Good News Bear Club Of Omaha Inc
About Good News Bear Club Of Omaha Inc
North Omaha Good News Bears gives at-risk youth ages 4 to 17 a place to show up on Saturdays, get tutoring, eat nutritious meals, and spend time with adults who are paying attention. The work is built around faith, character, and values-based programming, with support for both kids and their families. If you care about the kind of space that helps young people grow into responsible, caring citizens, this is one of those organizations that keeps showing up with practical, human support.
What sets North Omaha Good News Bears apart is how many parts of a young person’s week it touches without losing its center. Saturday Club, tutoring, parent meetings, monthly field trips, summer camp, Bible study, meals, and mentoring all point in the same direction, which is helping kids and families build toward their maximum potential. There is also a clear pattern of alumni coming back as volunteers, teachers, and mentors, which says a lot about the kind of community it creates.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Saturday Club
Members participate on Saturdays from April through December, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm, in age-appropriate groups with lessons on faith, character, and community building.
Tutoring
Tutoring assists elementary through high school students by building on what takes place in the classroom, and includes a contractual agreement between the parent(s) and North Omaha Good News Bears.
Parent meetings
Parent group meetings are part of the organization's values-based programming for youth and families.
Field trips
Youth take adult-supervised field trips once a month to experience positive elements in and outside their community.
Summer camp
Youth participate in summer camp experiences, including Kids Across America, a 6-day camp for high-risk inner city youth focused on teamwork, cooperation, self-respect, respect for others, self-esteem, and character.
Weekly recreational activities
Weekly recreational activities are provided for children ages 3 to 17.
Bible study
Weekly Bible study is provided for children ages 3 to 17.
Mentoring programs
Mentoring programs connect youth with adult role models and support their growth through faith and values.
Nutritious meals
Nutritious meals are part of the organization's support for youth and families.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
North Omaha Good News Bears seeks to inspire today's youth and families to reach their maximum potential through faith, and to equip them through values-based programming that produces responsible, caring citizens.
Who they serve
At-risk youth ages 4 to 17 and their families in North Omaha, including elementary through high school students.
Their impact
- Weekly recreational activities, Bible study, and tutoring serve approximately 50 to 75 children ages 3 to 17.
- Since 1995, hundreds of kids have been introduced to summer youth camp.
How your donation helps
- Saturday Club programming
- Tutoring programs
- Field trips
- Summer camp, including Kids Across America
- Parent meetings
- Nutritious meals
Our story
North Omaha Good News Bears was created to provide a positive influence in the lives of at-risk youth ages 4 to 17. Since 1991, the organization has been sustained by donors, and since 1995 it has taken youth to Kids Across America summer camp.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Good News Bear Club Of Omaha Inc’s services.
Youth participate in Saturday Club on Saturdays from April through December, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm, in age-appropriate groups. Tutoring serves elementary through high school students and includes a parent agreement, and field trips and summer camp are part of the program mix.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
We seek to inspire today’s youth and families to reach their maximum potential through faith producing responsible caring citizens.
We want to exist as a tool for the uplift of the people to reach their maximum potential.
I'm looking forward to teaching residents and the community. Offering full spectrum care for families.
You are worthy and deserve to be in every good place you find yourself in as much as the next person. Dreams do come true, so dream big and follow your purpose.
Events
Saturday Club
WeeklyAge-appropriate faith, character, and community-building sessions for youth on Saturdays from April through December, 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Field Trips
MonthlyAdult-supervised field trips that expose youth to positive elements in and outside their community.
Kids Across America Summer Camp
AnnualA 6-day camp experience for high-risk inner city youth focused on teamwork, cooperation, self-respect, and character.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Good News Bear Club Of Omaha Inc has shared.
Current needs
- 50 donor commitments for the Faith of 50 campaign, with pledges of $2,000 per year, about $167 per month
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteer teacher
- Mentor
- Van driver
- Kaleo chaperone for Kids Across America camps
- Support for club activities and tutoring
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What ages can participate?
The organization serves at-risk youth ages 4 to 17, and tutoring is available for elementary through high school students.
What happens at Saturday Club?
Saturday Club meets on Saturdays from April through December, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm, in age-appropriate groups with lessons on faith, character, and community building.
How does the tutoring program work?
Tutoring builds on what happens in the classroom and includes a contractual agreement between the parent(s) and North Omaha Good News Bears.
How often are field trips offered?
Youth take an adult-supervised field trip once a month.
What is the summer camp experience?
The summer camp program includes Kids Across America, a 6-day camp for high-risk inner city youth focused on teamwork, cooperation, self-respect, respect for others, self-esteem, and character.
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