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25 years of inCOMMON means 25 years of neighbors, partners, stories, relationships, and shared commitment to the neighborhoods we call home 💙

To honor this milestone, we’re launching 25 Stories for 25 Years — a yearlong series highlighting the people and partnerships that have shaped inCOMMON across the years. Some stories will look back on earlier chapters, while others will reflect the work, leadership, and connection growing today.

Each story represents what has always guided this work: belief, belonging, neighborhood leadership, and creativity.

As we celebrate how far we’ve come together, we also remain committed to the work still before us: partnering with neighbors in transforming their neighborhoods by strengthening households, connecting neighbors, and growing leaders.

Follow along as we share these stories throughout the year! incommoncd.org

A little paint can make a big difference. 💛

Last Friday, volunteers from WoodmenLife joined us at the Hanscom Apartments, and together they helped brighten up the basement in a big way. One tenant shared that he hadn’t realized how much the space needed it until seeing how clean and bright it looks now. That’s the kind of impact we love to see.

Thank you, WoodmenLife, for showing up for our neighbors and helping brighten the Hanscom Apartments!

PickleBrawl: A Pickleball Party for Good is coming, and this is your official warning: the team names, costumes, entrances and bragging rights are all part of the game 🙌

Join inCOMMON on Saturday, June 27 for a pickleball party for good at Midwest Pickleball Club. All skill levels are welcome — from “I’ve never held a paddle” to “I came here to win.” Plus, there’s a free beginner clinic, prizes, bonus events, bounce house fun and event tees featuring Mo.

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭, so grab your partner and register now to save. Use code 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗗 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 your team registration.

Register today at PickleBrawl.org!

Omaha Sports Commission

Recently, we hosted a Naturalization Workshop focused on helping neighbors take important steps toward citizenship.

These workshops matter because access to clear information, trusted support, and community resources can make a huge difference in what can otherwise feel like an overwhelming process.

At inCOMMON, we believe opportunity starts with access and that includes helping people feel supported as they build their future.

We’re proud to create space for that work.

Creativity, conversation, and a lot of really great dream catchers ✨

Thank you to Elroy for hosting a fun craft night at Walnut Hill! Neighbors came together to make dream catchers, spend time with one another, and leave with something beautiful they created themselves.

Moments like these remind us that community is built in the small things: shared tables, laughter, and learning something new together.

And honestly… these turned out pretty amazing.

April is Volunteer Month, and we couldn’t let it end without saying thank you 💙

To every person who has shown up, painted walls, served meals, helped in classes, supported neighbors, and given your time to make our community stronger—we see you, and we are grateful.

At inCOMMON, real change happens because people choose to show up for each other. Volunteers help create brighter spaces, stronger relationships, and more opportunity for families across our neighborhoods.

Thank you for being part of that work. Thank you for being good neighbors.

Deisy’s relationship with inCOMMON reflects the kind of long-term, evolving connection that sits at the heart of our work at inCOMMON.

Her story also reminds us that when neighbors support one another, entire communities grow stronger.

Take a moment to read more about Deisy: https://incommoncd.org/our-impact/stories/incommon-stories-deisy/

Deisy's Story - inCOMMON Community Development Deisy’s relationship with inCOMMON reflects the kind of long-term, evolving connection that sits at the heart of our work. She first found inCOMMON shortly after moving to Omaha,…