Mission Omaha Foundation, Inc. partnered with Group Workcamps to bring teens from Nebraska, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, Texas and Oklahoma to the Omaha area June 28 - July 4, 2009 to provide home repairs to those in need. This was a project for teens to grow closer with God and build healthy relationships while repairing homes for those in need. It was a great summer experience, and we can’t wait to do it again!

We painted 29 homes, built 2 wheel chair ramps, and 1 deck.  The impact to the city of Omaha was amazing!

Omaha 2009 Group Workcamp page on Facebook by clicking here.

News Coverage of the Event!

Mission Omaha News Coverage

Comments from the Residents we Served:

· “Didn’t realize people could be so nice. I just love all those kids. They are so mannerly.”

· “So many emotions-grateful. Polite, respectful kids. Great devotions and getting to know them and their families. 5 days of awesome fellowship! Thanks to all-great job! Really enjoyed devotions, thanks for including me!”

· “Very rewarding-therapeutic, enhanced, and refreshed. Renewed faith and power of prayer. Great crew support and prayers from crew to support me while my husband was ill during the project.”

· “Very thankful. Good kids.”

· “The kids were great workers!!”

· “It has been just wonderful, I just really enjoyed all the people. They have done a wonderful job. I am very, very proud of it. I really appreciate it because I have been trying to get my house painted for 5 years.”

· “It has really meant a lot for me to have you guys come in and do this for me. All the kids were great! They really have done a great job. I think it’s great that this organization come in and does this for people.”

· “Christmas in July! Great feelings and enjoying life. Loved to see my crew and really fulfilled me.”

· “Wonderful things-meeting the kids. Totally happy!”

· “God us with our new friends that came into our hearts, minds, home. Enjoyed the young adults and had fun with them. I joined in devotions. They were so sweet, kind, and considerate. May God always bless all of you and your families.”

· “This week has been a joy and such a blessing to us. My porch is my spot where I talk to God about all my problems, the family, our lives. I find my strength and my joy here. Thank you so much for making is a beautiful sanctuary for us.”

· “Fabulous-great-enjoyed working with the kids-thank you. Homeowner moved to tears and is so grateful!”

· “Like a miracle. I really appreciate it. The crew said they wanted to do something to remember them by, I said you have, all I have to do is look at the house. It would not have been done without you!”

· “It was a nice experience and it let you know that there is help out there. I would just like to say thank you, you did a great job!”

· “Meant a lot to me. Something like this has never happened to me. He has a wonderful bunch of kids. They act like my own kids!”

· “Very pleasant and sweet and kind people. They were so nice and helpful.”

· “I was very happy that the kids would give up part of their summer to help people out that needed help getting their house painted!”

· “A blessing from God, it meant a lot to me. A true blessing. Steve and the crew were just wonderful, I fell in love with them the first day.”

· “I really appreciate the work the kids did on the house. A nice, fresh paint job. Thank you.”

· “I’ve enjoyed the crew and enjoyed the devotional time.”

· “More than a blessing. The paint job to my home is something I knew God would provide-I just had no idea how or when. The adults and children were awesome and showed they were eager to give me a wonderful gift. I appreciate it more than I can say.”

· “Biggest blessing I have ever had! Very thankful!”

· “I loved the crew that worked at my home, all of them were a blessing, the leader was Renee and all her helpers were very friendly. I enjoyed having them here.”

· “This week has really meant a lot to my grandma. She cannot walk without a ramp and it will help a lot with her leg so she won’t be in so much pain. And my grandma is very grateful for everyone.”

· “Been wonderful, something I never expected in my life. With my income, I would have never been able to afford to pay or hire someone to do this. When you can’t walk or breath, you cannot do it yourself.”

· “Thank you for a wonderful experience. Enjoyed devotions with the kids. Thank you!”

· “This week was inspirational and meant the world to me. My prayers answered with a deck and lovely volunteers. I do appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.”

· “I am so thankful for the much needed work the wonderful young people did for me.”

· “Mission Omaha workers, thank you so very much for the wonderful ramp and porch. I will think of you all and your hard work and smiles when I sit on my chair and admire your work. You have given me a wonderful week and memories.”

· “I want to thank you again for choosing my house to be worked in, it was deeply appreciated. The crew did a great job.”

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Mission Omaha Foundation, Inc. board members met with Omaha Mayor Fahey on July 11, 2008 and after the meeting Mayor Fahey had this to say:

“Omaha’s success is most often the product of cooperation and partnerships. I am proud to work with Mission Omaha Foundation on the rehabilitation of homes in need of repair. Through this work we will improve the quality of life of many Omaha families and enhance our community as a whole. I look forward to continue working with Mission Omaha Foundation and to welcome the hundreds of volunteers to our city.” —-Mayor Mike Fahey

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