Spark CDI

??? Spark at Christmas in the Village! ??? We’re thrilled to join the 14th Annual Christmas in the Village at 24th & Lake on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, from Noon to 5 PM! Stop by The Fabric Lab during this magical celebration for holiday fun, community spirit, and connection. Let’s celebrate the season together ???? See you there!

?? Congratulations to Celeste Butler, North Omaha's own renowned artist, on this incredible achievement! Celeste has been selected as one of 16 artists to create permanent public artwork for Omaha’s new Central Library, a project led by Omaha Public Library, Amplify Arts, and other community partners.

Today, and every day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to veterans and their families. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice inspire us to serve our communities with the same strength and resolve. In honor of Veterans Day, Spark is closed today as we reflect on the countless ways veterans enrich our lives and uphold our freedoms. We look forward to reconnecting with you tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12th.

Help us to welcome Deisy to the Spark family! Deisy is a Colombian native, currently living in Omaha who has extensive Economic Recovery Program Management experience. Her focus is on community development and economic resilience, helping organizations navigate challenges and create impactful recovery programs. She is passionate about fostering connections and believes that meaningful change happens when diverse voices come together. Deisy has led various initiatives that support local businesses and enhance community engagement. Outside of work, she loves spending quality time with her husband and their energetic twin toddlers. Together, they enjoy traveling, learning new things, and discovering new restaurants and activities as a family. In her downtime, Deisy can be found enjoying a good book or catching up on her favorite shows. She is excited to bring her enthusiasm and unique perspective as Spark’s new Project Manager! Welcome, Deisy!

Join us for a FREE Deep Dive into Climate Resiliency on November 13th via Zoom! In light of the recent storms and the increasing frequency of severe weather events, ensuring that our buildings are resilient to high winds has never been more critical. We invite you to join us for an engaging session focused on designing and constructing climate-resilient buildings that can effectively withstand the challenges posed by high winds. Don’t miss this opportunity! You can register for tickets here: https://bit.ly/4flfJUP

The City of Omaha has developed a Climate Action Plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Come share your thoughts and feedback on the draft plan! Register here: https://bit.ly/4dYR0UQ When: November 2, 2024 Where: Fabric Lab, 2514 N 24th St, Omaha

8 Years of Spark Today, we’re simply grateful. Grateful for eight years of learning, growing, and connecting with the incredible people and neighborhoods of Omaha. What began as an idea to support community development has evolved with each partnership, each conversation, and each project we’ve been lucky to be part of. Our work is a reflection of the resilience, dreams, and vision of our neighbors. Thank you to everyone who’s believed in this journey with us. We couldn’t do this without you, and we’re excited for all the work we still have ahead.

Exciting developments are happening with the North Omaha Trail! The second phase is underway, extending the downtown trail to the Baby Bob Bridge! The project is making strides toward community connection and climate improvement as a solution to urban heat and air quality issues through the strategic planting of trees and green infrastructure. Dive into the details here: https://bit.ly/40ltcau

Exciting things happening in our community! Read more about the next phase of developments in the Millwork Commons area below: https://lnkd.in/dHtBiCWW

Exciting progress in North Omaha! Donell Brown is moving fast with the development of 4 new single-family homes, helping to shape the future of the community. We can’t wait to see these houses become new homes!