Omaha/Council Bluffs Bridges Out of Poverty

Name

Omaha/Council Bluffs Bridges Out of Poverty

Legal name

Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty, Inc.

Website

https://omabop.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty is a Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers the Getting Ahead curriculum and coaching to help working-age adults in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro escape poverty, funded by donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services & Education

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Adult Literacy, Numeracy & Second-Chance Education (BPADAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE), Alternative Education & Dropout Prevention / Re-Engagement Programs (EDANAJAF)

Keywords

• Poverty alleviation programs
• Life skills coaching
• Workforce development training
• Community education workshops
• Financial literacy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Participant Support (Stipends): Participants receive $300-$400 stipends while attending Getting Ahead classes, funded through donations and sponsorships.
2. Individual Donations: General donations from individuals supporting the mission to defeat poverty in the Omaha/Council Bluffs community.
3. Corporate/Individual Sponsorships: Tiered sponsorship packages ranging from $50 to $5,000 for events (Graduation Ceremony, Family Reunion) and program support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty delivers the Getting Ahead workshop curriculum — 8 to 10-week cohort-based educational programs that teach life skills, financial literacy, goal setting, and resource building across 11 key areas to individuals experiencing poverty. The organization also offers a parallel Getting Ahead in the Workplace program for employer partners, three-hour community awareness workshops, post-graduation life skills coaching, and a facilitator certification program, with all offerings available in English and Spanish.

Product overview

Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty operates as a social services organization offering a portfolio of educational workshops and coaching programs centered on the 'Getting Ahead' curriculum. The core offerings include the 'Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World' workshop for individuals, 'Getting Ahead in the Workplace' for businesses, and community workshops. These are supplemented by life skills coaching and facilitator training programs. The organization serves the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro area with programs available in both English and Spanish.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World Core 8-9 week workshop program that teaches individuals living in poverty life skills, financial literacy, and strategies to overcome barriers to success across 11 key resource areas; participants earn stipends while attending.
• Getting Ahead in the Workplace 8-9 week workplace workshop for entry-level employees that teaches life and workplace skills including goal setting, time management, problem solving, and negotiating, delivered on-site at the employer with Success Coach follow-up; employers report 200-400% ROI.
• Community Workshops Three-hour (range 30 minutes to 3.5 hours) community forum workshops that provide a comprehensive approach to understanding factors contributing to poverty, covering mental models, causes of poverty, hidden rules, language, and resources; available to agencies, schools, businesses, and correctional facilities.
• Clases de Español Para Progresar (Spanish Language Getting Ahead) Spanish-language delivery of the Getting Ahead workshop curriculum, currently offered online via Zoom, providing the same 8-10 week life-skills and financial-literacy program to Spanish-speaking participants in the metro.
• Becoming a Facilitator Program Training program that prepares and certifies individuals to lead Getting Ahead workshops independently in their own communities, extending the reach of the curriculum beyond the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% graduation rate from Getting Ahead classes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CHI HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner hosting Getting Ahead in the Workplace classes for employees. CHI Health staff benefit from life skills and workplace skills training.
• Iowa West FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor funding partner supporting STARS Scholarship Program and class offerings in Council Bluffs area.
• Nebraska Department of CorrectionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hosting Getting Ahead classes for individuals in the correctional system, supporting reentry preparation.
• Full Circle Recovery ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncil Bluffs location hosting Getting Ahead classes, supporting recovery community members.
• Metro Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital Express location hosting classes, supporting educational access for participants.
• Omaha Home for BoyscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for main office location and program headquarters on their campus.
• All Care Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing health services to program participants.
• American National BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial institution partner supporting community economic development.
• Boys TownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild and family services organization collaborating on participant referrals.
• Creighton University College of BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner supporting workforce development.
• Goodwill Industries OmahaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass location host and employment partner for program graduates.
• Habitat for Humanity of OmahaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing partner supporting participant stability goals.
• Heartland Family ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily services organization providing referrals and support services.
• inCommonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity development organization hosting classes at Walnut Hill location.
• Food Bank for the HeartlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood security partner addressing basic needs of participants.
• Council Bluffs Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness community partner supporting workforce development in Iowa.
• Bellevue UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner supporting educational pathways for graduates.
• Children's NebraskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric healthcare partner providing family services referrals.
• Kountze CommonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity center location hosting Getting Ahead classes.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free technology job training to under-resourced adults. Comparable in serving low-income adults through structured cohort-based training with employer connections, though focused specifically on IT/tech roles.
• aha! Process: Creator and licensor of the Getting Ahead and Bridges Out of Poverty curricula that Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty delivers. Operates the same conceptual framework across a national network of facilitators, making it the most directly comparable organization in terms of product and methodology.
• United Way of the Midlands: Regional antipoverty and community-impact organization serving the same Omaha metro area. Comparable in mission (reducing poverty through coordinated community services), fundraising model (corporate + individual donations), and partnership-based service delivery.
• Heartland Family Service: Omaha-based human services nonprofit offering counseling, family support, and community programs to vulnerable populations. Comparable regional nonprofit providing referrals and complementary services; also a listed partner of Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty.
• Habitat for Humanity of Omaha: Regional housing nonprofit serving low-income families in Omaha, addressing housing stability as a poverty lever. Comparable in regional antipoverty mission, donor-funded model, and partnership-based referral structure; listed as a partner.
• Goodwill Industries of Omaha: Workforce development and job-readiness nonprofit serving under-resourced populations in Omaha. Both organizations share a focus on employment outcomes for low-income adults and use employer-facing programs as a funding channel; Goodwill is also a listed partner.
• Catholic Charities of Omaha: Faith-based regional social services organization providing case management, basic-needs assistance, and family support for low-income individuals in the Omaha metro. Comparable mission, geographic footprint, and target population.
• The Financial Clinic: Nonprofit providing financial coaching and capability-building services to low-income individuals. Highly comparable in its focus on financial literacy, goal setting, and resource building for low-income participants, though typically delivered one-on-one rather than in cohorts.

Broad incumbents

• Year Up: National workforce development organization providing training and corporate placement for young adults from low-income backgrounds. Comparable target population and employer-driven training model, but operates at a much larger national scale with a paid corporate internship model.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development organization funding and coordinating local antipoverty and workforce programs, including financial opportunity centers. Comparable focus on bundled financial and workforce services for low-income families, operating through local partner networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OmahaBridges
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/omaha-council-bluffs-bridges-out-of-poverty
• Instagraminstagram.com/omahabridges

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

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