New Wheels, New Outlook
Maurionte is only seventeen years old, but he has already faced enough struggles to fill a lifetime. The victim of a childhood filled with instability, Maurionte watched hopelessly as his… Read More
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New Wheels, New Outlook
Thoughts from the Archives – In the Letters
The pictures accompanying this article tell of an interesting time in the development of the Home. In the 1940s we made the move to our 52nd Street campus, built six… Read More
Jacobs’ Place, OHB Scholarships Make College Dreams a Reality
Karina (left) and Jasmine (right) are pictured with Bailey Perry, Transitional Living Manager at Jacobs’ Place. Bailey is just one of the Jacobs’ Place staff who played a vital role… Read More
Summer Brings Balance of Work and Play to the Home
The Home has been bustling with excitement this summer as the youth have been busy studying, working, and squeezing in recreation activities. Taking a break from the traditional school day,… Read More
Shawntal Smith Joins Omaha Home for Boys Leadership Team
We are excited to announce that Shawntal Smith has joined Omaha Home for Boys as the new Talent Development Leader. Shawntal will be responsible for guiding organizational and leadership development and… Read More
Terrance’s Turnaround
Terrance came to Omaha Home for Boys because of truancy issues and academic struggles, but talking to him today, you would never guess that he once despised attending school. “When… Read More
Thoughts from the Archives – Settling Inspiration Hill
Seventy-six years ago in 1941, our Home needed a new campus. Sixty hilly acres at 52nd and Ames Streets were purchased and a local architect was told, “Give us your… Read More
A Treasured Return Home
More than eight decades haven’t clouded the memory of William Bennett who spent his childhood at the Home and recently had the opportunity to return for a visit many years in… Read More
All in a Day’s Work
Shortly after the final bell rings signaling the end of the school day, Shammond heads to his cottage to get changed for his next assignment of the day: farm crew.… Read More
Charles Dominates Medical Terminology Course
Jane Erdenberger, a teacher at the Omaha Home for Boys School, recently raved about one of her students and his determination to earn a credit in the challenging and very… Read More