Community Projects

Service to humanity is the best work of life. The Omaha Jaycees strive to improve the community we live in through service projects that reach virtually all aspects of the Omaha metro area. Community service is a great way to help others as well as meet new people and develop outstanding leadership skills. Please join us in helping our community. For specific information on upcoming events  please check out the Calendar of Events!

In the past, the Omaha Jaycees have completed the following community service projects.  Many of these events will be offered again this year.  We are always looking for new partnerships with chairities and organizations to form partnerships.

Nebraska State High School Academic Decathlon

Helped to judge speeches and act as room proctors. 

Easter Eggstavaganza Celebration

Helping the Open Door Mission prepare for their annual Easter Egg Hunt by stuffing plastic Easter Eggs with candy and toys. 

Red Cross Blood Drive

An opportunity to donate blood

Veteran’s Home Bingo

Play bingo with the residents and award prizes

Earth Day

Serve concessions in the refreshment stand

Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk

Help to coordinate and register participates for the MS Society’s annual benefit

Special Olympic Villge

This event is held at the Nebraska State Special Olympic event, usually around May each year.  The Special Olympic Village entertains competitors between events.  Jaycees offer carnival-type activities and give prizes to every athletes that visits the Jaycees.  Many times, the athletes themselves have so much fun, that they offer to volunteer along side us.

Habitat For Humanity

Assist with building homes for needy families

Nebraska Children’s Home Back to School Benefit

Collect back to school clothes and other supplies.

Campfire USA

Coordinate activities for local youth

Packs of Promise

Fill book bags with back to school items

Night Sight Golf

This is a favorite every year!  The Jaycees helps the Prevent Blindness annual golf tournament.  When there's still daylight, the Jaycees helps with fundraising effots (silent auctions, live auctions, etc.).  When the sun goes down, the Jaycees assist golfers with glow-in-the dark balls on a round of golf in the dark.   

Walk for the Animals

Volunteer to help the Humane Society’s annual event

Open Door Mission Great Thanksgiving Banquet

Serve Thanksgiving meals to underprivileged families

Hometown Holidays

Provide holiday gifts to disadvantaged local children

For more information or to volunteer for an event contact the
Community Vice President:
Amy Eggers