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Make a difference this Christmas!

Time to give back to your community. Serving others is one way we can thank God for the best gift ever: J E S U S!

During the Christmas season, you might be looking for organizations making a difference in the Omaha Metro that you can support by donating your time and/or resources. Here are a few trusted, faith-based Difference Makers in the Heartland that you may want to put on your list this year and learn how you can come alongside their mission to share the love of Jesus with individuals and families right here in our community.

Heartland Hope Mission’s Adopt a Family for Christmas program

Heartland Hope Mission serves working families in need with love and compassion. In addition to providing food, clothing, and hygiene items, they also provide services that promote self-sufficiency to help break the cycle of poverty and empower individuals and families to improve their lives.

By being a part of Heartland Hope Mission’s Adopt a Family program for the holidays, you can help moms and dads who just don’t have anything extra to provide Christmas gifts for their children.

A mom smiling as her happy kids hug her
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A man with a group of young people

Greater Omaha Youth for Christ

Greater Omaha Youth for Christ reaches young people with the hope of Christ. They work with the local church to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social involvement.

Find out how you can be a part of helping young people in Omaha and the surrounding areas get introduced to Jesus at pivotal moments in their lives.


Omaha Rapid Response

Omaha Rapid Response is a nonprofit organization founded by members of the churches of Omaha in early 2000s in response to the increasing number of natural and man-made disasters both here and around the world. They genuinely care for all of God’s people and share His love through actions and words.

You are sure to add value to the team, whether you’d like to help respond to disasters and offer compassion and assistance right here in the Omaha area or you’re ready to be part of a team that travels to help wherever disasters happen in the world.

A couple of men repairing a house that was damaged.

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Looking for other organizations that could use your help at Christmas and throughout the year?