Revitalize Omaha’s Neighborhoods

Kirby Spencer McDonald is an established presence in the Omaha, Nebraska, community who emphasizes knowledgeable, transparent investment advice with Illuminate Financial Group, LLC. Among the charitable organizations that Kirby McDonald supports is the Abide Network, which was established in 1989 in North Omaha and works to revitalize underserved neighborhoods through a “Lighthouse Leader” approach.

As CEO Josh Dotzler, son of the nonprofit’s founders, describes it, the Abide mission is one that encompasses stronger families and residential communities that are more safe. This is accomplished through training and supporting a next generation of leaders who are committed to remaining in the neighborhoods they serve.

A major Abide commitment has centered on renovating in excess of 70 local homes in just a few years. Another extended project has involved expanding facilities on a 24-acre campus that was formerly home to the Nebraska School for the Deaf. With the addition of a gym and fitness center, the property now encompasses 208,000 square feet of community space. One annual volunteer-driven highlight is a Christmastime campaign that encompasses toy distribution, hot meals, and food to eat at home with the family.