The Commons co-locates new and existing LGBTQ+ nonprofit partners — providing space and place to build, organize, and serve our community. Partners share center resources and receive staff support to build program capacity.
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Build
Co-located community partners will enjoy private office space for staff and volunteers, along with shared facilities for meetings, community programming.
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Organize
Mixed-use space and proximity facilitates partnership and natural collaboration among local LGBTQ+ organizations and initiatives to advance our community.
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Serve
Identify and deliver programs and services which address the need for intentional LGBTQ+ community, equitable space, and culturally responsive care.
What our partners are saying
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"I'm proud Heartland Family Service can be a partner in trauma-informed and culturally intelligent care for LGBTQ+ people and their families."
— John Jeanetta, CEO
Heartland Family Service -
"There's a lack of advocacy and resources for the older LGBTQ+ adult population. Now is the time to help this community use their voice."
— Heather Holmes, ED
Owlish -
"We are trying to create a space that's super comfortable for anyone to come and feel they are accepted and loved."
— Grady Schmitt, Co-Founder
Trans Stitchin’
Partners
Become a partner
Join Us
Center partners join us on the front lines of providing essential, culturally responsive programming and services for LGBTQ+ Nebraskans. Join us, here!
Apply
To join Omaha ForUs in building intentional community and creating equitable space as a co-located community partner, complete the eligibility review, application, and review details through the link below.