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Voices & Vision

We are excited to announce the launch of our inaugural Community Impact and Engagement project, Voices & Vision, as part of our new Strategic Plan created in collaboration with Community Resource Exchange. This initiative aims to foster deep, meaningful connections between the organization and the community through a series of public engagement and outreach activities.

Voices & Vision is designed to enhance our strategic priority areas by focusing on designing and developing impactful arts programs and expanding community engagement efforts.

The project will commence with community surveys and online polls to gather feedback on the Union’s programs and services. Throughout the initiative, the Union will host Public Community Engagement Forums, Listening Sessions, and Focus Groups with key stakeholders each quarter facilitated by Social Architects, LLC.

Key objectives include

  • Increasing community awareness of the Union’s programs
  • Expanding programmatic opportunities to include diverse community members, volunteers, and external stakeholders
  • Utilizing program evaluations and feedback to guide program design and development
  • Ensuring that all Union programs remain financially sustainable


Kicking off this fall, the project will initially spotlight programming in the Union’s newest addition—the Shirley Tyree Theater. Lakesha Green, the Union’s newly appointed Executive Director and a respected theatre professional with two decades of experience, will lead this exciting endeavor. “We are dedicated to building a vibrant, inclusive space that serves everyone in North Omaha while ensuring long-term financial sustainability” states Green.

Share Your Voice & Vision

Take Our Performing Arts Survey
Attend Our Performing Arts Forum

Atlanta-based Social Architects, LLC, known for its extensive experience in grassroots arts and community programming, has been selected as the lead facilitator for the project. The firm, featured in Black Enterprise and the Edutopia online education journal led by Star Wars creator George Lucas, brings over 25 years of expertise. DaVena Jordan, CEO of Social Architects, LLC, emphasizes, “The intersection of arts, education, and community is crucial for sustainable programming. Engaging with the community through projects like Voices & Vision is essential for creating arts programs that truly resonate and thrive. We are thrilled to partner with the Union in advancing their mission of arts and inclusivity.”