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
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Terrance’s Turnaround
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
Thinking Outside the Box
A student at the Omaha Home for Boys School used innovative thinking and initiative to turn a popular movie and book into an educational experience for his peers. Kyle (right)… Read More
Building Character at the Forefront of OHB’s 4-H Program
Accountability. Self-control. Responsibility. Confidence. These are arguably some of the most important character traits that successful adults possess, but these skills can be hard to learn sitting in the classroom.… Read More
New Urban Agriculture Project Brings the Farm to the City
Students from a local high school tour Omaha Home for Boys Cooper Memorial Farm as an enrichment activity for their agriculture courses. Photo courtesy of Sarah Fili KETV An April… Read More
New Project Brings Youth into the Kitchen
Youth from the Bruner cottage chose to prepare a menu of grilled pork chops, mac-n-cheese, garden salad and watermelon. Who taught you to cook? Maybe you’re not a seasoned chef… Read More
OHB Select Basketball Takes Home Runner-Up Honors
Several youth in the Omaha Home for Boys’ Residential Care Program took to the hardwood earlier this year in the select basketball league. Youth from OHB learned responsibility and accountability… Read More