Organizational Development Institutes (ODIs) are AJLI leadership development meetings that provide Junior League members with mission-based training in key areas critical to the healthy functioning of a League. Held over the course of a three-day weekend (Friday midday to Sunday noon), ODIs are a fun-filled and refreshing way for Junior League members to learn. More… Read More
Check out the Facebook gallery here! The League’s Mentorship Committee held its spring event to wrap up the 2017-2018 year with 27 people in attendance at Whisk and Measure in March. The night kicked off with drinks from the espresso bar, followed by break-out sessions. Half of the participants had an opportunity to mix and… Read More
Project Hope Pack History: Since its start in 2011, the Junior League of Omaha’s Project Hope Pack has distributed more than 6,000 backpacks filled with necessities and comfort items to young people in crisis situations. What’s Next?: The Junior League of Omaha is partnering with CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) for Douglas County, which will continue… Read More
The 2017-2018 Junior League of Omaha Annual Meeting was held May 14, 2018 at Embassy Suites LaVista. The League recognized the following award recipients: Sustainer Hall of Fame Amy Knuth Gail Graeve Kim Falk Distinguished Sustainer Award Kathryn Martin Women to Watch Liz Akert Becca Bode Sarah Kriss The League also recognized graduating high school seniors… Read More
With a cool way to kick off the morning and a high of 68 degrees, it was a beautiful Saturday for the 3rd annual bRUNch 5K at Midtown Crossing. At 9 a.m. 90 participants lined up and ran along the Turner Boulevard trail and Pacific Street, and over 50 brunchers enjoyed the buffet-style brunch at… Read More
A Century of Serving: A Centennial Cookbook Celebration, presented by the Junior League of Omaha goes on sale to the public September 1, 2018, at jlomaha.org for $35. With nearly 250 recipes, many accompanied by photos from renowned photographer Joshua Foo, the book provides a plan for a delightful dinner, a perfect party and everything… Read More
It seems like we had a very long winter. Luckily, the Foundation board meetings have been brightened during that time by good news, good friends and good food. First, the good news. We have completed a very successful annual appeal for donations to the JLO Foundation. The November mailing went to all Sustaining Members resulting… Read More
The Training Committee partnered with the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands for a two-part, five-hour session on nonprofit board service, which was held on evenings of February 27, 2018 and March 1, 2018, at the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands. Twenty six people attended the training, which was open to JLO members and the general… Read More
The A Book of My Own Committee ended the 2017-2018 League-year strong, distributing over 14,705 books to children in the Omaha community. The committee collected over 6,484 donated books, purchased over 9,514 books, and sorted over 13,313 books. After nearly seven years of facilitating A Book of My Own, Junior League of Omaha has announced… Read More