Heartland Family Service will honor four families and a family advocate from the Omaha metro area on Thursday, November 19 at Happy Hollow Club as part of its 33rd annual Salute to Families program.
For 140 years, Heartland Family Service has been a leader in providing for the needs of children and families the Omaha metro area. In recognition and thanks for leading the way to a better tomorrow, each year the Salute to Families program highlights families who place a priority on building and strengthening their bond while encouraging individual growth. This year’s Salute to Families honorees are:
Commitment to Family — Jennie & Mark Thengvall
Community Service — Miriam & Melvin Blair
Challenged & Successful — Barb & Marc Brey
Leadership — Terri & Tim Burke
Family Advocate — Sr. Marilyn Ross, former executive director of Holy Name Housing Corporation
Tickets for the event are $50/adults, $15/children; Table Sponsorships are $500 for a table of 10. To make a reservation, contact Meggan Thomas at (402) 552-7426 or MThomas@HeartlandFamilyService.org.
To learn more about the event or to make a donation in honor of a family, contact Development Coordinator Charissa Hauge at (402) 552-7424.