Teaching Lessons Learned at OHB
As a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy, Michael Branon inspires younger sailors by teaching them values that were instilled in him 18 years ago here at Omaha Home for Boys. Read More
Stories
Leading by Example
“Honestly, I thought I would be on the streets all my life,” shared Dinero. “I feel proud of myself and happy to be here. It’s turned out to be something good.” Read More
Starting Point to Independence: Bennett’s Story
When twenty-year-old Bennett started looking for his first apartment, he was a bit overwhelmed. He recalls thinking “Rent is so much! Where do I even start?" Read More
Finding a Family
When twenty-year-old Genesis connected with OHB’s Supportive Housing Program she gained so much more than just a roof over her head. She found a family. Read More
Lifelong Lessons
It's been nearly 20 years since Larry was at OHB, but even today at 33 years old, he still finds himself utilizing skills he learned here as a teen. Read More
Becoming More: Kenya’s Story
Overcoming her tumultuous childhood hasn't been easy, but Kenya has found a way to become more than her past dictated. Read More
Never Again Alone
Birthdays are meant to be remembered, but for Taegen, his milestone 16th birthday is memorable for all of the wrong reasons. Read More
Thankful for Second Chances
It might be hard to find anyone more thankful for second chances than Justice. Read More
This is Malaki
Aggressive. Insulting. Unmotivated. This is how Malaki speculates his public school teachers in his hometown would have described him, but is he still like this today? Read More
Changing His Playground: Meet Miguel
When 19-year-old Miguel reflects on his teenage years, the memories aren't often ones that he likes to linger on too long. Read More