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| About the Gifford Park Neighborhood Association: |
Founded in 1988, the Gifford Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA) is a group of neighbors working together to
improve our community.
improve our community.
Meetings: GPNA meetings are generally held on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Creighton
Medical Center, 601 North 30th Street. Neighborhood Announcements, planning for future GPNA projects and
activities, and informative programs are usually on the agenda. Mayors, Police Chiefs, City Council members and
business leaders are among those who have spoken at our meetings. Every effort is taken to make monthly
meetings as brief and informative as possible.
Medical Center, 601 North 30th Street. Neighborhood Announcements, planning for future GPNA projects and
activities, and informative programs are usually on the agenda. Mayors, Police Chiefs, City Council members and
business leaders are among those who have spoken at our meetings. Every effort is taken to make monthly
meetings as brief and informative as possible.
GPNA boundaries: (approximately) Dodge Street to Cuming Street and 37th Street to the Interstate.
Our Mission: As members of Gifford Park Neighborhood Assocation, we are committed to preserving and
protecting our neighborhood. In the spirit of volunteerism and teamwork, and through dedication, integrity and
communication with neighbors and local government officials, our goal is to help make the Gifford Park
Neighborhood a great place to live, work, learn and play.
protecting our neighborhood. In the spirit of volunteerism and teamwork, and through dedication, integrity and
communication with neighbors and local government officials, our goal is to help make the Gifford Park
Neighborhood a great place to live, work, learn and play.
| Gifford Park Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 31462, Omaha, NE 68131-0462 |
| To submit feedback about the Gifford Park Neighborhood Association web site, e-mail: dan_bodmann@giffordparkomaha.org |
Featured Local Websites:
Check out the website for the Community
Bicycle Shop located in the Gifford Park
Business District. Click on the blue banner.
Bicycle Shop located in the Gifford Park
Business District. Click on the blue banner.
Omaha Area News:
Omaha Area Sports:
Midtown & Omaha Attractions:
- Gifford Park's Shelterbelt Theater
- Omaha Community Playhouse
- Omaha Symphony
Misc:
- “Yates School Discussion Items” document
The Midtown Monitor contains information about
what is happening in Midtown. Each monthly
issue contains articles of interest, news about
midtown happenings, a community calendar,
profiles of nearby businesses, and photos.
what is happening in Midtown. Each monthly
issue contains articles of interest, news about
midtown happenings, a community calendar,
profiles of nearby businesses, and photos.
Click here for the:
Current GPNA Newsletter
Current GPNA Newsletter
The Neighborhood Center (NC) is a community-based, neighborhood-driven organization
administered by the University of Nebraska at Omaha. NC provides information and assistance to
neighborhood associations to enable them to come together and develop their own leadership
and decision-making structure and effectively address the issues affecting the quality of life in
their communities. NC works directly with residents in the tri-county area, including those who are
members of neighborhood associations, homeowners associations, business associations,
coalitions, community development corporations, churches, and other not-for-profit groups.
administered by the University of Nebraska at Omaha. NC provides information and assistance to
neighborhood associations to enable them to come together and develop their own leadership
and decision-making structure and effectively address the issues affecting the quality of life in
their communities. NC works directly with residents in the tri-county area, including those who are
members of neighborhood associations, homeowners associations, business associations,
coalitions, community development corporations, churches, and other not-for-profit groups.
Click here for the
GPNA Events Calendar
GPNA Events Calendar
GPNA Facebook page
As of February 2010, GPNA has it's
own Facebook page. Become a fan
today!
As of February 2010, GPNA has it's
own Facebook page. Become a fan
today!
| Gifford Park Playground Dedication/Ribbon Cutting Event Sunday April 22 at 2:00 pm at Gifford Park (west side at 35th & Davenport St.) |
Gifford Park Playground - Background:
About 2 years ago, a group of Creighton University Occupational Therapy (OT) students came to the Gifford Park
Neighborhood Association to see if they could do something that would not only impact the neighborhood but would add to the
health of the community. People’s health and especially children’s health was important to them since they were students from
the College of Pharmacy and Health Professions. After some setbacks and some real world education of how the fundraising /
building process works when dealing with public space, city government, and the community, money was raised for new
playground equipment for the neighborhoods namesake Gifford Park. This park and neighborhood is close to campus, home
to students and had a desperate need for new equipment. Maria Doyle (Creighton OT student), lead the group in its efforts to
raise money from special fundraising dinners, on campus events, to local foundations and in-kind donations. After many hours
of dedication, the equipment was selected, drawings were completed and the project was sent out to bid by the City of Omaha.
Even though some of the original students have since graduated other students from the College of Pharmacy and Health
Professions have continued the effort. Dana Carlton-Flint (Past GPNA President) has been the neighborhood contact/advisor
with the students. Thank you Maria and Dana and all the great students from Creighton University.
A Big Thank You goes out to the follow organizations, foundations, and companies for their donations:
Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions; Peter Kiewit Foundation; Mutual of Omaha Foundation; City
of Omaha Mayors Grant; City of Omaha; Leo A Daly Company; The Hawks Foundation; Gifford Park Neighborhood
Association; Urban Village; Patricia Doyle;
Monte Sue Bradberry; Della and Jack Lee; Sally Jacobs; Noodles & Co; PKA Fraternity; Blue Jay Bar & Grill; Game Time Inc
About 2 years ago, a group of Creighton University Occupational Therapy (OT) students came to the Gifford Park
Neighborhood Association to see if they could do something that would not only impact the neighborhood but would add to the
health of the community. People’s health and especially children’s health was important to them since they were students from
the College of Pharmacy and Health Professions. After some setbacks and some real world education of how the fundraising /
building process works when dealing with public space, city government, and the community, money was raised for new
playground equipment for the neighborhoods namesake Gifford Park. This park and neighborhood is close to campus, home
to students and had a desperate need for new equipment. Maria Doyle (Creighton OT student), lead the group in its efforts to
raise money from special fundraising dinners, on campus events, to local foundations and in-kind donations. After many hours
of dedication, the equipment was selected, drawings were completed and the project was sent out to bid by the City of Omaha.
Even though some of the original students have since graduated other students from the College of Pharmacy and Health
Professions have continued the effort. Dana Carlton-Flint (Past GPNA President) has been the neighborhood contact/advisor
with the students. Thank you Maria and Dana and all the great students from Creighton University.
A Big Thank You goes out to the follow organizations, foundations, and companies for their donations:
Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions; Peter Kiewit Foundation; Mutual of Omaha Foundation; City
of Omaha Mayors Grant; City of Omaha; Leo A Daly Company; The Hawks Foundation; Gifford Park Neighborhood
Association; Urban Village; Patricia Doyle;
Monte Sue Bradberry; Della and Jack Lee; Sally Jacobs; Noodles & Co; PKA Fraternity; Blue Jay Bar & Grill; Game Time Inc
