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Mutual of Omaha Provides Funding for Neighborhood Grassroots Projects
OMAHA, Neb. — (June 26, 2007) Youth in north Omaha now have an opportunity to play Little League baseball – a sport that wasn’t readily available in the past – thanks in part to a $5,000 grant from Mutual of Omaha. The E.R. Danner Neighborhood Association is teaming up with Memorial Park Little League to offer approximately 40 kids the chance to participate in a baseball league that includes skills teaching and competition. In addition, a tee-ball league will be formed at the small baseball diamond located at Kountze Park. The baseball program will provide the youth with a safe and fun activity and introduce them to a sport that is hasn’t been available in north Omaha for many years.
The grant is one of 10 that Mutual of Omaha is providing to local neighborhood organizations as part of its Neighborhood Grant Program. This year, the company has awarded a total of $30,000 to help the organizations improve the quality of life for their residents.
“We congratulate our 10 grant recipients for their creative and diverse programs that will ultimately help build a stronger community,” said Christine Johnson, Director of Community Affairs at Mutual of Omaha.
The neighborhood organizations and programs that received the grants include:
| Organization: | Program: | Grant: |
|---|---|---|
| E.R. Danner Neighborhood Association | Baseball Little League | $5,000 |
| Morton Meadows Neighborhood Association | “Paint the Poles” Phase III | $5,000 |
| Leavenworth Neighborhood Association | Preventative Health Care Screenings | $4,900 |
| Gold Coast Neighborhood Association | Restoration of the Joslyn Castle Grounds | $3,100 |
| Ridgefield Homeowners Association, Inc. | 132nd Street Beautification | $3,000 |
| Omaha Community Foundation | Neighborhood Center for Greater Omaha | $2,500 |
| Joslyn Castle Neighborhood Association | Welcome Kit | $2,000 |
| Carter Lake Preservation Society | Lake Front Rain Gardens | $1,500 |
| Burlington Road Neighborhood Association | Beauty for BRNA | $1,500 |
| Old Market/Downtown Residential District | Dog Waste Bag Dispensers | $1,500 |
The Mutual of Omaha neighborhood grant committee reviewed the grant proposals based on the proposed project, neighborhood participation, neighborhood geographic location and the organization’s financial need.
For more information on Mutual of Omaha’s Neighborhood Grant Program, contact Andy Halperin at (402) 351-2903 or visit http://www.mutualofomaha.com/community.
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