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View Organizations MidwestServiceLearning.org serves a number local organizations. Below is a list of the organizations that make this site what it is. Only show organizations in the following locations: None Multiple OtherBellevue, NECouncil Bluffs, IAHastings, NEKearney, NELincoln, NEOmaha, NE -Omaha, NE - CentralOmaha, NE - DowntownOmaha, NE - NortheastOmaha, NE - NorthwestOmaha, NE - SoutheastOmaha, NE - SouthwestOmaha, NE - WestOther - IowaPapillion/La Vista, NERalston, NESioux City, IASpearfish, SDVermillion, SDWayne, NEYankton, SD AAA Center for Pregnancy Counseling - View full profile - View listings The AAA Center for Pregnancy Counseling provides free and confidential services which include: pregnancy testing, testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, limited obstetric ultrasounds, and information on all pregnancy options. Parenting and advanced parenting classes are also available, as well as material aid. AARP - View full profile - View listings With over 35 million members, AARP is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over in the United States. The group is known for providing a host of services to this ever-growing segment of the population by: Informing members and the public on issues important to this age group Advocating on legislative, consumer and legal issues Promoting community service Offering a wide range of special products and services to members Membership in AARP is open to any person age 50 or above. With 25 percent of the U.S. population in the 50+ category, nearly half of all people in this age bracket are AARP members.People do not have to be retired to join. In fact, 44 percent of AARP members work part time or full time. For these reasons, AARP shortened its name in 1999 from the American Association of Retired Persons to just four letters: AARP. The median age of AARP members is 65, and slightly more than half of them are women. Activate Omaha - View full profile - View listings Activate Omaha is a community-wide initiative that aims to encourage all Omahans to be active as a part of daily living. In addition to marketing efforts to remind people of the importance of daily physical activity, Activate Omaha supports and encourages changes in urban design, land use, and transportation policies to cultivate and support active living, a way of life that integrates physical activity into daily routines. AIM Institute - View full profile - View listings The Applied Information Management (AIM) Institute is a Nebraska not-for-profit membership organization created by a consortium of business, education and government entities to support and promote business growth related to information technology. The mission of the AIM Institute is to provide information technology leadership to the greater Nebraska community by focusing, coordinating and synergizing the resources of our educational, governmental and private business partners. The Institute focuses on emerging technologies and serves, as a catalyst for facilitating the changes and improvements necessary to meet the information technology needs of Nebraska businesses and their employees. All Our Kids, Inc. - View full profile - View listings All Our Kids is dedicated to helping at-risk youth in our community because we believe these students can benefit from an ongoing, caring relationship with a mentor. Our organization began in the fall of 1989, evolving from an Adopt-A-School partnership between a local middle school and the Burlington Capital Group. As the mentoring program grew in vision and scope, it joined with the local affiliate of MENTOR, The National Mentoring Partnership, to develop community initiatives and recruit more mentors. Today, All Our Kids operates a comprehensive mentoring program and works with other organizations to help them develop their own effective mentoring programs. All Our Kids has also established a scholarship program to provide opportunities to young people who have graduated from high school and participate in a mentoring relationship. Post-secondary scholarships help students become employable, productive citizens. ALS in the Heartland - View full profile - View listings ALS in the Heartland is based in Omaha and provides services to patients, caregivers and family members throughout Nebraska and western Iowa who are affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease. Among the programs and services ALS in the Heartland provides to the local ALS community are in-home consultation, support groups, an equipment loan pool, and the Respite Care Voucher Program. Volunteers are needed throughout the week to visit patient families, deliver equipment, and help with fundraising and awareness efforts. Alzheimer - View full profile - View listings Since 1981, volunteers have been an integral component in accomplishing the Chapter's mission through their hard work and support. Approximately 170,000 volunteer hours have been donated to the Chapter since 1981. The Chapter relies on volunteers to help staff with the many programs and services provided in the Chapter's 15 county service area. Volunteers enable the Chapter to make a difference in the lives of individuals, family members, caregivers, and professionals affected by Alzheimer's disease. How You Can Help There are many ways you can help the Chapter as a volunteer. You will also have the opportunity to meet interesting people working together for a common and worthwhile cause. We are sensitive to your busy schedule offering a variety of volunteer opportunities. Whatever your skills or specialization, there is some way you can help American Cancer Society - View full profile - View listings Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. ACS Mission Statement: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. American Diabetes Association - View full profile - View listings Mission: To prevent & cure diabetes & to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Special Events Office: we provide programs American Heart Association - View full profile - View listings The American Heart Association's Midwest Affiliate serves 53 Million people of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan. We are committed to reducing disability and death due to heart disease and stroke. Our goal is a lofty one -- to reduce coronary heart disease, stroke and risk factors by 25 percent by the year 2010! American Lung Association - View full profile - View listings The American Lung Association of Nebraska is a non-profit, non-governmental voluntary health organization dedicated to the prevention and control of lung disease and the promotion of respiratory health. It is affiliated with the National American Lung Association. Today our areas of focus are asthma, tobacco use in children and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The organization is not only concerned about lung diseases, but also the factors which cause and/or aggravate these diseases, including smoking, air pollution and occupational lung hazards. WHAT WE DO: Asthma 101 Asthma Walk A Is For Asthma Asthma Alliance Asthma Awareness Camp Superkids ® Catalog of Health Resources Exercise And Asthma Omaha Corporate Cup Freedom From Smoking ® Open Airways for Schools Research American Red Cross - Midwest Blood Services - View full profile - View listings The Midwest Region of the American Red Cross supplies blood products to more than 80 hospitals in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Kansas and across the nation. The American Red Cross provides more than half of the blood needed each year to treat patients across the nation, about 6 million units. Our mission is to provide the safest, most cost effective blood and plasma services through voluntary donations. We rely on volunteers to assist us in meeting the needs of the American people. American Red Cross Heartland Chapter - View full profile - View listings The American Red Cross Heartland Chapter provides human services to a five county area: Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Washington and Saunders. Classes are offered in CPR/First Aid/AED, Water Safety, HIV/AIDS, and Babysitting. Other services include: Energy Assistance, Food Pantry, Disaster Relief, Communication between the military and their families, and International tracing. American Society of Women Accountants - View full profile - View listings The Mission... of the American Society of Women Accountants is to enable women in accounting and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional, and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession. The Omaha Chapter... was chartered in 1976, and is comprised of accountants who are employed in private industry, the government sector, education, and public accounting. Our membership covers management trainees to upper management, students to instructors, and staff assistants to partners. An Angel - View full profile - View listings An Angel's Touch is desighned to "Enhance" your loved one's quality of life. Each residential home is licened for 8 residents. Each tasefully decorated to provide all of the personal conforts of home. Security and fire systems assure the safety of our residents. Our homes have spacious kithchens, dinnig room and family room. Each private pay resident is provided with more-than-average sized bedroom for personal comfort and to keep special belongings. We can't begin to tell you everthing about our homes, so we invite you to come see it for yourself! I would pernsonlly like to meet you, introduce myself to you, and show you around our homes. Anti Defamation League - View full profile - View listings Since 1913,our mission is to stop the defamation of Jewish people ...to secure justice and fair treatment to all. "The immediate object of the League is to stop, by appeals to reason and conscience and, if necessary, by appeals to law, the defamation of the Jewish people. Its ultimate purpose is to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens." ADL Charter October 1913 Archdiocese of Omaha Service Ministry - View full profile - View listings "The Church's deepest nature us expressed in her three-fold responsibility: of proclaiming the Word of God, celebrating the sacraments, and exercising the ministry of charity. These duties presuppose each other and are inseparable. For the Church, charity is not a kind of welfare activity which could equally well be left to others, but it is part of her nature, an indispensable expression of her very being." Deus caritas est #25(a). The Office works in conjunction with the Social Ministry Commission to raise awareness and facilitate active participation in Catholic social teaching. Moving forth into action and living the teachings of Jesus. AseraCare Hospice of Omaha - View full profile - View listings Aseracare is a subsidiary of Golden Ventures, a leading provider of eldercare services in the United States. Volunteers are needed to be Patient Companions. Receive 6-8 hrs of training on the history & philosophy of hospice and how to be helpful to patients & their families as they face terminal illness. Volunteers are always needed to read aloud, play games, play a musical instrument or just sit in silent support with patients and/or their families. Flexible schedules averaging 1 hr/wk with daytime, evening or weekend hours available. Office help is also needed to answer phones, file and help put together mailings. AseraCare is located throughout most of Nebraska - with offices in Kearney, York, Norfolk, and Lincoln and O'Neill serving multiple county areas. Ashland Care Center - View full profile - View listings Ashland Care Center is a 97-bed skilled nursing facility located minutes from I-80 or Highway 6, halfway between Omaha and Lincoln. We have two dementia care units for residents with Alzheimer’s or other memory-related symptoms. We also have an excellent therapy team that works with our residents to accomplish their rehabilitation goals after their hospital stay, but before returning home. Services: Alzheimer's /Memory Support Services Skilled Nursing Short-Term / Respite Stays Hospice Care In-house Rehabilitation Specialty Services Assumption Guadalupe School - View full profile - View listings Mission Driven by the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ, we strive to assist our parents and families in the Spiritual, Character, and Academic formation of their children to help our students become responsible stewards of their diverse gifts. Vision Assumption-Guadalupe Catholic School will be the educational center of excellence for our students, families, and community members of South Omaha and surrounding area. Avoca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - View full profile - View listings Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center is a Care Initiative Facility, a not for profit organization committed to providing the highest level of quality care for our senior population. We work directly with the local physicians to provide our residents with the highest level of care possible. Our continuum of long term care with our assisted living and nursing facility provide a wide range of specialized services including, but not limited to: -24 hour admissions to assist seniors and their families -Respite care, including short-term rehab and recovery programs -Medicare/VA contracts -Hospice care -Mobile meal program for the local community -New assisted living complex adjoining our nursing care area -Speech, Occupational and Physical out-patient therapy -Alzheimers support and care to families and residents, including Wander Guard system -24 hour skilled nursing care -Restorative nursing programs -Tube feedings/Wound care management/Pain Management. Belvedere Academy - View full profile - View listings Belvedere Elementary is located at 3775 Curtis Avenue in Omaha. This elementary school was the first Omaha Public School to offer its prekindergarten through sixth grade students the option of wearing uniforms. Computer technology is fostered in this fully networked learning environment. Abundant academic assistance is available to students through a variety of programs designed to augment the regular classroom instruction. Before and after school tutoring, science clubs, and computer classes are a few of the additional learning opportunities offered to children attending Belvedere Elementary. Strong financial and material resources have been provided by business partners who have initiated and maintained a \Winner's Circle\" program that recognizes and rewards the academic and social achievements of Belvedere Elementary students. Belvedere Elementary is committed to providing an outstanding program through the combined efforts of students, parents, staff and community. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts - View full profile - View listings The spirit and programs of the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts are based on the conviction that exceptional talent deserves to be supported. Our practical commitment to this belief is achieved by providing well-equipped studio spaces, living accommodations and a monthly stipend to artists who are awarded residencies. These artists come from around the world to work within a supportive community of like-minded people. The atmosphere and environment offer an ideal situation for creative growth and experimentation and encourage artists to confront new challenges. Additionally, the Bemis Center has developed an effective membership program, which has taken membership from under 50 in 2003 to nearly 700 active members in 2006. Visitor attendance has increased to over 1200 visitors each month. ArtTalk, the resident artist monthly lecture series, has alone increased eight-fold, providing audience members with the opportunity to experience new work by artists from all over the world. Other events such as Slide Jams and Gallery Talks enhance the dialogue and interaction between the community and contemporary artists and transform this on-going dialogue into arts discovery. The Bemis Center participates in global conversations on a daily basis with contemporary artists, and its staff is proud that it serves as a significant community-based art center. Future plans will continue to build upon these exciting innovations in arts programming, management and financial stewardship while maintaing a strong presence in the contemporary art world. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands - View full profile - View listings Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands is the largest and oldest mentoring program in the Omaha metro area. We have been Omaha and Council Bluffs prominent youth mentoring organization for nearly 50 years. To date, Big Brothers Big Sisters has served over 20,000 area children. Big Garden Project - View full profile - View listings The BIG Garden is a project of United Methodists for Mission and Justice. Founded in late 2005, the BIG Garden seeks to create urban gardens in East Omaha. In 2006 our five garden sites produced over 3000 pounds of fresh produce for gardeners, neighbors, and clients at local food pantries. We will launch an additional seven sites in the 2007 season, with a goal of establishing at least twenty sites by the end of 2008. Our goals are to provide nutritious food to residents of East Omaha, build stronger neighborhoods, provide nutrition and preventive health education, foster lifelong learning, create opportunities for volunteerism, and promote intergenerational activities based around community gardens. Funding for this project is provided by a Community Foods Project grant from the USDA, grants from the United Methodist church, local congregations, community grants, and our generous donors. Blue Barn Theatre - View full profile - View listings Now in its 19th season, The Blue Barn Theatre has become known for producing Theatre Without Boundaries by presenting new works, contemporary classics, risque' holiday extravaganzas,late night theatricals,music festivals and films. Please contact us if you would like to be involved with our next production. Bluffs Arts Council - View full profile - View listings David Plowden photographs and presentations coming this fall Photographs by photographer and author David Plowden will be on display in Council Bluffs this fall. In partnership with the Council Bluffs Public Library and Bluffs Arts Council, Humanities Iowa will be bringing Plowden to the Council Bluffs Public Library for a November 10th presentation. Plowden, of Winnetka, Ill., is the author of more than 20 documentary books that show the disappearing landscape of rural Iowa. During his presentations Plowden will discuss his work and why he feels it is important to photograph what he does. "I never thought I'd see the demise of a lot of things that we once took for granted as being an integral part of the fabric of American life," Plowden said. "As I watched what was happening I felt compelled to pick up the camera, go out and make a record of as many of these things as I could." For more information call the Bluffs Arts Council at 712-328-4992 or go online at www.bluffsarts.org. Boys and Girls Clubs of Omaha - View full profile - View listings Mission: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as healthy, productive, responsible and caring citizens. Boys and Girls Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of youth by instilling a: Sense of competence Sense of usefulness, Sense of belonging, and a Sense of power or