Apply to Represent our League at ODI!

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

Mentorship Committee wraps up League year with sweet social

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 Launches Partnership with CASA

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

Annual Meeting 2017-2018

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

bRUNch 5K finishes with $12,000 raised

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

JLO Foundation News and Updates

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

Training Committee Hosts Nonprofit Board Service

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