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Fresh Start Announces Garden Party in Lincoln, Nebraska

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:04:17 +0000

Fresh Start invites the community to attend a Garden Party on Thursday, May 9th from 5-8 p.m. at Talent Plus. This event will include live music from the Darryl White Group, a raffle and refreshments. There also will be a plant sale just in time for Mother’s Day! Tickets are $10 each or 4 for $30. Sponsors of this fundraiser include Talent Plus and Aesthetics, Inc. Talent Plus is located near 60th and Pioneers Blvd and the event will be held inside the main building.
Proceeds will support Fresh Start, a transitional shelter that empowers women to change their lives by recognizing and utilizing their strengths to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency.

Call Fresh Start at (402) 475-7777 for tickets and more information. You can also visit their website at www.FreshStartHome.org.

Friendship Home’s 14th Annual Star Tran Stuff the Bus Event a Success in Lincoln, Nebraska

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:03:10 +0000

Lincoln made sure women and children at Friendship Home were taken care of this year! Over 250 Friendship Home volunteers passed out needs list at each of the Lincoln Wal-Marts and at Sam’s Club for the 14th annual StarTran Stuff the Bus event in April. As a result, Lincoln provided $35,000 in items and cash! All items and cash will be used to ensure women and children escaping domestic violence have a safe and healthy environment in which to live. Deejays from Three Eagles stations (1240AM KFOR, 106.3 KFRX, KX 96.9, 92.9 The Eagle, ESPN 1480, and 104.1 The Blaze) helped all weekend long by selling raffle tickets, loading items, and sweeping through Sam’s Club Friday morning during the ‘Safety Scavenge’ to kick off Stuff the Bus.

If you would like to contribute to the Stuff the Bus efforts, call Friendship Home’s development office at (402) 434-0167. Please call the anonymous shelter line at (402) 437-9302 if you are in need of help. A trained advocate is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You can also visit the Friendship Home website at www.friendshiphome.org for more information.

Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation Hosts 5th Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction in Lincoln, Nebraska

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:02:59 +0000

The Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation will host their 5th annual Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Benefit on Saturday, May 18th at the Sesostris Shrine Center, located at Hwy 77 and Saltillo Road. The benefit will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour, dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the live auction will begin at 7:30 p.m. There will also be an appearance by special guest and keynote speaker Mario Vittone, who is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer. The cost of the event is $85 per person or corporate sponsorship tables that seat eight people are available for $1000, and this includes a prominent table designation. To register for this event, please visit www.joshtheotter.org or www.joshuamemorial.org, and mailing information will be provided at those sites as well. You can also register a secure payment at jcmf.ejoinme.org/2013benefit.

The Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation is a non-profit, 501(C)3 organization that promotes and educates on the importance of water safety to prevent childhood drowning.

For more information about The Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation, please contact Kathy Collingsworth (402) 730-3232 or by email at kathy@joshuamemorial.org.

Michael Bowen Joins Farm Bureau Financial Services

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:02:46 +0000

Farm Bureau Financial Services is pleased to introduce Michael Bowen as the most recent addition to the 84th and O Street, Lincoln office. As a Sales Associate, Mike is excited about the opportunity to help Farm Bureau customers prepare for the future and protect what matters most to them by providing products and services that protect families, individuals and businesses.

Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company*, Western Agricultural Insurance Company*, Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company*/West Des Moines, IA. *Company providers of Farm Bureau Financial Services.

For more information about Farm Bureau Financial Services, please contact Melissa Wheeler at (402) 484-0303 or visit www.fbfs.com.

City Impact Homes LLC – Grand Opening May 29 in Nebraska

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:01:42 +0000

Join City Impact for the Grand Opening of City Impact Homes LLC on Wednesday, May 29 (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM). The affordable housing project consists of six duplex style townhomes and two single family homes – all new construction – located on three acres of land on Overland Trail (just north of Peter Pan Park). The Grand Opening will occur at the site.

The project utilizes CROWN tax credits, whereby residents rent the homes for an initial 15-year period. During this time, residents receive education in the areas of credit, finance and home maintenance to position them to be able to purchase the home at the end of the 15th year. Additionally, a small stipend from their monthly rent will be put into an account that will be available to them to help purchase the home.

Excel Development Group is the developer and Excel Construction Company is the builder for the project. Midwest Housing Equity Group is the Investor Member and City Impact serves as a Managing Member. The first families have moved in and the remainder of the homes will be occupied by the end of summer.

For more information, contact City Impact at (402)477-8080.

Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity Begins 15th Thrivent Builds Project in Nebraska

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:52 +0000

Volunteers of Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity began their 15th Thrivent Builds partnership on April 27th. Volunteers and funding from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, local Lutheran congregations and Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity will make the Kessler family’s new home at 6935 Lexington possible. This family was chosen because the concerns in their home and the increasing violence in their neighborhood present safety risks for their four young children. They also meet the minimum 30-50% income guideline for a family of six in order to qualify for the Habitat homeownership program.

