Habitat for Humanity’s Pope Leo Village build project kicked off this weekend as more than 50 Habitat for Humanity of Omaha volunteers, staff, homeowners and guests began construction on the first of 20 homes to be built over the next two years at Habitat Omaha’s Bluestem Development near 52nd & Sorensen Parkway. The Pope Leo Villages project is designed to promote volunteerism for young people, and includes 20 Habitat affiliates nationwide. This is the first Pope Leo Village build in Omaha.
Heartland Bike Share launched a Free Rides program on Monday that gives all residents in the HBS service area – which spans from downtown Council Bluffs to Mahoney State Park– unlimited 60-minute rides on any of its 400-plus pedal-assisted e-bikes already in place around the Omaha metro. To access Free Rides, residents 16-and-older can complete a short, one-time application to verify residency, similar to a library card application. Following approval, riders will be able to use the Heartland Bike Share’s Bicycle app at any of its 87 stations to check out an e-bike.
The Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement launched My City Greater Omaha with the Greater Omaha Chamber this spring. Its goal is to advance civic engagement and leadership among 25 participants in a free, eight-week program. Participants will learn how civic systems work, build further leadership skills and confidence, and make meaningful connections with other leaders and organizations in the community.
Adaptive Crossroads, which supports individuals with physical and developmental disabilities and seniors, is moving into a new location at 156th and Maple on May 1st.