Churches, government agencies and community groups offer many ways to help, but we couldn't list them all here. That's why some organizations that serve as clearinghouses for volunteers or funding might offer other avenues. Consider these or ask your church or neighborhood group. To add your group to our online list, e-mail information to news@owh.com with “anti-violence” as the subject.
Bright Futures Foundation
Supports needy students through high school, college and into the work force. Provides mentoring to selected students in 15 Douglas and Sarpy County high schools. The foundation's Avenue Scholars program, in a partnership with Urban League of Omaha, helps secure college admission and financial aid.
Phone: 916-9777 Web: www.bffoundation.com
Empowerment Network/Omaha 360
This three-year-old entity involves 500 organizations, businesses and individuals working together to improve the quality of life and economic position for black Omahans, north Omahans and city residents in general. The group has developed strategies in areas such as jobs, education, youths, businesses, housing, violence prevention, communications and media expansion.
Phone: 502-5153 Web: www.empoweromaha.com
Midlands Mentoring Partnership
Works to connect existing youth mentoring programs, serves as a resource to organizations starting mentoring programs, and increases public awareness of youth mentoring.
Phone: Executive Director Deborah Neary, 932-2025, ext. 1005 Web: www.buildingbrightfutures.net
United Way of the Midlands
Coordinates donations, volunteers and services in Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie Counties. It also connects people in need to services through its 211 hot line. Helps fund nearly 150 programs.
Phone: 211; 342-8232 Web site: www.uwmidlands.org
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