More than 20 dogs are completing a journey from Omaha to the West Coast this week as a part of Operation Frodo, an annual volunteer effort to transport rescue dogs to volunteer families in time for Christmas. The operation was started by Nik Miles, founder and president of Animal Rescue Rigs, after he traveled to Omaha to adopt from Basset and Beagle Rescue. This is Operation Frodo’s fifth year, with the total number of dogs rescued through the program hitting 85.
Goodwill Omaha has launched Good Threads, a boutique, which aims to support individuals and families facing economic hardship by providing essential clothing and household items, free of charge. Individuals in need are referred through Goodwill’s trusted Community Partners, then are able to set up an appointment to browse the boutique.
Habib Rahmani purchased one of the last available homes in phase one of Habitat for Humanity Omaha’s new Bluestem Prairie development this week. Rahmani served alongside U.S. forces in Afghanistan, and fled to Omaha after the Taliban regained power in 2021. Now, he will live in the home with his wife and six children.
On Tuesday, local leaders and nonprofit organizations like Heartland Workers Center gathered in Omaha from across the state to rally support for and donations to the Lexington Community Relief Fund. The fund will provide assistance for many individuals and organizations impacted by the recent Tyson plant closure in Lexington. More than 3,200 employees of the plant will lose their jobs on January 20.