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We don't just build pathways to homeownership, we build community. These are the businesses and brands that share our values: equity, sustainability, kindness, and the belief that doing good and doing well are not mutually exclusive.
We believe where you spend your money is a reflection of what you stand for. These brands put people, planet, and community at the center of everything they do, and we're proud to uplift them.
Nashville, TN · mycluckhut.com
My Cluck Hut is the soap company your mother warned you about in the best possible way. Founded by drummer-turned-entrepreneur Trevor Silva, every product is plant-based, plastic-free, palm-oil-free, and handmade in small batches in Nashville. They donate a portion of proceeds to featured nonprofits through their "Give a Cluck" program and were named Allied Business of the Year by the Tennessee Pride Chamber. Their motto says it all: Stay woke, love folks, and welcome to the revolution.
Wauwatosa, WI · penzeys.com
Penzeys is America's largest independent spice retailer and one of the most unapologetically progressive businesses in the country. Founded in 1957, they've built a loyal community around the belief that cooking is an act of love and love requires justice. CEO Bill Penzey uses the platform to advocate for racial equity, democracy, and human rights while delivering exceptional quality spices. Buying from Penzeys is voting with your dollar.
"An orbit of good, working with like-minded partners, to expand our collective reach and create meaningful impact."~ Trevor Silva, CEO, My Cluck Hut
Right Here at Home
Change starts in our own backyard. These Greater Omaha organizations are doing the on-the-ground work across housing, justice, environment, food, and belonging. They deserve our attention, our dollars, and our voices.
Building and renovating homes in partnership with families in need, while advocating for fair housing policies and affordable homeownership across the metro.
habitatomaha.org →Fighting for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans since 1996 through legal advocacy, grassroots organizing, and public policy reform with a focus on immigration, healthcare, and economic justice.
neappleseed.org →Dedicated to empowering, celebrating, and cultivating thriving LGBTQ+ communities across Nebraska. They do this through advocacy, civic engagement, and events like the Prairie Pride Film Festival.
outnebraska.org →Working to create a dedicated physical community center for Omaha's LGBTQ+ residents by bringing together services, support, and celebration under one roof.
omahaforus.org →Since 2006, connecting Omaha residents to over 300 sustainability-focused organizations and businesses. It is your one-stop hub for environmental events, volunteering, and green community building.
greenomaha.org →One of Nebraska's oldest environmental nonprofits, fostering community stewardship through education and advocacy. Since 2018 alone, they've planted over 4,700 trees across Omaha's parks, trails, and schools.
keepomahabeautiful.org →Uniting the community around every person's inherent right to housing and food. Their Choice Food Pantry and wraparound services serve Omaha's food- and housing-insecure neighbors with dignity at the center.
togetheromaha.org →Growing healthy food, healthy kids, and healthy communities by building gardens, teaching children to grow and cook their own food, and addressing the systemic roots of hunger in Omaha.
thebiggarden.org →A thriving hub of education, wellness, and opportunity serving South Omaha's Latino community for over 50 years. They do this through mentoring, adult education, health services, and civic engagement.
latinocenter.org →Enhancing the long-term self-sufficiency of immigrant and underrepresented communities in Nebraska. They do this by helping residents improve English proficiency, navigate complex systems, and self-advocate.
heartlandworkerscenter.org →If you're a values-aligned business or organization and you'd like to be featured on this page, we'd love to hear from you. Community grows when we lift each other up.
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