October 23 was a day of laughter, empathy, and inspiration as nearly 500 people gathered at the Embassy Suites in La Vista to reflect on the progress made in the past year for vulnerable children and families in Nebraska. The…
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Changemakers 2018 celebrates the power of prevention
Tagged with: Bring Up Nebraska, Changemakers, Grace Abbott, Grace Abbott Award, Mary Jo Pankoke, prevention, Susanne Shore
Posted in Cradle to career, News and Events, Uncategorized
Posted in Cradle to career, News and Events, Uncategorized
Changemakers Spotlight: Get to know Ashley Rhodes-Courter
We’re looking forward to coming together on October 23 for Changemakers, our annual luncheon celebration of the hardworking people across Nebraska who are helping children bloom. And this year, we’re pleased to welcome keynote speaker Ashley Rhodes-Courter — author, speaker, and…
Tagged with: Ashley Rhodes-Courter, Changemakers, child well being, luncheon, NCFF events
Posted in News and Events, Uncategorized
Posted in News and Events, Uncategorized
2018 Community Giving Days: Here’s how to participate
After a longer-than-necessary winter, May is finally here – and so are the annual local community giving days: Omaha Gives! on May 23 and Give to Lincoln Day on May 31. Community giving events like these are amazing opportunities for both nonprofits and…
Tagged with: Community Giving, Give to Lincoln Day, Omaha Gives!
Posted in News and Events, Uncategorized
Posted in News and Events, Uncategorized
Changemakers celebrates coming together to get things done
On October 10, nearly 500 people came together at the Embassy Suites in La Vista to celebrate another year of positive change for children – and Nebraska Children and Families Foundation’s 20th anniversary! It was an honor to commemorate such…
Tagged with: Changemakers, Grace Abbott, Raikes, sixpence, Wes Moore
Posted in News and Events, Uncategorized
Posted in News and Events, Uncategorized
January Connected Youth Initiative roundup
The holiday season was full of togetherness and support for the CYI team. Take a look at what they’ve been up to. Project Everlast Omaha holiday event On December 15, more than 70 young people and their loved ones gathered…
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December Connected Youth Initiative roundup
Things are busy as ever for the Connected Youth Initiative team. Take a look at what they’ve been up to this month. CYI youth raise their voices at Leaders for Change In late October, nearly 100 current and former foster…
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Get to know Prosper Lincoln
Nebraska Children is happy to have welcomed Michelle Suarez to the team to help our organization coordinate with Prosper Lincoln’s efforts in the community. We talked to Michelle to learn more about her, the initiative, and what she hopes Prosper…
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