UNMC Human Resources will launch its fall Learn@Lunch Series — titled “How Well Do We Really Know Omaha?” — on Tuesday, Sept. 27, as representatives from the Hope Center for Kids and Youth Emergency Services (YES) present “Making A Difference: Volunteering in Omaha.”
About the organizations
Youth Emergency Services (YES) was started by volunteers in 1974. Since then YES has grown to serve the homeless and near homeless population by offering a full continuum of care. With more than 300 homeless youth daily in our community, YES works to get them off the streets and on the road to self-sufficiency. Last year, YES served more than 1,900 youth in their programs.
The Hope Center for Kids was established in 1998. Since opening its doors it has provided a safe after-school and summer program where children and youth can take part in academic support, youth development, employment training and receive a hot meal. The Hope Center for Kids serves more than 2,700 youth, children and families each year.
Alex Cayetano, Jen Ashley and Allison Brown-Corson will speak about the mission and vision of their organizations and share ways that people can get engaged in the work they do and the youth they serve.
The session will run from noon to 1 p.m. in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Lunch will be provided to the first 125 participants to attend each session.
Preregistration is required and can be done through Employee Services.
All Learn@Lunch sessions will be available on archived webcast seven to 10 days following each session on the Learn@Lunch webpage.
Contact Diane Kortus for more information.
For information on future Learn@Lunch sessions, click here.