Creating an Impact
Our Mission
Is to create a supportive community that encourages people with special needs, ages 13 and older, to develop academic, social, and life skills. We are engaged in community service and provide enriching experiences.
Lasting Education
We provide individualized educational opportunities to further academic growth.
C.A.R.E
Our facilities implement the CARE model in interactions between our teens and adults.
Recreational Fun
Teens and adults enjoy recreational fun time at Our Place facilities with others their age.
Life Skills
We provide instruction in life skills and offer opportunities to practice them.
Nutritious Food
Healthy, delicious food is served to your loved ones because we care about their health/
Innovation For All
Innovative activities are planned by the facilitators and participants alike to enjoy time growing in knowledge of the world.
Our Journey
Milestones in Our Place After School Care Development Path
Explore our journey marked by significant milestones. From initial ideas to realized projects, each date represents our development. Stay tuned as we continue to grow.
07/2017
Our Place idea was born in the basement of Faith Lutheran Church with a group of three families, a few volunteers, a couple of days a week, and a classroom.
08/2017
Our Place was incorporated into a business. The first version of the website is up.
05/2019
Our Place becomes a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
07/2020
Our Place hires its first two teachers!
06/2022
Our Place becomes a Recognized Service Organization of the LCMS.
11/2022
Our Place moves from Faith Lutheran Church to 1117 East South Street.
03/2023
Our Place Website Undergoes Revision.
05/2024
LWML Grant “Growing Our Place: Care for Special Needs Students – Our Place After School Care, Inc., Nebraska” $20,000
07/2025
LWML Grant “Mobilizing After School Care for Teens” $69,500
07/2025
Our Place Website Undergoes Revision.
08/2025
Capital Campaign for new building starts.
Filling a Gap
Discover how we fill a gap for teens with disabilities. Thank you to Grace McDonald from Pure News from Channel 1011 for sharing our story!
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Discover what sets us apart as the only provider in the state for teens and the 4th in the nation!
A Place for Ourselves
Hear from the Executive Director and Our Teens about Our Place!
Unlocking Potential: The Next Chapter Capital Campaign
You Can Be A Part Of Us
We are looking for people who have a high dedication to society and humanity. Come help be a part of our team!
Just For $15 A Month You Can Change Someone's Life!
Donate a meal to an adult, or a kit to a teen, or a year’s worth of tuition!