influence. When this strategy is fully implemented, the self-esteem of boys and girls is enhanced and an environment is created which helps them achieve their full potential. Membership: The Clubs are open to any youth ages 6 to 18. The cost is $20 per year. Hours of Operation during School Year HOURS (Monday - Friday) 6-12 year olds 3:00-8:00 pm 13-18 year olds 3:00-9:30 pm Boys and Girls Clubs of Omaha South Unit - View full profile - View listings In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids Brighton Gardens Skilled Care & Assisted Living - View full profile - View listings Nursing home and assisted living community Bryan LGH Medical Center - View full profile - View listings The mission of BryanLGH Medical Center is to provide excellent care and promote health with a focus on quality, collaboration and compassion. The Volunteer Resources department commits itself to the mission, vision, and beliefs of BryanLGH Medical Center. Volunteer Resources will enhance the medical center experience for all patients, families and guests. This will be accomplished through purposeful service, fund-raising and donations. Camp Quality Heartland - View full profile - View listings With a Dose of Smile Therapy. . . Camp Quality is a summer camping experience and year-round support program for children with cancer. Many difficult physical and emotional challenges face a child, and his or her family, when battling cancer. At our summer camps we have developed an important type of “therapy” . . . we like to call it Smile Therapy! With a laugh in their hearts and smiles on their faces, Camp Q. Kids find themselves capable of more than they may have dreamed possible. We Laugh, Love, Lift-up . . . Camp Quality has built its reputation on personalized care. Every camper is paired with a companion who is dedicated completely to his or her care. Companions are the life-blood of Camp Q; they are fun to be with, adventuresome, great listeners and are always sharing their love for life. Their primary responsibility is to make sure their camper has the most enjoyable, safe, relaxing and restoring experience possible. This relationship creates a beautiful bond that continues long after camp is over, and oftentimes for years to come. Normal Kids with Extraordinary Lives . . . Surrounded by new friends that can relate, loving volunteers who care, and loads of fun experiences, Camp Quality campers find joy, new courage and renewed hope for the future. They are free to be themselves . . . free to be kids again. Campfire Boys and Girls - View full profile - View listings Camp Fire USA is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit youth development organizations, currently serving nearly 750,000 children and youth annually. Camp Fire USA, with national headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., provides all-inclusive, coeducational programs in hundreds of communities across the United States. Founded in 1910, Camp Fire USA's outcome-based programs include youth leadership, self-reliance, after school groups, camping and environmental education and child care. Camp Fire USA takes pride in its long-standing commitment to providing fun programs and services to all children and families in America. We are inclusive, open to every person in the communities we serve, welcoming children, youth and adults regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity. Our programs are designed and implemented to reduce sex-role, racial and cultural stereotypes and to foster positive intercultural relationships. Catholic Charities - View full profile - View listings Somewhere in your community there is a family torn by addiction, a woman suffering abuse, a child at risk. Catholic Charities helps people find hope again. Our nine programs serve more than 70,000 people a year regardless of religion, race, age or income. You don\'t have to be Catholic to receive our help, or to help us help others. That\'s the way it\'s been for more than 75 years. Help us continue this great American Catholic tradition Center for Holistic Development - View full profile - View listings The Center for Holistic Development, Inc. was formed in 2001 to provide an alternative to traditional behavioral healthcare. Our unique approach to behavioral healthcare seeks to help individuals and families develop balance and well-being by focusing on these areas of wellness: Spiritual, physical, emotional/economic, cultural, intellectual, social associations, and love for self and others. We provide education, prevention, and counseling services thst emphasize the holism innate to each person. Child Saving Institute - View full profile - View listings Child Saving Institute was founded in 1892 and continues as a leader in child welfare in the community. Over 18 programs servce children and their families, empowering them to more successful futures. On-Going Volunteers Volunteering on a continual basis gives you many opportunities to make a difference in someone's life. On-going volunteers receive 13 hours of training to prepare for different volunteer positions. On-going volunteers must be 19 or older. Be a mentor for a young parent (age twenty-five and younger) and help them meet their goals of continuing their education, reducing risk of abuse and neglect for their infants, learning independent living skills, and learning problem-solving skills. Be a mentor assisting a child, age six to thirteen, attending Omaha Public Schools in developing social skills, increasing coping skills, enhancing their self image, learning strategies for responsible decision-making, assisting with homework and providing one-on-one support and friendship. Volunteer in a CSI emergency shelter assisting staff in providing a nurturing environment for children and youth ages 0 to 18 that have been placed in a shelter because of a family crisis. Provide special one-on-one attention serving as a role model; engage children in reading books, playing games, completing homework, doing crafts and conversation. Volunteers also assist staff with outings, bedtime, and mealtimes. Childcare volunteers are needed Wednesday and Thursday evenings so parents may participate in CSI's parenting classes. Children's Hospital - View full profile - View listings Whether you work full-time, go to school or you're retired,we need you! Do you prefer playing with children or reading a child a story, rocking an infant, providing support for a child's concerned family members or helping kids with art projects? Or do you prefer behind the scene responsibilities: assisting at the hospital Information Desk, working in the gift shop, visiting with parents in the surgery waiting areas, or taking on special department projects? You may prefer volunteering away from the hospital setting but still with children and provide valuable support services that keep Children's Hospital running smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Consider a place at our off-site locations: Rainbow House, a home away from home for families; reading to children in our Physicians offices; or the Family Resource Library. Whatever area you select, you provide your time and talent "so all children may have a better chance to live." Children's requires volunteers go through orientation and commit to a year of service. Children's Square - View full profile - View listings Welcome To Children's Square U.S.A. Christian Home Association - Children's Square U.S.A. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), non-denominational organization, serving the needs of children and families since December 1882. The lives of over 425 children and their families are impacted every day through the services provided by Children's Square U.S.A. and it's affiliates, Child Connect and Children's Center. Programs include: emergency shelter for children services for runaway and homeless youth counseling services for children and their families specialized educational programing grades 1 - 12 residential education and treatment supportive services for young adults aging out of foster care neighborhood outreach activities youth volunteer group foster care and special needs adoption - "Child Connect" early childhood care and education - "Children's Center" Christ Child Society - View full profile - View listings A variety of volunteer opportunities are available with most involving preschool & elementary age children. Assist in the preschool classroom or with after-school recreation. Talents of the volunteers that can be taught to the children are great. City Sprouts, Inc. - View full profile - View listings City Sprouts, Inc. is a non-profit organization working to turn neglected inner-city lots into beautiful, safe, and productive gardens. Volunteers meet regularly to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers using chemical-free gardening methods. Work is seasonal so the winter months are used for planning. On-going projects are available Since 1995, City Sprouts has maintained community and family gardens in our half-acre demonstration plot at 40th and Franklin Streets in the Orchard Hill Neighborhood of North Omaha. We work with inner-city residents and volunteers from around Omaha to grow vegetables, flowers, and herbs using environmentally responsible and sustainable gardening techniques. We provide a comfortable setting where people of diverse ages and backgrounds can work outside together. Our mission is to sustain communities through gardening. We help Omaha neighborhoods, civic groups, schools, youth groups, and residents develop lasting, productive green spaces. Our larger vision is to work with Omahans to build local food systems, improve community health, empower neighborhoods, and strengthen economic viability and sustainability. Over the years, City Sprouts has helped establish community and family gardens at various Omaha neighborhoods, such as Gifford Park, Leavenworth, and south Omaha. In addition to improving food quality and security, neighborhood gardens enhance community identity and pride. According to many studies, recreational gardening confers significant health benefits. In 2005, we were given the generous gift of a house next to the garden at 4002 Seward St. We are renovating the house for education, meeting, officing, and community center. There are many volunteer opportunities for special projects all year around. We send out irregular e-mail notices of garden news; please contact us about volunteer opportunities. We are members of the American Community Gardening Association, the Omaha Council of Garden Clubs, the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society, and the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands. Clarinda Regional Health Center - View full profile - View listings Mission Statement We provide exceptional, individualized healthcare with compassion and confidence to ensure that we surpass all expectations of each patient, their family, and our staff. Vision Statement It is our vision to be a superior facility where exceptional health care providers ensure competent, quality care in a customer focused environment. These services will be supported by technologically progressive equipment and skills, and stable business practices. We will build health service pride and ownership in the community by practicing a personal approach that communicates "WE CARE". Clarkson College - View full profile - View listings The Clarkson College core programs include associates, bachelors, masters, post-masters and certificates in the Divisions of Nursing; Division of Allied Health, including Medical Imaging, Radiologic Technology and Physical Therapist Assistant; Division of Health Care Business; Institute of Health Ministry and Division of Professional Development. The College is nationally accredited through the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The mission of Clarkson College is to prepare students to provide high quality, ethical, and compassionate health care to patients, their families, and their communities. Clarkson College is an Educational Partner with The Nebraska Medical Center. Community Alliance - View full profile - View listings Community Alliance is a private, nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a system of personal and community-based rehabilitation and support services to assist individuals recovering from a mental illness. Since 1981, we have been helping men and women with a psychiatric disability regain their stability, self-confidence, and independence. Our service area includes Omaha, Nebraska and surrounding areas. At Community Alliance, we offer a unique learning environment where each individual is involved and invested in his/her recovery process. Within all of our programs, participants are encouraged to work on individualized goals with an emphasis on personal development and community responsibility. Whether one is seeking to better understand his/her mental illness, wants to relearn skills necessary for greater residential and community independence, or return to the work force, Community Alliance can help. Admission to any Community Alliance service may be arranged by the individual, a family member, or by referral. Fees are determined by a person’s ability to pay, and are not a barrier to participation. An opportunity to achieve greater self-sufficiency for those with mental illness is available through Community Alliance. Community Bicycle Shop of Omaha - View full profile - View listings Community Bicycle Shop of Omaha provides a safe, positive environment for the repair and distribution of bicycles. Volunteers are needed to assist youth with bicycle repairs and to serve as role models. No bicycle knowledge is needed, just a willingness to learn! Shop hours are Saturday 12:00-4:00pm. Concord Center - View full profile - View listings Concord Center- serving Douglas/Sarpy County Creating pathways from conflict to peace Concord Center is one of six private not-for-profit mediation centers approved by the Office of Dispute Resolution of the Nebraska Supreme Court. Mediation Services are offered for disputes involving: Family Education Business Matters Neighborhoods Employment Church Victim Offender We also offer Facilitation Services for organizations and groups wishing to work together more productively. Conestoga Magnet School - View full profile - View listings Conestoga Magnet School has been named as a Magnet School of Excellence! This award has been bestowed upon Conestoga by the Magnet Schools of America (MSA) because of its commitment to high academic standards, curricular innovations, successful desegregation and diversity efforts, and the consistent delivery of quality services offered to students. The award ceremony will take place at this year\'s Annual Magnet Schools of America conference here in Omaha, NE. Conestoga Staff and Students: \"Learning to lead ourselves, our community, and our world to a brighter future.\" Conference for Inclusive Communities - View full profile - View listings VISION: The Conference for Inclusive Communities envisions a society that is strengthened by diversity, inclusion, respect and justice for all people. MISSION: The Conference for Inclusive Communities is a human relations organization confronting prejudice, bigotry and discrimination through educational programs that raise awareness, foster leadership and encourage advocacy for a just and inclusive society. Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Nebraska Inc - View full profile - View listings Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Nebraska, Inc. is a non-profit, community service agency serving Nebraska and Western Iowa for over twenty years. Our service provides consumers with financial and housing counseling, debt repayment plans, consumer education, and assistance with reading credit reports and consumer issues. When you call CCCSN, one of our trained counselors will help you review your financial history, and help you determine your total income and living expenses, establishing a budget you can live with. You will be encouraged to take an in-depth look at your financial situation and learn how to enjoy a lifestyle within your financial means. Your CCCSN counselor may recommend a Debt Management Program that helps you pay your debts by negotiating monthly payments to your creditors. Whether you simply need assistance and advice in establishing a budget to help you achieve your financial goals or if the "buy now-pay later" way of life has you facing a pile of bills each month and you're only able to pay the "minimum amount due" on your statements, you could be headed for financial disaster. CCCSN may be able to offer you a solution to your problems. Our counseling services are always convenient, confidential and free of charge. CCCS has been serving the entire state of Nebraska and Western Iowa for over twenty years, with counseling services offered in: Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Grand Island, North Platte, Millard, Bellevue, Council Bluffs, Kearney, Scottsbluff, Columbus, Beatrice, Alliance and Des Moines, IA. Creighton Center for Service & Justice - View full profile - View listings Grounded in Jesuit values and Catholic Social Teaching, the Creighton Center for Service and Justice (CCSJ)is committed to building a community of faith, in service, for justice. The Center engages students in community service, reflection and action as an integral part of their Jesuit university education. Creighton@Bryant Community Technology Center - View full profile - View listings Creighton@Bryant Community Technology Center offers numerous computer classes for all levels of proficiency. New classes forming each month. Call for information on our Medical Office Support Specialist 12 week training class or New Beginnings: Technology and Administrative Suport Training Program. Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis to assist novice computer students. Call 346-2021 when you would b available to volunteer to assist students. