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Omaha Against Traffick
National Be Someone Day
July 21, 2026
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On National Be Someone Day, Project Harmony and more than 60 local and regional partners launched Omaha Against Traffick, an awareness campaign calling the community to take a stand against child sex trafficking. To mark the launch, a convoy of 30 school buses and one semi-truck drove from Burke High School to Project Harmony’s campus — even driving against traffic near 120th and Q streets — as a powerful reminder that child sex trafficking can hide in plain sight and that protecting children requires all of us.
Created by Project Harmony's Anti-Trafficking Initiative, Omaha Against Traffick encourages community members to learn the signs of trafficking, report suspected abuse, share awareness resources and start conversations with friends, family and coworkers. You can get involved by...
“Child sex trafficking hides in plain sight across all types of communities,” said Gene Klein, CEO of Project Harmony. “The work we and our partners do to prevent exploitation, empower survivors and hold perpetrators accountable could not be done without the awareness and support of the public. In driving against traffic with a convoy of school buses — symbols of childhood innocence — we ask our neighbors to understand that child sex trafficking happens everywhere, and to join us in the fight to protect our youth.”
Together, we can raise awareness, support survivors and help end child sex trafficking in our community. Be someone in the life of a child and learn more about how you can spot the warning signs.
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Pictured above from left to right: Gene Klein, Angela Roeber, Tiffany White-Welchen, Caren Dean, Amy Chisholm and Scott Butler
Experience this day with us by watching our event recap! We truly couldn't do this work alone. Thank you for your support and taking a stance against child sex trafficking. Check out the recent news articles published on our website to stay up to date about the Omaha Against Traffick campaign.
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We are incredibly grateful for the impact you have made on Project Harmony and the lives you have helped to shape.
Inside, you will find an overview of the children and families we supported, as well as information about the partners we work with across our programs. Take a look at the year behind us as well as other initiatives and achievements from each of our dedicated teams. Read more...
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Lift the Light
Project Harmony's 30th Anniversary Gala
November 6, 2026
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Purchase your tickets today!
On Friday, November 6, join us at The Astro for an inspiring celebration of the lives transformed through Project Harmony's mission over the past three decades.
Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring three remarkable young performers whose talent and passion embody the spirit of hope and possibility we strive to create for every child. Tickets include cocktails, dinner, entertainment and valet parking.
Click here to purchase your tickets and for additional event details, including our featured talent. Check out our sponsorship opportunities and current list of top sponsors at the end of our event page.
| National Make-A-Will Month | |
August is National Make-A-Will Month, a reminder to take an important step in protecting the people and causes you care about most.
Creating a will provides peace of mind for your loved ones and helps ensure your wishes are carried out for generations to come. Yet many Americans still do not have an estate plan in place. At Project Harmony, we are grateful for all of our supporters, including those who have chosen to include the children and families we serve in their legacy plans.
Through a gift in a will, trust, retirement account or beneficiary designation, you can help continue Project Harmony’s mission of providing safety, healing and hope for children well into the future.
A legacy gift does not have to be large to make a lasting impact. Every planned gift helps strengthen the future for children in our community. This month, we encourage you to:
• Create or update your will
• Review your beneficiary designations
• Talk with your loved ones about your wishes
• Consider the legacy you want to leave
For a confidential conversation about legacy giving at Project Harmony, contact Kristie Arlt at 531.867.3092 or karlt@projectharmony.com. Learn more about your legacy giving options!
*This information is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please consult your attorney or financial advisor regarding your individual circumstances.
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Meet Shannon Nelson
Children's Services Administrative Assistant
Project Harmony Child Advocacy Center
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Explain your position with Project Harmony.
I welcome and check in children and families for forensic interviews and medical appointments, and provide a safe, supportive environment for children while their parents or caregivers meet with professionals.
What led you to work at Project Harmony?
I spent six years with Nebraska Families Collaborative, where I discovered my passion for serving children and families.
Tell me about someone who has influenced your decision to work at Project Harmony or a mentor who has helped the most in your career.
