Omaha metro area donors can now make Giving Tuesday contributions at ShareOmaha.org and support hundreds of local nonprofits while helping address pressing community needs. As an extra incentive this year, SHARE Omaha will award daily $500 nonprofit prize donations from now through December 1.
As part of the annual Light the World initiative, Westroads Mall visitors will be able to purchase food, clothing, baby supplies, medicine or chickens for someone in need in our community or around the world. The twist? It’s all done at a vending machine. With a simple card swipe, individuals can purchase items for people in need at the Giving Machine Omaha from November 25 to December 9. The Light the World Giving Machine is a global initiative that began in 2017. Since then, more than $44 million has been contributed to assist millions in need. The local nonprofits that will participate in this year’s Giving Machine Omaha include:
- Catholic Charities of Omaha
- CUES School System (Omaha)
- HETRA (Gretna)
- New Visions Homeless Services (Omaha and Council Bluffs)
- Trivium Life Services (Council Bluffs)
Winterland at Heartwood Preserve, which offers free outdoor ice skating and skate rentals, is partnering with Release’s Care Closet, which provides services and support to foster families and others in need. The nonprofit, which serves more than 2,000 Care Closet visitors per year, is in urgent need of winter weather clothing items for children. Heartwood Preserve is inviting Winterland visitors to give back by donating new or gently used items, through February 1.
Food Bank for the Heartland is hosting its 19th annual Shine the Light on Hunger Campaign. Thanks to sponsors Conagra Brands Foundation, Farm Credit Services of America, Baker’s and WoodmenLife, every gift made by December 31, will be matched up to $200,000. The Food Bank’s goal is to raise enough for 6 million meals this holiday season.