Opportunity@Work is a coalition working toward
the financial stability of Nebraskans. Financial
stability requires personal responsibility as
well as community participation through human
service providers, businesses, non-profits,
philanthropic efforts, local government and
individuals like you.
OPPORTUNITIES in NEBRASKA
TAX PREPERATION HELP
for the COMMUNITY
As you know, tax season is an important time
for many Nebraskans but unfortunately is often
accompanied by stress, worry, and a lot of questions.
The good news is there are places that can help
alleviate the frustrations of tax preparation.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs
and sites are available across the state of
Nebraska. VITA sites provide free tax assistance
to low- and moderate-income workers as well
as disabled, elderly, limited or non-English
speaking persons.
Learn more
Volunteer
Do you want to
spend some time giving back to your community?
Volunteering at a
VITA site is
a great way to participate and volunteer in
your community. Learn
more
Save the Date!! - 2nd
Annual "Get on Board … Moving Nebraskans
Toward a Better Tomorrow: Pathways to Financial
Stability" Conference
October 20, 2008
Omaha, Nebraska
Scott Conference Center
Who should attend?
Employers, community agencies, policy makers,
financial service providers, financial educators,
church and community leaders, and financial
stability advocates.
OPPORTUNITIES in LINCOLN
Empty Bowls Luncheon
May 27, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Our Empty Bowls Luncheon is the Food Bank's
annual signature event. Embassy Suites of Lincoln
hosts this luncheon, that is made possible by
the generosity of Kathleen Grossman, of Down
Under Pottery. We invite a dozen of Lincoln's
finest restaurants to provide soup, breads,
and desserts. Everyone who attends receives
a hand-crafted bowl of their choice. Tickets
for the Empty Bowls Luncheon are $25 and are
available at the Food Bank, or from Food Bank
Board members or you can purchase tickets on
the website. The Luncheon is designed to raise
funds for the Food Bank, and to call attention
to National Hunger Awareness Day.
More info available at:
http://www.lincolnfoodbank.org/Special%20Events/special_events.asp
Coming Soon - Financial
Wellness in the Workplace Boot Camp
OPPORTUNITIES in OMAHA
Facing Foreclosure?
GO HOPE (Greater Omaha Home Owner Preservation
Efforts) through the The United Way of the Midlands
has started providing foreclosure prevention
assistance and has several upcoming community
events. At these events, attendees will be able
to meet with local lenders and certified housing
counselors. See
flier for dates, times, and locations.
Financial Wellness in the
Workplace Boot Camp Information Session
April 17, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First National Bank - Executive Training Room
114th and Dodge Street
This will be a presentation of the Financial
Wellness Program and a time to ask questions.
Then companies can decide whether or not they
want to send 1-2 representatives from their
company through the actual Boot Camp.
If you are interested in attending, contact
Shawn Macken at smacken@wradvisors.com
'08 Peace and Justice Expo
- "Working Toward a World Without Poverty"
April 26, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
6901 Burt Street
Keynote Speaker: Sam Daley-Harries - author
of Reclaiming Our Democracy
For a schedule of the events or more information
on how to get involved: http://www.peaceexpo.org/8.html
OPPORTUNITIES in SCOTTSBLUFF
and GERING
Coming Soon - Financial
Wellness in the Workplace Boot Camp
OPPORTUNITIES in GRAND ISLAND
Coming Soon - Financial
Wellness in the Workplace Boot Camp
