Ms. Evell Thomas Planned Giving Coordinator Child Saving Institute
4545 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68132
402.504.3650 ethomas@childsaving.org
Child Saving Institute (CSI) is a not-for-profit agency serving nearly 4,802 families and children in the four programs areas of Childcare and Education, Mental and Behavioral Health, Community-Based Services and Residential Treatment. Agency services include Foster Care, Pediatric & Adolescent Therapy, Independent Living Skills, Emergency Shelter, two Early Childhood Education centers as well as other services. The mission of the agency is “to champion what’s best for each child and family.” CSI began serving the Omaha community in 1892; while children have always been the primary focus, the way in which CSI cares for children has evolved to meet the current needs of children and families. In September of 2025 CSI merged with Children’s Square and expanded our service to reach southwest Iowa. Since the merger, CSI has experienced a thirty percent increase in clients served. We anticipate continued increase in the services provided.
Evell Thomas began her tenure with CSI in 1984. Today Ms. Thomas works in the Development Department as the Planned Giving Coordinator.
With headquarters centrally located at 4545 Dodge Street, Child Saving Institute’s connection and partnerships with organizations enable CSI to best serve the children and families in this community. It is through this connection that Evell Thomas comes to share and bring you an update of the agency.