Celebrating 50 Years!
A nonprofit 501(c)(3) community service organization serving the greater Omaha area since 1976. We fund programs by operating Assistance League Thrift Shop, with grants, special events and donations. Our local community service programs benefit children, teen parents, women in recovery programs, and victims of trauma accidents and assault. We clothe nearly 4,000 school children each year through Operation School Bell®. We offer scholarships for teen parents and support to women through our partnership with the Santa Monica House. We partner with community providers to assist the unhoused, survivors of domestic abuse, and those with emergency needs.
With 320 committed members we volunteer with hearts that care and hands that serve. We are always seeking passionate individuals to join us. To learn more about becoming a member, participating in our various volunteer and fundraising activities, making lifelong friendships through our social activities and discovering the benefits of service through membership, please visit our Membership page.
The Assistance League of Omaha’s Thrift Store is consistently voted as the Best Thrift Store in the Omaha area. Plan on visiting us soon at our 8502 West Center Road Location or online in our virtual Thrift Store.
Our Chapter in Action
Assistance League of Omaha program overview video
Our Mission and Vision
We Believe
Mission Statement
Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults
through community programs.
Vision
Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.
This Year’s Highlights
2025-2026
Philanthropic Programs
How Our Members Make a Difference
Members volunteer to support the community through six different community service programs. Each program works to build stronger communities through care, compassion, resources, and kindness.
Operation School Bell®
Each year over 4,000 children from more than 200 local schools are given the opportunity to shop and select new school clothing at JCPenney. The event is funded, organized, and implemented by Assistance League of Omaha.
Operation Teen Parent
Teen parents in the Omaha Public School district are encouraged to complete their education and read to their children. Over 100 students from eight different Omaha Public high schools participate in this program and four $2,500 post-secondary scholarships are offered to eligible applicants each year.
Operation Bear Hug
Bears purchased are distributed to children in physical or emotional crisis situations through sixteen local hospitals and other emergency agencies. Over 1,000 bears per year have comforted children.
Operation Trauma and Assault Survivor Kits
Trauma and Assault Survivor kits containing hygiene products and new clothing are distributed to emergency rooms and crisis centers for adults and children experiencing violence or assault.
Operation Literacy
Children’s books collected by Assistance League of Omaha are given to under served youth to promote their literacy. Over 3,000 books are distributed through Operation School Bell, Operation Teen Parent, Operation Recovery, and several other Omaha area programs.
Operation Recovery
Assistance League volunteers provide life skills training, clothing vouchers from Assistance League of Omaha Thrift Shop, bus passes, incentives for achieved goals, and monthly programs of interest to the residents of Santa Monica, a residential treatment home for women recovering from alcohol and chemical dependency.
Helping Our Neighbors
A Message From an Operation Recovery Client
Join Assistance League of Omaha
Be Part of the Solution
Volunteerism is the lifeblood of Assistance League. As a member there are multiple opportunities to volunteer your time and talent.
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Make lifelong friends
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Make a difference in the community through our six philanthropic programs
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Join the thrift shop staff or volunteer on the sales floor.
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Join our Speakers Bureau.
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Assist with Christmas Caravan and other fundraisers.
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Plan member events like the Spring Fashion Show.
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Put your cooking skills to work for our bake sales.
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Enjoy the Membership social activities including: Bridge, Mah Jongg, Book Club, Card Making, and so much more!
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Join the board.
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Contribute to and publish the newsletters and weekly member blasts.
Visit Our Thrift Shop
Best of Omaha, Quality Merchandise and Friendly Member Volunteers
The Assistance League Thrift Shop is operated by volunteers of Assistance League of Omaha. Funds from the thrift shop are used to support Assistance League of Omaha’s philanthropic programs. Located in the midtown area the shop offers a broad selection of carefully chosen and displayed items. There are regular half-price sales, and semi-annual sales. Volunteers receive, sort, price, display and sell the donations.
Store and Donation Receiving Hours
Wednesday through Friday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm