Skating Outing

Despite the frigid temperatures, the Hope Center kids participated in ConAgra's annual "Shine the Light on Hunger" event downtown. Every winter, ConAgra provides skating for the community to raise awareness on the issue of hunger in Nebraska and Iowa. The ConAgra Foods Foundation collects cans of food and all proceeds go to the Food Bank of the Heartland. The Hope Center was invited to be ConAgra's guest because of their participation in the Kid's Cafe program. Not only was the Hope Center the first Kid's Cafe in Nebraska, but it is also one of the largest Kid's Cafes in the state. The Hope Center is extremely thankful for ConAgra's dedication to helping children!

This night out of skating was a fun way for the kids to enjoy a winter activity. More than 80 youth and staff bundled up to brave the cold and enjoy a yummy dinner. ConAgra provided hot chocolate and warm food for the Kid's Cafe participants when they came in from the cold. Each participant also received a bad of goodies to take home at the end of the night.

Hope Center staff and children are excited every year about collaborating with ConAgra to participate in the event as well as their ongoing support in our Kid's Cafe. Thanks to the ConAgra Foods Foundation and the Food Bank of the Heartland for providing hope for children in Omaha, and a night of fun for the Hope Center Kids!!

Check out more photos from the skating at ConAgra on our Facebook!

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Special Thanks for the Christmas Blessings!

Thank you to Shadow Lake Community Church for your generosity at the Women's Dessert event! The hundreds of gifts you delivered to the Hope Center for our youth Christmas activities was absolutely incredible! Staff member, Terri Schenzel, and one of our youth staff spoke at the event and were able to share their personal Hope Center stories. What a wonderful night of generosity and fellowship - a true blessing for both the Hope Center for Kids and Shadow Lake Community Church!

Another group who recently blessed the Hope Center with their kindness was the Gallup Organization. They sent an ambitious team over and transformed our meeting room into a magical Christmas setting for our staff and board holiday party. Thanks Gallup, for literally bringing the Christmas spirit to Hope.

We invite you to participate in a service project for the Hope Center with your family, co-workers, or friends!

Contact us at info@hopecenterforkids.com to determine the event that works best for you!

Hope Center's gym is alive with competition on Monday nights with our in-house basketball league. All youth who want to play on a team are eligible for the Hope Draft. Staff coach the teams, and referees are brought in to officiate. A little bit of friendly competition makes for a fun night at the Hope Center for Kids!

Hope Center kids logged more than 1,000 hours of homework and study time in our education center this semester! We celebrated with a surprise ice cream cake and party. Congratulations Hope Center students!

Go to our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/hopecenterforkids to see more pics!