@nebcommfound.org.
Our Mission:
Located in North Omaha, the Omaha Street School is an accredited, faith-based, alternative high school for at-risk teens who have not had success in traditional schools. Serving a diverse and low income population, OSS offers a personalized education, a moral code, and tools for self-sufficiency. Academic success is measured in three ways: graduation; re-entry into public school; or referrals to positive next step programs. In the past five years, 90% of OSS students accomplished one of these three goals.
Programs and Services:
OSS is an accredited high school serving students in the Omaha metropolitan area. Education is provided by state certified instructors with a heart for at-risk teens. Volunteers and community professionals participate in the unique educational model designed to develop community and foster success. Strengths include: small instructor to student ratio (1:8); focus on the whole student—academic, vocational, personal, spiritual; and a nurturing environment that includes student families.
For more information about Omaha Street School, please call (402) 451-5234 or visit www.omahastreetschool.com.
Merrymakers is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for seniors by encouraging active participation, increasing social interaction, and sparking memories through professional entertainment. By offering the benefits of socialization, movement, interaction and stimulating memories through regular performances, Merrymakers programs such as the annual Roast and Songs & Suds make a huge difference in the lives of thousands of seniors in Nebraska and Central Iowa. Merrymakers’ twenty performers are all professional, and tailor their music to their audience, so seniors are offered a strong dose of the music of their youth–a healthy tonic for the boredom and loneliness endemic in senior homes. Your support of Merrymakers is a huge help in getting music to seniors in our community. For more information about Merrymakers, visit www.merrymakers.org or call (402) 697-0205.
Established in 2000, ONI provides employment and workplace training, as well as other opportunities, to the blind and visually impaired. Recognized as the Greater Omaha Chamber’s 2014 Innovator of the Year, ONI is the largest employer of the blind and visually impaired in Nebraska and the only agency of its kind in a seven-state region. The organization provides independence and confidence-building services for its associates and the community, including social activities, education, training and health and wellness programs. For more information about ONI, visit outlooknebraska.org.
Wanted: Corporate Wellness Teams
We would like to promote wellness, fitness, team building in a whole different way. If employees of a company participate as a team at two of our events, or two teams at one of our events, Race Omaha will offer a discount to that company.
April 26th- Omaha Duathlon – Team and Individual events. Flat Course.
June 7th – Omaha Women’s Triathlon – Team and Individual events. Excellent swag!
July 26th – Omaha Triathlon – Olympic and Sprint Distance, Aqua Bike, College, Team and Individual divisions.
Race Omaha is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization aimed at providing safe, well-organized multisport events for Nebraskans. We promote physical activity through a variety of local events for Kids, Adults and Women-only.
Contact: Kurt Beisch – kurt@omahatriathlon.com – (402) 548-4258 – www.RaceOmaha.com.
The Metro Area Youth Foundation (MAYF) was formed eight years ago by a group of Omaha area Optimist Club members who wanted to do more for families and children experiencing cancer. The goal is to allow the families to focus on the children not the money they owe by providing a short term financial bridge. Many of these families were already struggling financially; a cancer diagnosis can often mean that only one parent can continue to work, adding to the burden. In the past two years alone, MAYF has been able to provide over 75 families a chance to keep the water and power on, rent to stay in their apartment, a mortgage payment to keep their home and a chance to keep life as stable and normal as possible.
For more information about how you can get involved or donate to MAYF’s Childhood Cancer Campaign, please call (402) 871-6246.
The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association is a non-profit working to improve the cardiovascular health of Americans by 20%, while reducing deaths from CVD and stroke by 20% by 2020. Heart disease is our No. 1 killer. Each day, Americans suffer more than 2,500 heart attacks, killing 1 person every 39 seconds. Stroke is our No. 4 killer and the leading cause of disability. Through awareness and fundraising at events like Go Red For Women, Heart Walk and Heart Ball, we are determined to change those statistics. Find out how you can help the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association at www.heart.org/omaha.
The Cross Training Center’s mission is to empower and equip poverty stricken adults so they can overcome challenges and become financially successful. We serve those who have been incarcerated, homeless, involved in gangs or substance abuse, human trafficking victims or who live in poverty for other reasons. We do not give them “a fish” but as the old saying goes, “we teach them how to fish”. They receive real job experience by recycling electronics, refurbishing computers, repairing vehicles and operating a retail store and a banquet hall. Through character development, vocational training and job experience our students are empowered to enter the workforce and change their life. See how you can support us or join our mission to empower others to change their life. Contact Brenda Banks at (402) 590-2100, via email at brenda@crosstc.com, or visit www.crosstc.com for more information about Cross Training Center.
