There are no two ways about it: Omaha is an exceptional place to live, work, play, and give. We are a top 3% national leader in giving per capita, and that is evident in the way we support our local nonprofits. As Donna Kush, president and CEO of the Omaha Community Foundation (OCF), said in an interview with Omaha Magazine, “We take care of one another. That’s the heart of Omaha philanthropy.”
And what a collective beating heart it is!
This special edition of Omaha Magazine’s “Big Give” issue features a compendium of local organizations deeply worthy of community focus. No matter the interest close to your heart, there is a charity in these pages that will resonate with you, spark your interest, and engender your support. We provide background information, mission statements, wish lists, and event schedules, all of which take the work out of vetting charities. Whether you choose to give a financial donation or volunteer your time, there is a way to support the causes you care about. Use this issue for the next 12 months to guide you and your preferred mode of giving. We’ve even added QR codes for each nonprofit so you can access an organization’s website quickly and easily.
You can also read in-depth profiles about organizations, businesses, and volunteers who are all working to uplift fellow residents. Whether it’s Ronco Construction’s bright pink chariot (aka the “Barbie Car”), the Omaha Community Foundation’s work with local organizations, UNO’s Chi Omega sorority sisters fundrasing for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, or Durham Museum docent volunteer Dennis Hynes, there is a story here that will inspire readers to take action, no matter the form that may take.
We are so proud to introduce this special issue of the “Big Give,” and we hope you will be as inspired as we have been learning about all the organizations that work tirelessly to make Omaha uniquely exceptional.
Sincerely,
Kim Carpenter
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