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One Year Later: Reflecting on Resilience After the April 2024 Storms

In times of crisis, communities reveal their strength. One year ago, tornadoes swept through our region, leaving a trail of destruction — and a powerful reminder of what it means to care for one another. As devastating storms and tornadoes tore through parts of Nebraska and Iowa, families were displaced, homes were destroyed and lives were uprooted. Yet in the face of this destruction, individuals and businesses across the region stepped up to help.

We remember the destruction, but even more, we remember what happened next: a swift, unified response from neighbors, nonprofits and partners across our region.

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YMCA of Greater Omaha is Awarded a Grant

Activities of nonprofits…  The first floor will also be renovated to transform 50 percent of the space into a health care clinic, supported by the All Care Health Center.  YMCA of Greater Omaha was awarded a $172,000 grant from United Way of

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One World Community Health Centers is Awarded a Grant

Health care notes…  Concentra has acquired the occupational health business of Nebraska Occupational Health Center.  Nebraska Medicine will open a clinic in downtown Omaha later this year.  Clarkson Family Medicine is a full-service family medicine clinic.  One World Community Health

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Completely KIDS Awarded Grant

Completely KIDS was awarded a $232,000 grant from the United Way of the Midlands to support the Completely KIDS afterschool program, family and mental health services, and weekend food program. With the help of this grant, Completely KIDS will continue

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