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Crisis Intervention Team Training

Recently I had the unique experience of participating in the Heartland Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training with the Omaha Police Department, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, and several other area law enforcement agencies. The commitment, compassion, and eagerness to improve their skills that these men and women showed throughout the week is commendable. Each officer volunteered to go through this 40-hour training and received a certification upon completion of the course.

April 19, 2012

NAMIWalks Fundraiser a Success

We had a great turn-out this morning for the C&A Industries Pancake Breakfast benefiting the 2012 NAMIWalks! Much thanks to all who volunteered and contributed

March 8, 2012

Siena/Francis House Breaks Ground, Builds Brighter Tomorrows

Congratulations to Siena/Francis House for another spectacular ground breaking ceremony. Although they did pick one of the coldest, most blustery days for the outdoor ceremony, hearts and spirits were warm as preparations were made for construction of a new permanent supportive housing apartment. The building will hold 48 efficiency apartments, each housing homeless men and women who have a disabling condition. Each unit rents for $250 a month, including utilities.

February 16, 2012

Wellness Program for SMI Population Seeks Positive Outcomes

The Kim Foundation recently read an article about a wellness program out of Indiana offering postive results and wanted to pass along the information. Read the

February 9, 2012

Reclaiming Children Newsletter

The Kim Foundation works diligently to connect individuals to mental health care resources. Part of our mission is also to share the good works of organizations

February 8, 2012

At Ease USA Celebrates Successes, Looks Toward Future

At Ease USA, a program created in partnership with Lutheran Family Services to assist active military, veterans, and their loved ones in receiving treatment for post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and related disorders, has a lot to be proud of. Since 2009, the program, which offers counseling services, group support programs, and community support, has helped more than 200 clients across the state with amazing results. According to program evaluation results, 100 percent of clients have reported a reduction in risk behaviors.

February 2, 2012

A Thought for Today

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” — Carl Sagan

February 2, 2012

Recent Department of Health and Human Services Speech

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently gave a speech to address health concerns in America and abroad. Click here for a

January 13, 2012

The Kim Foundation Welcomes Julia Hebenstreit

C&A Industries and The Kim Foundation are proud to welcome Julia Hebenstreit as the new Kim Foundation Administrative Director. In this role, Julia will use

December 20, 2011

Catholic Charities Celebrates 85 Years of Service

Since 1926, Catholic Charities has worked endlessly to serve and advocate for more than 75,000 voiceless, hungry, addicted, abused, and forgotten individuals annually throughout the Omaha area. Through its 11 main programs, and the efforts of nearly 400 amazing volunteers, staff, and board members, Catholic Charities works to feed the hungry, give shelter and safety to battered women and children, support individuals with mental illness, offer recovery and hope to those suffering from addiction, teach new skills to young and old, unite adoptive families, and so much more. In September, Catholic Charities celebrated 85 years of service to Omaha.