The grant provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans provides 50% of the construction costs ($52,000), in addition to the local Thrivent Financial chapter and Lutheran community who are encouraged to fundraise 10% of the cost of construction ($10,400). Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity will provide 40% of the construction costs ($41,600). The overall cost of the house is also reduced through the donation of labor and some materials. When completed, the family will be required to pay the remaining cost with a zero interest mortgage. As payments are made, the funds are recycled to build additional houses.

For more information about Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity, please visit www.lincolnhabitat.org.

Free Resource Center for Nonprofits Recruiting Local Experts in Nebraska

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:50 +0000

Let’s Build Nebraska, a free resource center for nonprofits, is recruiting experts that would like to work with nonprofits. The goal of Let’s Build Nebraska is to increase the capacity, skills and abilities of community-benefit staff and volunteers that serve to strengthen the great state of Nebraska. The website provides up-to-date information, statewide listings of trainings and events and access to experts that serve to enhance effectiveness, efficiency and our quality of life.

Let’s Build Nebraska Offers:
• An extensive resource library featuring knowledge on topics including starting a nonprofit, board development, financial management, volunteer management, marketing, and more.
• Access to experienced experts who specialize in the nonprofit sector and have proven success helping nonprofits build organizational capacity.
• Links to webinars, events, and on-site training that enhances the knowledge of nonprofit professionals, board members, and volunteers.

For more information about Let’s Build Nebraska or to get involved, please email letsbuildne@gmail.com or visit their website at www.letsbuildnebraska.org. You can also follow Let’s Build Nebraska on Twitter and Facebook.

Camp Sonshine Hosts Open House to Kick Off Summer Camps in Lincoln, Nebraska

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:42 +0000

Approaching its 7th summer of camp, Camp Sonshine is busy with preparations to make this summer the best one yet! Located just minutes south of Lincoln on S. 25th Street between Saltillo Rd. and Roca Rd., Camp Sonshine offers day camp programs for K-9th grade campers as well as a variety of options for teens.

Camp Sonshine will be hosting its annual spring Open House on Sunday, May 5th from 2-5 p.m. at the camp grounds located at 13440 S 25th St. in Roca. Families are invited to come and experience some of what Camp Sonshine has to offer. Come meet the staff, enjoy some refreshments at Nana’s Snack Shack, and try some activities including archery, go-karts, the inflatable obstacle course and more. Finish off your visit with a train ride tour of the grounds and take in the scenic views of the forest, pond and surrounding areas before a brief stop at the campfire for roasting marshmallows and making S’mores.

Camp Sonshine is a non-profit, Christian day camp with a variety of programs that give kids a safe place to experience personal growth, make new friends, and overcome challenges. Their innovative programs and fun activities offer an exciting alternative to traditional day care, are a great compliment to other overnight camp programs, and will leave a positive, life-changing impact in the heart of each camper.

For more information concerning Camp Sonshine programs and the Open House, please visit www.CampSonshineMemories.org or contact the camp office at (402) 423-8746.

Ak-Sar-Ben Friends to Award Deserving Communities in Nebraska

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:40 +0000

Ak-Sar-Ben Friends has announced they are now accepting community grant applications. The fund-matching grants are to be used for support by any non-profit organization which strives to improve their community. A total of $7,500 in grant money is available, and will be awarded based upon demonstration of emerging community need, the goals and objectives addressed in the community’s need, the capacity to implement the proposed project, and the proposed results of the project. Last year, Ak-Sar-Ben Friends was able to award community grants to 14 communities across Nebraska and Western Iowa. Grant application forms can be obtained from the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben website at www.aksarben.org. Qualifying organizations may submit proposals to the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation office, located at 8707 West Center Road, Suite 101, Omaha, NE, 68124. The deadline for submission is May 15th, and in most cases, it is recommended that applications are accompanied by an area Ak-Sar-Ben ambassador.

Ak-Sar-Ben Friends is a membership-based organization established to work with and support the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation, established in 1895 with the mission “to leverage collective business leadership to build a more prosperous Heartland.”

For more information about Ak-Sar-Ben Friends, visit their website at www.aksarben.org.

Lincoln Rotary Clubs Honor Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Nebraska

shayne — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:35 +0000

The combined Rotary Clubs of Lincoln have announced that their 21st annual ‘Salute To Business’ 2013 honoree is Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center for their outstanding service and contribution to the Lincoln community. The award was presented by the combined clubs at a luncheon at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel on April 23rd. Kim Moore, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, and President of Saint Elizabeth accepted the award on behalf of the Medical Center board, officers, staff and volunteers.

Founded more than 120 years ago, Saint Elizabeth is a non-profit medical center that has a long-standing commitment to Lincoln and is dedicated to providing quality, compassionate health care. In 2012, they contributed more than $2 million to the Lincoln community by participating in programs and services designed to improve the health of citizens and increase access to health care for those in need.

The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. Lincoln Nebraska is home to four Rotary Clubs, Downtown Club 14, East, South and Sunrise.

For more information about Rotary Clubs of Lincoln, please visit www.rotary.org.