Community in Omaha

02/22/2026

Looking for a way to reduce your utility bill? or simply become more self-sufficient? This guide details local Omaha installers that can help you with solar, battery, heat pump water heaters & HVAC installations, as well as programs to earn money for reducing strain on the grid.

How solar is different from HVAC: Unlike the heat pump market (which has many local shops per city), Nebraska’s solar market is dominated by a handful of regional companies that travel statewide. Most cities — especially smaller ones — don’t have a dedicated local solar installer. The compan...

11/26/2024

Engage with the We Make Omaha team at a and give your input as you help create the vision for Omaha's next 20 years of growth.

Available at the workshop:
- Spanish translation
- Childcare
- Light snacks & beverages

Saturday, December 14th | 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Metro Community College, South Omaha Campus
Center for Advanced Manufacturing Building
2709 Edward Babe Gomez Ave, , NE 68107

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visioning-workshop-metropolitan-community-college-south-omaha-campus-tickets-1091429628399

Learn more about the City of Omaha's new comprehensive plan and give your feedback to guide the vision for Omaha's next 20 years of growth.

08/08/2024

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08/05/2023

Went through (or expecting) a major job loss or change?

Exitous (exitous.co) has a mission to bring organization, compassion, and equity to the job exit process. We’re doing customer discovery and could use some quick feedback. The 12-question ~7-minute survey is anonymous but has the option to include contact info to be considered for larger studies (with incentives), product concept previews, and early, discounted product access.
https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_esN5P0xIsPRqLie

At Exitous, we're developing smart, compassionate tools to help everyday workers manage major job changes. By participating in this quick survey, you help us improve our products.

08/05/2023

Do you (or did you) work in a Human Resources (HR) or People Operations teams?

Exitous (exitous.co) has a mission to bring organization, compassion, and equity to the job exit process. We’re doing customer discovery and could use some quick feedback. The 10-question ~8-minute survey is anonymous but has the option to include contact info to be considered for larger studies (with incentives), product concept previews, and early, discounted product access.
https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SzuFaLQbuKCMIK

At Exitous, we're developing smart, compassionate tools to help everyday workers manage major job changes. By participating in this quick survey, you help us improve our products.

02/23/2023

Less than 34 hours to help fund an Omaha local’s superhero(ine) film to be shot in Omaha - help them cross the line today

A darkly comedic short thriller about a woman on a vigilante mission.

02/16/2023

Take the Omaha Public Library survey to influence how it better supports your neighborhood needs

Omaha Public Library (OPL), Omaha Public Library Foundation, the City of Omaha, Do Space, Heritage Omaha, and the Omaha community are working together to develop a community-driven 2023 Library Facilities Plan.

11/05/2022

We're partnering with Opera Omaha for an event series around the Malcolm X Opera! Find us between Oct. 18-Nov. 6 and register for each event separately via: OperaOmaha.org/events

11/05/2022

06/14/2021

Great story about local nonprofit working to help veterans and the community

The annual gold tournament from Paralyzed Veterans of America Great Plains Chapter garners tens of thousands of dollars annually, allowing them to upgrade their weight room, which in turns, allows the vets to live fuller lives.

08/27/2020

Rock your favorite shirt from a bygone era…

Reproductions of Omaha Logos for Shirts and more from places you might remember.