WasteCap Nebraska is a statewide, member-based nonprofit organization building zero waste communities in Nebraska. We help leaders identify zero waste policies, programs and infrastructure appropriate for their community. Business assistance is a key strategy for achieving community zero waste goals. We provide business solutions for controlling waste management costs through vendor selection, service optimization, prevention and diversion.
Our goal is Zero Waste. What’s yours? For more information about WasteCap Nebraska, visit www.wastecapne.org or call (402) 436-2384.
The Nebraska Safety Council offers a comprehensive menu of safety and wellness programs and services. Our mission is to educate and influence safe and healthy behaviors in the workplace, on the road and in our homes and communities. We teach driving safety for all ages through classroom and hands-on learning, assist organizations with workplace safety through training on regulatory issues and best practices and provide education/resources for developing worksite wellness programs. Visit our website — nesafetycouncil.org — for more information on our programs and services.
Safety and Wellness — It’s what we do! Contact: Nebraska Safety Council – (402) 483-2511 or www.nesafetycouncil.org
At the YMCA of Greater Omaha, strengthening community is our cause. We make life changing impact to the children, adults and families we serve through programs that focus on three key areas: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The Y provides a variety of programs that support educational achievement, alternatives to teen violence, health/wellness, chronic disease intervention, early childhood education, summer day camp, water safety, refugee assimilation, homework help, special needs integration and family programs.
The YMCA of greater Omaha reaches over 100,000 people annually and has 10 locations with a geographic scope that covers four counties in a two-state area: Douglas and Sarpy Counties in Nebraska; and Mills and Pottawattamie Counties in Iowa.
We invite you to join us in helping those in our community who need it the most by donating to our Strong Communities Campaign or by volunteering. For more information about YMCA of Greater Omaha visit us at www.metroymca.org or email Melanie Rogge at mrogge@metroymca.org.
Midwest Geriatrics, Inc. provides management services for the members of our healthcare family, including Florence Home Healthcare Center & Rehabilitation, Royale Oaks Assisted Living, House of Hope Assisted Living, House of Hope Alzheimer’s Care, Gerimed & Unimed Pharmacies, Empower Home Care, and Senior Health Foundation. Our mission is to “Inspire the individuals we serve to live life to the fullest as they age.” Our heritage in caring for seniors in the Omaha area dates back over 100 years to 1906.
The Senior Health Foundation is the fundraising division of MGI and is responsible for raising private funds from the community to further our mission. Raising private funding is important as 80-90% of the residents we care for are paid by Medicaid. It is crucial that we receive community support through donations to the foundation to enable us to continue to provide the quality of care that these seniors so richly deserve.
To learn more about Midwest Geriatrics, Inc., please visit www.omahaseniorcare.org or contact Mark Kresl at (402) 827-6051 or mkresl@shf.org.
The mission of the WCA is to help women and their children out of their immediate crisis and assist them in making permanent changes in their lives, helping them to stay safe… grow strong. The WCA provides services to thousands of women and their children who are impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. We offer a 24-hour crisis hotline in both English and Spanish, safety planning, crisis counseling, legal services including immigration, support groups, women veteran programs, prevention training, sex trafficking programs, career planning and wardrobe assistance.
Volunteers are needed in the following programs: hotline, office management, clothing closet (sorting and arranging clothing) & clothing donations.
Contact: Elizabeth Power, elizabethp@wcaomaha.org or (402) 345-6555. You can also visit www.wcaomaha.org for more information about the WCA.
Metro Omaha Women’s Business Center (MOWBC) endeavors to accelerate the success of women in all aspects and at all business and professional levels by helping to create economic opportunities through signature MOWBC programs and entrepreneurship. MOWBC supports this entrepreneurial development by providing exceptional networking opportunities, educational-based seminars, workshops, financial and other resources. Over 4,000 women have attended MOWBC and many have started businesses, gone back to school and are fulfilling their personal or professional goals. Additional information about Metro Omaha Women’s Business Center can be found online at www.mowbcf.org.
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Serving greater Omaha with two locations, Assure Women’s Center is a nonprofit organization providing pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STD screenings and options counseling, FREE of charge, for women experiencing unplanned pregnancies.
Assure also offers FREE parenting classes to the public and provides Healthy Relationships speakers to students attending local middle and high schools.
NEEDS: Volunteers, Baby Supplies, Cash Donations
Contact: For service or donations, please call (402) 390-9700.
At Open Door Mission, we often say that hope begins with a meal. The first time someone comes through our doors, they are often driven by an urgent physical need for food and shelter. But thankfully, what happens once they arrive can have a lasting impact. At Open Door Mission they find real, lasting hope!
