The Junior League of Omaha Done-in-a-Day Committee wrapped up a successful year, with several Spring events. Blood Drive In January, the DIAD Committee provided volunteers for a blood drive in memory of Bob and Kathy Joyce, the late parents-in-law of League member Katy Joyce. Katy Joyce was particularly appreciative of the League volunteers. “It was… Read More
The Junior League of Omaha Foundation hosted its annual Donor Appreciation Coffee event on Tuesday, April 17 at the home of Sustainer Mary Dobleman. The yearly event, held each spring, is a time for the Foundation to honor and thank everyone who has donated to the Foundation during its annual appeal. This year approximately 30… Read More
Young models ruled the runway Feb. 24 at the Omaha Design Center for the second Kids Rule Fashion Show. Of course, the venue was in style as well, featuring a V.I.P. lounge, boutiques with a variety of vendors and valet parking. Ten area designers dressed 138 models in trendy children’s fashion, boosting the confidence of… Read More
In fall 2016, The Junior League of Omaha nominated Active Members Chinh Doan and Sheena Helgenberger for the Omaha Jaycees’ “Ten Outstanding Young Omahans” (TOYO) award. Both ladies were named recipients in the 84th TOYO Class. Following, the Omaha Jaycees nominated Doan (and others) for the “Top Outstanding Young Americans” (TOYA) award in 2017. She… Read More
Name: Kaitlin Beck Age: 33 Profession: Human Resources Representative, Gavilon Reason for joining the League: To become more involved in the Omaha community. What you’ve learned so far: The League has so many great partnerships and works with many different organizations throughout Omaha. It’s been wonderful to learn how JLO has such a positive impact… Read More
How to Wrap a Gift The “How to Wrap a Gift” event was held on December 6, 2017, at the Junior League of Omaha Headquarters. Professional gift-wrappers Jessica Covi, Cari Harris and Beth Broderick shared great ideas and techniques to the more than 20 League members in attendance to perfectly wrap packages and tie amazing… Read More
Hosting can be stressful, especially when you do not have a tried and true, crowd-pleasing recipe. But fear not: the Junior League of Omaha’s Cookbook Committee has you covered, releasing recipes from the forthcoming A Century of Serving cookbook every month this League year for its “Recipe of the Month” series. Already this 2017-2018 League… Read More
A group of 20 Junior League of Omaha (JLO) volunteers got a jump start on the holiday season, participating in a gift-wrapping shift on December 2, 2017. The JLO Done-in-a-Day Committee partnered with Project Everlast and the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation for the event. With holiday music playing in the background, JLO women took… Read More