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - View full profile - View listings The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. The Foundation is the leading organization in the United States devoted to cystic fibrosis. It has more than 80 chapters and branch offices nationwide and funds and accredits 115 CF care centers across the country, including 94 adult care programs, which provide patients and families with vital treatment and other CF resources. In addition, 54 affiliate programs provide multi-disciplinary care for CF with Foundation support. DARE Program - View full profile - View listings D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education www.dare.com) is a collaborative program in which local law enforcement and local schools join together to educate students about the personal and social consequences of substance abuse and violence. The D.A.R.E. curricula is designed to be delivered sequentially from grades K-12. First developed in 1983, D.A.R.E. has undergone multiple revisions as research findings increased knowledge of effective substance abuse prevention among school-aged youth. D.A.R.E.'s primary mission is to provide children with the information and skills they need to live drug-and-violence-free lives. The idea is to equip kids with the tools that will enable them to avoid negative influences and instead, allow them to focus on their strengths and potential. And, that's exactly what D.A.R.E. is designed to do. Additionally, it establishes positive relationships between students and law enforcement, teachers, parents, and other community leaders. Every youngster should have the opportunity to grow-up healthy, safe, secure, and equipped with the skills needed to succeed in life. Contemporary America, however, is rampant with challenges that could keep children from a positive life path. Millions of U.S. children in more than 300,000 classrooms in 10,000 communities in all 50 states will benefit from D.A.R.E. this year. D.A.R.E. also benefits millions of children in 53 other countries. Additionally, all Department of Defense Schools worldwide and all U.S. Territories have D.A.R.E. programs in place. More than 50,000 local law enforcement officers are certified to teach the D.A.R.E. program, although D.A.R.E. is not a government program. Since its inception, funding for D.A.R.E. student educational materials and instructors training is provided by D.A.R.E. America, a non-profit organization. Less than one percent of D.A.R.E. America's budget comes from federal sources. Denison Fire Department - View full profile - View listings The Denison Volunteer Fire Department proudly protects about 10,000 people living in an area of 110 square miles. We are one of the few cities in Iowa with a volunteer department that has a Class 5 ISO rating. We operate out of 1 station that protects residential, commercial, and rural areas. Our department is a public department whose members are on a combination of paid and volunteer status. The City of Denison is the county seat of Crawford County and is also the largest city in the county. Our commercial exposures consist of many retail outlets, a large business district, and many agricultural oriented manufacturers and industries. Denison is also the location of the convergence of two state and two federal highways, the main east/west line of the Union Pacific Railroad, and a north/south line of the Illinois Central Railroad. Our Services: Fire EMS-Assist (on request) Haz-Mat Search and Rescue Extrication Fire Prevention Education Specialized services such as Water, Trench, High Angle and Confined Space Destination Midtown - View full profile - View listings ORGANIZATION Destination Midtown consists of an active Board of Directors and an Executive Director. The board reflects the partnering nature of the initiative, representing midtown businesses and residents, the City of Omaha and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. The Executive Director has an office at the Chamber building, 1301 Harney St. Mission & Vision The mission of Destination Midtown is to create a premier urban environment where people want to live, work, shop and play. The vision of Destination Midtown is to establish a nationally-known, vibrant and distinct urban environment that promotes economic development activities, advances neighborhood goals and forges unique partnerships. Domestic Violence Coordinating Council - View full profile - View listings The DVCC began working as a collaborative community force in March 1996. The DVCC offers open membership to ALL interested persons. The DVCC is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with a 7-member Executive Committee and a 21-member Governing Board. We have over 100 full council members. We have also trained more than 100 court watch volunteers and have trained more than 27 medical students since 2002. Mission Statement The mission of the DVCC is to bring domestic violence out of the shadows and unite the community against it. The goals of the DVCC are to increase victim safety through; 1. Effectuate coordination between agencies, departments and courts serving victims of domestic violence, 2. Promote education, training and public awareness, and 3. Improve the response to domestic violence to reduce the incidents thereof. Domestic Violence Coordinating Council– Court Watch Program - View full profile - View listings DVCC’s Court Watch is dedicated to making the Douglas County justice system more effective and responsive in handling domestic violence cases and creating a more informed and involved public. Monitor training is held quarterly and time commitment is minimal and flexible. Call for more info. Douglas County Health Center - View full profile - View listings Welcome to the Douglas County Health Center. Our responsibility is the healthcare of the 465,683 residents of Douglas County, giving particular attention to those who cannot otherwise afford services. Douglas County Juvenile Assessment Center - View full profile - View listings The Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) is a unique agency that blends criminal justice and social service principals together to help meet the needs of at-risk youth in Douglas County. JAC administers a standardized risk and needs assessment, as well as a mental health screening to youth who have come into contact with law enforcement or who have committed a status offense (e.g. truancy)in Douglas County. The goal of the JAC is to provide opportunities for youth (and their families) to avoid further penetration into the legal system while attaining the services (such as counseling or decision making classes) they need. The JAC is not a diversion program. Based on youth assessment scores, recommendations are made to the County Attorney. That office then makes all final decisions regarding the opportunity for the youth to complete diversion services. Douglas/Sarpy Cooperative Extension Office - View full profile - View listings Welcome University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension is the front door to the university for many state residents. Extension helps Nebraskans put knowledge to work. It provides a variety of educational opportunities, delivered via a variety of ways, so participants have knowledge they can use to make sound decisions to better their lives. Extension educators and specialists teach, facilitate and collaborate in providing research-based information to Nebraskans. As Nebraska's largest urban center, Omaha and its residents deserve a link to University of Nebraska resources that are relevant to their needs. The Douglas/Sarpy Urban Programs Department exists to develop leaders and build capacity within neighborhood associations and community organizations. Through collaborations with: Neighborhood Center for Greater Omaha UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service UNL Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication UNL Cooperative Extension Community Resource Development Urban Community Involvement Program Urban Program staff educates members and facilitates partnerships to further the goals of neighborhoods and other community groups. Easter Seals Nebraska - View full profile - View listings Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 80 years. Whether helping someone improve physical mobility, return to work or simply gain greater independence for everyday living, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals. Children and adults with disabilities and special needs find highest-quality services designed to meet their individual needs when they come to Easter Seals Nebraska. Teams of therapists, counselors and other health professionals help each person overcome obstacles to independence and reach his or her personal goals. Easter Seals Nebraska also includes families as active members of any program, and offers the support families need. Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging - View full profile - View listings The Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging provides comprehensive services to older adults that help them remain independent and in their own homes for as long as possible. Through nutrition programs, case management services, employment counseling, volunteer opportunities and community service, ENOA works to enrich the lives of the 85,500 older Nebraskans within the area we serve. (Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Washington and Dodge counties) Senior Help is one of several volunteer programs at ENOA. This program offers a wide variety of options for all ages of volunteers. Opportunities include: respite care, household assistance, assisting with transportation, companionship, lawn care, and handyman work. Scheduling is very flexible. Essential Pregnancy Services (EPS) - View full profile - View listings All the services we provide at Essential Pregnancy Services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. Some of our services are: pregnancy tests,STD test,ultrasounds,GED classes, peer mentoring, professional counseling,individualized childbirth/parenting education,and a dad's programs. Care currancies may be earned for any classes or Drs. appointments they attend. These currancies may be spent in our baby boutique. EPS works with pregnant and mothering women. We are a pro-life agency dedicated to helping women build a healthy future through a medical clinic, GED classes, Parenting Education and Material Resources. Volunteer training is provided. Fair Housing Center of Nebraska - View full profile - View listings The Fair Housing Center of Nebraska is the recognized provider of fair housing services in the greater Omaha area and is the only program of its type in the States of Nebraska and Iowa. It has established an effective testing program with the capacity to respond quickly to complaints and to conduct survey testing in all types of covered fair housing transactions. The Center was instrumental in the passage of Nebraska Legislation to include the consideration of the FHA (Federal Fair Housing Act) accessible design requirements when building plans are first submitted to obtain a building permit. This change ensured that plans meet FHA regulations requiring accessible design prior to construction, saving builders after-the-fact correction costs and increasing the number of accessible housing opportunities for persons who need them throughout the State of Nebraska Faith in Action Of Interfaith Health Service - View full profile - View listings Faith in Action is about fostering caring relationships between volunteers of all faiths and their neighbors with long-term health needs. Volunteers are matched with individuals who are homebound (either permanently or temporarily) to assist with basic non-medical needs in order to allow them to remain independent in their homes. Volunteer opportunities include: visits, grocery shopping, meal prep, light housework, respite for the caregiver, and telephone assurance. Family Housing Advisory Services - View full profile - View listings Family Housing Advisory Services, Inc. (FHAS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) established in 1968, and provides services ranging from homeless and renter assistance to homeowner education, fair housing outreach and advocacy, and foreclosure prevention. FHAS has been a HUD-certified comprehensive housing counseling agency since 1970. Our goal is not just to get families in homes, but to help them successfully remain in the home while becoming financially secure. Omaha 100, Inc. and the former South Omaha Affordable Housing Corp. are subsidiaries of FHAS making it further possible for clients to achieve the goal of homeownership. Family Resource Center - View full profile - View listings The Family Resource Center is affiliated with the Nebraska Urban League. Services include: Community Resource Information Computer Access Employment First is a State of Nebraska approved contract to provide case management services for temporary assistance to needy family recipients Employment Research Assistance Empowerment Center Pantry Referrals Smoking Cessation Information Fontenelle Nature Association - View full profile - View listings The mission of Fontenelle Nature Association is to enhance human stewardship of the natural world by providing citizens of the greater Omaha metropolitan area with: Quality Environmental and Natural Science Education Ecologically Sound Management of the Association’s Natural Resources Preservation and Interpretation of the Association’s Historic and Cultural Resources Increased opportunities for personal reflection and enjoyment of the outdoors Friendship Program Inc. - View full profile - View listings The Community-Based Rehabilitation Service serves those experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. Through active participation in this program, participants receive services to develop, enhance, and maximize quality of life and functional abilities. Benefits of involvement include enhancement of participant ability to function in the community, decreased hospitalizations, and promotion of utilization of the least restrictive setting. A diverse curriculum is provided in response to the specific needs of those served including educational groups and supportive services to enhance knowledge of mental illness, medications, relapse prevention, daily living skills, and self-advocacy. This program also provides health assessments and education, medication assistance and education, transportation, GED and job readiness classes, volunteer opportunities, and community outings. Friendship Program, Inc. is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Evening and weekend events are also available throughout the year. To assure that the programs meet the needs of the participants, a multidisciplinary team approach is used. The team, composed of health and human service personnel, provides diverse skills and abilities that meet the many needs of the participants. Volunteer Opportunities Friendship Program utilizes volunteers throughout the program. Volunteers read to participants, visit individually, play games such as checkers or cards, and assist participants with Bingo or other games. For more information, please call (402) 393-6911. GESU Housing Corporation - View full profile - View listings Non-Profit Developer-- partnering with Family Advisory Services with special financing available through Omaha 100, Inc. GESU Housing, Inc. builds concrete homes that are: energy efficient, disaster resistant, low maintenance and attractive in the North Omaha Community. For more information call (402) 510-2899 Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa - View full profile - View listings Welcome! Girl Scouts - is Southwest Iowa’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls, where in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives - like strong values, social conscience and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. What this means in Southwest Iowa is that girls from a variety of backgrounds get the attention, opportunity and encouragement they need to grow into responsible, healthy and happy young women. Serving a diverse population, our program is flexible, exciting and contemporary. It is our goal to provide quality, relevant programs to both rural and urban populations, girls from all income levels and racial/ethnic backgrounds, and girls with physical and mental disabilities. Today, as when founded in 1912, Girl Scouts helps young women grow courageous and strong. In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. We invite you to explore our website and learn a little more about Girl Scouts. If you have any questions, please give us a call. We\'d be happy to talk to you. Girls, Inc. - View full profile - View listings A Community of Girls Girls Inc. is a safe, nurturing and fun place for girls ages 6 through 18 during the after school hours and all day during the summer months. We have two centers the North Omaha Development Center located at 2811 North 45th Street and the Emma Lozier Center in South Omaha located at 5407 South 30th Street. We provide educational and recreational programs and unique opportunities to help girls grow up to be self-confident, self-sufficient adults. Good Samaritan Society - Millard - View full profile - View listings Welcome to the Good Samaritan Society – Millard The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society was invited by St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Millard community to build our 112 bed center in 1967. The elderly in the community had spent their lives pioneering and developing the Millard area and wanted a place in the midst of friends and neighbors to receive competent loving Christian care.To become a volunteer a person need to fill out application, pass a background check, volunteer at least 10 hours, and attend a two hour orientation meeting. Today, the same is true; at the front and center of our facility is our beautiful chapel quietly proclaiming, both inside and out, our commitment to being a Christ-home. We are proud of our home, our staff and our reputation. The Good Samaritan Society – Millard provides skilled and inter mediate levels of care, including rehabilitation therapies for both short and long-term care. We are aware that Good Samaritan Society – Millard can never truely take the place of home. Our commitment is to provide the finest professional services in a homelike atmosphiere, where our residents are loved, ministered to and encouraged to live life to their greatest potential.To become a volunteer a person need to fill out application, pass a background check,volunteer atleast 10 hours, and attend a two hour oreintation meeting once a month Great Plains Girl Scouts - View full profile - View listings Welcome to the Girl Scouts! Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the Girl Scouts - Great Plains Council serves more than 52,800 girls, young women and their families. Through Girl Scouts, girls ages 5-17 learn the value of community and the power of self-worth, all while having a great time! Our members include girls and young women throughout Douglas, Sarpy and Northern Cass Counties in Nebraska, and Carter Lake, Iowa. We are proud to be the place where girls grow strong! Habitat for Humanity Council Bluffs - View full profile - View listings Habitat for Humanity is a non - profit, non-denominational, ecumenical Christian organization, which relies on help from volunteers ranging from teenagers to working professionals to retired men and women. Habitat volunteers need not be skilled plumbers or carpenters. In fact, many volunteers find satisfaction in planning fundraisers, preparing lunches for work crews or selling tickets for the annual playhouse raffle. Habitat for Humanity has been in Council Bluffs since 1993. The group has been well supported by local businesses, churches, service groups, trust and foundation grants, individual donors and volunteers. This growing network of support enables Habitat to make, more and more dreams come true every year. Habitat for Humanity of Omaha - View full profile - View listings Habitat for Humanity of Omaha's Mission Statement: Building homes and building lives through the partnership of our community's spiritual and material resources. History and Facts Incorporated in the state of Nebraska and affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International in 1984, Habitat is a non-profit Christian housing organization dedicated to the elimination of substandard housing. Habitat relies on volunteers for much of the construction and family support and uses no government money for building expenses (only for lot preparation). Families whose income is 30-50% of median in the Omaha area are encouraged to apply for the home ownership program.Selected family partners are required to attend training sessions (budgeting, home repair, insurance, legal issues, etc.)and put in 350 hours of sweat equity in place of a large downpayment. Habitat then carries the 25-30 year mortgage at no interest. 