My personal, childhood experiences inspired my passion for supporting children and families throughout my career.
When you are not working, how do you enjoy spending your time?
In my free time, I enjoy cooking and baking, spending quality time with my family and animals and traveling whenever I have the opportunity. I value making meaningful memories with the people and pets I love!
What is the one thing you are most proud of about your job?
My personal experiences allow me to connect with clients on a deeper level and approach each family with empathy, understanding and compassion.
What is your favorite quote?
“When we keep our stories locked up inside of us, darkness wins. We must share what we’ve lived, what we’ve learned, and how we have become stronger through our experiences, in hopes that it helps others find their voice, too.” -Laura Gagnon
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Project Harmony is a child advocacy center whose mission is to protect and support children, collaborate with professionals and engage the community to end child abuse and neglect.
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August 4
Trauma and Resilience
Live at Project Harmony
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Trauma is not just a buzzword; it’s the key to understanding certain human behaviors. Join us as we learn how to recognize trauma, understand its impact on the brain and body and identify and apply interventions to trauma-related behaviors.
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August 5
Navigating Discord
Live at Project Harmony
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This course discusses the nature of discord when it is experienced in a helping relationship, raises awareness about how we think and feel when experiencing discord, and teaches motivational interviewing techniques to deal with discord when it arises.
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August 10
Tour of Project Harmony
Live at Project Harmony
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Join us as we engage in a tour of Project Harmony for an overview of services provided to children and families and a look around the campus.
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August 12
Trauma Responsive Strategies
Webinar
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
In this session, trainees will explore the profound impact that trauma can have on young people’s emotional, social, behavioral and developmental wellbeing. Through discussion, trainees will develop the knowledge and confidence needed to create compassionate and responsive environments for young people affected by trauma.
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August 13
Engaging Through Empathy
Live at Project Harmony
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
In this training, you will learn how you can approach clients in a way to create sustainable change by building relationships and meeting them where they are at.
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August 17
'Missing' Documentary Screening
Live at Project Harmony
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Building upon the 2024 trafficking initiative video, Missing shares the voices and experiences of survivors, exploring the reasons behind their decisions to run—what they are running from or to—and how these circumstances increase their vulnerability to exploitation.
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August 18
Visit Safety
Live at Project Harmony
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
In this training, participants will discuss challenges associated with working with families in their homes or community setting and how to manage stressful situations while keeping oneself and the families safe.
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August 19
Trauma y Resiliencia
Webinar
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Este curso está destinado a brindar información básica sobre el trauma para cualquier persona que sea nueva en el tema o que desee repasar los conceptos básicos del trauma.
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August 20
Child Abuse and Neglect 101
Live at Project Harmony
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This course prepares mandatory reporters with the knowledge and skills to recognize and report child abuse and neglect along with an overview of the different types of abuse and their prevalence in Nebraska.
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August 24
Complex Dynamics of Missing and Trafficked Youth
Live at Project Harmony
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Through compelling real-world scenarios and the latest evidence-based insights, you’ll explore how trauma histories, unmet needs, and systemic vulnerabilities leave young people exposed—and how traffickers skillfully exploit those very gaps.
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August 25
Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children
Live at Project Harmony
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities
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August 27
Online Safety
Webinar
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Project Harmony trainers present the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s materials targeting online safety. The training empowers parents, caregivers and those who care about kids to engage in age-appropriate conversations with youth about benefits, risks and what to do if something happens online.
| Project Harmony is in need of toys! The new toys lining the shelves of our toy closet provide courage and hope to children - helping them cope with trauma they may have faced. Learn more about how you can set up a drop-off time here. | Is Your After-School Program Ensuring Child Safety? While some parents ask tough questions, such as inquiring about staff training in child sexual abuse prevention, code of conduct and abuse reporting procedures, others may shy away from such inquiries. Read more... | |
At Project Harmony, we don’t just accept differences among people - we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our community. Project Harmony is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
If you are a talented, driven individual eager to help us build a safe and promising future for all children, Project Harmony may be a great fit for you.
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