Super pleased to report that your Omaha Downtown Rotary Foundation board voted last week to approve a distribution as follows in 2021:
$1,112.50 to support five (5) sponsored members of our South Omaha Initiative
$9,000 to support this year’s Honor Roll program scholarships – six (6) scholarships of $1,500 each to high school seniors who were Honor Roll students in eighth grade
$28,957.50 to support the foundation’s community grant program this May; administered by the foundation
A big thank you to our foundation board members – Gary Bren (president), John Ewing (president-elect), Paul Cohen (secretary / treasurer), Clark Rosenlof, Anna Cramer, Hal Daub and Cella Quinn !
Another reason to be a proud Rotarian - the grant process for not-for-profit organizations opens soon with a focus on education, senior citizens and our military veterans.
On another note, I attend the special Lincoln 14 evening meeting on February 23rd. You may find below the link to this meeting and Chuck Hagel’s remarks (app. 35 minutes in to the meeting).
Looking forward to Stephen McCoy’s comments on air service this Wednesday!
César is driven by a vision for the future – an equitable community full of choice and opportunities for residents to thrive, providing a strong foundation for success. In his role as Executive Director at Canopy South, he leads the revitalization efforts in areas of South Omaha and focuses on transforming neighborhoods while bringing together the vital components necessary for holistic community revitalization: high quality mixed-income housing, an effective cradle-to-college education pipeline, and comprehensive community wellness resources; with the goal of creating a healthier, more sustainable, mixed-income community. César fosters intentional partnerships with community stakeholders and leads strategic initiatives and projects to fulfill the mission of the organization.
Previously, César served as a Principal in the Firm and as Engineering Sector Leader at DLR Group. While there, he was the Lead for several notable local projects, including the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium Conservation Academy and the new addition to Central High School. He holds a master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Nebraska and brings more than 15 years of engineering, project management, and business development experience to the organization.
Originally from one of the largest cities in Colombia, César immigrated to the United States as a teenager in pursuit of opportunity – a common thread, which bonds his own experience to many in the community he serves. With strong ties to Omaha, much of his time is committed to giving back to the city foundational to his success. Garcia serves on multiple boards and committees focused on equitable development, including Intercultural Senior Center, Civic Nebraska, and the Greater Omaha Chamber.
Lindy Hoyer has been in touch with the Salvation Army in regards to their winter watch food distribution program. Volunteer spots are available March 3rd.. The shifts start at 5:15 p.m. at the SA Western Divisional Headquarters, 10755 Burt Street. If new to volunteering for SA, need to arrive a bit early to fill out paperwork. The shifts each night are from 5:15-8 p.m. Volunteers must bring and wear a mask, wear warm clothes.
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