Mission
Together's mission is to transform lives by providing food and housing through access, advocacy, and action.
Together works to ensure that each and every one of our neighbors has access to a safe, affordable home and healthy food. We address immediate needs while serving as a catalyst for change, working to end hunger and homelessness at a systemic level. This is done through strategic partnerships and collaborations with other nonprofit organizations, government, businesses, and caring individuals.
Together envisions a community united around every human's inherent right to housing and food.
History
Together has been a vital part of the Omaha community since 1975. After the devastating tornado of 1975 that swept across Omaha, the "Together" cooperative was formed by a group of organizations to help people affected by the tornado. The leaders of Countryside Community Church, Dundee Presbyterian, Temple Israel, Kountze Memorial Lutheran, Trinity Cathedral, First United Methodist, St. Cecilia’s Cathedral, and many others organized the “Together” cooperative effort to meet the immediate needs of the hundreds of families that were struggling with the basic necessities of life: food, clothing, and shelter.
After the tornado relief, the "Together" cooperative founders realized that thousands of families in Omaha need relief every day. Unanimously, the leaders opened up Together's services to the community year-round.
Since then, with the help of donors and volunteers, Together continues to grow and evolve to best serve the needs of its community. Through all these years, Together's purpose remains the same, bringing relief to those in need.
Turn Your Time Into Impact
Volunteers are an important part of Together's work. Whether supporting food access, housing stability, advocacy, special projects, or other needs across our organization, volunteers help us strengthen our community and expand what we can accomplish together.
There are opportunities for individuals, groups, businesses, and community partners to get involved. No matter how you choose to give your time, your contribution helps Together advance food access, housing stability, and systems-level change for our community.
Ready to get involved? Join us and turn your time into impact.
