Threshold CoC

10/15/2026

📣 PROJECT CONNECT 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! 💙

One day. Dozens of community resources. All in one place. FREE!

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Baxter Arena | 2425 S. 67th St., Omaha

Project Connect brings together housing assistance, healthcare, employment resources, legal services, haircuts, meals, and more to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or difficulty accessing essential services.

💙 Who is this event for?

Project Connect is designed for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability, especially those who are disconnected from community resources. This event is NOT intended for individuals who are stably housed or homeowners seeking general free services.

🚐 NEED A RIDE? TRANSPORTATION IS FREE!

Community vans will provide transportation from multiple pickup locations throughout Omaha and Council Bluffs. See the transportation flyer for schedules!

Call 2-1-1 ahead of time to arrange a free Uber ride to and from the event.

Public bus route information is available on our event flyer.

🥶 PLEASE DRESS WARMLY! Baxter Arena has ice on the arena floor for hockey season, so the building will be COLD! Bring a jacket or wear layers.

❤️ A huge THANK YOU to the community partners donating their time, vehicles, and resources to make this event possible!

Help us reach the neighbors who need these services most! Share this post, spread the word, and encourage someone who could benefit to attend.

🔗 https://www.thresholdcoc.org/project-connect

10/12/2026

We honor and recognize the histories, cultures, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Today is an opportunity to reflect on the communities and individuals who have shaped our shared history and to reaffirm our commitment to building a future where housing is rooted in respect, equity, and inclusion.

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Threshold CoC offices will be closed on Monday, October 12. Our offices will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, October 13.

10/10/2026

Every October 10, reminds us that ending homelessness takes all of us. 🌍 Your support can a difference right here in our community: thresholdcoc.org/support

Every day, our Street Outreach teams meet people where they are, housing advocates help individuals and families navigate a path to stability, and dozens of organizations work together across three counties to make sure help is there when it's needed most.

This World Homeless Day, please consider supporting the work happening every day across the Omaha metro help people find safety, stability, and a place to call home. ❤️🏠

10/09/2026

Project Connect returns on October 20 at Baxter Arena
If you or someone you know is facing homelessness or housing instability, Project Connect connects neighbors with housing resources, healthcare, legal aid, benefits assistance, and workforce support, all in one place.
No appointment times. No cost. Just connection. 💙
Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are available!

Read more: thresholdcoc.org/news/august-2026-project-connect-returns-on-october-20

Project Connect 2026 takes place October 20 at Baxter Arena in Omaha. This one-day event connects people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity with free housing resources, healthcare, legal aid, benefits assistance, workforce services, and community support. Sponsorships and volunteer oppo

10/06/2026

Domestic violence does not discriminate. For many survivors, escaping abuse means losing access to stable housing, income, and safety. Read more about the connections between housing security and domestic violence: https://www.thresholdcoc.org/news/october-domestic-violence-awareness-month

We stand with survivors and recognize the advocates, shelters, and providers supporting survivors in our community. Our goal is to ensure that our response to homelessness is trauma-informed, accessible, and respectful to all. No one should have to navigate this alone. 💜

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available:
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline : 1-800-799-7233
📞 Women's Center for Advancement : 402-345-6555
📞 Catholic Charities Omaha : 402-558-5700
📞 Heartland Family Service (HFS) 24/7 DV Crisis: 800-523-3666
📞 HFS Sanctuary House: 402-597-1009 or 402-672-6808

09/30/2026

📣 FY2026 CoC APPLICATION SUBMITTED!

Threshold Continuum of Care is pleased to share that our community’s FY2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) application has officially been submitted to HUD!

Through this year’s competition, our community requested $10,098,244 to support housing and supportive services for individuals, youth, and families experiencing homelessness across the Omaha-Council Bluffs region.

This application represents much more than a funding request. It reflects the work of organizations and community partners across our region who came together during a competition that looked very different from previous years. Despite significant changes, our community adapted, collaborated, and remained focused on serving our neighbors experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

❤️ Thank you to everyone who contributed. From our HUD-funded partners to the many organizations and community members who provided information, data, feedback, and expertise—this truly was a community effort.

We are incredibly grateful for the flexibility, collaboration, and commitment demonstrated throughout this process.

HUD is expected to announce FY2026 funding awards in December 2026. In the meantime, our completed application and Priority Listing are available for public review:

📄 https://www.thresholdcoc.org/nofo-updates

Thank you to our entire community for continuing to work together toward a stronger homelessness response system. 💙

News and updates on the federal NOFO application process for CoC Organizations

09/30/2026

For many immigrants and refugees, finding a safe place to live can be especially difficult. This we recognize the people behind the data: Hispanic and Latino individuals make up 30% of all people experiencing homelessness nationally, and that number is almost certainly a low estimate. If you or someone you know needs support, learn more about available resources at thresholdcoc.org/resources

Even when families are financially stable, barriers like limited credit history, a lack of landlord references, or required documentation can stand in the way. Fear or uncertainty may also keep people from reaching out for assistance they are eligible to receive.

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home 🏡.

09/29/2026

Threshold CoC would like to thank the CHI Health Healthy Communities Team and CHI Health volunteers for their generous donation of blessing bags to the Street Outreach Team and the Omaha Fire Department paramedics.

These supplies will be distributed quickly to our unsheltered neighbors to help keep them safe as we work to get them into housing. We are deeply grateful for such fantastic community partners!

09/21/2026

It is the beginning of , celebrated September 15 through October 15.
While Hispanic and Latino communities have helped shape the Omaha area's history and continue to strengthen our city today, many families still face significant barriers to stable housing. Read more about the ongoing challenges of housing insecurity and homelessness that disproportionately impact this demographic: thresholdcoc.org/news/september-hispanic-heritage-month

Es el comienza el , que se celebra del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre.
Aunque las comunidades hispanas y latinas han contribuido a formar la historia del área de Omaha y continúan a fortalecer a nuestra ciudad hoy en día, muchas familias aún enfrentan barreras significativas para acceder a una vivienda estable. Lee más sobre los desafíos continuos de la inseguridad en y la falta de vivienda que afectan de manera desproporcionada a este grupo demográfico: thresholdcoc.org/news/september-hispanic-heritage-month

This Hispanic Heritage Month, explore how housing insecurity and homelessness affect Hispanic and Latino communities in Omaha. Learn about housing disparities, barriers to accessing services, and local efforts to increase housing stability and connect families with resources.

09/10/2026

👏 Congratulations to our partners at New Visions Homeless Services! We're thrilled to celebrate their recognition by the Iowa Finance Authority with the 2026 Mark Sertterh Friend of Housing Award and funding through the 2026 Iowa Innovation in Homelessness Incubator Pitch.

Such well-deserved honors reflect their commitment to expanding housing stability and creating lasting impact in our community. 💙🏠

Congratulations to the New Visions Homeless Services team in Council Bluffs, recipient of the 2026 Mark Sertterh Friend of Housing Award! 🏆

Meeting people where they are can be the first step toward helping them move toward greater stability.

Through low-barrier shelter, street outreach, mobile food and shower services and employment opportunities, the New Visions team works to remove barriers and build trust with individuals experiencing homelessness.

Their compassionate, person-centered approach reflects the persistence and dignity at the heart of Iowa’s housing work.