The Pacific Life Foundation announced today that it has awarded over $300,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations in the greater Omaha, Nebraska area. Supporting communities where Pacific Life employees work and live, in 2017 the Pacific Life Foundation expects to contribute a total of $6.25 million in grants nationwide.
Grants totaling $250,000 have been awarded to 27 local nonprofit organizations in the areas of arts and culture; civic, community, and environment; education; and health and human services. The 2017 Nebraska recipients include:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands | $10,000 | ||
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands | $5,000 | ||
| City of Omaha, Public Library Foundation | $5,000 | ||
| Completely KIDS | $5,000 | ||
| DIBS for Kids | $5,000 | ||
| Girls Incorporated of Omaha | $15,000 | ||
| Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, Inc. | $10,000 | ||
| Heartland Family Service | $15,000 | ||
| HELP Adult Services | $7,500 | ||
| Holy Name Housing Corporation | $10,000 | ||
| MICAH House | $7,500 | ||
| Nebraska Council on Economic Education | $5,000 | ||
| NorthStar Foundation | $10,000 | ||
| Ollie Webb Center Inc. | $5,000 | ||
| Omaha Children's Museum | $12,500 | ||
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $7,500 | ||
| Omaha Home for Boys | $10,000 | ||
| Omaha Theater Company | $10,000 | ||
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | $15,000 | ||
| OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. | $15,000 | ||
| Partnership For Our Kids | $10,000 | ||
| Project Harmony | $10,000 | ||
| Rebuilding Together Omaha | $7,500 | ||
| Siena Francis House | $7,500 | ||
| YMCA of Greater Omaha | $10,000 | ||
| Youth Care & Beyond, Inc. | $10,000 | ||
| Youth Emergency Services, Inc. | $10,000 |
The Foundation’s 3T’s of Education program has awarded a total of $53,500 in grants to local K-12 schools where concentrations of children and grandchildren of Pacific Life employees attend. A 3T’s of Education grant must be designated in one of the following areas: teacher training, textbooks, or technology. The 16 Omaha area schools awarded a 2017 3T’s of Education grant are:
| Bellevue West High | Ronald Reagan Elementary | ||||
| Beveridge Magnet Middle | Saint Albert Elementary | ||||
| Crestridge Magnet Elementary | Thomas Jefferson High | ||||
| Elkhorn Ridge Middle | Westside High | ||||
| Hoover Elementary | Westside Middle | ||||
| Millard North Middle | Wheeler Elementary | ||||
| Millard West High | Wilma Upchurch Elementary | ||||
| Omaha North High Magnet | Woodrow Wilson Middle |
In addition to the grants listed above, Pacific Life is also a sponsor of the Susan G. Komen Nebraska Race for the Cure® which is held annually in October.
For a complete listing of the 2017 grant awards and additional details about the Pacific Life Foundation’s programs, visit www.PacificLifeFoundation.com.
About Pacific Life and the Pacific Life Foundation
The Pacific Life Foundation was established in 1984. Together with Pacific Life, the Foundation has contributed more than $100 million to community and national nonprofit organizations. Grants are made to organizations that address a broad spectrum of social needs.
Offering insurance since 1868, Pacific Life provides a wide range of insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds, and offers a variety of investment products and services to individuals, businesses, and pension plans. Pacific Life counts more than half of the 100 largest U.S. companies as its clients. For additional company information, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.PacificLife.com.
Pacific Life refers to Pacific Life Insurance Company and its affiliates, including Pacific Life & Annuity Company. Client count as of June 2016 is compiled by Pacific Life using the 2016 FORTUNE 500® list.
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