The Back-to-School Block Party provided free school supplies and connected families with nonprofits offering housing help, after-school programs, and community support.
The site will soon transform into a $20 million project featuring townhomes, retail shops, a food court, condos, and outdoor areas for farmers’ markets and events.
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Saturday, neighbors in North Omaha came together for a Back-to-School Block Party—an event that not only provided free school supplies but also spotlighted a major project planned for 24th Street.
The event featured backpacks, pencils, and notebooks for students, along with resources from local nonprofits offering support in housing, after-school programs, and other community needs. It all unfolded at the future site of a $20 million dev