There are many opportunities to give back this holiday season. Find a local drive to volunteer or attend an event below to support nonprofits and causes important to you.
New Visions Homeless Services - Community Wide Holiday Event & Meal Site Volunteering
Volunteers will assist with various tasks to make our Annual Holiday Giveaway happen! The giveaway takes place on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Various shifts and tasks are available throughout the day, from 8:30AM-7PM.
Help prepare, serve, and clean-up for our daily evening meal at our Council Bluffs location.
MICAH House - Holiday Carnival
Help MICAH House staff put on our annual Holiday Carnival for clients. Volunteers are needed for various jobs, those will be assigned day of event. There will be face painting, carnival games, popcorn and cotton candy. Please dress comfortably as you will be doing a lot of moving around.
Impact Hill - Free Family New Year's Eve
We celebrate the new year with an additional balloon drop for those not wanting to stay up until midnight. We have all of our amenities available as well as a planned craft and karaoke. Many guests bring a snack or side to share and their own drinks.
At Ease USA - Holiday Collection Drive and Wrapping
This holiday season, join us in spreading warmth and kindness to those who’ve served. At Ease USA is hosting a collection drive to support low-income, elderly veterans with items that bring comfort, joy, and connection. We would appreciate your assistance in wrapping and identifying donated gifts.
The Salvation Army - Bell Ringing!
Volunteer on behalf of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. Register to Ring will help you find the perfect time and place to ring bells. If you have any questions or want to know more, reach out to us at wstvolunteers@usc.salvationarmy.org.
Food Bank for the Heartland - Shine the Light on Hunger
For the 18th consecutive year, The Shine the Light on Hunger Campaign, championed by the Conagra Brands Foundation, invites the community to help our neighbors in need. It kicks off mid-November through December 31, in conjunction with the Holiday Lights Festival. Food Bank for the Heartland is thankful for the outstanding partners that make this campaign happen year after year and to our community for continuing to generously support our mission.
Calistus Multiple Myeloma Foundation - Annual Coat Drive
We accept fairly used coat or new coats, gloves, mittens, scarfs, to keep our Myeloma patients warm and for their school aged kids every winter season.
Child Saving Institute - Substitute Santa Donation Drive
Become one of Substitute Santa's Little Helpers! From December 4th to 12th, volunteer to help make the season brighter for local children and families in need. As one of Substitute Santa's Little Helpers, you’ll assist with unloading, organizing, and preparing donated toys, ensuring every gift brings a smile to a child this holiday season.
The Compassionate Friends - Worldwide Candle Lighting
The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting® is held the second Sunday of December at 7:00 p.m. for one hour local time around the globe. It commemorates and honors children, siblings, and grandchildren of all ages who have died from any cause and transcends all ethnic, cultural, religious, and political boundaries.
FITUCATE Foundation - Koats 4 Kidz 11th Annual Event
We are fundraising to purchase new winter coats, hats and gloves for the children of our after-school programs. To date, we have provided over 5,000 coats to children in the Greater Omaha Area.
New Century Art Guild - 20th Anniversary Holiday Party December 13, 2024
Join us for a celebration of two decades of service to veterans and their families through the medium of art!
The Collective for Hope - HOPE for the Holidays
Omaha Sports Commission - OSC Santa Run Presented by the Blackstone District December 14, 2024
Join us for the holly jolliest fun run in The Blackstone District! Fun for all ages and "running" abilities. Be ready to suit up in your provided holiday gear and conquer the obstacles set by the north pole elves. Total distance = less than a mile. Recover with your very own mug of hot chocolate (spiked for adults, if wanted) while you browse the holiday market at The Cottonwood Hotel just steps away from the finish line.
Stephen Center - Host a Donation Drive!
Donation drives can range from a paper product drive, to linens, clothing, coats, food, hygiene drives and more! When those experiencing homelessness present at the front doors Stephen Center not only wants to welcome them with love and relationship but also with tangible items such as hygiene and clean clothing for an initial shower. Our emergency shelter serves nearly 800 people per year in this capacity which is why we value partnering with our community to meet our clients where they are at and provide for the immediate need.
