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Empowering people where they live.
About Us One Omaha’s mission is to empower people where they live through education, training and engagement to develop thriving neighborhoods. We value inclusive participation in the growth of our communities and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life in our city. We benet Omaha by addressing the lack of capacity in neighborhoods and helping residents gain greater control of their own development. Our impact builds human, technical and conceptual skills to sustain civic and community eorts to achieve a resident-led vision for Omaha's neighborhoods.
From The Ground Up The Series From the Ground Up is One Omaha’s community building speaker series designed to empower residents with the knowledge, resources and connections they need to shape the future of their neighborhoods and drive transformative growth. The series is free to attend and open to all residents of Omaha’s 180+ neighborhoods. Attendees will leave feeling equipped with practical tools to address community concerns and cultivate innovative solutions. Content & Format This year, the series focuses on the most pressing issue identied by Omaha residents - environmental justice. Attendees will learn about: Identifying environmental justice issues in Omaha and policies Various community actions and design choices that can address these issues Panel discussions among qualied topic experts and neighborhood organizers will provide insights and strategies attendees can use to actively participate in decision-making processes in their communities. Takeaways Attendees will leave with a greater understanding of: Environmental justice concepts Neighborhood organizing concepts The dierent ways policies can aect change How neighborhood organizing can aect change An understanding of dierent EJ projects in Omaha and the surrounding area including: Local foods Clean waterways Healthy soils Clean air
Location & Schedule Partnering with the Benson Theatre From the Ground Up will take place at the iconic Benson Theatre, a historic venue committed to engaging and empowering the Omaha community. By aligning our missions, our partnership will resonate with attendees and amplify our collective impact toward developing thriving neighborhoods throughout our city. Schedule From the Ground Up takes place on the last Tuesday of the month August through October 2024 from 6:30PM-8:00PM with networking opportunities from 6:00PM-6:30PM. August 27, 2024- Environmental Justice History and Context September 24, 2024 - Environmental Justice and Future Development Oct 29, 2024- Environmental Justice and Neighborhood Organizing
Leadership Sponsor $10,000 With elevated brand visibility and exclusive opportunities to engage with key stakeholders, your enhanced sponsorship will establish you as a driving force for transformative community impact. Presenting naming rights for conference Prominent display of your company’s logo on the Benson Theatre marquee, seen by 13,000 Omahans a day Sponsor Spotlight video highlighting your support and providing information about your organization that will be featured during the One Omaha holiday party Information table at event Logo displayed on screen during each series session Verbal acknowledgment during each series session Logo on One Omaha’s website, social media, emails, etc. Logo in One Omaha’s annual report Connections Sponsor $7,500 With community-facing brand exposure and the opportunity to forge meaningful connections, your sponsorship will position you as a catalyst for community empowerment. Presenting naming rights for conference Prominent display of your company’s logo on the Benson Theatre marquee, seen by 13,000 Omahans a day Information table at event Logo displayed on screen during each series session Verbal acknowledgment during each series session Logo on One Omaha’s website, social media, emails, etc. Logo in One Omaha’s annual report Neighborhood Sponsor $5,000 As the Neighborhood Sponsor, your support ensures we can record and distribute From the Ground Up sessions, keeping our resources free and accessible for all residents of Omaha. Prominent display of your company’s logo on the Benson Theatre marquee, seen by 13,000 Omahans a day Information table at event Logo displayed on screen during each series session Verbal acknowledgment during each series session Logo on One Omaha’s website, social media, emails, etc. Logo in One Omaha’s annual report Inspired by: Individuals Focus: Support individual leaders and their development within the community. Inspired by: Associations Focus: Foster and support neighborhood associations and community groups. Inspired by: Institutions Focus: Partner with and strengthen local institutions like schools, churches, and businesses.
Skills Sponsor $2,500 We connect neighborhoods to funding opportunities to build stronger communities. This event will recognize local groups receiving funding from One Omaha for neighborhood projects. Prominent display of your company’s logo on the Benson Theatre marquee, seen by 13,000 Omahans a day Logo displayed on screen during each series session Verbal acknowledgment during each series session Logo on One Omaha’s website, social media, emails, etc. Logo in One Omaha’s annual report At One Omaha, our work is grounded in the principles of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). This approach focuses on identifying and leveraging the existing strengths and resources within a community to drive positive change. Rather than concentrating on deciencies, ABCD emphasizes the talents, skills and assets of individuals, associations, institutions, the local economy and the physical environment. By utilizing this approach, One Omaha aims to help enhance community engagement and support the building of resilient neighborhoods. Inspired by: Local Economy Focus: Develop and enhance local economic opportunities and workforce skills. Community Spirit Sponsor $1,000 By sponsoring From the Ground Up, your organization will be pivotal in driving community progress in Omaha. Logo displayed on screen during each series session Verbal acknowledgment during each series session Logo on One Omaha’s website, social media, emails, etc. Logo in One Omaha’s annual report Inspired by: Physical Environment Focus: Improve and maintain the community's physical spaces and infrastructure.
Thank You For Your Support Contact Us For more information and additional sponsorship opportunities, contact: Kimara Snipes Executive Director, One Omaha kimara@oneomaha.org (402) 819-0830