The NonProfit Times has named Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in 2026. The Omaha chapter of the organization placed #7 out of 50 top organizations nationwide while employing 44 individuals.
The Bellevue Food Pantry last Friday broke ground on its facility in the former Bellevue Public Library at 1003 Lincoln Road. The future location is 20 times the size of the 1,000 sq. ft. space Bellevue Food Pantry has occupied for more than 15 years. After renovations, the new space will include a 3,000 sq. ft. pantry, walk-in coolers and freezers, community meeting areas and a community garden. The facility is expected to open this December.
The American Heart Association is hosting the 2026 Greater Omaha Heart & Stroke Walk this Saturday at Gene Leahy Mall. So far, the event has raised more than $250,000 which will go toward research and CPR training efforts.
Generation Diamond, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping adults aged 19 and older overcome barriers to stability, safety and self‐sufficiency, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. Home to Omaha’s only free Tattoo Removal Program, the organization also announced that Founder Blanca Mejia will be stepping down as executive director, and Marina Rosado will take on the role.