PETER KIEWIT FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT FUNDS
NEWS RELEASE
February 9, 2012
The Kearney Area Community Foundation announced they will partner with the Peter Kiewit Foundation to distribute $22,000 in emergency relief grant funds.
Since the ice storm in December 2006/January 2007, the Community Foundation has distributed $72,000 of Peter Kiewit Foundation emergency grant funds to agencies in the Kearney Area, as well as other funds contributed by local businesses and individuals.
The Peter Kiewit Foundation invited Kearney Area Community Foundation to partner in this effort based on its geographic location, organizational reputation, and administrative capacity to provide good stewardship of Mr. Kiewit’s charitable dollars. Judi Sickler, Executive Director of Kearney Area Community Foundation said, “We are proud to partner with the Peter Kiewit Foundation in distributing these grant funds for another year. ”
Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein, Executive Director of the Peter Kiewit Foundation said in a letter to the Kearney Area Community Foundation that “Our Trustees are heartened to know that agencies like yours are able to assist our fellow Nebraskans most when they are most in need. ”
Relief funds have been designated to help organizations with established practices meet essential human needs during these difficult economic times and cold prairie winter months. Sickler said, “The Kearney Area Community Foundation has identified recipient agencies and will work directly with these program directors to meet emergency food, housing and energy assistance needs in the Kearney area. We will be providing assistance through Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska, the Kearney office of the Salvation Army, the SAFE Center and the Kearney Jubilee Center as they currently work together to help our community folks in need.”
Grant funds will be used to supply food banks or food pantries, assist in the payment of heat utility bills, and offer emergency shelter and short term transitional housing (30- 60 days) and basic emergency clothing and household supplies.
Area agencies have had to deal with major cuts in governmental funds supporting their emergency assistance programs. The grant from the Peter Kiewit Foundation will allow these agencies to continue to meet the needs of families without a large gap in goods or services.
“We also encourage local businesses and individuals to continue to financially
support the local agencies helping our friends and neighbors in need. It is up to all of us
to help those in our community that are hungry, cold or near homeless. “Sickler said,
“Although we recognize that the need is likely to be far greater than the assistance we
are able to provide, we are hopeful more families will remain safe, nourished and warm
in their own homes through the winter and spring months. We are blessed to have the
generous support of the Kiewit Foundation yet again in our community. “
Foundation Honors Outstanding Giving
The Kearney Area Community Foundation hosted the
6th Annual Philanthropy Awards ceremony on
Thursday, October 27th, 2011, at the Kearney Holiday Inn.
This year we honored Norris and Lori Marshall,
Dr. Joel Johnson and Builders Warehouse for their
outstanding giving in our community.
Marshalls, Johnson and Builders Warehouse to be Honored for Community Giving
NEWS RELEASE
October 3, 2011
The Kearney Area Community Foundation will award the sixth annual “Celebration of Giving” Philanthropy Awards October 27th. The Community Foundation will be honoring Norris and Lori Marshall, Dr. Joel Johnson and Builders Warehouse.
The “Celebration of Giving” Philanthropy Awards will honor individuals and businesses that have encouraged and supported charitable stewardship in the Kearney area. Three awards will be given in the categories of Volunteer, Corporate and Philanthropist.
Volunteer: Given to an individual who has contributed their time and energy to successful fundraising efforts, through exceptional leadership in coordinating and/or motivating other volunteers to raise funds in or around the Kearney area.
Corporate: Given to a business/corporation in or around the Kearney area which has contributed financial support to the advancement of philanthropy, and which has encouraged employees and other businesses to contribute through volunteerism and financial support.
Philanthropist: Given to an individual or family who has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable stewardship in or around the Kearney area, and whose generosity motivates others to contribute their philanthropic support.
Norris and Lori Marshall will be awarded the Philanthropist Award, Dr. Joel Johnson will be awarded the Volunteer Award, and Builders Warehouse will be awarded the Corporate Award.
Awards will be presented at the Kearney Area Community Foundation Annual Dinner October 27, 2011, at the Holiday Inn. Seating will be limited. Reservations can be secured for $40.00 by contacting the Kearney Area Community Foundation before October 21st.
Kearney Area Community Foundation is located at 2207 Central Avenue.
Contact us at 308-237-3114 or by emailing kacf@kearneyfoundation.org.
Philanthropy Awards Nominations
NEWS RELEASE
September 2, 2011
For more information:
Judi Sickler, Executive Director
Kearney Area Community Foundation
237-3114
The Kearney Area Community Foundation will host the sixth annual Philanthropy Awards ceremony. The event, entitled “A Celebration of Giving”, will be held on Thursday, October 27th.
The “Celebration of Giving” Philanthropy Awards will honor individuals, families and businesses that have encouraged and supported charitable stewardship in the Kearney area. Three awards will be given in the categories of Volunteer, Corporate and Philanthropist.
Volunteer: Given to an individual, couple or family who has contributed their time and energy to successful fundraising efforts, through exceptional leadership in coordinating and/or motivating other volunteers to raise funds in or around the Kearney area.
Corporate: Given to a business/corporation in or around the Kearney area which has contributed financial support to the advancement of philanthropy, and which has encouraged employees and other businesses to contribute through volunteerism and financial support.
Philanthropist: Given to an individual, couple or family who has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable stewardship in or around the Kearney area, and whose generosity motivates others to contribute their philanthropic support.
Community members will have an opportunity to nominate individuals, families and businesses in any of the three categories. A panel of local judges will make the final selections from the nominations.
Past winners: Todd and Lois Thalken, the Founders of MONA, Pat Munro, Paul Younes and Gary Roubicek were awarded the Volunteer Award; Cash-Wa, Baldwin Filters, Platte Valley State Bank, Kearney Hub and Eaton Corporation were recognized with the Corporate Award; and Dr. LR and Jane Smith, Jackie Rosenlof, Jerry and Edith Marlatt, Dr. Basil and Beverly Stevenson and Carl Spelts were honored with the Philanthropist Award.
Awards will be presented at the Kearney Area Community Foundation Annual Dinner October 27th, at the Holiday Inn. Seating will be limited. Tickets will go on sale October 1st.
How to Make Nominations:
Nomination forms can be requested by contacting the Kearney Area Community Foundation at 308-237-3114 or by emailing kacf@kearneyfoundation.org.
Nomination forms must be received by September 16, 2011. Mail to: Kearney Area Community Foundation, 2207 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 1694, Kearney, NE 68848-1694.