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Midlands Community Foundation’s 2016 Golf Tournament Raises More Than $42,000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Midlands Community Foundation Raises More Than $42,000 at its 2016 Golf Tournament Papillion, Neb., June 8, 2016 – Midlands Community Foundation raised more than $42,000 at its 2016 golf tournament at Platteview Country Club on Monday, May 16. At this year’s tournament, donations were awarded to Heartland Family Service’s Safe Haven Shelter […]

Education Fund Grants

Midlands Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations serving the needs of Sarpy and Cass counties in the area of education including, but not limited to, STEM, literacy, arts, leadership, peer and counseling support, backpack and clothing programs. PLEASE REVIEW THE EDUCATION GRANT GUIDELINES PRIOR TO COMPLETING YOUR EDUCATION GRANT APPLICATION.

Military Veterans Fund Grants

Midlands Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations that serve the needs of military veterans and their families. PLEASE REVIEW THE MILITARY GRANT GUIDELINES PRIOR TO COMPLETING YOUR MILITARY GRANT APPLICATION.

Midlands Community Foundation Awards Grants Totaling $92,580

Midlands Community Foundation has awarded grants totaling $92,580 to 16 non-profit organizations serving Sarpy and Cass counties.

Midlands Community Foundation Names Three New Board Members

The Midlands Community Foundation Board of Directors has named three new members to its Board. They are Rick Iske, representing Springfield; Pat Sullivan, representing Bellevue; and Ken Summerfield, representing Papillion. Rick Iske is president and agent of Rick Iske Insurance, Inc., specializing in crop risk management. He also owns and operates Coyote Creek Farms, Inc. […]

Dr. Harlan and Cherie Metschke and Dr. Rick and Kyle Black to Receive Reflection Award at Midlands Community Foundation’s 2016 Reflection Ball

Midlands Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Dr. Harlan and Cherie Metschke and Dr. Rick and Kyle Black will receive the Reflection Award at the organization’s 2016 Reflection Ball on Jan. 16, 2016, at the Embassy Suites in LaVista. Each year Midlands Community Foundation honors an individual or individuals who have contributed significantly to […]

Midlands Community Foundation Accepting Grant Requests

Midlands Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations. Grants are limited to organizations that provide services in the Foundation’s geographic area of Sarpy and Cass counties.

Midlands Community Foundation Accepting Grant Requests from Non-profit Organizations Serving Military Veterans and Their Families

Midlands Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations that serve the needs of military veterans and their families. Grants will be awarded through the Military Veterans Fund, a designated fund established at MCF with the proceeds from the Foundation’s recent Reflection Ball. Grants are limited to organizations that provide services in the Foundation’s geographic area of Sarpy and Cass counties.

Midlands Community Foundation Awards Grants Totaling $91,475

Midlands Community Foundation has awarded grants totaling $91,475 to 22 non-profit organizations serving Sarpy and Cass counties.

Midlands Community Foundation’s 2015 Reflection Ball Raises Nearly $100,000

Midlands Community Foundation’s 2015 Reflection Ball, held on January 17 at the Embassy Suites in LaVista, raised nearly $100,000. More than 330 guests attended the gala.