100 Days of Caring

Distributing the Donations

Cassy Loseke — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:03:19 +0000

The third phase of Mutual of Omaha’s “100 Ways to Help the Community” collection drive concluded with nonprofit organizations coming to Mutual of Omaha to pick up their toiletry, food, book and school supply donations. Volunteers helped distribute the supplies to the organizations.

Packing for the Pick-up

Cassy Loseke — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:25:29 +0000

A crew of Mutual of Omaha volunteers helped prepare all the donations from the company’s “100 Ways to Help the Community” collection drive to be picked-up by the nonprofit organizations later in the day. They were tasked with counting the donations to be separated equally between all the organizations.

The Last Group: Day 100

Cassy Loseke — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:43:33 +0000

The final group of 100 Days of Caring volunteers from Mutual of Omaha spent their time at the Nebraska Food Bank, painting numbers on the risers that hold the large food donations. The numbers will help the Food Bank stay organized and keep track of their inventory.

Wrapping-Up the Collection Drive

Cassy Loseke — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:34:25 +0000

A group of Mutual of Omaha employees sorted and organized donations from the company’s “100 Ways to Help the Community” collection drive. The volunteers split up into small groups and worked together to make sure things were ready for the group that would be packing the donations later that day.

Helping with ‘Providers Day Out’

Cassy Loseke — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:10:00 +0000

Each year, Heartland Family Service provides health, nutrition and safety training for childcare providers in the Omaha metro area. While the adults are advancing their education, the children get to play games at the mini-carnival set up just for them.

Mutual of Omaha volunteers helped supervise and play with the kids, who really kept the volunteers on the go.

Mum’s the Word

Cassy Loseke — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:22:38 +0000

Mum was the word for this group of Mutual of Omaha volunteers who planted flower beds filled with chrysanthemums at Lauritzen Gardens.

Stuffing “Dance for a Chance” Invitations

Cassy Loseke — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:49:29 +0000

A few Mutual of Omaha volunteers helped Youth Emergency Services prepare for an upcoming fundraiser, Dance for a Chance, by putting together the judges’ score cards and stuffing more than 500 invitations.

Weaving a Privacy Fence

Cassy Loseke — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:17:56 +0000

A group of Mutual of Omaha volunteers weaved plastic slots into the chain-linked fence at the Siena/Francis House, creating privacy for the residents of the homeless shelter and saving the organization hours of work.

Painting the Food Bank: Day 3

Cassy Loseke — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:17:13 +0000

Three Mutual of Omaha volunteers worked hard to finish painting at the Food Bank, creating a bright space for everyone who passes through.

Painting the Food Bank: Day 2

Cassy Loseke — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:37:52 +0000

With the volunteer/board/multi-purpose room already painted the day before, some Mutual of Omaha volunteers spent their time at the Food Bank painting the white cinder block hallway, making the area more warm and welcoming for all who work and volunteer at the Food Bank.