Tomsu Tournament Raises $334,000 for Cancer Care
The 28th annual Joe Tomsu Memorial Tournament drew bowlers from 15 states and two countries to Mockingbird Lanes in Omaha.
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Philanthropy in Omaha runs on charitable giving, fundraising and nonprofit support, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting includes major gifts, donation drives and the events supporting local missions.
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November 8, 2026
Open Door Mission Honors Veterans With BanquetVolunteers served more than 400 meals at the mission's annual Veterans' Celebration Banquet ahead of Veterans Day in Omaha.
November 7, 2026
Students Gather 24,000 Items for Open StoreStudents from three Omaha-area high schools sorted donations for the 15th annual free giveaway at the Hope Center for Kids.
November 6, 2026
Omaha Food Pantry Struggles as Demand ClimbsSt. Vincent de Paul reports donations are not keeping pace with a rise in monthly visits, leaving shelves nearly empty ahead of Thanksgiving.
November 6, 2026
Evans Family Delivers 1,104 Birthday KitsBirthday Grins from the Evans Twins delivered 1,104 party kits to dozens of Omaha organizations on Nov. 4.
November 5, 2026
Salvation Army Launches Omaha Tree of Lights DriveJim Huerter and Jim Landen lead the holiday fundraising campaign, which opens with a 75-foot tree lighting on Thursday, Nov. 5.
November 3, 2026
Millard Activity Center to Open in West OmahaThe $21 million GreenState Millard Activity Center, built by the Millard Public Schools Foundation, is set to open before the end of 2026.
November 1, 2026
Omaha Neighborhoods Host Halloween CelebrationsMinne Lusa and Dundee residents hosted Halloween events in Omaha on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with candy and library books for trick-or-treaters.
October 29, 2026
Sherman Wells Launches Student Rain Gear DriveThe Omaha-based initiative aims to provide umbrellas and ponchos to students waiting for school in the rain.
October 29, 2026
Omaha to Declare We Give Blood Day on FridayMayor John Ewing will issue a citywide proclamation to support the Big Ten conference blood donation challenge.
October 29, 2026
Omaha Park Adds Memorial for Dominik WaltersA new pavilion and picnic area now honor the memory of Dominik Walters at the city's Chalco Hills park.
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Day to day, that means donation drives, benefit events, capital campaigns and the organizational support that keeps non-profits running. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal patterns such as end-of-year giving or holiday food drives heavily influence the timing of these stories. Corporate partnerships and individual giving trends consistently drive the volume of news in this sector.