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YWCA Omaha on South 29th runs the Open Doors emergency shelter, racial-justice programming, and a women's economic-empowerment series that includes financial coaching and credit repair. Most programs are free; call 402-345-6555 weekdays to enroll or to ask about evening group schedules.
402-345-6555 · 222 S 29th St, Omaha, NE 68131
Dress for Success Omaha provides free interview-ready professional clothing, suiting appointments after a referral from a workforce partner, and a Career Center that includes resume coaching and ongoing professional development. Appointments only; call 402-991-0202 to be matched with a partner agency that can issue your referral.
402-991-0202 · Omaha, NE
Nebraska Enterprise Fund is a statewide CDFI making microloans from $500 to 50,000 to entrepreneurs banks turn down — many of them women launching home-based and Main Street businesses. Loan officers also coach borrowers through bookkeeping and tax basics. Call 402-595-0504 to start an application.
402-595-0504 · Omaha, NE
Girls Inc. of Omaha at 45th and Bedford runs after-school and summer programming for girls 5-18, focusing on STEM, healthy sexuality, and economic literacy through its 'Strong, Smart, and Bold' curriculum. Membership fees scale to family income and scholarships are available; call 402-457-4676.
402-457-4676 · 2811 N 45th St, Omaha, NE 68104
Junior League of Omaha is a women's civic and training organization whose member projects have included Done-in-a-Day service days, Kids in the Kitchen nutrition programming, and the diaper bank. New-member orientations happen each fall; call 402-561-6820 for membership information and a calendar.
402-561-6820 · Omaha, NE
The Nebraska WBC, hosted by Catholic Charities and SBA-funded, offers free one-on-one business advising, capital-readiness coaching, and a Bizmark cohort program for early-stage founders. Services are open to anyone but tailored to women and minority-owned business owners. Call 402-595-1158 to schedule.
402-595-1158 · Omaha, NE