After 25 years of operation, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha is selling both its ReStore locations to a local thrift-store operator. The nonprofit stores sell new and used building materials, home décor and appliances at discounted prices with proceeds helping pay for new affordable houses. The ReStores will remain open, and employees have the opportunity to keep their jobs. The ReStores are located at 10910 Emmet Street and 1003 South 24th Street. Selling the stores allows Habitat to focus solely on Omaha’s growing housing shortage.
This year’s Shine the Light on Hunger Campaign raised a record-breaking $4,949,864 and collected 216,237 pounds of nonperishable food to provide more than 15 million meals for neighbors in need. The annual campaign has invited community members to donate nonperishable food items to orange bins at participating locations around town for the past 19 years. Donations go to Food Back for the Heartland.
The Omaha Community Playhouse is hosting a free Community Resource Fair on Saturday, January 24, from 12 to 3 p.m. at 6915 Cass Street. The event will bring together local organizations to provide housing, legal and family support resources for the community. Hosted in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, the in-person event will feature a Transfer-on-Death Deed (TODD) Clinic, designed to help homeowners learn how to protect their homes and plan for the future.
The Hillside Foundation is hosting its first Gala at The Venue at Highlander on February 27. The nonprofit organization focuses on programs and education that promote and implement the benefits of composting for schools, food growers and people and organizations that may otherwise not be able to afford recycling and composting services. The night will celebrate local climate wins while funding projects that grow Omaha’s circular food system.
Nonprofit Association of the Midlands released a report titled, “Economic Impact of Nonprofits in Nebraska.” Report highlights include some impressive stats, like how 5,483 501(c) organizations operate and filed 2023 IRS Form 990 in Nebraska, or that $23.1 billion in revenue was generated by Nebraska nonprofits in 2023. Read the full report here.