Non-Profit News

Magnolia Mother’s Trust Marks A History-Making Three Cycles Of Paying Black Mothers $1,000 A Month

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 1:00am

The Magnolia Mother’s Trust is now the longest-running guaranteed income program in the United States. But the program, which gives Black mothers in Jackson, Mississippi, $1,000 a month for one year, no strings attached, was never meant to last forever.

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PMP And Heartland Family Service Invite Public To Join Hands Across Bridge To Celebrate Recovery Month

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 12:00pm

OMAHA, Neb. – In celebration of National Recovery Month, PMP – Prevention Means Progress is sponsoring the Tenth Annual “Hands Across the Bridge for Recovery” on Saturday, September 10 at the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

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The Hope Center For Kids “Summer Of Growth And Opportunity”

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 4:00am

Wednesday, August 3rd marked the culmination of the Metro Omaha Optimist’s 14th Year of partnering with The Hope Center for Kids. Our “Summer of Growth and Opportunity” this year provided the youth with educational and fun field trips to Glacier Creek Preserve, Schramm Park & Aquarium, Bellevue Berry Farm, the Children’s Museum, and Zorinsky Water Park. The youth earned these trips by participating in the Hope Center’s summer programs.

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Why Hosting The Olympics Isn’t As Great As You Think

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 3:00am

The USA Olympic swim team poses for a picture after the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. The next U.S. Olympic swimming team will be determined in a football stadium. USA Swimming announced Tuesday, March 29, 2022 that its trials for the 2024 Paris Games will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium, the massive home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. (Jeff Roberson / AP Photo)

Six months have passed since the Beijing Winter Olympics, and we are two years away from the 2024 Summer Games to be held in Paris. But as the world gets itself amped up for the best athletes in the world to show what they have worked so hard for, it’s important to take a step back and examine just how much work and cost goes into the cities that end up hosting the games.

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Omaha Mobile Stage Hosts Free Youth Talent Show Modeled After Good Fellows Show Wagon

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 4:00am

Omaha, Neb.—Registration is open for three September dates of the Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show, modeled after the city’s beloved Good Fellows Show Wagon.

The talent show is open to youth ages 3 to 18 and all performing arts disciplines. Performances are limited to 4 minutes and are judged on talent, originality, and showmanship.

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16th Annual Nonprofit Summit Of The Midlands

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 3:00am

OMAHA, Neb. (Aug. 15, 2022) – The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) will support nonprofits in turning moments into movements at its 16th annual Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Embassy Suites La Vista Hotel and Conference Center. Registration is now available for the Summit.

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History Nebraska Foundation Receives $875,000 In ARPA Funding

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 2:00am

Lincoln, NE – The History Nebraska Foundation received an $875,000 grant for operating costs from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 through the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County.

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United We Walk Celebrates Omaha’s Diversity

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 4:00am

Omaha, NE – Tri-Faith Initiative believes in a world where everyone belongs. In this spirit of unity, Tri-Faith announced today that it is hosting a new event, inviting all communities to come together and share in our common humanity. The inaugural United We Walk (UWW) will be held on Sunday, September 11 from 3:00-6:00 pm at the Tri-Faith Commons (13136 Faith Plaza, Omaha, NE 68144).

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United Way of the Midlands Awards $310,000 to No More Empty Pots Grant to Fund Community Harvest

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 3:00am

No More Empty Pots is pleased to announce it was recently awarded $310,000 in total from United Way of the Midlands (UWM), including $60,000 from the Community Care Fund and $250,000 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund granted through UWM on behalf of the City of Omaha (federal award number SLFRP0230).