Omaha Community Foundation is partnering with the Claire M. Hubbard Foundation to facilitate a grant program for Kindergarten through 6th Grade public school teachers across the state: The Ignite STEM: Hubbard Classroom Grant. This grant provides up to $500 to help teachers promote STEM education, improve the classroom experience and purchase supplies or training.
The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands is accepting nominations for the 2025 Catalyst Award until tomorrow, August 15. The NAM Catalyst Award recognizes a nonprofit organization that is driving excellence and innovation. It is presented at the Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands on November 6.
Flatwater Free Press is hosting Community Conversations: Maternal Health in Omaha, a free event, which brings together leaders in the health and public service to discuss maternal and infant health in Douglas County. The event takes place at the Benson Theatre on Thursday, August 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. and is sponsored by the Omaha Community Foundation.
CenterPointe is now offering two training programs in Omaha: Integrated Peer Support Training, which prepares attendees to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist, as well as The CenterPointe Person-Centered Trauma-Informed De-Escalation Training, which teaches staff how to reduce tension and avoid crises by using a person-centered and trauma-informed approach in their daily interactions. The first session for the Integrated Peer Support Training takes place October 6 through 10. The De-Escalation Training is scheduled on demand.
The Salvation Army disaster relief crew was at the River View Park Resort & Marina in Blair on Sunday to assist after Saturday’s destructive thunderstorm. The charity served breakfast to storm victims and first responders and also gave out free flood clean-up kits.