200 homes have been built or renovated in Omaha. Habitat for Humanity of Omaha ReStore - View full profile - View listings Help build more homes. Generate funds to build more Habitat for Humanity homes in Omaha, allowing more families to buy a decent, affordable home of their own. Help the environment. Recycle and reuse saleable building materials. This outlet keeps thousands of pounds of materials out of landfills each year. Help other homeowners. Provide new and used home improvement materials at affordable prices to people of all income levels, promoting the maintenance and repair work that can reduce the incidence of substandard housing. Habitat of Humanity of Sarpy County - View full profile - View listings Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County builds simple, decent homes that low-income families are able to afford. We have built/rehabbed 21 Habitat homes so far, and we plan to build four more in 2008! But we can't do it alone! We need your financial help, your physical help and your leadership towards our next house. Together we can help our fellow man and ourselves to a happier, richer life. Contact us today by calling 292-6560 or email hfhoffice@cox.net. Don't forget to visit our Web site at www.hfhsarpy.org. Happy Trails Therapeutic Riding Program, Inc - View full profile - View listings Equestrian Therapeutic Center The program operates in the Spring and Summer months through October. Hastings Head Start - View full profile - View listings Welcome to Head Start! We provide comprehensive prekindergarten services to children in a six county area, serving a total of 1200 children in 17 centers. Services available to children & families: Education, Transportation, Health, Parenting Classes, Mental Health, Family Services, Dental, Parent Involvement, Nutrition, and Community Referrals. Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy - View full profile - View listings Equine Professional Therapeutic Riding Academy The History of HETRA Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy was started in 1989 by Steve and Janet Henthorn of Omaha, Nebraska. The program started with one student, one horse and three volunteers. We have grown significantly over the last 16 years, we now have 14 wonderful therapy horses, 3 ponies, 8 NARHA certified instructors, and over 50 students. We also offer services in Therapeutic Riding, Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Carriage Driving. HETRA is a non-profit 501c3 organization, and was the first NARHA Premier Accredited Therapeutic Riding center in Nebraska! HETRA serves a variety of clients including Children and adults with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, brain tumors, head injuries, blindness, autism, and strokes. Last year HETRA served 50 riders (both children and adults) per week and our goal is to continue to expand the program this year. Heartland Family Service - View full profile - View listings Our agency provides a variety of services to protect children, help adults and strengthen families. We offer education, counseling and support to give people the assistance they need to get back on their feet and look toward a brighter future. Founded in Omaha in 1875, we continue to focus on the leading edge of human service. Today we serve 40,000 people annually in twelve counties. We give hope to Heartland families. Register Now for the 13th Annual Safe Haven Golf Event! Join us on the greens of the Ironwood Country Club on July 10 for the Safe Haven Golf Event and support the Heartland Family Service domestic abuse program. If you are interested in registering a team or sponsoring these events, email us a golf@heartlandfamilyservice.org! Historic General Dodge House, Inc. - View full profile - View listings About the Dodge House: Perhaps one of Council Bluffs' most famous residents, Gen. Grenville M. Dodge has been called "the greatest railroad builder of all time." A Civil War veteran, Dodge's involvement in political, financial and military affairs made him an associate of many of the most influential Americans of his time and counsel to presidents, including Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. In 1869, Dodge built his handsome Victorian home at 605 Third Street at the cost of $35,000, a lavish sum for that day. The fourteen-room, three-story mansion stands on a high terrace overlooking the Missouri Valley, and displays such architectural features as parquet floors, cherry, walnut and butternut woodwork, and a number of "modern" conveniences quite unusual for the period. Holy Name Housing Corporation - View full profile - View listings Holy Name Housing Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community development corporation established in 1982 by members of Holy Name Parish. The mission of the organization is to revitalize depressed neighborhoods in Omaha, Nebraska, primarily the neighborhood in which Holy Name is located. In it's revitalization activities, the corporation builds or rehabilitates houses in order to provide home-ownership possibilities to low and moderate income households. To assist families to qualify for home ownership, the organization provides pre and post-purchase housing counseling. Holy Name Housing Corporation also acts as an advocate for establishing neighborhoods and promotes resident participation in designing renewal strategies. Hope Center for Kids - View full profile - View listings Breaking the cycle of ‘hopelessness’ and providing refuge for Omaha’s inner-city youth and children through faith, education, and employment. Volunteers are needed to build a mentoring relationship, tutor, prepare meals and much more. Hours and days based on student availability. Volunteers go through a thorough screening process and background check. Hot Shops Art Center - View full profile - View listings In 1999 a group of established artist studios and interested investors purchased the old Sorta Mattress Factory located just north of the Old Market area in Omaha, Nebraska. The Hot Shop Art Center is the first art center of its kind in the Omaha area. The Art Center includes the three anchor Hot Shops, 50 art studios, four art galleries, and many exhibition spaces. The studio spaces, which occupy the four story structure of the two brick buildings, are available to artists of all disciplines. A place where artists can work and interact establishes an atmosphere for creative art discourse. This will not only be an energizing influence on development of art, it will ultimately create relationships with other artists fostering a sense of community. Houses of Hope of Nebraska, Inc - View full profile - View listings About Mission Statement "Houses of Hope provides affordable residential treatment and support services for individuals in recovery from substance dependence." -- Board of Directors, May 2004 History Founded in 1962, Houses of Hope gave recovering individuals "a chance and a choice". Since that time Houses of Hope has provided continuous services to persons in recovery from chemical dependency, offering thesee individuals the opportunity for integration back into this community. From our grassroots beginnings, we have evolved into six residential sites, which are adequately staffed for the level of services each provides. Admission Criteria Houses of Hope treats only individuals who have been referred by an established treatment program or those appointed by a legal authority. We do not accept direct placement at the request of individuals, family members of friends. Halfway House/Community Lodging Cheri Frey - 402.435.3165 ext. 111 Touchstone (short-term residential) Deeann Byrd - 402.474.4343 Intensive Care Management Mike McCann - 402.441.4348 Area Served State of Nebraska. Priority is given to residents of counties in Region V: Butler, Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Lancaster Immanuel Medical Center (Alegent Health) - View full profile - View listings Recognizing the benefits of alliances in healthcare, Bergan Mercy Health System and Immanuel Medical Center came together to form Alegent Health in June 1996. Today, Alegent Health continues to carry out its mission through the support and sponsorship of Catholic Health Initaitives and Immanuel Health Systems which is founded in the tradition of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, are dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. This commitment to healing embraces the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of each person. Immanuel Medical Center healthcare services include: Cancer Center Diagnostic Center Emergency Department Heart and Vascular Institute Home Care and Hospice Hospitality House Intensivist Program Maternity Mental Health Services Orthopaedic Institute Procedure Center Rehabilitation Senior Health Weight Management Center inCOMMON Community Development - View full profile - View listings inCOMMON Community Development exists to affront poverty through the cultivation of supportive community networks that participate in the holistic development of vulnerable populations and neighborhoods. Please visit our website for more information! Joslyn Art Museum - View full profile - View listings As Nebraska’s largest and most distinguished art museum, Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha has served as the premier center for visual art since opening in 1931. Joslyn features an encyclopedic collection of work from antiquity to the present, with an emphasis on 19th- and 20th-century European and American art. Highlights of the permanent collection include works by Lorenzo di Credi, El Greco, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Albert Bierstadt, and Thomas Hart Benton. American masters such as Grant Wood, Jackson Pollock, Dale Chihuly, and George Segal are also represented. Joslyn is renowned for its collection of art of the American West, and known worldwide for its collection of Swiss artist Karl Bodmer’s watercolors and prints documenting his 1832-34 journey to the Missouri River frontier with German Prince Maximilian of Wied. The original building is one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the nation, with 38 marbles from seven countries. In addition to the art galleries, Joslyn features a 1,000 seat concert hall, fountain court, education technology gallery, lecture hall, library, café, and gift shop. Joslyn Art Museum - a non-profit, cultural and educational environment - provides a variety of experiences for someone interested in volunteering. The Museum offers several options, diverse in program type and commitment level. Many volunteer opportunities present the opportunity to enrich your enjoyment of the visual arts as well as increase your knowledge of the museum world. In addition, you will make new friends and receive many intangible rewards while performing a valuable service to Joslyn Art Museum. Please check the web-site to view the options available to you. Junior Achievement of the Midlands - View full profile - View listings Junior Achievement of the Midlands offers children in kindergarten through 12th grade a first-hand look at how business works. Our programs are integrated into the school curriculum, and provide a bridge between business and education. Elementary School children learn how they can impact the world around them as individuals, workers and consumers. In Middle School children explore careers, entrepreneurship, our place in a global economy, personal finance, and how business affected economic development during the 19th century. High School students gain hands-on experience through interactive economic programs, career development activities and real-life business simulations. Personal finance, banking, risk taking, and entrepreneurship. Some programs are taught as on-line programs, CD-ROM's, or standard texts. All programs reinforce the importance of staying in school, ethics, and the relevance of the other subjects taught at each grade level. Justice for Our Neighbors (Immigration Legal Clinic) - View full profile - View listings Bilingual (Spanish/English) volunteers needed to serve as translators for free immigration legal clinic the 2nd Thursday of the month from 5:30-7:30pm and 4th Sat. from 8:30am-noon. There is an occasional need for people who speak other languages, particularly French. Juvenile Diabetes Association - View full profile - View listings With your help, we are moving research from the laboratory bench to the patient's bedside, translating scientific advances into longer, healthier lives for those with diabetes. With your help, we are moving closer to our goal...a cure for diabetes and its complications. Mary Tyler Moore International Chairman Keep Omaha Beautiful - View full profile - View listings Keep Omaha Beautiful, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to litter reduction, beautification and education on solid waste issues. We work to promote the participation of neighborhood groups with KOB's programs. We work and cooperate with the City of Omaha's solid waste program. We educate the business community and the citizens of Omaha and participate in the programs of the national Keep America Beautiful organization. KOB is one of the oldest environmental organizations in Omaha, working for over 40 years solely for the betterment of our community. Kellom Elementary - View full profile - View listings Kellom opened in November 1952 at 1311 North 24 Street. In 1999 the Omaha district designated Kellom as an Academy School, thereby ensuring small class sizes at both the primary and intermediate grades. Currently, Kellom School is the home to 425 students in grades pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The diverse school community provides many learning opportunities for all students. Special programs, such as English as a Second Language and Challenge classes for the gifted and talented, offer additional assistance for students. Kellom School has an active PTA and enjoys support from Adopt-a-School partners and local universities. Kellom Academy has a vision that all students will have a dream for their future and that they will pursue that dream through education. Kellom boasts among graduates such accomplished individuals as Fred Astaire, Roger and Gayle Sayers, Bob Gibson and Brenda Council. Kids Can Community Center - View full profile - View listings Social Settlement of Omaha was established in 1908 and embraced the cause of the movement sharing these same ideals with local residents. At Social Settlement, our mission is to empower and enrich children and adults of all ages by providing programs, education and community resources. The Settlement continues to provide opportunities to people of all ages, backgrounds, beliefs and capabilities. Through constant assessment, Social Settlement strives to identify the needed programs and services for the community. Latina Resource Center, Catholic Charities - View full profile - View listings The Latina Resource Center opened it's doors in May of 2000 as a culturally welcoming center designed to meet the needs of Latina women. The need for this type of programming was so great, $1,000,000 in funding was committed to guarantee the first five years of operation. The LRC was an opportunity to see if, by using charitable dollars, we could increase the involvement of Omaha's traditional agencies whose major expertise in service delivery had been to Caucasian and African Americans and use their combined experience and innovation to serve an increasing Latino population. Collaborating partners include: Catholic Charities, Chicano Awareness Center, Family Service, and the YWCA. For more information about the Latina Resource Center, call 402.898.6760. LATINA RESOURCE CENTER 5211 South 31st Street The Latina Resource Center provides services to Latinas. These include English as a second language, health and family-life education, counseling and aid with job preparation. Spanish is helpful, but is not required. - Receptionist: Answer phones between the hours of 9am and 5pm - Tutor: Work with women who are learning to speak, read and write English Latino Center of the Midlands - View full profile - View listings Our Mission "To promote the self-sufficiency and self-determination of Heartland Latino families and their community by providing bilingual, high quality social, educational, economic, public health and advocacy services." We Are: The region's oldest Latino community outreach service organization. The primary provider of cultural transition and crisis services to the Latino community and its families. A service provider to the nation's fastest growing ethnic population. A United Way of the Midlands agency An affiliate of the National Council of La Raza Recognized for excellence - the Chicano Awareness Center was honored with the first Nebraska Governor's Points of Light Award Lead Safe Omaha Coalition - View full profile - View listings To eliminate childhood lead poisoning (a preventable disease), through education, support, assistance, advocacy and encouragement to families and communities in Omaha/Douglas County. We want to achieve the mandate of "eradicating" childhood lead poisoning by the year 2010. We can and will accomplish this goal through networking, developing public policy, mobilizing and assisting citizens to empower themselves and sharing resources on lead poisoning prevention with all stakeholders Learning Opps - View full profile - View listings Cush Community Relief International is on a mission to promote the emotional and physical well-being of all Sudanese refugees, specifically focusing on the rights and welfare of women and children. Learning Opps provides women an opportunity to live in modern society with the educational tools necessary to succeed. We work one-on-one with students in their homes teaching them to speak English and to read. Please help us help them. Each One...Reach One...Teach One Legal Aid of Nebraska - View full profile - View listings Services We Provide: Referrals - By calling the AccessLine, to get help you can get information on other organizations across the State that may be helpful. Legal Advice - If the legal issue is the type not currently being handled by Legal Aid attorneys, advice and problem solving will be given in an effort to help the caller resolve the problem on their own. Brief Services - If the legal issue can be resolved without going to court, brief service may be provided. Examples of brief services are writing letters of demand to opposing parties, calling opposing parties on clients\' behalf, and preparing legal documents. Extended Representation - Frequently requires negotiations and/or representation in court. Community Education - Legal Aid educates the community about their legal rights and responsibilities on a variety of topics. