Congratulations to Siena/Francis House for another spectacular ground breaking ceremony. Although they did pick one of the coldest, most blustery days for the outdoor ceremony, hearts and spirits were warm as preparations were made for construction of a new permanent supportive housing apartment. The building will hold 48 efficiency apartments, each housing homeless men and women who have a disabling condition. Each unit rents for $250 a month, including utilities.
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Insights, news and resources on mental health and suicide prevention.
Wellness Program for SMI Population Seeks Positive Outcomes
The Kim Foundation recently read an article about a wellness program out of Indiana offering postive results and wanted to pass
Continue reading »Reclaiming Children Newsletter
The Kim Foundation works diligently to connect individuals to mental health care resources. Part of our mission is also to share
Continue reading »At Ease USA Celebrates Successes, Looks Toward Future
At Ease USA, a program created in partnership with Lutheran Family Services to assist active military, veterans, and their loved ones in receiving treatment for post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and related disorders, has a lot to be proud of. Since 2009, the program, which offers counseling services, group support programs, and community support, has helped more than 200 clients across the state with amazing results. According to program evaluation results, 100 percent of clients have reported a reduction in risk behaviors.
Continue reading »A Thought for Today
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” — Carl Sagan
Continue reading »Recent Department of Health and Human Services Speech
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently gave a speech to address health concerns in America and
Continue reading »The Kim Foundation Welcomes Julia Hebenstreit
C&A Industries and The Kim Foundation are proud to welcome Julia Hebenstreit as the new Kim Foundation Administrative Director. In
Continue reading »Catholic Charities Celebrates 85 Years of Service
Since 1926, Catholic Charities has worked endlessly to serve and advocate for more than 75,000 voiceless, hungry, addicted, abused, and forgotten individuals annually throughout the Omaha area. Through its 11 main programs, and the efforts of nearly 400 amazing volunteers, staff, and board members, Catholic Charities works to feed the hungry, give shelter and safety to battered women and children, support individuals with mental illness, offer recovery and hope to those suffering from addiction, teach new skills to young and old, unite adoptive families, and so much more. In September, Catholic Charities celebrated 85 years of service to Omaha.
Continue reading »C&A Industries Annual Award Ceremony
The Kim Foundation Executive Director, Diana Waggoner, was recently honored at the C&A Industries Annual Award Ceremony with a special
Continue reading »C&A Debuts 2011 Community Video
C&A debuted its 2011 Community Video at the most recent Leadership event. What a great way to look back at
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