No one can do everything, but
Everybody can do something.
Kids and families are hurting.
As a growing organization, we will always need foster parents, mentors, and staff. Not everyone who wants to help can make that kind of commitment. Thankfully, Release has a multitude of ways to get involved. No matter your skillset or availability, we're confident there is a place for you on our team. Whether you are a small business owner, a dedicated mentor, church or youth group, our job is to connect the children and families we serve with loving and caring members of the larger Omaha community.
A huge THANK YOU to the YMCA Executive Team!!
They served in our Care Closet and donated
sports equipment & packages for our mentors
& foster families this Christmas! 🏀⚽️🏈🥎
“If God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won’t He more surely care for you...?”
I grew up in an upper-middle-class family, but beneath our success lay unhealthy emotional coping mechanisms, as both my parents were functioning alcoholics. My life took a devastating turn in college when I was involved in a fatal accident after drinking and driving, resulting in a year in prison. Guilt consumed me, leading to deeper substance abuse and disconnection from my family.
Eventually, my three children were removed by Child Protective Services. At my lowest, Release entered my life. At first, I struggled to envision a future beyond my past mistakes, but my social worker’s support helped me regain my focus and realize my self-worth. I also checked into a homeless shelter where I found real support to move past unhealthy family dynamics and began to explore my faith.
After completing court requirements, I secured my dream job at a floral shop and have remained sober. Recently baptized, I now attend church with my kids. I’m even reconnecting with my mom in meaningful ways.
I’m grateful to God for never giving up on me and for Release, who helped my children and I live safely, together, healthy, and free now!
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More families are growing in emotional and spiritual health because of generous donors like you.
Help us reach our goal this season to raise $120,000 so more stories, like this one, are possible (note, the details have been changed to protect privacy).
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🎁 DONATE TODAY! www.releaseinc.org/donations-rml/#give-now
Release is blessed to have our very own Santa & Mrs. Claus!!🎅🏼🧑🏼🎄 Terry Buethe & his wife Joyce, take time each Christmas to do home visits to some of our foster families! This has been a huge blessing to our families with children with special or medical needs. They will visit with 200 children this holiday season! Terry works in our foster care department and does home studies. We are so thankful for Terry and family❣️www.releaseinc.org
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Tis the season to VOTE for your favorite holiday door! 🚪The staff at Release “Decked the Halls” by decorating their office doors and we need your help to crown the winners! 🏆
Just click like 👍 on the photo of your favorite doors! The doors with the most likes will win! Voting starts TODAY and will be open through the weekend! Voting ends Monday, Dec. 16th at midnight! Let’s spread some online holiday cheer!
Foster Care Support Volunteers
Not everyone feels they can take a child into their home, but there are still many ways you can support the foster families who do.- Meals
- Foster parents are busy driving kids around to various appointments. Sometimes a quick and tasty freezer meal or gift card is enough to help keep things moving.
- Childcare
- Foster parents need time for date nights, respite, and support group meetings.
- Household support
- Every foster home has its own unique needs with unique opportunities to serve. Maybe it's yard work, home maintenance, vehicle or computer repairs. If you have a desire and a special skillset, let us know. We'll find someone who could benefit.
Volunteer Groups
If you’re not coming alone, we have ways for you and your team (business, church or group) to help while having fun together.Event Volunteers
The more hands that help, the lighter a heavy work load. We have several events where you can make a big impact on the event’s success.- Bill Ellett Memorial Golf Classic
- Annual Gala Silent Auction
- Release More Love Christmas Drive
- Foster Family & Mentoring Events