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - View full profile - View listings The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is dedicated to finding cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma and myeloma, and to improving the quality of life of patients and their families. Lincoln Action Program - View full profile - View listings Welcome to Lincoln Action Program Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, Lincoln Action Program is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families with low-incomes in Lancaster and Saunders Counties. Founded in 1964 out of Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty, Lincoln Action Program offers individuals and families with low incomes the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive. With our more than 30 programs, we offer a continuum of services to the families and individuals with low incomes in our community. Our programming is designed to meet the needs of people of all ages, from infants to seniors. The agency believes in strength-based and outcome-based services, working to build upon the skills of those we serve in order to effectively address the challenges that they face. We developed an innovative case management model that has been adopted by other human services around the nation. We also value and celebrate diversity; our staff members speak more than 20 languages. Literacy Center of the Midlands - View full profile - View listings The Literacy Center's mission is to empower adults and families by helping them acquire the literacy skills and practices needed to be active and contributing members of their communities. The Literacy Center offers small group instruction, one-to-one mentoring and computer aided learning for adults who wish to improve their basic literacy skills or to learn the English language. Volunteers are trained to work one-to-one with clients and assist with group instruction. In addition to our adult literacy program, the Literacy Center also coordinates the Reach Out and Read program for Omaha and surrounding areas. This nationally recognized program puts books in the hands of children, ages 0-5, during their pediatric visits. Volunteers are needed to help sort books and conduct “story time” at participating clinics throughout the city. The Literacy Center also uses office volunteers. Please call the Literacy Center at 342-7323 for information on available opportunities. Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly - View full profile - View listings Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly is a national, non-profit organization committed to relieving isolation & loneliness among the elderly. Special attention is given to holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions. In addition to holiday parties, we have a Visiting Volunteer Program matching volunteers with “Old Friends”. Minimum one year commitment with 2-4 visits/month. Occasional office help is also needed. Lothrop Magnet Center - View full profile - View listings Lothrop is a Science, Spanish and Technology Magnet. Students who attend Lothrop Magnet have an opportunity to study and learn in an environment integrated with science and Spanish, while using technology to enhance knowledge and growth. Lutheran Home - View full profile - View listings The Lutheran Home is a recognized service organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and is managed by Midwest Care Centers (MCC). Midwest Care Centers is owned and operated by Tim Hagerty who has over 30 years of experience in managing skilled nursing facilities located in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming. The professional healthcare services available at The Lutheran Home are second to none in the Omaha area. You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to call for a tour and to determine if The Lutheran Homes Skilled Nursing Services are right for you The Lutheran Home consists of a stable, dedicated staff of senior service professionals. Physicians, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants work with one another to deliver the most up-to-date medical and rahabilitative care. In fact, many staff members have served here for more than a decade. They enjoy taking the extra time to get to know the residents well. They want to make them feel at home. This friendly approach does make a difference. In addition to a first-rate-staff, The Lutheran Home has more than 50 volunteers who selflessly share their time and talents, contributing to the lives of residents in a variety of ways. Madonna School - View full profile - View listings Madonna School is a private school founded on the Christian principles of the value, worth and dignity of every individual created by God. Our mission is to enable students with cognitive and other developmental disabilities to become as independent as possible. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska - View full profile - View listings The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska is to grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since 1983, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska has been making special wishes come true as a part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, the worlds largest wish-granting organization. Each year, Make-A-Wish grants thousands of wishes to children around the world. Imagine the power of a wish coming true and in the midst of hospitals, tests, treatments, fear and anxiety, children and their families can have a happy memory to get them through the difficult times. Maple-Crest Care Center - View full profile - View listings A skilled nursing and rehabilitation residential facility. March of Dimes - View full profile - View listings The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies. In 2003 we launched an additional campaign to address the increasing rate of premature birth. For more information, visit the March of Dimes website at marchofdimes.com or its Spanish language website at nacersano.org. McAuley Center - View full profile - View listings Our vision is three-fold 1. To address the human-centered needs of women and families in situations of homelessness; 2. To address the personal and structural variables which contribute to ongoing cycles of homelessness and the continued marginalization of women and families in situations of homelessness; 3. To challenge the status quo to affect change at the local, state and national level in perceptions, attitudes, behaviors and institutionalized systems and structures that limit full participation of all individuals in community. The Mary Catherine McAuley Center for Women and Families provides person-centered services to marginalized women and families in our community. We believe that structural and personal variables contribute to the condition of homelessness and that both must be addressed to affect meaningful change. As an organization, we will strive to help women and families discover their ability to act as social change agents of their own lives. We will foster the development of interpersonal and communal relationships that promote responsibility, care and compassion for all individuals. We will provide education and educational outreach services at the local, state and national level that lead to positive attitudinal and behavioral change in individual, communal, and social systems and structures. At all times, we will treat individuals with dignity and respect that honors the autonomy of their personhood*. We strive to: Provide Direct Service to Marginalized Women and Families Act as Social Change Advocates Provide Education and Educational Outreach Services at the Local, State and National Level Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition - View full profile - View listings Who We Are The mission of Smoke-free Omaha(SM) is to protect the health of Omaha Metropolitan area residents, workers and visitors from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke through: An educational effort in the Omaha-Metro area about the dangerous effects of secondhand smoke Support of smoke-free indoor workplaces and public places Smoke-free Omaha is sponsored by the American Lung Association of Nebraska and the Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition, Mayor Signs Omaha Ordinance On June 30 Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey signed a modified smoke-free worksite ordinance passed by the city council June 20. The law took effect October 2006. Metropolitan Community College - View full profile - View listings Metropolitan Community College is a comprehensive, full-service public community college supported by the taxpayers of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Its purpose is to provide high quality educational programs and services, primarily in career preparation and general education, to people of all ages and educational backgrounds. MICAH House - View full profile - View listings The MICAH House's mission is to provide a safe, secure and nurturing environment to families and single women who are experiencing the crisis of homelessness. Since we opened over 20 years ago, we have been dedicated to our goal of helping our guests attain employment and find affordable housing by providing necessary resources and educational classes. Mid-America Council Learning for Life - View full profile - View listings Learning for Life an in school program for grades K-12 Learning for Life, GRADES K-12. A values-based, action learning curriculum for the classroom. Learning For Life features age-appropriate and grade-specific lesson plans. Teaching techniques such as role playing, small-group discussions, reflective and moral dilemma exercises and hands-on activities are used for optimum effectiveness and memory retention. Community role models are invited into the schools to present many of the lesson topics. They share their values and expertise within their specific career fields. To find out about joining a local Cub Scout Pack, Call your District executive found in the District area of this web site. Use the Map as a reference. Midlands Hospital - Alegent Health - View full profile - View listings In October 2006, Midlands Hospital announced a $40 million expansion and renovation of the hospital to meet the growing and changing health care needs of its Sarpy-Cass County community. This expansion and renovation plan establishes a new generation of care, providing enhancements and innovations to the excellent services provided by the medical staff and employees of Midlands Hospital. The facilities and services plan provides for an expansion of the award-winning Emergency Department, a new Intensive Care Unit, development of all private patient rooms, expansion of Surgical Services, an expansion and renovation of radiology services, the construction of an integrated Medical Office Building with physician offices and convenient outpatient services, continued growth of Cardiovascular Services, a new clinical laboratory and significant additions of primary care and specialist physicians. Renovations began in November 2006, with the ground breaking for the expansion scheduled for Spring 2007. Midlands Hospital healthcare services include: Behavioral Services Cardiovascular Diagnostics/Radiology Emergency Home Care Hospitalist Medicine Services Maternity Orthopaedics Outpatient Surgery Sleep & Breathing Disorders Women’s Services Facts about the facility: 121 licensed beds 350 Physicians on active staff 92 full-time RNs 393 full-time employees Midwest Service Learning Programmer - View full profile - View listings Designed the original web application for www.midwestservicelearning.org using PHP and MySQL. Midwest Service-Learning Administrator - View full profile - View listings No description provided Midwest Service-Learning Technical Supervisor - View full profile - View listings No description provided Mission for All Nations - View full profile - View listings Mission for All Nations is a faith-based charitable organization founded to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, assist the sick and in prison, and shelter the homeless or disadvantaged.Other activities which improve the lives of people who are disadvantaged financially, physically, educationally or morally and are consistent with our motto of "Putting God's Love for All People into Action" may be added. We are creating an environment where lives are being changed instead of fostering dependency. Mission for All Nations currently serves over 15,000 people each year in our programs. Mission for All Nations runs the Hope Dispensary, which is a unique food pantry located in the southeastern part of Omaha. They are focused on providing the essentials of nutritious food, clothing, and personal hygiene items to individuals in need. Their location is ideal, because it is in a high need area that is not well served by other organizations. Montclair Nursing & Rehab - View full profile - View listings We are a healthcare facility that offers post-acute healthcare services designed to assist patients in rebuilding strength, functioning and independence following a hospital stay for an acute illness or injury. It is our goal to return our patients to the highest levels of independence and we support our residents in returning home whenever possible. Mosaic Of Omaha - View full profile - View listings Mosaic’s mission statement is brief and to the point: In partnership with people who have disabilities, Mosaic provides supports and advocates that all may realize God’s gift of wholeness of life. Mosaic in Omaha was created in July 2003 with the consolidation of Martin Luther Homes and Bethphage. Both organizations had a strong presence in this community, building on their century-long commitment to services for people with disabilities in Nebraska. More than 320 people are currently served in Omaha making Mosaic one of the largest providers in the metropolitan area and making Omaha one of the largest Mosaic agencies in the country. Mothers Against Drunk Driving MADD - View full profile - View listings MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. Mount Michael - View full profile - View listings About Our School Mount Michael Benedictine High School was created for the purpose of helping to shape young men. We truly believe in our mission, trusting that the surest - perhaps the only - way to change the world is to work through our youth. Academics During his teenage years it is important that a young man concentrate on his education. This, then, provides the focus for Mount Michael\'s program. We offer an unsurpassed academic experience for students, challenging them with a fast-paced college-preparatory curriculum that rates amongst the best schools in the nation. Our program is designed to provide students with the structure and discipline they will need to succeed in college and the workplace. Munroe-Meyer Rehabilitation Institute - View full profile - View listings The Recreation Therapy department needs volunteers to assist participants ages 3-21 who have developmental disabilities. Our programs offer hands on experience assisting with a variety of activities such as: art, music, swimming, cooking, sports and games. We have fall, winter and summer programs. Hours are flexible. We have after school, Saturday and Thurs. evenings available. Call ahead to schedule a time for orientation and to volunteer. NAF Multicultural Human Development Corporation - View full profile - View listings PROJECT: National Farmworker Jobs Program Our focus is to strengthen academic and marketable skills of migrant and seasonal farm workers so that they will be able to procure full-time year round employment. While in the program, NAF assists individuals wanting to make the transition from agricultural to non-agricultural work by helping with tuition costs for skill training, providing adult education classes, literacy instruction, a living allowance while in training, assistance in finding employment or on-the-job training. Staff works to ensure rights are protected by providing referrals to legal services or enforcement agencies as well as to community service/support agencies. A second focus of this project is to provide emergency and crisis intervention for workers in transit or upon arrival in Nebraska. This takes the form of financial assistance with housing and food, and limited funds to help with health and transportation/car problems. NAMI-Nebraska (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) - View full profile - View listings NAMI is the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. NAMI-Nebraska provides statewide support to families and friends of individuals with mental illness. We also educate the public about mental illness using literature, speaking engagements, videos, workshops, conferences and this website. In addition, through ongoing communication with mental health professionals and public officials, we are seeking to improve and expand mental health services. We advocate for statewide mental health reform, equitable medical insurance, affordable housing, employment and civil liberties. Our toll-free helpline (877) 463-6264 is available for anyone seeking education and understanding about mental illness, a support group, or advocacy resources. National Multiple Sclerosis Society - View full profile - View listings The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of MS. We do this through the research we support to fund the cause, cure, and improved treatments of the disease; the services we provide to people with MS and their families; the professional education programs we offer to health-care providers; and our advocacy efforts to encourage public policies supportive of the needs of people with MS. Nebraska 4-H Club - View full profile - View listings 4-H is the Cooperative Extension System’s dynamic, nonformal, educational program for today’s young people. The program partners the cooperative efforts of youth, volunteer leaders, state land-grant universities, state and local governments, 4-H Foundations, and the Cooperative State Research, Educational and Extension Service of the US Department of Agriculture. Nebraska 4-H is comprised of youth, ages 5-19, and adults. Adults are involved as volunteers working with youth as leaders or on committees and boards providing the framework for 4-H. More than 400 Extension staff across the state serve as primary contacts for the more and 122,000 youth and 20,000 volunteers. Volunteers are fundamental to the 4-H program! They provide the assistance needed to enable youth to become healthy, self-directing contributing members of society. Nebraska 4-H Youth Development is a diverse volunteer-led youth program which focuses on providing a safe, positive, caring and nurturing enviroment for youth to develop life skills. This profile gives volunteers the opportunity to let Extension staff know them in order to: Make the right match of the individual for the job that needs to be done Assure that the club and county program provide a safe, positive and nurturing environment for the child Provide protection for the child, the volunteer, the educator, the Extension council and the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Nebraska Advocacy Services - View full profile - View listings Nebraska Advocacy Services Inc. (NAS), The Center for Disability Rights, Law and Advocacy, was created to assist individuals with disabilities and their families in protecting and advocating for their rights. From its beginning, NAS has promoted the principles of equality, self-determination, and dignity of persons with disabilities. NAS is independent of any public or private agency which provides treatment or services to people with disabilities. Our board of directors is composed of individuals with disabilities, family members and other people who are interested in the rights of people with disabilities. NAS operates seven federally funded protection and advocacy (P&A) programs. The P&A system is a nationwide network of congressionally created, legally based disability rights agencies. P&A organizations within the system each have the authority to provide legal representation and other advocacy services to people with disabilities and, together, comprise the nation's