The Sweetest Mother's Day Gift!

Here’s your chance to give back to area non-profit agencies that give so much to this community.

United Way of the Kearney Area is preparing to launch its campaign for 2016, with an online event called A-Dress. It showcases women leaders in the Kearney community advocating for local agencies. These women each have their own crowdfunding page to share their goal of raising $2,500 for each perspective agency represented.

Click on this link to read more about each agency represented and to donate!

Hurry though – this only lasts until September 24th.

The kickoff for the general campaign will be at a United Way Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m. on September 24. The spokeswomen for each agency will be introduced, and final totals will be announced. The Business After Hours event will be held at the United Way office at 4009 Sixth Ave., Suite 19. 

These agencies help so many throughout the community. Please donate if you can and help make this campaign event a huge success!

Below you’ll find each agency listed and their spokeswoman. You’ll recognize a couple as Her View From Home contributors, too! Be sure to click on each link below to learn more about each agency!

Thanks for your support!

Kearney Area Children’s MuseumMegan Goeke (Feature Image)

Boy Scouts – Marsha Wilkerson  Marsha_1_resized

The Salvation Army – Michaela LewisGive Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!

Kearney Jubilee Center – Crystal BosshamerGive Back to Your Community - United Way A-Dress Campaign

Scholarship Fund – Carol Renner and Amber LewisDr_Renner_and_Amber_Lewis_A_Dress

Immunization Clinic – Caroline LaceGive Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!   www.herviewfromhome.com

HelpCare ClinicDr. Shannon Hoos-ThompsonGive Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!   www.herviewfromhome.com

Friends Mentoring Program – Niki PetersonGive Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!   www.herviewfromhome.com

Arc of Buffalo County – Nicole McAuliffGive Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!   www.herviewfromhome.com

CARE and Homeless Prevention – Maha YounesGive Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!   www.herviewfromhome.com

Girl Scouts – Lynn MartinGive Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!   www.herviewfromhome.com

American Red Cross – Kim PettijohnGive Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!   www.herviewfromhome.com

Adult Basic EducationGitzy LoderGive Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!   www.herviewfromhome.com

Food Bank – Dawn HolbeinGive Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!   www.herviewfromhome.com

Minden Senior Center – Barb Braun
Give Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!   www.herviewfromhome.com

Buffalo County CASA – Barbara IcenogleGive Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!   www.herviewfromhome.com

Phelps/Harlan County CASA – Toni Wells  Give Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!   www.herviewfromhome.com

Resident Assistance for Families in Transition – Mary Kampfe Give Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!   www.herviewfromhome.com

Senior Companions – Emily EustlerGive Back to Your Community United Way A-Dress Campaign Kickoff Event!

 

 

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Leslie is the founder and owner of Her View From Home.com. She is also a former news anchor, published children’s book author, weekly columnist, and has several published short stories as well. She is married to a very patient man. Together they have three fantastic kids.  When she’s not sharing too much personal information online and in the newspaper – you’ll find Leslie somewhere in Nebraska hanging out with family and friends. There’s also a 75% chance at any given time, you’ll spot her in the aisles at Target.

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