Ways to give
Omaha ForUs is the only nonprofit LGBTQ+ community center serving eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa. Whether you can give a donation, items, or your volunteer time, your support is crucial to the success of our organization — and our community. Thank you for your support.
Make a donation
Enriching programs and culturally responsive services are critical to LGBTQ+ individuals and families. Your donation ensures our center can continue providing our life-changing, accessible services and respond to community needs.
Give now through our secure online form or through DAFpay for Donor Advised Funds.
Corporate giving
Corporations can support Omaha ForUs through program sponsorship, fundraising drives, and group volunteering. Reach out to our team to learn more.
Sponsor a program
Individuals, families, groups, and corporations can show their support by sponsoring an Omaha ForUs program or event. Reach out to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Stock our pride pantry
Help us stock the Omaha ForUs pride pantry! We provide immediate, temporary assistance to individuals and families of our community who are experiencing food insecurity or are in need of personal care/hygiene products.
Shop our online wish lists to send items to our center or host a fundraising drive at your business or organization (download fundraising flyers here). Our flyer and wish lists detail our highest need items, and we are always in need of more.
Drop off donations at our location Tuesday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A staff member or volunteer will write a donation receipt for you for IRS tracking purposes. Expect to provide your basic contact information including address, email, and phone number for donor acknowledgment and tracking purposes.
Give to our clothing closet
Our clothing closet provides immediate, ongoing, no-cost assistance to people in need of apparel, undergarments, shoes, and accessories. Clothing donations are limited to two trash bags per person, per week.
Drop off donations at our location Tuesday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A staff member or volunteer will write a donation receipt for you for IRS tracking purposes. Expect to provide your basic contact information including address, email, and phone number for donor acknowledgement and tracking purposes.
Items we need:
- All apparel in these specific sizes:
- Extra small (XS)
- Small (S)
- 2XL+ through 6XL+
- Purses
- Clean shoes
- Women’s size 10+
- Men’s size 8+
We do not accept items that have:
- Stains, dirt (including pet hair)
- Rips
- Missing buttons/zippers
- Dated styles/outside of current trends
- Company logos (not including logos like Nike, Under Armour, etc.)
- Branding that goes against our mission
- Branding that promotes drugs/alcohol
We also do not accept used undergarments, excluding gender-affirming care items.
Host a fundraising drive
Our highest need items are food and hygiene products, but we welcome local businesses and organizations to host a fundraising drive for our pantry and/or clothing closet. Download the flyers on our media page to spread the word to your peers! Contact us with any questions.