largest provider of legally based advocacy services for people with disabilities. Toll-Free: (800) 422-6691 Nebraska affiliate of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - View full profile - View listings Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure® Series, we have invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. Nebraska Aids Project - View full profile - View listings A non-profit AIDS service organization, providing HIV prevention education and support to people living with HIV. The Nebraska AIDS Project is seeking volunteers to assist our professional staff in providing services to all people affected by HIV and AIDS, offering prevention and education services to the community and volunteering for special event fund-raisers. Volunteers are asked to complete a volunteer application process which includes an interview, attendance of our HIV 101 Basic Training and additional training, if required, for specific programs. Volunteer opportunities include: Test Site Counseling, Hot-line Specialist, Street Outreach, Internet Outreach, Client Support Services and Receptionist. Spanish-speaking skills are helpful for some programs. Nebraska Humane Society - View full profile - View listings Our Mission Statement: The Nebraska Humane Society acts as a voice for the animals, and through them, enriches the communities we serve. Who we are: The Nebraska Humane Society was founded in 1875 and is the fifth oldest Humane Society in the United States! The organization was originally established for the protection of both animals and children. In the mid 1940’s, state agencies began to embrace child welfare issues, leaving the Nebraska Humane Society as the sole organization within the Omaha area designated for the protection of animals. We provide education, give sanctuary to animals, encourage adoptions and promote responsible pet ownership. By providing animal control services to much of the metro area we also serve the citizens of our community by upholding laws enacted for the protection of people and animals. Nebraska Kidney Foundation - View full profile - View listings The Nebraska Kidney Association has been helping Nebraska kidney and transplant patients for almost 40 years. The NKA strives to improve the quality of life for all Nebraskans by: ¨ Advocating for better health policies; ¨ Funding research; ¨ Supporting legislation for better health care; ¨ Providing information and education to the general public, professional community and those impacted by kidney disease or organ donation; ¨ Conducting free early disease detection screenings throughout the state; ¨ Providing services to kidney and transplant patients and their families. Nebraska Med Center Volunteer Services - View full profile - View listings You are invited to join this dynamic volunteer group. We have over 20 different service areas with opportunities available day and evening, seven days a week. Some of the service areas include Emergency, Child Life, Waiting Rooms, Gift Shops, and clinics. The exact duties, schedule time, and date available will depend on the position. Volunteers are required to make a 6 month commitment, volunteering 2-4 hrs. a week. Volunteers must complete an orientation class, health screen, and obtain an ID prior to volunteering. For more information on our award-winning programs, contact Volunteer Services at the above number. Nebraskans for Peace - View full profile - View listings Nebraskans for Peace is a statewide grassroots advocacy organization working nonviolently for peace with justice through community-building, education and political action. NFP endorses legislative processes and various actions for peace and social justice issues. For example: nuclear disarmament, prison issues, gay rights and peace. Volunteers need for weekly pro-peace demonstrations Wed. @ 72nd & Dodge St. 4:30-5:30 and for other rallies. Volunteers are always needed for database entry & various clerical jobs. There are frequent volunteer opportunities available (day, hours and locations vary). Nebraskans United for Life - View full profile - View listings Our Mission Statement Our purpose is to resecure the legal and social recognition of the Right to Life of each individual from biological beginning to natural death irrespective of age, health, function, or condition of dependency, including the unborn in each stage of biological development; and to help coordinate the activities of member groups in this region who have the same purpose. New Community Development Corporation During business As NeighborWorks Omaha - View full profile - View listings New Community Development Corporation began as an outgrowth of a program of the United Methodist Community Center. After successfully working on the development of Anathoth Town homes in North Omaha, New Community Development Corporation was founded in 1992 to focus on community development with a primary emphasis on providing new housing. Currently, NCDC is a 501c3 organization with no formal affiliation with a church. Some of the NCDC accomplishments since its inception: Over $35,000,000 infused into the community through housing and business endeavors; 300+ units of decent, affordable, safe housing units (including multi and single family homes); Over 1100 potential entrepreneurs fitted with the tools for successful start-up; Over 80 micro loans disbursed to business owners. In 2002 NCDC began the development of Miami Heights, the first market-rate housing development in North Omaha in forty years. New Covenant Justice and Peace Center - View full profile - View listings No description provided Odyssey Health Care of Omaha - View full profile - View listings At Odyssey HealthCare, we improve the quality of life for patients facing terminal diagnoses and provide support for their loved ones. We've been meeting this need since 1996. Today, Odyssey is one of the largest hospice providers in the country, offering end-of-life care and support to thousands of patients and their families across the country each day. Our teams of caregivers consist of registered nurses, physicians, home healthcare aides, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors and trained volunteers. They provide what is called palliative care to the patient, that is, care that helps ease pain and discomforting symptoms. In addition, they provide psycho-social and spiritual support for both patients and their loved ones. Patients typically receive our services in their own homes or in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. But we also serve patients in hospitals or, in certain geographic locations, in Odyssey's own freestanding hospice facilities. The commitment and spirit of Odyssey team members who provide care and support 24 hours a day/seven days a week is embodied in a simple phrase team members wear on their collars: “YCCOM: You Can Count on Me.” Ollie Webb Center, Inc. - View full profile - View listings Ollie Webb Center, Inc.'s mission is to improve and enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities and to provide information, education, and support to their families. Ollie Webb Center, Inc. is the umbrella organization for The Arc of Omaha and Career Solutions, Inc. Omaha Area Health Education Center - View full profile - View listings O-AHEC works to create a heightened awareness of the health professions among students in the K-16 schools with a particular emphasis on disadvantaged students. O-AHEC provides community placements, service learning opportunities, and clinical experience for medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health students. O-AHEC provides continuing education and professional support to meet the needs of health care professionals, especially those practicing in underserved areas. O-AHEC works with local health agencies to address and fill the health needs of the community. The Omaha Area Health Education Center assists schools and other community organizations by coordinating presentations by current health professionals discussing their trade, recruiters discussing requirements for enrollment in local health careers programs; current health careers students from various disciplines meeting with small groups of students with similar interests; ACT/SAT preparation presentations; financial aid presentations; assistance with job shadowing opportunities; field trips to health settings and more! Community Education - The Omaha AHEC partners with community health agencies to increase awareness and access to quality care for all for underserved populations. This may be in the form of O-AHEC coordinated health screening events, O-AHEC sponsored health fairs, or other public health awareness events. Omaha Children Museum - View full profile - View listings The mission of Omaha Children’s Museum is to engage the imagination and create an excitement about learning ONGOING PROGRAMS Artist-In-Residence Bunch-A-Lunch Every Tuesday 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Omaha Children's Museum Rainbow Connectors Guild provides a lunch that includes a hot dog, chips, carrots, cookie and a drink. Cost: $2.50. Tickets are available at the front desk. Science and Technology Learning Lab Every Tuesday, 1p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. & Saturday, 11 a.m. Visit our new Science and Technology Learning Lab for open lab activities. Science Presentations at Science Showplace Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m. & 2:45 p.m.; Thursday, 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m. & 5:45 p.m.; Sunday, 2:45 p.m. & 4 p.m. Enjoy live science demonstrations like Whiz Bang Super Science and The Amazing Bubble Show in the new Charlie Campbell Science & Technology Center. Omaha Economic Development Corporation - View full profile - View listings What is the Omaha Economic Development Corporation? OEDC is a private nonprofit 501©3 organization that offers highly professional development services to large and small businesses, financial institutions and neighborhood groups interested in improving Omaha's older neighborhoods, primarily North Omaha. OEDC's mission is to implement economic development projects and community revitalization programs that create jobs, training, business ownership opportunities and expanded economic benefits for needy families. Since its founding in 1977, OEDC has quietly invested or leveraged funding for $30 million in inner city residential and commercial real estate and business development. Omaha Food Bank - View full profile - View listings The Food Bank is a non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger through the collection of donated food and household products and the distribution of these items to charities and organizations that help people in need. The Food Bank works with over 360 organizations in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa to combat the issue of hunger. Volunteers are needed to sort and repack food and assist with food drives and special events in the community; Hours are flexible anytime between 8am-noon and 12:30pm-4pm. Omaha Hate Crimes Project - View full profile - View listings The core functions of the Omaha Hate Crimes Project are: law enforcement training, community awareness campaign, youth-led initiative to fight bigotry, bias and bullying. Volunteer needs vary depending on programs, but may include internships, speakers, facilitators for youth dialogues and fundraising Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance - View full profile - View listings Keeping Kids Safe from Lead. Together. Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo - View full profile - View listings Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo has four primary objectives: conservation, research, recreation, and education. In promoting these objectives on a local, regional, national, and global scale, the Zoo provides exciting recreational opportunities that simultaneously enhance our visitors' knowledge of the natural world. Education & Recreation: The Henry Doorly Zoo has many innovative facilities and exhibits to not only preserve a broad array of species, but also vividly present them to the public. These facilities are exemplary to zoos throughout the country and the globe. The Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom Pavilion, Lozier IMAX Theater, and Cat Complex showcase fascinating wildlife and exotic places. The Scott Aquarium and Lied Jungle, Desert Dome, Kingdoms of the Night, Hubbard Gorilla Valley and Hubbard Orangutan Forest provide immersive environments that display animals in their natural habitats. Omaha Home for Boys - View full profile - View listings Since being founded in 1920, more than 9,000 boys from every corner of the United States have come through the doors of The Omaha Home for Boys. The vast majority of these boys have gone on to become better husbands, fathers, and neighbors. The Omaha Home for Boys is dedicated to the mission of strengthening youth and families. Thanks to the caring support of friends and donors nationwide, the Home continues to be virtually 100% privately funded and does not charge a fee for services. The Home is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization and is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children (COA). Omaha Housing Authority - View full profile - View listings The Omaha Housing Authority provides a wide variety of comprehensive and successful traditional and non-traditional housing programs to its residents and other low-income individuals within the Omaha Metropolitan Area. Each of the housing programs is funded through various federal and private sources as well as collaborative efforts with numerous human service agencies. The Authority recognizes that singly it cannot eliminate all of the barriers and provide all the supportive services needed by the low-income community. Collaborative efforts have been formed with various local and private organizations. Through the formation of these cooperative efforts, the Omaha Housing Authority offers to residents an array of successful supportive services in the areas of training, transportation, employment, youth recreational & sporting activities, educational and cultural programming for youth. The housing authority also assists residents by making referrals to a number of community agencies. Offices: The Omaha Housing Authority has various on-site locations throughout the City of Omaha. The main office is located at 540 South 27th Street, Omaha, NE 68046 Omaha Performing Arts - View full profile - View listings Who are the Omaha Performing Arts Ambassadors? The Ambassadors is a volunteer organization that supports Omaha Performing Arts, the Orpheum Theater and the Holland Performing Arts Center. Ambassadors provide patrons with quality customer service and help create a positive performance experience. Ambassadors also provide valuable services as greeters, ushers, gift shop assistants, information aides and tour guides. Ambassadors play a large role at the Holland Performing Arts Center and the Orpheum Theater. They get to know our patrons on a more personal level. All that is needed is a time commitment and a love of people and the theater. Led by professional House Managers, the Ambassadors are truly just that - ambassadors – representing the entertainers, the theater, and in a larger sense, Omaha. What is required of an Omaha Performing Arts Ambassador? Training - which starts with the orientation and continues on the job with pre-event briefings and newsletters Ability to move quickly and safely up and down stairs Ability to stand for periods of time Wear black and white clothing - name badge provided Enjoy serving others, making theater patrons feel welcome Enjoy live entertainment Why should I be an Omaha Performing Arts Ambassador? Valuable service to the theater patrons Excellent way to spend an evening Exciting place to meet new friends Thrilling to see wonderful performances Fun way to give something back to the community Omaha Police Department - View full profile - View listings Mission Statement: "The Omaha Police Department, in partnership with our community, provides impartial, ethical, and professional law enforcement service and protection. We strive to maintain the trust and confidence of our citizens while working to improve the quality of life." Omaha Public Library - View full profile - View listings The branches and Main Library are under the supervision of these people: Branch Locations Mary Griffin Manager of Branches & Millard Branch Manager Sarah Watson Milton R. Abrahams Branch Susan Thornton Benson Branch Lillian Wunsch Florence Branch Kay Scarpello - Interim Manager A. V. Sorensen Branch Norma Pountney South Branch Pam Scott W. Clarke Swanson Branch John Bernardi Charles B. Washington Branch Lucille Lewis Willa Cather Branch Omaha Public Library Mission Statement The mission of the Omaha Public Library is to educate, inform, enlighten, enrich, and entertain. The staff, collections, services, programs and facilities advance this mission and provide a diverse range of services which empower the citizens we serve in all facets of their life and work by our dedication to the following: to provide free and equal access to information in a variety of formats to foster lifelong learning, personal enrichment, and a literate society to stimulate, encourage, and foster interest in reading and learning among youth to utilize new technology to provide environments and resources that respect the diversity of cultures to support and defend the principles of intellectual freedom, the Library Bill of Rights, and the Freedom to Read Statement The library is something more than a mere repository of the past, it is at the same time a living expression of the present and of the civic needs of the community. With their tradition of free communication of ideas, libraries are among the best mirrors of American democratic principles. The Omaha Public Library supports the empowerment of the citizens we serve with knowledge that strengthens this basis of democracy. Omaha Public Schools-Adult Education - View full profile - View listings Adult Basic Education classes prepare students for GED testing. These classes are taught by certified teachers and are held in a variety of locations and times throughout the city. There is no cost for these basic skills classes. Anyone who is at least 16 years old and out of school is eligible to attend, and must attend an Orientation session held weekly on Friday mornings at the OPS Career Center, TAC Bldg., 3230 Cuming Street. All 16, 17 and 18 year olds must have an official high school transcript on file in the Adult Basic Education office before they attend orientation. All students must bring a picture ID to the orientation session. GED series testing is $50 which includes the diploma fee. Testing is held at the OPS Career Center at 3230 Burt St. Graduation ceremonies are held annually in May for students who have earned their GED. English As a Second Language (ESL) classes are held in a variety of locations and times to help individuals learn to speak, read, and write English. These classes are taught by certified teachers and are offered at no cost. Omaha Public Schools-Tutoring - View full profile - View listings Tutoring opportunities are available with the Omaha Public Schools. Volunteers are needed to assist staff in our after school Community Learning Centers. OPS now has after school programs in 18 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high school in both North and South