FAQs
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Please visit the In-kind Donations page for a list of the Center’s current needs.
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During your visit, please let a staff member know that you are interested in utilizing Trans Stichin' and the Pride Pantry.
Utilization Hours
Tues-Thurs, 1pm-7pm
Fri-Sat 10am-2pm
No appointment needed!
We recommend allowing 1 hour for your visit if you plan on utilizing these services.
The Pride Pantry and Trans Stitchin’ are self-serve and donation based.
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Operating Hours
Tues-Thurs: 1PM-8PM
Fri-Sat: 10AM-3PM
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Please visit the Careers section of our website for job postings and updates.
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Yes. While Omaha ForUs is specifically focused on LGBTQ+ individuals and families, any non-LGBTQ+ person is welcome to visit the center.
A number of program offerings will be open and available to the entire community. Our Parents & Caregivers of LGBTQ+ Individuals Support Group is specifically designed with non-queer folks in mind.
Please remember this is first and foremost an LGBTQ+ focused space, and any disruption to this effort will result in an invitation to leave. Follow our simple community guidelines posted in the Center and we can ensure it stays true to our mission.
We would welcome non-LGBTQ+ individual members or small groups to be mindful of touring the space during peak times to try to eliminate the "fishbowl effect" for our community members who are sometimes navigating trauma and challenging personal circumstances.
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Having access to the care LGBTQ+ people NEED is not “special” care, it’s just care. Most LGBTQ+ people don’t have access to knowledgeable providers or affirming care. Providers are not required to receive training or education in caring for non-heterosexual, non-cisgender identities and/or bodies. This results in poor health outcomes. We can change all of that with an LGBTQ+ center that professionalizes and operationalizes LGBTQ+ care of all kinds, FOR US!
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Yes! Please visit our Progams page and you will find downloadable flyers.
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Unfortunately, little data exists on LGBTQ+ experiences in the Midwest. However, there is some local data to Nebraska. Additionally, statistically representative data from national research efforts can provide insight into the successes and challenges of LGBTQ+ communities.
The Midlands LGBT Needs Assessment Community Report (2011)
Omaha Metro LGBTQIA+ Communities Strengths and Needs Assessment (2019)
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Opportunity Campus is supported and directed by Black and Pink National, and not affiliated with Omaha ForUs. We consider Black and Pink a valuable Omaha-based national resource for system-impacted LGBTQ+ populations.
Opportunity Campus is a residential and community place of safety, healing, and transformation for system-impacted LGBTQ+ youth, young adults, and their families.
Black and Pink’s work enables Omaha ForUs to to serve additional LGBTQ+ intersectional communities in need of support.