Clothes For Our Kids!

Although the blistering heat and long days of August sunshine were only a couple of months ago, the brisk air of fall has already set in and it won’t be long before bone-chilling temperatures of a typical Nebraska winter are here to stay. While for many kids the winter season is a fun time filled with snow-ball fights and down-hill sled races, for those who do not have enough cold-weather gear, the early morning wait for the bus, or the walk home from school can seem like a frosty form of torment.

As a way to help more students avoid this scenario, The Partnership For Our Kids is introducing Clothes For Our Kids! , a clothing drive benefitting students in need at Partnership schools. During the entire month of November, the Partnership will be collecting new and gently-used clothing at three local drop-off locations, which include The Burlington Capital Building, 1004 Farnam Street; Omaha State Bank, 132nd and Maple and First National Tower, 1601 Dodge St. Clothing items can be dropped off in the designated bins during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Needed items include winter coats, hats, gloves and scarves as well as warm sweaters, sweatshirts, jeans, and boots, all sizes are accepted.

The items collected will be distributed to Belvedere and Jackson Elementary Schools and Monroe and Norris Middle Schools during the first week in December.

To find out more details or for questions, contact Jen at 402-930-3000 or email jarnold@thepartnershipforourkids.org

Let’s Celebrate Student Success!

Attention parents and student supporters! Mark your calendars to attend the Partnership’s upcoming first quarter Winners Circle Celebrations! The students have been working hard all quarter long to achieve their math, reading and life skills goals and now it is time to celebrate their great accomplishments! Students who meet their first quarter goals will receive a medal of honor and will be entered to win a prize.

Parents, we know you have been working just as hard to support your student in their efforts to reach their goals, so we haven’t left you out. All parents who attend their child’s Winners Circle Celebration will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win from a selection of fabulous family prizes such as passes to CoCo Key Water Resort, pizza parties and more! Please consult the schedule below for the date and start time for your student’s school celebration.

Belevedere Academy-Thursday, November 3rd at 6 p.m.
Conestoga Magnet-Wednesday, October 26th at 6 p.m.
Field Club-Tuesday, November 3rd at 6 p.m.
Fontenelle- Tuesday, November 1st at 6 p.m.
Franklin- Thursday, October 27th at 6 p.m.
Howard Kennedy- Wednesday, October 26th at 6 p.m.
Jackson- Tuesday, October 25th at 6 p.m.
Kellom-Wednesday, November 2nd at 6 p.m.
Martin Luther King- Wednesday, November 2nd at 6 p.m.
Miller Park- Tuesday, October 25th at 6 p.m.
Mount View- Thursday, November 3rd at 6 p.m.
Saratoga- Thursday, October 27th at 6 p.m.

Giving Back With Taste!

Have you tried the CRAVE CARES menu yet? For the entire month of October, CRAVE Restaurant in Midtown Crossing will be giving back a percentage of the proceeds from every item ordered off of their delicious CRAVE CARES fall menu. Check out the yummy selections to choose from at CRAVE MENU.


Show your support for the Partnership this month by eating at CRAVE! Stop in and order from the October Crave Cares menu, or simply add a contribution to your final bill. Be sure to drop in this Tuesday, October 11th between 5 and 9 p.m. for CRAVE's one year anniversary celebration. Ten percent of all proceeds will go back to The Partnership For Our Kids and there even be a few anniversary specials!

For more information about donating to the Partnership, visit http://www.thepartnershipforourkids.org/donate.shtml