Omaha. The after school programs operate between the hours of 4:00 - 6:00 or 3:00 - 5:30. If interested, please contact Dr. Mary Jean Holcomb at 557-2138 or e-mail at maryjean.holcomb@ops.org. Omaha Street School - View full profile - View listings The Omaha Street School is an alternative high school located in North Omaha, The mission of OSS is to provide a quality affordable education to at-risk youth in a safe, loving environment for the enrichment of students’ lives through physical, mental & spiritual avenues. Volunteers are needed in the office, for special events, for teaching elective classes or tutoring/mentoring. Most volunteers are needed during the day and for an hour or more. Omaha Symphony - View full profile - View listings Omaha Symphony Education Programs Why do our children need music? Surely it is just an extra-curricular activity. It may be fine, if you have the time for such pursuits, but how will it help my child, my grandchild, or any child succeed? Does it help them read? Become better at math? In this day and age, how important is the study of music really? Very important. Vital. Necessary. Essential. That is what the Omaha Symphony believes. The impact of music in the lives of our youth is immeasurable. Sure, studies have been done in an effort to quantify its value, statistics have been gathered. And all of the data and anecdotes support one basic truth: Music has the power to transform lives, facilitate change, inspire greatness, and create community. Omaha Together One Community - View full profile - View listings Omaha Together One Community Founded 1995 OTOC exists to recreate community. In our fragmented society, people are disconnected and conversations about important issues are often difficult. OTOC seeks to reweave the frayed social fabric and connect people across the lines that tend to divide them: race, economics, religion, geography. OTOC is broad-based, multiethnic and interfaith. Members are institutions, mostly congregations, although civic organizations, such as neighborhood groups, Home Town Associations and PTAs also participate. We teach people to become effective leaders, explore their legitimate interests, do solid research, engage in sometimes tough (but always respectful) public discourse, hold elected officials accountable and create positive change through collective action. Through the practice of these skills, people build relationships of trust and, by acting collaboratively, become part of solving their own problems rather than expecting someone else to take care of them. This is OTOCs iron Rule: never, ever, do for others what people can do for themselves. Community organizing demands time, talent, discipline and commitment. Those willing to do the work experience personal growth and transformation. Leaders trained by OTOC have witnessed the impact OTOC has made on their congregations and the community at large. Omaha/Douglas County Victims Assistance Unit - View full profile - View listings Victims of crime suffer in many ways. Victims endure physical suffering as well as emotional distress. Crime imposes financial hardship on the victim, such as loss of wages, medical bills, and property damage. Anger, guilt, and confusion occur as a result of the crime and are naturally followed with feelings of anxiety, fear and frustration towards the criminal justice system. These victims need our help and support. The Douglas County Attorneys Victim - Witness Program is concerned about ensuring the victims rights in the criminal justice system. Our purpose is to prevent the victim from getting lost in the system by assisting the victim with information concerning the case and possible compensation. We personally encourage and support the victim and the family throughout the process, while treating the victim with decency and compassion during this traumatic and emotional time. The criminal justice system is meant to bring justice and relief to victims and their families. The process, however, is long and complex. Time is needed for the correct information to be acquired and for the information to be filtered through the different levels of the justice system. Our office will help guide the victim through the legal steps. Therefore, it is important that the victims remain active and confident in their cases to help ensure satisfactory ends. We need victims and witnesses help to increase the number of crimes reported and to make our community a safer place to live. The Victim - Witness Division is always looking for responsible volunteers who would like to help in the many areas the Victim -Witness Division serves. If interested in volunteering please call 444-4597 One World Community Health Center - View full profile - View listings Our Organization's History In the late 1960's, the Lutheran Church and Creighton University began to work with the local Native American community to provide health care, education, screening and referrals at a free clinic known as The American Indian Center. Also during that time, the major meat packing plants left South Omaha. This created an employment and financial crisis, especially for minority families, many of them Hispanic. The clinic was expanded in 1970 to include Hispanics and was renamed the Indian-Chicano Health Center. In response to the rapidly growing population of Spanish-speaking patients, the clinic has moved and expanded services three times. In 1999, the clinic moved to a 11,000 square foot building located on South 36th Street. The clinic is currently located at 4920 South 30th Street in Suite 103. A satellite WIC Clinic was established in 2002 at St. Joseph's church in South Omaha. People speaking at least 17 different languages have been patients at the clinic and 37 countries have been represented by our staff. The clinic\'s international population led to the name change in 2003 from the Indian-Chicano Health Center to OneWorld Community Health Centers. Open Door Mission - View full profile - View listings Who We Are: Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission providing basic needs and life-changing programs 24-hours a day, 365 days a year to more than 300 people every day. It offers Emergency Services, long-term rehabilitation and recovery, transitional housing, and outreach to the community. Mission Statement Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission providing basic needs and life-changing programs for the homeless and needy. Vision Open Door Mission provides long-term solutions that break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Program Statement Our mission is to rescue the poor and needy by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to equip men, women, and families with the needed tools to become self-sufficient and independent in their community. Three-fold Objective That each person will be saved, disciple, and equipped when they leave Open Door Mission. Opera Omaha - View full profile - View listings OPERA OMAHA’S MISSION is to enrich the quality of life in our community by creating professional opera and music theater, which uniquely combine the visual and performing arts to express humanity’s deepest emotions and highest aspirations. Opera Omaha’s mission is achieved through the presentation of main stage productions with the highest artistic standards and through customized education and outreach programs designed to inspire all individuals, regardless of age, prior exposure to the arts, or personal limitations. The mission of Opera Omaha’s education and outreach Community Programs is: to enrich people’s lives through opera; to help individuals of all walks of life and degrees of artistic exposure find the personal, social or historical resonance inherent in opera; to stimulate an understanding and interest in the classical arts and opera among new audiences and students in schools; and to use opera to inspire individuals to overcome personal obstacles and attain their highest aspirations. Papillion LaVista Senior High School - View full profile - View listings Papillion La Vista Senior High School PLHS concession standPapillion La Vista Senior High School, often referred to as Papio, PLHS or "Old School," is located in Papillion, Nebraska and is operated by the Papillion-La Vista Public School district. The current principal of Papillion La Vista High School is Jim Glover. History The District now called Papillion-La Vista Public Schools, which oversees Papillion La Vista Senior High School, has its roots over 130 years ago. Fifteen years after the establishment of Papillion in the Nebraska Territory, the citizens of the town established the first school in 1872. This became the first school district in Nebraska. La Vista, a relatively new town, had no education system of its own. The students of this new development area had been incorporated into the Papillion School District. With the sudden growth, the existing Papillion High School, east of the current building, had to educate an increasing number of students. By September 1969, voters in the district had passed a bond issue to build a new High School facility at 84th and Centennial. A similar bond issue the preceding year had been defeated. The school opened its doors August 1971. The former Papillion High School had become Papillion Junior High. The district, and the high school, were renamed in 1987, as La Vista became a larger city. To avoid conflict, possibly resulting in a separate La Vista School district, La Vista was added to the High School\'s name, as well as the district, making it Papillion La Vista Senior High School. A Split The Students of Papillion La Vista Senior High School were recently split, with a new high school in southwest Papillion being completed. Papillion La Vista South High School, PLSHS, was opened in the fall of 2003. This resulted in more room at Papillion La Vista Senior High School, and the freshman class was moved from the junior high schools to the two high schools. PLHS had previously been a 10-12 school. Phoenix Futbol Club - View full profile - View listings Philosophy We are a soccer club serving Omaha, Nebraska and its surrounding communities. We enjoy creating an atmosphere that nurtures the development, abilities and sportsmanship of all players. Our skill trainers and coaches are some of the best in the Midwest. We work hard to challenge every player to become the best player possible, both on and off the field. We take pride in our family environment and the relationships our players develop. These relationships and social skills help them well into the future. "Come learn the real game of futbol at PFC - Phoenix Futbol Club." Phoenix House - View full profile - View listings The Domestic Violence/Sexual Abuse Program includes an emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, aftercare services, counseling. Volunteer opportunities: crisis line volunteer, shelter advocate, court advocate (these require a state mandated 20 hours of training). Indirect volunteer opportunities include: childcare, clerical, court watch, donation room organization and many others. We also encourage groups to contact us for group activities. Examples of past activities: clean-up day, Christmas party for the shelter kids, decorating the shelter for Christmas, Easter egg decorating with the kids, painting the playhouse, and making dinner for the women and children. Pinewood Elementary School - View full profile - View listings Pinewood School is the only multiage school in the Omaha Public School District and is home to approximately 300 students in grades pre-kindergarten through sixth. Presbyterian Outreach, Inc - View full profile - View listings Presbyterian Outreach, INC Mission ... Presbyterian Outreach, Inc. shares God's love by improving the quality of life in our communities with respite care, equipment loans, and services. Vision ... Presbyterian Outreach, Inc. will be a leader in the development of quality and innovative programs to respond to the needs of all people and serve as a model to all communities by turning faith into action. Prevent Blindness - View full profile - View listings Prevent Blindness Nebraska is a statewide affiliate of Chicago-based Prevent Blindness America which was founded in 1908 and is the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness America touches the lives of millions of people each year. The Nebraska affiliate serves 93 counties in the state, working since 1970 to save the sights Nebraskans lose when they lose their vision…the sunsets, the clouds, the faces of loved ones. Half of all blindness and vision loss is preventable- but only through education, screening and advocacy. Our mission: To preserve sight and prevent blindness Our vision is vision. PRIDEOmaha - View full profile - View listings PRIDE-Omaha, Inc. is one of the few original grassroots parent/community drug prevention organizations in the United States that remains dedicated to preventing the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by children. Our organization is a non-profit, state-certified, drug prevention organization. Project Harmony - View full profile - View listings Our Purpose Project Harmony exists to provide effective, immediate and sensitive support to children who are victims or suspected victims of abuse and neglect, and their non-offending family members. A child-centered facility, Project Harmony assembles a multidisciplinary team composed of law enforcement, investigative, social service, medical and referral professionals dedicated to protecting children and prosecuting offenders. The purpose of the center is to enhance the communication among professionals by co-housing in one facility: Project Harmony, the Omaha Police Department-Child Victim/ Sexual Assault Unit, and Nebraska Health and Human Services-Child Protection Services. Our service area includes eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Project Harmony does have volunteer opportunities available. All volunteers are subject to a background check. Volunteers can help with general office work, special projects, event planning and more. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at (402) 595-1326. Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha - View full profile - View listings Ronald McDonald House Charities supports families at a most vulnerable time. We offer temporary housing to families with a gravely ill child in need of medical attention at one of our community hospitals. We also help others in need of dental care with our mobile dental caremobile. Sacred Heart School - View full profile - View listings Volunteers are needed to tutor children in grades K-4 in reading and math during school hours (8am-2:45pm). Volunteers may assist with serving morning breakfast and/or lunch (6:45am-8:30am and 10:45-1pm). Volunteers may also supervise playground activities and games. Days/Times are flexible, but may require a 4-6 week commitment. Salvation Army - View full profile - View listings The Omaha Salvation Army, established in 1886, offers 22 social service programs that provide basic human necessities, such as food, clothing and shelter to those in need. Last year, 191,000 people received assistance through various programs including homelessness prevention, family and childrens services, senior services and disaster relief. The Salvation Army operates the Gene Eppley Camp, Adult Rehabilitation Center and four community centers in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area. See our full list of volunteer opportunities at http://web.volunteer2.com/Public/Organization/ListJobs.aspx?OrganizationGUID=61d337e8-8c5d-4bd6-a025-e7960c2ee0de Sarpy County Volunteer Programs - View full profile - View listings Volunteers are an important part of the Victim/Witness Unit. Our agency provides volunteers with training and professional supervision. We work with area colleges and universities in placement of practicum and intern students in our unit. Concerned and caring persons who want to help victims of crime should contact the Victim/Witness Unit for further information. Share Our Strength Operation Frontline - View full profile - View listings Did you know that hunger is prevalent throughout Nebraska communities and neighborhoods? Share Our Strength Operation Frontline mobilizes volunteer chefs and nutrition educators to teach cooking, nutrition, and food budgeting classes to community members who are at risk of hunger. Our classes provide a long-term strategy to end hunger by ensuring that people with limited income can feed their families low-cost, nutritious meals that are balanced, creative and safe. The Visiting Nurse Association is partnering with Share Our Strength to bring Operation Frontline to the Metro area tri-county area. Regular schedules of classes are held at community agencies that serve low-income individuals and families. Sienna/Francis House - View full profile - View listings Who are We? "We are people, just like you. We laugh, we cry, and we feel, just like you. We have the same needs for food, clothing, and shelter, just as you do. The Siena/Francis House is a place we can go, at any time, no questions asked, during those times when we need help." In many instances, the Siena/Francis House makes the difference between life and death. They give us food, shelter and even medical attention to those of us who cannot afford to get it anywhere else. We can get counseling and support for alcohol and drug abuse. We work when we visit the facility, which gives us valuable skills that we can use later in life. Everyone here has access to educational opportunities and worship services. They even help us with legal issues. They don't just take care of us, they motivate and prepare us to take care of ourselves. We are treated like guests, with respect and dignity. They give us the ability to move forward with our lives. Sierra Club - View full profile - View listings The Sierra Club's members are 700,000 of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Our Nebraska Chapter has active statewide programs in conservation; legislative involvement; outings and programs. To more effectively focus on local issues, our Chapter is divided into four Groups. Come join us in our efforts to enhance and enjoy the benefits of our beautiful state! Special Olympics Nebraska - View full profile - View listings There are many things occurring within our organization, we hope you will take the time to see how we are serving over 3,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout Nebraska. Most people are familiar with our Annual Summer Games at the Creighton University Campus in Omaha but are not aware of the year-round state and area competitions hosted throughout the state. In addition to our competitions, we also manage the athlete registration process and the volunteer screening process. We provide public speaking training for athletes to serve as ambassadors for Special Olympics, called Global Messenger Training. During our State Summer Games we provide dental, vision, hearing and physical fitness screenings for our athletes. Annually, we provide coaches training to meet guidelines set by national governing bodies and standards, as well as leadership training for key volunteers and family members so they can have the information they need to provide the best services to our athletes. Special Olympics is not in the business of sports, we are in the business of changing lives. The lessons athletics teaches cannot be matched. Our athletes learn how to set goals, they learn determination, and they learn how to win and lose