Each day, Open Door Mission’s campus offers 816 safe, shelter beds to homeless men, women and children, serves over 2,000 hot, nutritious meals and provides preventive measures to more than 275 people living in poverty. Will you Feed Omaha Now by donating nonperishable food items to Open Door Mission?
Visit www.opendoormission.org to see how you can make a difference in our community.
Urgent Food List: Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Instant Potatoes, Canned Meat, and Boxed Meals
Catholic Charities ministers to the greatest and most fundamental needs of our community. People affected by domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse, unplanned pregnancy and other emergency situations can find sanctuary in times of overwhelming hardship, while opening doors for promising futures. Catholic Charities has a rich tradition of serving and advocating for more than 100,000 voiceless, hungry, addicted, abused and forgotten individuals and families annually throughout the Archdiocese of Omaha.
For more information on our life-changing and life-saving services, or to see how you can help Catholic Charities, visit www.ccomaha.org. Connect with us at Facebook.com/CatholicCharitiesOmaha and Twitter @ccomaha.
The Apartment Association of Greater Omaha and Lincoln, (AAGOL), was formed in 2002 by a small group of Property Managers and Owners. AAGOL has since grown to 150 Property Members (over 23,000 Units) and 110 Vendor Members. The goal of AAGOL has always been to facilitate the growth and development of the multi-family housing industry through education, legislation and community outreach. AAGOL offers each professional designation offered by the National Apartment Association and works closely with our Senators and Congress people to ensure that both renters’ and landlords’ best interests are being addressed. If you are a property owner or manager and have interest in being a part of AAGOL, please contact Rhonda Pederson at directoraagol@live.com.
The mission of the Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation (MLCDC) is to provide Latinos with opportunities to generate economic growth and develop a sustainable future in the Midlands. It is the vision of MLCDC to be a catalyst for a thriving, diverse, and inclusive community enriched by Latino influence, economic results, culture and leadership. MLCDC does this through educational and coaching services, programs and training, cultural celebrations and events, and community outreach. For more information about the Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation, please call (402) 933-4466 or visit midlandslatinocdc.org.
Every year, Greater Omaha SCORE volunteers help entrepreneurs start small businesses and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. Volunteering at SCORE is a way for entrepreneurs and business owners to give back to the community, connect with fellow business owners, and pass on their knowledge and expertise to the next generation of entrepreneurs. The Greater Omaha SCORE Chapter is a resource partner with the Small Business Administration and with the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce through its “Thrive” initiative for Greater Omaha small businesses.
SCORE volunteers provide confidential business mentoring services. We lead seminars and workshops to help small business owners meet their goals and achieve success. Whether you own your own small business, working or retired and have a sincere commitment for helping small businesses, there is a place for you as a SCORE volunteer.
We are making a difference by helping new businesses be successful and we want to “help make dreams come true”. If you need help in starting a business, moving your existing business forward, or you wish to volunteer with us, please contact the Greater Omaha SCORE at (402) 221-3606 or e-mail: score@scoreomaha.org. You can also visit our website at www.omaha.score.org.
The mission of the Heartland Cancer Foundation is to connect local cancer patients to care and reduce the financial stress that often accompanies cancer treatment. Formerly the Southeast Nebraska Cancer Foundation, the Heartland Cancer Foundation generally assists cancer patients with oral cancer medications, expenses and the gas money needed to go to and from cancer-related appointments. The Foundation hosts two popular fundraising events each year: the Vines & Steins event, which raised over $38,000 in 2014, and the annual Golf Outing (make sure to watch out for the 2015 date to be announced soon!).
All are welcome to call (402) 261-9974 or visit www.heartlandcancerfoundation.org to find out more about the Heartland Cancer Foundation, and those who need assistance may also apply online or download an application. There are a variety of ways you can get involved – check out the website for links to upcoming event, to donate, or to find out more about fundraising opportunities available.
Hearts United for Animals (HUA) is a national no-kill animal shelter, sanctuary and animal welfare organization dedicated to the relief of suffering. Located in Auburn, NE on a 65-acre farm, Hearts United for Animals rescues dogs from all over the country and specializes in long distance adoptions. The organization takes creatures who are lost, afraid, hungry or ill and comforts them, gives them a warm, soft bed, good food, medical care and most of all, love.
Hearts United for Animals also rescues pets with special needs, operates an extensive anti-puppy mill effort that has rescued over 10,000 dogs alone, operates a low-cost spay/neuter clinic, and also assists families in the Midwest region with veterinary care for their animals when families are unable to pay.
For more information or to get involved, contact Hearts United for Animals at (402) 274-3679, via email at hua@hua.org, or visit www.hua.org.