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Community We Believe In

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.

Values-Aligned Partners

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.

Affiliate Partner

My Cluck Hut

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.

Plant-Based Plastic-Free LGBTQ+ Affirming Gives Back Mission Over Money
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Values-Driven Brand

Penzeys Spices

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.

Racial Justice Anti-Hate Community First Democracy Uncompromising Values
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"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

Omaha Organizations We Support

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.

Affordable Housing

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha

Building and renovating homes in partnership with families in need, while advocating for fair housing policies and affordable homeownership across the metro.

habitatomaha.org →
Racial Justice & Equity

Nebraska Appleseed

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 →
LGBTQ+ Rights

OutNebraska

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 →
LGBTQ+ Rights

Omaha ForUs

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 →
Environmental Justice

Green Omaha Coalition

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 →
Environmental Justice

Keep Omaha Beautiful

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 →
Hunger & Food Access

Together Omaha

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 →
Hunger & Food Access

The Big Garden

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 →
Immigrant & Refugee Support

Latino Center of the Midlands

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 →
Immigrant & Refugee Support

Heartland Workers Center

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 →

Want to Be Part of the Circle?

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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