HomeWoven Celebrates Grand Opening of Renovated Affordable Housing Headquarters
Neighbors, partners, and supporters gathered at 2316 South 24th Street to celebrate the grand opening of HomeWoven’s newly renovated headquarters—a major milestone in the organization’s ongoing work to preserve and expand affordable housing across the Omaha–Council Bluffs metro area.
For over 30 years, HomeWoven (formerly Project Houseworks) has helped older adults and their families live safely and independently in their homes. Today, that legacy continues with expanded programs, modernized facilities, and a renewed commitment to housing stability and community revitalization.
A Place Woven with Purpose
The new HomeWoven headquarters is more than an office—it’s a community hub for connection, learning, and empowerment. Every space tells a story:
Older adults aging safely in their homes
Working families achieving affordable homeownership
Interns and apprentices are gaining skills for lifelong careers in construction and nonprofit management
“HomeWoven’s new headquarters is more than just a building—it’s a hub for belonging. It symbolizes what happens when neighbors work together toward stability and opportunity for all.”
Built by the Community, for the Community
The Campaign for HomeWoven achieved this milestone through a community-driven effort supported by generous funders, volunteers, and partners who believe housing is the foundation of opportunity.
The renovated headquarters now allows HomeWoven to expand the reach of programs that make a daily difference:
Home Preservation Program – Helping older adults and homeowners with limited incomes remain safely in their homes through essential repairs and accessibility modifications.
Home Affordability Program – Expanding access to homeownership for working families by purchasing, rehabilitating, and constructing homes priced for households earning 80% to 120% of the area median income.
Workforce Development Initiatives – Creating equitable pathways into the trades through partnerships with organizations such as the Latino Center of the Midlands, and mentoring young professionals in the field.
Words that Wove the Moment
During the ribbon-cutting and community open house, guests filled the new headquarters with joy, conversation, and celebration. Refreshments, guided tours, and heartfelt remarks from community leaders made the evening a memorable one.
Board Chair Nancy Stessman expressed gratitude for everyone who made the milestone possible. “This day belongs to every donor, volunteer, and partner who believed in the vision of HomeWoven,” she shared. “Together, we’ve created a place where people feel seen, valued, and supported — a true home for hope and progress.”
Executive Director Jim Clements, JD, spoke about what the new space means for the organization’s future. “This headquarters gives us room to grow, collaborate, and continue saying yes — yes to repairs that keep older adults safe, yes to families seeking affordable homeownership, and yes to community partnerships that create opportunity for all,” he said.
A Celebration of Belonging
From longtime volunteers to first-time visitors, everyone who joined the celebration was part of something bigger: the weaving together of people, purpose, and place.
As the ribbon fell, the message was clear — when we open doors for one another, we strengthen the entire community.
