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Stop Child Abuse Today
Raising awareness regarding child abuse and the important roles that community can play in helping keep our youth safe is vitally...
Kylee Odenbach
Feb 28, 20222 min read
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Mentoring for Success
We all have someone that we look up to or look to for advice from time to time, regardless of our age. For some of us, finding a mentor...
Kylee Odenbach
Feb 9, 20222 min read
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A Chili a Day Keeps the Doctor Away!
What's better than a bowl of piping hot chili on a fall day? It's comfort food for all! Come join us Friday, October 8th from 11:30 am -...
Kylee Odenbach
Oct 5, 20211 min read
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Feed Your Soul & a Senior
By Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director: Kylee Odenbach BackPack, No Kid Hungry and Afterschool programs are all wonderful initiative...
Alisha Forbes
Aug 2, 20212 min read
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GPH Employees Make Historical Donation
This year, Great Plains Health employees made history. Despite the economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Great Plains Health...
Alisha Forbes
Dec 30, 20202 min read
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How to Start a Successful Business in Your Community
Image via Pexels By Guest Writer: Meredith Jones Don’t be fooled: You don’t have to be in a big city to experience big business. By doing...
Alisha Forbes
Dec 28, 20203 min read
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Donate now and FNBO will match!
Now through December 25, 2020 First National Bank will match an additional $.50 (up to $25,000) for every $1 contributed to Mid-Plains...
Alisha Forbes
Dec 18, 20202 min read
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Black Hills Energy Raises Nearly $760,000 for United Way
Lincoln, NE – Dec. 16, 2020 – Black Hills Energy today announced support of nearly $760,000 from its annual corporate United Way...
Alisha Forbes
Dec 16, 20202 min read
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First Time Homeowner Grants Available
The NIFA Homeownership team announced a First Home Grant program a few months ago! $5,000 grants are available to buyers with household...
Alisha Forbes
Dec 8, 20201 min read
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Hiring: Executive Director
Mid-Plains United Way Executive Director Alisha Forbes has decided to move on to other endeavors after the 2020-2021 Annual Fundraising...
Alisha Forbes
Nov 19, 20201 min read
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Prescription Collection Cancelled Temporarily - New Option Available
In order to prevent community spread of COVID-19 and aid in the health and wellness of our community, the November 21st monthly...
Alisha Forbes
Nov 17, 20201 min read
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COVID-19 Funds Disbursed to Local Non-Profits
Mid-Plains United Way has distributed 100% of its COVID-19 Community Relief Fund to local non-profits to provide aid during this...
Alisha Forbes
Nov 9, 20202 min read
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Bright Futures Start with Leadership Skills Like These
Image via Unsplash By Guest Writer: Jenna Sherman At Mid Plains United Way, we understand the significance of helping young people...
Alisha Forbes
Oct 20, 20203 min read
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Apply to be Lincoln County CASA's Executive Director
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Lincoln County CASA The Executive Director will be in charge of administering the CASA Program. This is a full-time...
Alisha Forbes
Sep 24, 20201 min read
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Lutheran Family Services now taking applications to assist Nebraskans with CARES funding
Omaha, (Neb) – August 27, 2020 – Nebraskans across the state feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many people, who prior to the...
Alisha Forbes
Sep 23, 20202 min read
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Resources for Community Leaders Pursuing Lifelong Learning
By Guest Writer: Sean Morris Community leaders know just how important it is to continually expand their knowledge of the issues facing...
Alisha Forbes
Sep 14, 20202 min read
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Micro Grant Funds Available
Funding is still available to 501(c)3 nonprofits who have a focus in improving education, financial stability and/or health and are in need.
Alisha Forbes
Sep 3, 20202 min read
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How You Can Make a Change in Your Community
By Guest Writer: Meredith Jones Are you troubled by the state of the world today? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially when you’re...
Alisha Forbes
Jul 10, 20202 min read
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COVID-19 Community Relief Funding Application Open
It is with great excitement and appreciation that Mid-Plains United Way accepts a $25,000 grant from Union Pacific Railroad Foundation....
Alisha Forbes
May 29, 20202 min read
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Truth or Dare for COVID-19 Relief
Lives have been turned upsidedown not only across the world, but also right here in our community. Our neighbors have lost jobs, our...
Alisha Forbes
Apr 17, 20202 min read
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