Mission Statement

Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults
through community programs.

Vision

Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.

Assistance League of Omaha News and Events

2024 Christmas Caravan Tour of Homes

Cheers to 50 Years! Sneak a Peek at the 2024 Homes Online Ticketing Now Open for the Assistance League of Omaha’s 2024 Christmas Caravan Tour of Homes! The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to announce that online ticketing for the Assistance League of Omaha’s much-anticipated 2024 […]

Christmas Caravan Gala Preview Party

Sneak a Peek of the Homes on Tour When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Location: Champions Run, 13800 Eagle Run Drive Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm Preview Tour of Homes Thrift Shop Boutique and Silent Auction opens, 6:00 pm at Champions 6:00 pm to 7:30pm No Host Social Hour 7:30 pm Gala Dinner and Program Cost: Individual […]

Christmas Caravan Silent Auction

The Silent Auction will be available online in late October and will be featured at the Christmas Caravan Gala, November 6th, “Cheers to 50 Years!” Wine “Uncork Generosity: Donate Wine and Make a Difference!”  The Caravan Silent Auction team is gearing up to plan another successful event for 2024! This year’s event will include a “Wine Pull”! Our […]

Sneak a Peek at the 2024 Tour Homes

Get ready to deck the halls and celebrate a milestone like no other! The Assistance League of Omaha proudly presents its 50th Anniversary Christmas Caravan Tour of Homes, and this year, we’re toasting to “Cheers to 50 Years!” Sneak a Peek at the beautifully decorated homes, each one radiating the warmth and joy of the […]

Omaha Choice Awards-Results Are In!

Wow! Are we ever excited! Assistance League® of Omaha is a Winner in this year’s Omaha’s Choice Awards for not only two but three awards including 1st Place-Local Nonprofit and Winners-Thrift Store and Charity Run Event. Visit our Thrift Store and don’t miss out on this year’s Christmas Caravan Tour of Homes, November 7th! Tickets […]

2024 Operation School Bell-Volunteer

OSB will run October 1-6, 8-13 and 15-18 at JCPenney – Westroads. Below are the links to sign-up for your preferred shifts online. We are asking everyone to please work at least three shifts, including one on the weekend. There are three positions in the Area of Registration: Greeter, Explainer, and Table Worker. If you […]

Philanthropic Programs

Operation School Bell®

Each year over 4,000 children from more than 200 local schools are given the opportunity to shop and select new school clothing at JCPenney. The event is funded, organized, and implemented by Assistance League of Omaha.

Operation Teen Parent

Teen parents in the Omaha Public School district are encouraged to complete their education and read to their children. Over 100 students from eight different high schools participate in this program and four $500 post-secondary scholarships are awarded.

Operation Bear Hug

Bears purchased are distributed to children in physical or emotional crisis situations through sixteen local hospitals and other emergency agencies. Over 700 bears per year have comforted children.

Assault Survivor Kits®

Kits are prepared containing new clothing and hygiene products for victims of rape and other forms of violence to eleven hospital emergency rooms and two abuse shelters in the Omaha area. Children’s items are also provided in a partnership with Project Harmony. Over 400 kits are distributed annually to hospital emergency rooms and shelters throughout the greater Omaha area.

Operation Literacy

Children’s books collected by Assistance League of Omaha are given to less fortunate youth to promote their literacy. Over 3,000 books are distributed through Operation School Bell, Operation Teen Parent, Operation Recovery, and several other Omaha area programs.

Operation Recovery

Assistance League volunteers provide life skills training, clothing vouchers from Assistance League of Omaha Thrift Shop, bus passes, incentives for achieved goals, and monthly programs of interest to the residents of Santa Monica, a residential treatment home for women recovering from alcohol and chemical dependency.

Assistance League of Omaha 2023-2024

Join Assistance League of Omaha

Volunteerism is the lifeblood of Assistance League. As a member there are multiple opportunities to volunteer your time and talent.

  • Join the thrift shop staff or volunteer on the sales floor.
  • Any one of our philanthropic programs needs your help.
  • Join our Speakers Bureau.
  • Assist with Christmas Caravan and other fundraisers.
  • Plan member events like the Spring Fashion Show.
  • Put your cooking skills to work for our bake sales.
  • Tend the landscaping at the chapter house.
  • Join the board.
  • Contribute to and publish the newsletters and weekly member blasts.
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Visit Our Thrift Shop

The Assistance League Thrift Shop is operated by volunteers of Assistance League of Omaha. Funds from the thrift shop are used to support Assistance League of Omaha’s philanthropic programs. Located in the midtown area the shop offers a broad selection of carefully chosen and displayed items. There are regular half-price sales, and semi-annual sales. Volunteers receive, sort, price, display and sell the donations.

In February, 2022, Assistance League of Omaha, in collaboration with the national organization, opened their Assistance League online shop. Now you can shop some of our select items 24/7 and have your purchases shipped to your home. You can always choose to pick up any item you see online in our store as well.

Shop Information

Address:

8502 West Center Road
Omaha, NE 68124

Hours of Operation:

Wednesday: 10 am to 4 pm
Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm
Closed: Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays

Phone: (402) 342-3113