City Sprouts, Inc.
Jeannie Dickes ~ (402) 680-0118 ~ jeaninedickes@gmail.com
Diane Kaye ~ (402) 763-7562 ~ DiandMax@AOL.com
Garden location: 4007 Franklin St, Omaha, NE 6811 ~ www.omahasprouts.org
City Sprouts, Inc. is a non-profit community organization building community in the Orchard Hill Neighborhood of Omaha by maintaining beautiful, safe and productive gardens. Volunteers meet regularly to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers using chemical-free gardening methods. Work is seasonal so the winter months are used for education and planning sessions. On-going projects available close to campus.
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
Hitchcock Nature Center
Erin Kenney ~ (712) 328-5830 ~ erin.kenney@pottcounty.com
27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542 ~ www.pottcoconservation.com
Hitchcock Nature Center needs volunteers to share their love for the outdoors and help protect our natural resources. Opportunities are available at our Welcome Desk and in Habitat Management. Join our friendly welcome desk volunteers assisting guests, answering phones, helping with the gift shop and participating in office projects, while enjoying the beautiful view of the Loess Hills from your desk. Habitat Management Volunteers help carry out Hitchcock Nature Center’s land management plans. Help minimize the impact of invasive plant species while re-introducing native plants to the hills, clearing trees to widen trails, check for erosion and assist with various land management projects. *Internship opportunities available.
