Benson Neighborhood Association
We make Benson better.
The Benson Neighborhood Association (BNA) was originally comprised of five neighborhood associations that were formed within the Benson boundaries between 1910 and 1920. The Benson Neighborhood Association as we know it today was formed in 1977 by a group of concerned citizens under the name of Benson Neighborhood Community Council. Members from the Benson Neighborhood Association are founding members of the now citywide Omaha Coalition of Citizen Patrols.
Visit the website: http://www.bensonneighbors.com/
Meanwhile, the BNA, BCD and BID are coordinating other efforts to help increase visibility of pedestrians throughout the neighborhood. Be on the lookout for details of those efforts in the coming weeks.
We’re also turning to you, our neighbors, to ask you to share stories of your experiences with safety along this corridor in an effort to spread awareness and more importantly, to remind people that lives are at risk when driving and walking near this corridor. Email Lisa Sock, President of the BNA, at lisasock@gmail.com.
We’ll share these stories in our outreach efforts to in-crease awareness and to help advocate for more safety measures for our neighborhood.
Memberships are Due
If you have not renewed your membership yet, now is the time.
To join or renew, you can fill out the form on page 11 and return it with your membership dues to:
Benson Neighborhood Association
PO Box 4134, Omaha NE 68104
You can also pay through PayPal, directing your payment to: bensonneighborhoodassociation@gmail.com.
If you joined earlier this year, there is no need to renew. Your membership is good through next year.
If you have already renewed. Thank you!
PAC Meetings are Back
The NW Precinct has a new Crime Prevention Specialist. Her name is Heather Stevenson. She is inviting the public to come out and meet her. The information about the meeting follows.
“I am pleased to announce that the NW Precinct will resume PAC meetings starting this month. Our next PAC meeting will be here at the precinct on 07/21/2026 at 6:00pm.
This month's meeting will focus on a meet-and-greet and updating your groups' information rather than crime stats. Although I understand the importance of crime information, I want the chance to get to know you and why you love and have chosen to be involved in your neighborhood.
If you are a neighborhood watch leader, she will also be doing some information gathering from you.
In case you haven't received an email or a Nextdoor notification, the request sheet for National Night Out 2026 (08/04/2026) is available and accepting requests. You can register by 07/28/2026.”
For questions, contact Heather at heather.stevenson@cityofomaha.org
Monday August 31st: 7pm
Benson Baptist Church
Memberships for the BNA run July - June of each year.
To join or renew, fill out the form and return it with your membership dues to:
Benson Neighborhood Association PO Box 4134, Omaha NE 68104
You can also pay through PayPal using: bensonneighborhoodassociation@gmail.com
Open Omaha is a free, community-wide open house featuring local businesses, historic landmarks, sacred sites, creative spaces, and other hidden gems. Curated to inspire, built for all ages and free to attend, Open Omaha invites attendees to explore our community— where architecture, design, and innovation come to life.
Featured venues are invited to show off their space to the public, engaging attendees with their story, tours, and welcoming hospitality. This year’s tour has 50 locations to choose from, including three right here in Benson-Benson Theatre, Benson House and Corby House. The last two being the small homes at 58th & Corby St.
When : Saturday August 8th from 10am to 4pm
Where: For a list of venues go to https://www.omahabydesign.org/openomaha
Dorsey Funeral Home and Cremation to Host Community Open House
Ribbon-cutting, facility tours, and refreshments mark early milestone ahead of full public launch.
Dorsey Funeral Home and Cremation will host a community open house on Saturday, August 1st, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, at its newly renovated facility located at 6302 Maple St. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided tours of the facility, light refreshments, and an opportunity for area families to meet the Dorsey team and learn more about the services being offered.
Dorsey Funeral Home and Cremation was founded to provide a comprehensive, culturally-centered approach to funeral planning, serving families across Omaha and the surrounding metro. The open house gives the community an early look at the facility and the people behind it ahead of the funeral home's full public launch later this year.
"We've worked hard to build a place where families can feel honored, supported, and truly seen during one of life's most difficult moments. This open house is our chance to welcome the community in, show them what we've built, and let them know we're here and ready to serve." Antonia "Nia" Dorsey, Founder, Dorsey Funeral Home and Cremation.
Dorsey Funeral Home and Cremation offers a full range of services, including traditional funeral planning, cremation, pre-planning, grief support, and veteran services, along with custom "as-lived" service options that allow families to celebrate a loved one's life in a way that reflects who they were. The Dorsey team is committed to serving all families of the Omaha community with dignity, compas-sion, and care, regardless of faith or background