Release, Inc.

Release, Inc. Safe. Together. Healthy. Free. Release began in 1994 with two guys, a Bible, and a boom box. We serve over 350 kids per week through our various programs.

They used Christian rap music and God’s word to reach the youth at the Douglas County Youth Center. Early on the ministry became aware of the need for mentoring, Bible studies and aftercare that would go beyond the walls of the DCYC. Mentoring was formally added in 2001, and the overall ministry continued to grow every year. Release engages with at-risk youth and their families throughout Douglas and Sarpy counties. MENTORING Release engages youth through professional chaplaincy and various volunteer mentoring opportunities in the community. FOSTER CARE Release provides initial training and ongoing support to foster families to provide temporary, loving homes when children cannot remain in their family homes. COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES Release goes into the homes of families to help keep them together, or reunite them when they have been separated. MENTAL HEALTH Release provides therapy services to individuals and families in the community.

SNOW much fun!❄️ Post a pic of how you are enjoying your snow day!!
02/20/2026

SNOW much fun!❄️ Post a pic of how you are enjoying your snow day!!

📚📖 A huge thank you to the South Omaha Library and Julie Humphrey for allowing us to share about Release and the tremend...
02/16/2026

📚📖 A huge thank you to the South Omaha Library and Julie Humphrey for allowing us to share about Release and the tremendous need for foster parents in our community.

Our Foster Care Recruiter, Peter, had a great time speaking with potential foster parents at the library! He is always looking for opportunities to answer questions and help people take the next step toward becoming licensed.

🏠 If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a foster home, please contact Peter at peter@releaseinc.org or 402-575-7918.

Thank You to The Water's Edge Church for blessing our foster parents with a Valentine’s night out. We are so grateful fo...
02/15/2026

Thank You to The Water's Edge Church for blessing our foster parents with a Valentine’s night out. We are so grateful for your ongoing support, partnership, and love for our foster families! 💗

💗 A Valentine’s Gift for Foster Families 💗
WE were honored to partner with Release Ministries to host a Foster Parent Day Out as a small way to say thank you. While foster parents enjoyed a well-deserved date night, their kids had a blast with food, games, crafts, and a safe, welcoming space... including our sensory room.

So grateful for our amazing volunteers and the incredible foster families who trust us with their children. It was a joy to serve you! Happy Valentine's Day! 💗

Meet our 2026 Silent Auction Team!✨They are ready to hit the town, collecting local treasures for our upcoming Gala. Our...
02/10/2026

Meet our 2026 Silent Auction Team!✨They are ready to hit the town, collecting local treasures for our upcoming Gala. Our theme this year is “A Heart for Our City”❣️We would love to have baskets, gift cards, and experiences represented from all over our community.

✨To help volunteer with the Silent Auction or to donate, comment below or contact Rachelle at rachelle@releaseinc.org

02/07/2026
Enjoyed spreading the word about foster care at the Library! 📚A huge thank you to the Charles B. Washington Branch & Ann...
02/06/2026

Enjoyed spreading the word about foster care at the Library! 📚A huge thank you to the Charles B. Washington Branch & Anna Willcoxon for allowing us to share about Release and raise awareness about the urgent need for foster parents. It was a great opportunity to connect with the community and encourage individuals and families to become foster parents!

If interested in foster care contact Peter at peter@releaseinc.org or 402-575-7918

If foster care has ever crossed your mind, even just for a moment, this is for you.Be brave.Ask hard questions.Explore t...
02/05/2026

If foster care has ever crossed your mind, even just for a moment, this is for you.

Be brave.
Ask hard questions.
Explore the adventure of foster parenting.

Join us for a Prospective Foster Parent Meet & Eat Q&A: a relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to learn about children in foster care and the supports available to Release foster parents. Find out what becoming a foster parent could look like for you!

Dinner or lunch is on us.
Children are welcome.

📅 Monday, Feb 9 | 6:00–7:00 PM (Dinner)
📅 Saturday, Feb 28 | 12:00–1:00 PM (Lunch)
📍 4815 S 107th Ave, Omaha, NE 68127

Know someone else? Bring them, tag a friend, or share this post.

📩 RSVP
📱 Text (402) 575-7918
📧 peter@releaseinc.org

Meet Betty Johnson! Betty is sharing her gift with the Release community and donating her crocheted blankets for the chi...
02/04/2026

Meet Betty Johnson! Betty is sharing her gift with the Release community and donating her crocheted blankets for the chidlren we serve! 🧶

Thankful for the opportunity to share about foster care at the Nebraska Walk for Life event!
02/04/2026

Thankful for the opportunity to share about foster care at the Nebraska Walk for Life event!


As we close out National Mentoring Month, we are thrilled to recognize Teniya Lowe  and Billy Dickson as our Mentors of ...
01/31/2026

As we close out National Mentoring Month, we are thrilled to recognize Teniya Lowe and Billy Dickson as our Mentors of the Year! 👏👏

“Teniya received mentor of the year because she has gone above and beyond in her mentoring role. She’s a student, an active member at church, works at the Hope Center, and has 3 mentees. She’s done an amazing job of balancing personal life with mentoring and has done things for her mentees that we don’t expect our mentors to do, yet she did them anyway with a sacrificial heart. She mentors because she wants to do life with these youth and follow them into adulthood.”
~ Rebecca Watkins
Female Mentoring Coordinator

“Billy is a wonderful choice to represent the heart of mentorship within our program.
Billy exemplifies dedication and compassion in his service. He has shared prayer newsletters, authored two books, and remained actively involved in mentoring for years. His creative use of art to help youth express their emotions and navigate life’s challenges has made a meaningful impact. Whether working with youth from foster care, two-parent households, or single-parent homes, he has consistently demonstrated excellence and empathy.
Please join me in celebrating Billy Dickson for his remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to our mission here at Release.”
~ Anthony Haynes
Male Mentoring Coordinator

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4815 S 107th Avenue
Omaha, NE
68127

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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