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.
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     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.

Conference focus:
  • Issues and trends in financial education and asset building and how they affect the workplace and community
  • Innovative strategies to promote financial stability among diverse consumers
  • Opportunities for engaging new partners in efforts and actions that lead to financial stability
  • Ideas for continuing policy initiatives and changes

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

 

 

 

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