Imagine Omaha without a racial wealth gap
Imagine Omaha builds pathways to prosperity for Omaha’s marginalized Black population.
Imagine Omaha builds pathways to prosperity for Omaha’s marginalized Black population.
Omaha is home to more wealth than almost any city in the US. But Omaha’s Black population has been cut off from the city’s general prosperity.
About the Racial Wealth GapHomeownership among
Omaha’s Black citizens is
50%
that of whites
The backbone of the program, Imagine Omaha will staff certified black Life Coaches to provide career counseling, while supporting clients through the most consequential transitions of adulthood, from early careers and credentialing through wealth-building and home-ownership.
On-staff LMSW Social Worker/s with knowledge of community resources that can be accessed and leveraged will advocate in the best interest of our clients, offering benefits assistance, counseling and referrals.
Jamar Dorsey
CEO
We help clients connect Black talent to social capital, helping them to see Omaha an attractive place to live, work, and grow.
We help businesses understand the effectiveness of DEI efforts and provide recommendations for capitalizing on success and improving upon weaknesses.
Working with your company’s DEI and Leadership team, Imagine Omaha goes beyond one-shot workshops to help your company establish a comprehensive DEI program.
Imagine Omaha offers coaching services for local companies' mid-level Black employees, helping them move up in your company and their career, and increasing membership in what is currently a sparsely populated Black middle class in Omaha.
Reach out to learn more about our model, corporate services, or just to say hello.
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Imagine Omaha 2022