Our Partners
NETWORK OF DOERS
A city will thrive only when the needs of its most vulnerable residents are considered and cared for. Together, with like-minded partners, we are dismantling systemic barriers, solution-finding as a collective, and building community trust and confidence. These partnerships have been strategically formed to target eight focus areas: Arts + Culture, Civic Engagement, Education, Health, Neighborhood, Safety, Transportation, and Workforce + Economic Development.
Eight Focus Areas

Arts + Culture
Celebrate history and diversity through the beautification of public spaces and the organic development of creative networks.

Civic Engagement
Grassroots advocacy for policy and problem-solving, which benefits residents of all backgrounds.

Education
Link educational opportunities with learners of all ages and interests, by employing a variety of avenues for engagement.

Health
Address the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health to generate thriving communities.

Neighborhood
Build safe, sustainable, and healthy housing accessible to all essential neighborhood amenities.

Safety
Cultivate community trust and prioritize safety in design, to promote secure and protected spaces.

Transportation
Connect people and places in multi-modal, safe, and accessible ways.

Workforce + Economic Development
Generate local wealth, support entrepreneurs, and bridge the divide between workforce and opportunity.
CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING PARTNERS
STEERING COMMITTEE
Our Steering Committee helps guide the Choice Neighborhood Planning + Action Grant projects using valuable input from the community and stakeholder organizations.
- Canopy South
- City of Omaha
- Omaha Housing Authority
STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE
Our Stakeholder Committee is representative of the institutions and entities who serve the best interest of the community and residents. Recommendations from this committee will help inform the vision, goals, strategies, and priorities of Canopy South’s revitalization efforts.
- Boys Town
- Catholic Charities
- Educare Omaha
- Girls, Inc.
- Heartland Workers Center
- Highland South – Indian Hill Neighborhood Association
- Indian Hill Elementary School
- Latino Center of the Midlands
- Lending Link
- Metropolitan Community College
- Midlands Latino Community Development Corp.
- Mount Zion Community Church
- Omaha Police Southeast Precinct
- Omaha Public Library
- OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc.
- Police Athletics for Community Engagement (PACE)
- South Omaha Neighborhood Alliance (SONA)
- Stephen Center
- The Salvation Army Kroc Center
- The Simple Foundation
- Victory Boxing Club
ENGAGEMENT TEAM
Our Engagement Team supports the development, facilitation, and marketing for engagement initiatives with residents and within the community.
- Heartland Workers Center
- The Simple Foundation
- Spark CDI
- Omaha By Design
BECOME A PARTNER
If you, or your organization are interested in becoming a partner and generating holistic and effective revitalization in South Omaha neighborhoods, please contact info@canopysouth.org.