with the highest degree of sportsmanship and dignity. We directly impact thousands of lives -- whether it's helping an athlete develop into a self-sufficient, employed member of society, or providing incredible moments of joy for a severely handicapped athlete that otherwise would have none. VOLUNTEERS Globally, Special Olympics has an army of more than 500,000 volunteers! In Nebraska alone, we need over 5,000 volunteers annually to fulfill our mission to provide year-round sports training and competition. Volunteers are needed in a variety of capacities including coaches, day-of competition volunteers, and fundraising/special events, to name a few. St. Joseph Villa Homecare and Hospice - View full profile - View listings Hospice is a program designed to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals and their families facing the final stages of a terminal illness. Our team of nurses, aids, social worker, chaplain, and volunteers work together to provide compassionate quality care focused on comfort, dignity, and individual needs. Volunteers can provide a number of different services to hospice patients and their families, such as light housework, errands, office support, bereavement support, companionship, and brief respite care. The need for volunteers continues to grow and many have found the experience to be deeply rewarding. Time contributions are flexible, ranging from 1-8 hours a month depending upon both opportunity and volunteer personal choice. Training is provided with educational opportunities are available on a quarterly basis. St. Martin de Porres Center - View full profile - View listings Volunteers needed to work in the pantry stocking shelves, distributing food to clients, and working with the pantry coordinator at the intake window. Hours available every day except Wed. from 10 am - noon. The S.H.A.R.E. food program also needs volunteers to help coordinate delivery day activities one Saturday a month. St. Peter Claver Cristo Rey High School - View full profile - View listings The newest high school in the Omaha Archdiocese, St. Peter Claver Cristo Rey Catholic High School, is set to open in August 2007. St. Peter Claver is part of the Cristo Rey Network ® of high schools located throughout the United States that provide a college prep education targeting youth in urban areas who may be economically disadvantaged. What sets the curriculum apart from other schools is the integration of local businesses into the program. Area organizations offer students internships that provide them with real world experience and a chance to appreciate the long term benefits of achieving an education. Stand Up For Kids - View full profile - View listings The mission of StandUp For Kids is to help homeless and street kids. This mission shall be carried out by a national volunteer force whose on-the-streets outreach efforts will find, stabilize and assist homeless and street kids in their efforts to improve their lives. The organization's mission shall also be furthered through deterrence and resource programs provided in schools and via the Internet. All facets of this mission shall be guided by the mandate that our volunteers shall tell kids they care about them and then, at every turn, prove it. Stephen Center - View full profile - View listings Primary Focus: Mental health and substance abuse services Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment, Halfway house Type of Care: Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient Special Programs/Groups: Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Residential beds for clients\' children Payment Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance Payment Assistance: Sliding fee scale based on income and other factors Special Language Services: ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Take Flight Farms - View full profile - View listings About Take Flight Farms Services At Take Flight Farms, we incorporate horses into learning and therapeutic programs for local youth. Take Flight Farms enjoys volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, including students from local high schools and colleges. We've matched these individuals with positions that tailor to their personal skill sets, whether or not that includes working with horses. Program volunteers (those with some horse experience) are asked to commit 2 hours per week for 6-8 weeks at a time. Please contact us for more information. TeamMates Mentoring Program - View full profile - View listings TeamMates Mentoring Program is a mentoring program modeled after the original program begun by Tom and Nancy Osborne in 1991. They saw first hand the needs of children growing up without enough adult interaction. These youth needed someone who could talk with them, help them set goals, and reinforce basic skills, attitudes and other lessons of life. The Osborne's program emphasized building character. Being a mentor requires a long-term commitment The school-based, one-to-one mentoring program pairs adult volunteers one-to-one with students. Adult TeamMates serve as positive role models for the students needing extra adult attention. An adult TeamMate is anyone who serves as a positive role model, friend, champion, coach or guide and will take a personal interest in the growth and development of the student. They meet with their student (mentee) at least one hour a week during school hours. During this time together, they share in a variety of activities helping them form in establishing their relationship. Students are expected to refrain from engaging in any illegal activity, including drug/alcohol/tobacco use, gang involvement and other at-risk behaviors. Ted E. Bear Hollow - View full profile - View listings Ted E. Bear Hollow provides a safe, supportive environment in which children can learn healthy, socially appropriate coping skills following the death of a family member or friend. Volunteer needs vary and include Saturday day camps, monthly and ongoing support groups, assistance with fundraising and benefit events, as well as mailings, program materials, etc. Child Grief Facilitator Training will be held October 9, 11, 12 and 13 for those interested in working with children in our biweekly evening support groups. Call for information on different ways to get involved! The Durham Museum - View full profile - View listings THE DURHAM MUSEUM Beautiful architecture blends with memories of a time gone by at the historic Durham Museum. Opened in 1931, Union Station was built by the Union Pacific Railroad as a showpiece in the city of their headquarters. Considered one of Omaha's most unique treasures, the renovated art deco building offers an exquisite look at Omaha's history. The Durham Museum offers unique, hands-on learning for people of all ages. Explore Omaha's history, discover something new in our temporary exhibits and remember the past through our special collections. Explore Omaha of years past as you learn through today's technology. Throughout the museum, you'll find exhibits that teach you about Omaha's neighborhoods, notable citizens and interesting historical sites UMCC Wesley House Leadership Academy - View full profile - View listings The Wesley House mission is simple in concept, incredibly powerful in reach. Our goal is to give motivated children in difficult circumstances the opportunity to pursue their own highest potential for leadership, intellect and personal growth. As a safe haven and a resource for intellectual achievers, a place for children who like to read and who are interested in technology, The Wesley House will help strengthen the community from within by developing and nurturing future leaders, grooming them for success and giving them the tools and desire to make a positive impact on their community throughout their adult lives. United Way of the Midlands - View full profile - View listings About Us The mission of United Way of the Midlands is simple: We unite people and resources to improve the quality of life in the Midlands. We work to determine and respond to the critical human service needs of the community, and this work is achieved by a four-part process: Determining community needs Prioritizing community needs Developing community resources Distributing community resources Community stewards in four targeted care councils develop and review a community-wide needs assessment to determine key issues in the community. Once the issues are prioritized, these volunteers then determine which organizations can best provide direct services to allocate funding. Funds are raised through a workplace campaign, grant writing and private, individual donations. Urban League of Nebraska - View full profile - View listings The Headquarters location houses the office of the President/CEO as well as Accounting and Human Resources services. Services Available Computer Access Educational Resources Employment Research Assistance Uta Halee Girls Village/Cooper Village - View full profile - View listings Welcome to Uta Halee Girls Village and Cooper Village for boys. We are gender-specific psychiatric residential treatment programs located on separate campuses in the northern hills of Omaha, Nebraska. For 55 years we have provided secure and therapeutic care for students ages 12-18 in these beautiful settings in the Heartland. We assist struggling youth and families from all areas of the country and accept qualified private insurance and private pay clients. Uta Halee and Cooper Village have a range of volunteering activities. Whether you are interested in working directly with the youth or in supporting one of our off-campus programs, we will put your time and talents to good use. On-campus activities: Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time to work with the youth at Uta Halee and Cooper Village. When participating in on-campus activities, you get a chance to interact with our youth. Staff is present at all times, and you will receive a short orientation to help you feel more comfortable while spending time on our campuses. We have four categories of on-campus volunteering available: Friends of the School As a Friends of the School member you are asked to donate time to assist with projects that aren't always in the educational budget. For example, you might bake goodies or assist with extra-curricular activities such as carnivals and talent shows. Guest Speaker As a Guest Speaker (Brown Bag Speaker), you will have the opportunity to engage in casual conversation with our youth at lunch or in the evening. This gives you an opportunity to share information about your field of work or your interests and hobbies. Tutor As a tutor, you will work with youth who are struggling academically. Special Activities Our special activities guests spend time with the youth participating in a variety of activities, such as leading a group in a sports activity or teaching an art technique. Off-campus activities: • Tip Top Thrift Shop • Uta Halee Girls Village Guild • Church Women United of Omaha VA Nebraska -Western Iowa Health Care System - View full profile - View listings Three Nebraska VA medical facilities (Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island) integrated in November 1999 to become the newly formed, VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System. Each of the three divisions provide a unique array of health care services. The Omaha Division is an acute, highly affiliated, tertiary care facility. The Omaha facility provides inpatient, medical, surgical and psychiatric care in addition to its ambulatory care services; the Omaha Division is also home to major clinical research programs. The Grand Island Division focuses on ambulatory and extended care, including geriatric and rehabilitation services. The Lincoln Division focuses on ambulatory care services. In Grand Island and Lincoln, acute inpatient care is provided to veterans enrolled with VA under a contractual agreement between the Department of Veterans Affairs and St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island and Bryan/LGH Medical Center in Lincoln. Visiting Nurse Association - View full profile - View listings What Is A VNA? For more than 100 years, Visiting Nurse Associations (VNAs) have been providing home health care to the communities they serve. VNAs made a critical difference in the late 1800s providing home-based care for the homebound, the impoverished, the frail elderly and children at-risk. In this new century, not-for-profit VNAs continue their unparalleled selfless tradition by offering quality of life and independence to all Americans through comprehensive home health care. Today, guided by their charitable missions, VNAs care for nearly 10 million people annually. VNAs provide home health care for patients of all ages - from infants to elderly. They are the educators of disease prevention and health promotion. Physicians are confident when referring to VNAs because of the their quality standards and clinical excellence. Patients are extremely satisfied with the care they receive from VNAs as shown by a 99 percent customer satisfaction rating. With their long history of providing quality care, VNAs are recognized as an important community resource and are governed by voluntary boards of directors. This community-based board ensures that the VNA addresses the specific health care needs of their locale. The role of VNAs is more important than ever as patients spend less time in the hospital, the population continues to age and the demand for home health care increases. To meet demands, VNAs\' expertly trained clinical staff use the latest technology available to deliver comprehensive quality care. The services of VNAs are reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid, most third party payers and tax-deductible charitable contributions. Being a VNA Volunteer is a rewarding experience. We have a variety of opportunities with flexible hours to work with your busy schedule. With every volunteer position, you will be making a huge difference in the lives of many people in our For more information on any VNA Volunteer program, please contact Joannie Bowers, Volunteer Coordinator, at (402) 930-4177, or jbowers@vnaomaha.org. Vocational Development Center, Inc - View full profile - View listings Welcome to VODEC What is VODEC? VODEC is a private, non-profit corporation operating in multiple locations in the Omaha, NE and Council Bluffs, IA metro areas. It provides vocational and non-vocational day habilitation programs to persons with mental retardation and other disabilities, including mental illness Our Vocational Programs Employment Training is provided in Council Bluffs, IA and La Vista, NE. Consumers work on job contracts from area businesses learning employability skills and earning commensurate wages. Supported Employment offers job placement, job coaching, and follow-up services. Job placement begins with an assessment to determine a consumer’s job interests and abilities. We’ll then work to match him or her with the best available job, and will provide coaching and follow-up services to help make that placement successful. Day Habilitation Program (ELM) A non-vocational program for persons with special needs. Elm locations are now in Omaha and La Vista, NE. Elm is dedicated to improving the quality of life for consumers through educational, creative, and community-inclusion activities. At any Elm location consumers can access their available physical, occupational, and speech therapy services in space provided by VODEC. Our Residential Programs Supervised Community Living allows consumers to receive services while living in their own apartments or homes. These services enable consumers to become interdependent by reinforcing their basic living, healthcare, and social skills. VODEC staff members help consumers achieve personal goals and access available resources. Voices for Children in Nebraska - View full profile - View listings HOW YOU CAN HELP Voices for Children is an independent, state wide child advocacy organization. We are eager to have you join us building an effective voice for Nebraska's children in the classroom, in the courtroom, in the legislative chambers and in the media. We do research and policy work on 8 issue areas - child abuse and neglect, early childhood care and education, economic well-being, education, physical and behavioral health, juvenile justice, nutrition, and out-of-home care and adoption. Every year we produce the Kids Count in Nebraska Report, documenting how children are faring in these 8 issue areas. With the 2007 Report, we have marked 15 consecutive years of the report. We use research from Kids Count in Nebraska and other sources to identify the policies that we advocate for on behalf on all Nebraska's children. Wellness Council of the Midlands - View full profile - View listings The Wellness Council of the Midlands is the nation's first Wellness Council with more than 125 member organizations and 100,000 employee members in the Omaha area. We are committed to assisting local organizations in understanding the importance of a healthy workplace and can design a wellness program to help drive your company into a strong future of increased productivity, improved employee retention, and lowered healthcare costs. Windsong Equitherapy - View full profile - View listings NARHA Accredited Center for Equine Assisted Activities YMCA - View full profile - View listings We Welcome Your Knowledge and Skills! YMCAs are volunteer founded, volunteer based, and volunteer led. The YMCA would not exist without volunteers. The Omaha/Council Bluffs Metropolitan YMCA alone has more than 1,800 volunteers who help build strong communities all over the metro area. We can use: Computer room supervisors • Aquatics assistants • Mentors • Child care assistants • Gym supervisors • Fundraisers • Data entry • Fitness instructors • Weight room attendants • Coaches • Officials • Senior activities • And more. Young Life West Omaha - View full profile - View listings Young Life is an international Christian evangelical outreach to adolescents (high school/ junior high). Our vision: to train and equip adult volunteers to do relational ministry with kids by going where kids are (school activities, hanging out, etc); earning the right to be heard; and involving kids in a particular school or community in weekly Young Life meetings/ activities and in summer camping experiences. FUN, ADVENTURE, and RELATIONSHIPS characterize what we do with kids! YWCA - View full profile - View listings The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. Across the globe, we have more than 25 million members in 122 countries, including 2 million members in 300 local associations in the United States. More important than the numbers, is our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We provide safe places for women and girls, build strong women leaders, and advocate for women's rights and civil rights in Congress. Women come to us in times of crisis, as survivors of rape or domestic violence. They come for job training and career counseling. They come for a variety of reasons. But they come. And they leave with a renewed spirit, new skills, and stronger lives. YWCA associations are the bedrock of the organization. They are in almost every community nationwide, and their services range from Childcare and Job Training, to Violence Prevention and Leadership Training. YWCA staffers, volunteers and friends are your neighbors, family members, co-workers and friends.

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