{"id":88927,"date":"2015-12-16T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2015-12-16T09:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=1362"},"modified":"2015-12-16T09:00:42","modified_gmt":"2015-12-16T09:00:42","slug":"omaha-volunteer-opportunities-ways-to-help-during-the-holidays-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2015\/12\/omaha-volunteer-opportunities-ways-to-help-during-the-holidays-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Omaha Volunteer Opportunities &#124; Ways to Help During the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On December 4, we participated in <a href=\"http:\/\/realtorringday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Realtor Ring Day<\/a> as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.10153711890166405.1073741862.72242301404&amp;type=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our agents rang bells at local businesses<\/a> to help raise money for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.salvationarmyusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Salvation Army<\/a>. That got us thinking. What else can we do in the community during the holidays to make a difference and help those in need?<br \/>\nThe holidays can be an exciting time filled with wonder and joy, but can also be a difficult season for many. While we cannot claim to have the solution for redeeming this tough time, we can certainly aim to help in small ways and make a difference in individual lives within our community.<br \/>\nThere are so many volunteer opportunities in Omaha. In fact, you can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteermatch.org\/?l=Omaha%2C+NE&amp;searchOpps=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">search for an opportunity<\/a> in the Omaha area that might fit your interests and schedule, but if you need specific ideas of ways to help during the holidays, read on.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1364 lazyload\" alt=\"Salvation Army Realtor Ring Day\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Realtor-Ring-Day.png\" width=\"945\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Realtor-Ring-Day.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Realtor-Ring-Day-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Realtor-Ring-Day-768x528.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/650;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Volunteer at a local homeless shelter.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>While we are a real estate company in the business of buying and selling homes, it would be heartless for us to ignore those who do not have a place to call home. Many of them live in or visit shelters, which provide a safe and warm environment during the colder months of winter. This increase in occupancy and decrease in temperature this time of year means there is a greater need for volunteers to help serve at these shelters. So consider picking out one of these organizations, giving your time, and offering a smiling face and willing hands during the holidays. Might we suggest <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stephencenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stephen Center<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mohmsplace.org\/p\/mohms-place.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MOHM\u2019s Place<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sienafrancis.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Siena\/Francis House<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open Door Mission<\/a>?<br \/>\nOpen Door Mission provides <a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/donation-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">specific ways to give back this holiday season<\/a>. Consider purchasing new toys for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/donation-needs\/project-santa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Project Santa<\/a> to brighten up a little girl or boy\u2019s Christmas, or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/donation-needs\/christmas-bells\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">give a Christmas gift to hurting adults<\/a> who need to know that someone cares. Or address specific needs that Open Door has by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/registry\/wishlist\/ref=cm_wl_search_2?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=A3TIGC9HNJDX9G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shopping on their Amazon wish list<\/a>; whatever you purchase will be shipped directly to their facility.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Open-Door.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1365 lazyload\" alt=\"Open Door Mission Volunteers\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Open-Door.png\" width=\"945\" height=\"350\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Open-Door.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Open-Door-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Open-Door-768x284.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/350;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Ice skate at the\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/conagra-foods-ice-rink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>ConAgra Foods Rink<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Who knew ice skating could do so much good for the community? Our friends at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.conagrafoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ConAgra Foods<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/conagra-foods-ice-rink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ice Skating Rink<\/a> are shedding some light on hunger this year. All proceeds from the rink will be donated to <a href=\"http:\/\/foodbankheartland.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food Bank for the Heartland<\/a>, an Omaha-based nonprofit that distributes 5 to 7 million pounds of food and household products to families in Nebraska and southwest Iowa each year.<br \/>\nAdditionally, skaters are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and household goods to donate in collection bins scattered around the rink. Their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/shine-the-light-on-hunger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cShine the Light on Hunger\u201d<\/a> campaign is running throughout the duration of their skating season, which ends on January 3. Visit the ConAgra Foods rink Sundays through Thursday from 1 to 10 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to midnight. But don\u2019t stop by on Christmas Day or New Year\u2019s Day, as the rink will be closed!<br \/>\nAdmission to the rink is only $5, but that money will add up fast, and it will be awesome to see how much our combined admission tickets can put a dent in local hunger this holiday season.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ConAgra.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1366 lazyload\" alt=\"ConAgra Foods Ice Skating Rink\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ConAgra.png\" width=\"945\" height=\"856\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ConAgra.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ConAgra-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ConAgra-768x696.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/856;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Come on, ring those bells.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Similar to the <a href=\"http:\/\/realtorringday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Realtor Ring Day<\/a> we participated in, you too can volunteer to ring bells outside of local businesses during the season to raise money for Salvation Army! All you need to do is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.registertoring.com\/webpages\/LocationSearch.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">register<\/a> for any time slot between now and Christmas Eve, choose your location and show up during your scheduled time. This small action is sure to make a difference in the lives of those connected to Salvation Army. Not sure how to ring a bell? <a href=\"http:\/\/www.salarmyomaha.org\/ways-to-give\/bell-ringing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This video<\/a> might help.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Bell.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1367 lazyload\" alt=\"Salvation Army Bell Ringing\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Bell.png\" width=\"945\" height=\"636\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Bell.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Bell-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Bell-768x517.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/636;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Give blood.