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Seven years ago, two woman-owned businesses came together to present profiles of woman leaders in every issue of metroMAGAZINE. On the pages that follow, we catch up with some of the 34 women featured as “game-changers” and “Women who WOW” since 2015.
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Numerous foundations along with contributions from businesses and private donors create a robust philanthropic spirit in southwest Iowa fueled by the desire to uplift the region for the benefit of all its citizens.
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Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is considered one of the best zoos in the country and also known worldwide. Its mission is to inspire, educate and engage people to serve as lifelong stewards for the conservation of animals and their habitats.
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ENJOY A VIRTUAL TOUR of many of the exhibits and amenities at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium with world-renowned local photographer Jim Scholz
In 1997, 15-year-old D.J. Sokol was diagnosed with cancer. His mother tells the story of his illness, treatment and death at age 18, and she shares what came next as she still copes with grief and how she keeps D.J.’s memory alive today.
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A groundbreaking month-long event opens eyes and minds about children on the autism spectrum and their families.
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INSPIRED BY THE VISION of one person in 1896, Visiting Nurse Association has successfully served individuals and families around the Omaha community with quality health care services for over a century.
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INSPIRED BY THE VISION of one person in 1896, Visiting Nurse Association has successfully served individuals and families around the Omaha community with quality health care services for over a century.
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FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES, Nebraska Wildlife Rehab has created a meaningful impact throughout the state by providing animal advocacy and educational opportunities for people of all ages.
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GRATITUDE AND GENEROSITY are integral to the holiday period from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, and the spirit of the season creates a heightened awareness of nonprofits and inspires a welcome surge of giving. However, the start of a new year also serves as a reminder that organizations serve year-round and need the support of the community all 52 weeks of the year.
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TeamMates Mentoring Program has much to celebrate in 2021: its 30th year and more than 43,000 students served in 30 years across Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Wyoming and South Dakota. The mentoring program has seen a great deal of growth and success, but it began as a simple idea inspired by a television news story.
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In 2020, metroMAGAZINE explored how the COVID-19 pandemic affected our local nonprofits’ operations and how they continued to serve the community despite unforeseeable demands on staff and resources. Now we look at how they are moving forward in 2021.
