NONPROFIT NEWS Angels Among Us Reschedules Perfectly Paired Wine Event to June 7
Wear Yellow Nebraska Prepares for 17th Annual Wear Yellow Ride, Run, & Walk
Angels Among Us has rescheduled their third annual wine tasting event, Perfectly Paired, to June 7, due to changing health and safety circumstances in the community. Angels Among Us has partnered with Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar for this event, and the wine tasting will take place at the Fleming’s location at 140 Regency Pkwy. The event, formerly known as Uncorked, has been revamped and rebranded for 2020. This year there will be wine stations with nearly 50 different wines. As a perfect complement to the wines, chef partner Rafael Ponce has curated a selection of food pairings. A small silent auction will be available for bidding, and wine will be available for purchase at a discount. Only 150 tickets are available, so those wanting to attend are encouraged to purchase tickets soon. Last year the event quickly sold out. Angels Among Us is a Nebraska nonprofit that provides financial and emotional support to families whose children are battling pediatric cancer. Any family living in or being treated in Nebraska is eligible to apply for financial support. In 2019, Angels Among Us provided financial support to over 120 families, giving over $440,000 helping with mortgages, rent, and other expenses. For more information about events or to get involved, contact Aly Theilen at alyssa@myangelsamongus.org.
Wear Yellow Nebraska will be hosting their 17th annual Wear Yellow Ride, Run, & Walk on Saturday, May 9, at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland. Registration before May 1 is $40 and $45 after. You can register online until midnight on Sunday, May 3. The t-shirt cutoff is April 24 at 5 p.m., so be sure to register early! Each registration provides two rides to a fellow Nebraskan in the fight against cancer who does not have adequate transportation to and from their treatments. There will be a variety of routes for participants to take. For those craving roads, there will be 25-, 35-, 45-, and 55-mile options. For those who like less formal roads, there will be a 27-mile beginners gravel option as well as a 56-mile experienced gravel riders route. Those on two legs can participate in the approximate 5K Run & Walk through beautiful Mahoney State Park. Additionally, there will be a variety of events taking place after the event. Riders and walkers/runners are encouraged to stick around after the race for breakfast by the Pancake Man, Wear Yellow’s Legendary Raffle, and dozens of door prizes. Each paid registration will also be given free access to the museum following the race. Nonparticipants can also enjoy breakfast for $5. If you would like to participate in Wear Yellow Nebraska’s Wear Yellow Ride, Run, & Walk, register online at www.supportwyn.org/17.
Grief’s Journey Moves Majority of Operations to Online Format as Safety Precaution Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Grief’s Journey has made the decision to move all programs online and to reschedule upcoming special events and fundraisers for the health and well-being of the greater community. As an organization committed to emotional well-being and helping people live their best lives following a death, serious illness, injury, or other unimaginable loss of someone important to them, Grief’s Journey wants to prioritize the health and emotional wellbeing of their staff, program participants, and volunteers. If you are currently a program participant or volunteer, you will be contacted by one of Grief’s Journey’s program manager or coordinators with instructions on how to participate in online support group sessions. Their phone lines and registration systems will be maintained for the duration of the situation. New participants are always welcome! Grief’s Journey will still conduct this spring’s three-day facilitator training in an online format. Training registrants should have received special instructions and emailed materials. Rapidly approaching special events such as the upcoming Spring Family Day at Nelson Mandela Elementary School and a handful of other fundraising events are being rescheduled. Grief’s Journey is a safe, welcoming place where children, teens, and adults can go to receive emotional support, access to mental health resources, and hope. For more information and updates, go to griefsjourney.org. You can also contact (402) 502 2773 / info@ griefsjourney.org. 28 Strictly Business APRIL 2020
Omaha Home for Boys to Host Michael Oher as Keynote Speaker for Annual Fundraiser Omaha Home for Boys (OHB) is excited to announce that Michael Oher will be the featured keynote speaker at its 100 Year Anniversary Celebration taking place October 8 at the CHI Health Center Omaha. Michael Oher is no stranger to adversity. His inspiring journey from the streets of Memphis to the NFL is portrayed in the Academy Award nominated movie The Blind Side. Oher was a first round NFL Draft pick and a 2013 Super Bowl Champion with the Baltimore Ravens. He is also the author of the New York Times Best Seller, I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness to the Blind Side and Beyond. Oher will bring his message of resilience and hope to OHB’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration. OHB invites the community to help them celebrate their milestone 100-year anniversary and support the youth, young adults, and families served by OHB. Omaha Home for Boys empowers at-risk youth with the skills and confidence needed to transition from a state of crisis to that of safety and growth. They serve more than 300 young men and women annually through their core programs. Please visit OHB. org for more information. Tickets to the 100 Year Anniversary Celebration featuring Michael Oher are available on the website as well or by contacting Lori Bechtold at (402) 457-7014 / giving@OHB.org. #PrintProudDigitalSmart
