COPE Food Drive to Support Western Douglas County Families Affected by SNAP Delays
Dates: November 8 & 9 | Location: St. Patrick’s Catholic School, 20500 W Maple Rd, Elkhorn, NE 68022 Many western Douglas County families are facing an unexpected and stressful gap in food assistance. Due to delays in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, thousands of households who rely on that aid to buy groceries are […]
Our new in-kind donation process
Exciting Update: COPE’s in-kind donation process is getting a glow-up! At COPE, we’re always looking for ways to make your experience as a supporter more seamless and aligned with best practices. That’s why we’re updating the way we acknowledge your generous in-kind donations of gently used clothing and household items. What’s Changing?Until now, when you […]
2025 COPE Christmas Gift Program
It’s that magical time of year when COPE’s Elf Workshop (a.k.a. our amazing volunteers and community) is busy helping spread Christmas joy right here in western Douglas County. For Our Families: If your family has visited our Outreach Center for food, clothing, or essential needs in the past year, you may be eligible for Christmas […]
Back to school 2025!
It’s time for crayons and notebooks and all the makings of a great school year. Every kid should have the opportunity to start on a level playing field with their classmates, and we want to make sure they have what they need to do just that. The member churches of COPE have collected supplies at […]
In-Kind Donations Paused in January
We are once again in the “good problem to have” situation in which we are overwhelmed with in-kind (clothing and household) donations. We work hard to keep our shelves and racks stocked with the top tier of what our community brings in. That way our neighbors are offered a dignified shopping experience when they visit […]
