Exchange Club of Omaha Awards 2026 TOACA Grants, Surpassing $536,000 in Total Giving
Omaha, Neb. (April 14, 2026): The Exchange Club of Omaha is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Tee Off Against Child Abuse (TOACA) grants, awarding more than $36,000 to local organizations dedicated to strengthening and supporting youth and families in the Omaha community.
With this year’s funding, the Exchange Club of Omaha has now contributed more than $536,000 through its TOACA grant program - underscoring its long-standing commitment to child abuse prevention and youth development.
The annual grants are funded through the club’s signature golf event, the Tee Off Against Child Abuse, which will take place on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Field Club of Omaha.
“Through Tee Off Against Child Abuse and the generosity of our supporters, we are able to invest in organizations doing critical work across our community,” said Lee Handke, PharmD, MBA, Exchange Club of Omaha President. “These programs are making a measurable difference in the lives of children and families every day.”
2026 TOACA Grant Recipients
- Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA)
- Child Saving Institute
- Completely KIDS
- Girls Inc.
- Nebraska Children’s Home Society
- North Omaha Good News Bears
- Project Harmony (also the recipient of a five-year grant)
- RESPECT (in year four of a five-year grant)
- The Set Me Free Project
- Visiting Nurse Association
These grants support a wide range of initiatives, including child abuse prevention, mental health services, mentorship, advocacy and family support programs for at-risk youth throughout the Omaha area.
The Exchange Club of Omaha is part of the National Exchange Club, a service organization dedicated to community service, youth programs, Americanism and the prevention of child abuse. Through philanthropy, volunteerism and partnerships, the club works to create a safer, stronger community for all. Learn more about the TOACA grant program and this year’s recipients at: https://omahaexchangeclub.com/grants
For more information, contact: Lindsay Cosimano, APR