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Most likely due to the hectic quality of the holiday season, the American Red Cross experiences a drop in blood and platelet donations this time of year. Counter that by donating blood to the American Red Cross in order to make a difference locally and globally. You may <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redcross.org\/ne\/omaha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make an appointment<\/a> to donate blood or platelets, knowing that your sacrifice will drastically affect someone\u2019s holiday season.<br \/>\nIf the thought of needles scares you, you might <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/donate\/donation?campname=tvspotEOY&amp;campmedium=aspot_chapter&amp;scode=RSG00000E001&amp;subcode=chaptertvaspotdisaster15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">give financially<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/american.redcross.org\/site\/SPageServer\/?pagename=gc15_index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shop their holiday gift catalog<\/a> to give a gift that really matters \u2014\u00a0like providing <a href=\"https:\/\/american.redcross.org\/site\/Ecommerce\/1598535791?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&amp;product_id=1447&amp;store_id=9547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">comfort kits for service members<\/a>, helping <a href=\"https:\/\/american.redcross.org\/site\/Ecommerce\/?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&amp;product_id=1862&amp;store_id=9547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">deliver an emergency message<\/a>, or providing <a href=\"https:\/\/american.redcross.org\/site\/Ecommerce?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&amp;product_id=1463&amp;store_id=9547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a full day of emergency shelter<\/a> for disaster victims.<br \/>\nWhatever you do in this arena, know that you are making a lasting impact for someone in Omaha or elsewhere in the world who needs physical assistance.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Blood.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1368 lazyload\" alt=\"American Red Cross Donate Blood\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Blood.png\" width=\"945\" height=\"561\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Blood.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Blood-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Blood-768x456.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/561;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Donate clothing, food or other items.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>As mentioned, you can drop off non-perishable food items or household goods as you skate at ConAgra Foods ice skating rink this holiday season. But ConAgra Foods is expanding their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/shine-the-light-on-hunger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cShine the Light on Hunger\u201d<\/a> impact beyond the rink by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahaperformingarts.org\/news\/details.aspx?ID=956\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">offering a food drive in collaboration with the local arts<\/a>.<br \/>\nDuring the holiday season, attendees to various venues are invited to bring canned food and other non-perishable food items while attending any performance through Dec. 31. These venues include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahaperformingarts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Performing Arts<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasymphony.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Symphony<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.joslyn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joslyn Art Museum<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.operaomaha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Opera Omaha<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omahaplayhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Community Playhouse<\/a>. Once again, all donations will support <a href=\"http:\/\/foodbankheartland.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food Bank for the Heartland<\/a> in Omaha.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.salarmyomaha.org\/news\/view\/the-salvation-army-and-omaha-fire-department-holiday-food-drive-kicks-off-on-giving-tuesday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Salvation Army and Omaha Fire Department are teaming up for a holiday food drive<\/a> as well! All food donations will assist those in need and at-risk for hunger during the holiday season who visit The Salvation Army\u2019s food pantry. You may drop off non-perishable food items at any Omaha Fire Department station wherever a \u201cHoliday Donation Station\u201d sign is located.\u00a0The food items most needed this year include cereal, boxed dinner, boxed or bagged rice products, canned meat, canned vegetables, canned beans, canned tomato products, canned soups\/stews, boxed macaroni and cheese, canned fruits, pasta and boxed cake\/muffin mixes. Donations are accepted every day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. until Dec. 23.<br \/>\nYou may also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.salarmyomaha.org\/programs-that-help\/adult-rehabilitation\/to-donate-furniture-or-clothing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">donate clothing to Salvation Army<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/satruck.org\/Donate\/choose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schedule a pick-up with a Salvation Army donation truck<\/a> or drop off clothing at <a href=\"https:\/\/satruck.org\/DropOff\/Index?zip=68022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one of their Omaha area locations<\/a>. Warm clothing makes a huge difference to those in need during the cold winter months.<br \/>\nDiapers are another vital need at these shelters, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.channel941.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Channel 94.1<\/a> is doing something specific to help in this area. They are hosting a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.channel941.com\/articles\/281774591.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Diaper Drive<\/a> on December 18-20 at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Hy-Vee\/@41.2663055,-96.1181588,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x94c4547c95f2f39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the\u00a0Linden Market Hy-Vee on 132nd and Dodge<\/a>! Help them fill semi-trucks with diapers for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shelterlistings.org\/details\/19600\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lydia House<\/a>, a division of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open Door Mission<\/a>. Before you arrive with a sack full of diapers, make sure you <a href=\"http:\/\/media.jrn.com\/documents\/2015DiaperDriveDonationDropOff.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fill out a Donation Drop-Off Form<\/a> to include with your diaper donation. You may drop off diapers at the following times:<br \/>\n<em>Friday, December 18th from 6 a.m. &#8211; 8 p.m.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Saturday, December 19th from 8 a.m. &#8211; 8 p.m.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Sunday, December 20th from 9 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m.<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Donate.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1369 lazyload\" alt=\"Donate Clothing and Food\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Donate.png\" width=\"945\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Donate.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Donate-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Donate-768x244.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/300;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nWhat do you do each holiday season to help in the community? Let us know what volunteer opportunities are out there, and we might add it to our list to help spread the word!<br \/>\nPHOTOS COURTESY OF: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/npdodge\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NP Dodge Facebook Page<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open Door Mission<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Lights Festival<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/satruck.org\/DropOff\/Index?zip=68022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Salvation Army<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redcross.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Red Cross<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenphillyblog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Philly Blog<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On December 4, we participated in Realtor Ring Day as our agents rang bells at local businesses to help raise money for The Salvation Army. 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