Women's Fund of Omaha

06/22/2026

✨Meet our newest team member, Katrina Nesbit✨

As our social media coordinator, Katrina will bring our mission to life online by sharing stories, amplifying community voices and connecting people to the work we do every day. When she’s not creating content, you can find her watching a good reality TV show or spending time with family and friends.

Keep reading to learn more about Katrina and help us welcome her to the WF team ▶️ https://www.omahawomensfund.org/womens-fund-employee-spotlight-katrina-nesbit/

📸 by Ariel Panowicz

06/19/2026

Today we recognize the intersection of gender and racial equity in our work to create communities where everyone can truly thrive. We also celebrate the contributions of Black history, culture and achievements that make our communities vibrant, strong and resilient. Together, we remain committed to advancing equity, amplifying diverse voices and building a future where everyone has the opportunity to belong and succeed.

06/18/2026

Acceptance and inclusion = s*x trafficking prevention.

When LGBTQ+ youth are rejected at home or school, traffickers see an opportunity to exploit the need to belong.

Affirming environments, chosen family, and safe spaces are more than supportive. They are protective.

06/17/2026

We all deserve a tasty treat (and gender equity). 🍰

06/15/2026

Happening tomorrow, Omaha! Have you reached out to your city council rep yet??

On Tuesday, June 16, at 2:00 pm, the Omaha City Council will hold a public hearing on Councilmember Danny Begley’s proposal to ensure that Omaha residents are paid a fair wage by restoring the protections the state legislature removed this year.

📣 TAKE ACTION: Tell your Omaha City Council members to uphold the will of Omaha voters and restore the critical wage protections we voted for in 2022: bit.ly/fairpayoma

In 2022, almost 60% of Nebraska voters – and 7 out of 10 Omaha voters – approved the Raise the Wage Nebraska ballot measure to increase Nebraska’s minimum wage, and to ensure our wages continue to grow as the cost of living increases.

Unfortunately, during this past legislative session, state lawmakers rolled back these popular wage protections in two harmful ways: (1) they created a subminimum wage for youth workers, who often are working to provide vital income for their families, and (2) they restricted the annual wage adjustments, which all but ensured that Nebraska’s wages over time will once again fail to keep pace with rising costs.

This ordinance would restore the wage laws Omaha voters widely supported by ensuring youth workers are paid a fair wage and removing the harmful cap on annual cost of living increases for workers in Omaha.

06/13/2026

“Media outlets point to elevated risks, advocacy groups roll out awareness campaigns, and city authorities and law enforcement ramp up anti-trafficking efforts. This is all well intentioned. But as experts in human trafficking and the commercial s*xual exploitation of children, we believe the talk of an increased risk might be misplaced.

Two decades of empirical research across events such as the Super Bowl, Olympic Games and prior World Cups show no consistent evidence that human trafficking increases because of large sporting events. Further, framing trafficking as episodic and event-based can be counterproductive.”

Public awareness campaigns around the World Cup and other sporting events are well intentioned – but not backed by research.

06/12/2026

On Tuesday, June 16 at 2 pm the Omaha City Council will have a public hearing on a proposal to restore voter-approved minimum wage for all workers in Omaha. Learn more about how you can testify in person or contact your city council representative directly to re-establish the wage laws that Omaha voters widely supported in 2022.

Then, find out where you can sign the petition to Respect Nebraska Voters and strengthen ballot measures in the future: https://RespectNEVoters.org/events/

Thanks to Strongly Worded Letters and Nebraska Appleseed for the details on how to advocate!

06/11/2026

The Power of Us! ✨

Tuesday night’s event planned, produced and led by local youth leaders was *chef’s kiss* We heard from a few young people who have led school walkouts, hustled to gather mutual aid when their community was in need and advocated for the real change they not only wanted but needed. Zines were made, food was enjoyed and community was strengthened.

Many thanks to our partner orgs -- NEw Voices, Youth Elect, Strongly Worded Letters, Students for Sustainability and ACLU of Nebraska. Give them a follow and show them some love.

This event was in partnership with our Lead the Change Fund.

06/08/2026

As Men's College World Series events begin in our community, we are reminded of past harm we caused in previous campaigns elevating the false narrative that addressing s*x trafficking is about “awareness” at large public events. S*x trafficking is a public health issue rooted in systemic failures that create vulnerability, exploitation and harm.

This isn’t happening in our communities because big events come to town; it’s happening every day where people lack stable housing, access to affordable healthcare, living wages, community support and legal protections. It disproportionately impacts foster youth, unhoused individuals, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ youth and others pushed to the margins.

Trafficking prevention is about more than responding after harm occurs. It’s about building systems where people’s basic needs, safety, dignity and autonomy are protected in the first place. If we want to prevent s*x trafficking in our communities, we must address the conditions that allow it to persist.

Read through what solutions are available and get more info from Everstrong: https://www.everstrong.org/s*x-trafficking-and-public-health/

06/05/2026

In order to disrupt the systems that aren’t working and build new ones, we need your help.

Right now, your gift can have DOUBLE the impact. Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, every donation above $500 will be matched dollar for dollar. Your support today can go TWICE as far in building a more equitable future for everyone.

Invest in the future today at https://www.OmahaWomensFund.org/Donate