The Fuller Center for Housing
Ron Pierce ~ (712) 435-9767 ~ ronaldppierce@yahoo.com
4317 Cottage Row, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 ~ www.fullercenter.org/pottawattamiecountyiowa
The Fuller Center for Housing builds and sells homes to low-income families at cost; builds and owns low-income rental properties; repairs and renovates owner-occupied homes; does major rehabilitation projects for homes not currently occupied and then sells these homes to qualified families. We will need project volunteers, grant writers, bookkeepers, and clerical volunteers. Please contact us for volunteer information or just to learn about our program.
Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs and the Creighton Chapter Habitat for Humanity
Tiffiny Clifton ~ (712) 328-9476 ~ Tiff@habitatcb.org
645 9th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 ~ www.habitatcb.org
This organization builds simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with partner families. Volunteers choose how they would like to help: greeting, education, manual labor, construction, clean-up and much more. Specialized skills are not required. All the tools and education you need to know will be provided each day! Building takes place every Monday through Saturday including designated “Creighton Saturdays”.
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
Michele Shearer ~ (402) 457-5657 ext. 125 ~ mshearer@habitatomaha.org
2204 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68110 ~ www.habitatomaha.org
This organization builds housing in partnership with low-income families. Volunteers are needed to do all types of construction, vacant lot clean-up, ReStore, & office work. Hours are flexible from 8:30-3:30, Wed.-Sat. Groups of up to 10 people & individuals can sign up online through Habitat’s website.
Spanish, Arabic, French
Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County
Jon Costello ~ (402) 292-6560 ~ executivedirector@hfhsarpy.org
119 W. Mission Ave., Bellevue, NE 68005 ~ www.hfhsarpy.org
This organization builds housing in partnership with low-income families. Volunteers are needed to do all types of construction, vacant lot clean-up, ReStore, & office work. Hours are flexible from 8:30-3:30, Wed.-Sat. Groups of up to 10 people & individuals can sign up online through Habitat’s website.
Spanish, Arabic, French
Holy Family Lunch Program
Roger Flannery ~ (402) 320-2977 ~ hflunch@cox.net
Jean Flannery ~ (402) 201-4416 ~ hflunch@cox.net
1710 Izard St, Omaha NE 68104 ~ www.holyfamilyomaha.org/LunchProgram
We provide sack lunches to homeless and low income individuals daily Monday through Friday. Volunteers will be involved in sandwich making, packing lunches and handing out lunches. Our hours are from 8:30am to noon weekdays. On Sunday we meet after 10am Mass (approx. 11:15) to prepare sandwiches for Monday distribution. Volunteers are welcome at any time. Please call for more information.
Spanish
inCOMMON Community Development
Christian Gray ~ (402) 933-6672 ~ info@inCOMMONcd.org
1258 S. 13th St, Omaha, NE 68108 ~ www.inCOMMONcd.org
Neighborhoods – as the context of where life is lived – provide an extraordinary opportunity to alleviate poverty at a “cause” or “root” level. If a neighborhood is strong and thriving, its likely residents will also thrive. Unfortunately, many neighborhoods face severe challenges such as poverty, crime, lack of affordable housing, etc. As a result of living in such environments, residents and families are denied many basic opportunities for life, wellbeing, and success. The work of strengthening vulnerable neighborhoods provides the opportunity to stop poverty before it starts. inCOMMON Community Development alleviates poverty by uniting and strengthening vulnerable neighborhoods. Through efforts such as CommonGround and CommonLife, residents are finding ways to rebuild their neighborhoods together, moving away from poverty and towards a sustainable future.
Spanish
MICAH House
Tiffanie Teeple ~ (712) 323-4416 ~ tteeple@themicahhouse.org
Jessica Linhart ~ jbuckley@themichahouse.org
1415 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 ~ www.themicahhouse.org
Mission: To provide a safe, secure and nurturing environment for families, couples, and individuals who are experiencing the crisis of homelessness. MICAH provides health screenings, parenting classes, budgeting classes, children’s activities, counseling, and case management. Volunteer opportunities include: as a receptionist, childcare, employment instruction, meal preparation and serving, food drive coordination, and bulk mail assistance. Volunteers are also welcome to share activities with our clients ranging from games and crafts to cooking and yoga classes.
Siena/Francis House Homeless Shelter
Vanessa Bauer ~ (402) 341-1821 ~ vbauer@sienafrancis.org
Kathy Gaines ~ (402) 341-1821 ~ kathy@sienafrancis.org
1702 Nicholas St, Omaha, NE 68102 ~ www.sienafrancis.org
Volunteers are needed for activities and projects including: serving dinner and Sunday brunch, cultivating and maintaining the community garden, cleaning, painting, sorting donated items, decorating for holidays, and gathering items needed for our shelter. We are within walking distance of Creighton and offer flexible hours. Volunteers must call or email to schedule a time to volunteer.
Stephen Center
Bev Hoschar ~ (402) 715-5442 ~ bev.hoschar@stephencenter.org
Holly Kaffenberger, Volunteer Coordinator ~ (402) 715-5445 ~ holly.kaffenberger@stephencenter.org
2723 Q St, Omaha, NE 68107 ~ www.stephencenter.org
Volunteers are needed for clerical work between 8am-4pm daily and to help the night supervisor answer phones, doors, & various other tasks between 4:30pm-10pm during the week and Saturday from 7:30am-2:30pm. A male is needed from 10:00 pm-6am who will sleep while volunteering. Help is also needed answering phones at the Stephen Center Thrift. This person will answer general questions regarding donation pickups, and store hours. All volunteer opportunities have flexible schedules.
Spanish
