BrainWorks Institute

07/20/2026

There’s still time to nominate a nonprofit in your community to receive a $6,000 donation.
Nominations close this Wednesday, July 22 at 11:59 p.m. CT, so enter today:
https://woodmenlife.submittable.com/submit/eb917961-1522-442e-a193-0b776136c61b/community-champions-contest

1. Follow WoodmenLife on Instagram and Facebook
2. Visit the official contest page and complete the nomination form (only US-based 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible)
3. Share why the organization deserves support and recognition

07/20/2026

07/20/2026

📣 The wait is over!
The La Vista Community Foundation's 2026 Community Grant Applications are officially OPEN! 🎉

If your organization has a project that will make a positive impact in our community, we'd love to hear from you.

🗓️ Applications are due August 28 at 11:30 a.m.

📄 Download your application today:
https://www.lavistacommunityfoundation.org/s/2026-Grant-Application-zsj5.pdf

07/17/2026

What an amazing event to suppor the Good Works of Heartland Family Service

In observance of Juneteenth, Heartland Family Service offices will be closed on Friday, June 19. Offices will reopen on Monday, June 22. If you need help, start here. Together, we’ll sort this out. Get Help Helplines Programs and Services Make an Appointment Make a Payment Client Rights DONATE Don...

07/17/2026

Often De-escalation is thought to only be necessary for high intensity situations, but even seemingly minor conflicts in the workplace can benefit from these techniques being modeled by a leader who sees value in calming tension before small things turn into workplace wars.

Leaders set the tone for workplace communication, especially during tense situations. When leaders demonstrate effective de-escalation techniques, they not only resolve immediate conflicts but also set an example for handling future challenges constructively. Why Leaders Must Model Calm Communicat...

07/03/2026

BrainWorks Institute wishes everyone a Happy Independence Day! We are grateful for all the community members who make this country a great place to live, work, and thrive.

05/24/2026

On we join you in honoring the members of our nation's military; those who serve, those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and their families. Thank you!

05/21/2026

Get to Know BrainWorks Institute Leadership
Meet the Founder and Managing Director of BrainWorks Institute – Sonia Keffer. With a diverse background in neuroscience, employee training, and professional development, Sonia prepares your team to implement brain science techniques that create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Get to know Sonia: www.brainworksinstitute.org/about

04/01/2026

The Business Ethics Alliance invites you to join us for an impactful morning breakfast on May 7th, 2026.

"The one that got away".... Every leader has faced it—the deal that looked right on paper but didn’t feel right in practice. This Executive Ethics breakfast explores the moments when leaders choose integrity over advantage—walking away from opportunities that don’t align with their ethical values.

Because sometimes, the decisions that can define us most are the ones we sometimes don’t take....

📅 May 7, 2026
⏰ 7:15 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 WoodmenLife
📌 1700 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68102

🔗 businessethicsalliance.org/events

04/01/2026

Today is Global Recycling Day ♻️

Last week, a family with five kids moved into a mentor home to reunify after foster care. Before they arrived, we worked with The Furniture Project - Omaha to get the home ready with beds, a couch, and the things you need to make it feel like home. The family came through our Community Closet for bedding, clothes, and the things you don’t always think about until you need them.

None of it was new.
All of it mattered.

We’re really grateful for partners like The Furniture Project, Partnership 4 Hope, Chariots4Hope, and so many others who help turn items into real support for families.