$60,996.95 Awarded for Purchase of New Van & Operational Expenses
Willard is honored to receive $60,996.95 in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act for Non-Profit Grant Funding, provided by Lincoln-Lancaster County. This grant will enable us to purchase a new 12-passenger van and support essential . . .
$4,000 Awarded from Keno Human Services Prevention Fund
The Keno Human Services Prevention Fund has awarded Willard Community Center $4,000 for the academic and health programs currently practiced in our summer program, Roper before & after school program, and Lakeview CLC program. . . .
D F Dillon Foundation Awards $20,000
The D F Dillon Foundation has awarded $20,000 to the Willard Community Center to help fill the financial gap for low-income families. Thank you, D F Dillon Foundation, for your advocacy of our programs and generous grant award.
Willard Receives $12,000 from Joint Budget Committee
Thank you, City of Lincoln & Lancaster County Joint Budget Committee, for awarding $12,000 to the Willard Community Center programs. Funding will be in support of filling the financial gap for low-income families. The project . . .
Hugo A. and Thelma Aspegren Charitable Trust Grant $22,300 for Shade Structure
Willard is overwhelmed by the Hugo A. and Thelma Aspegren Charitable Trust grant request donation of $22,300. The grant dollars will be used to purchase a preschool shade structure for the east side of the Willard building. . . .
Cooper Foundation Helps to Fill the Financial Gap
Thank you, Cooper Foundation, for approving Willard's grant request of $15,000 in support of filling the financial gap for low-income families. Our goal of serving all children remains at the forefront. We want to continue to . . .
Abel Foundation Grants $5,000
Willard Community Center is honored to receive $5,000 from the Abel Foundation in support of the operation of the Center. The support from local funders helps to make up for lost fees, keep our employees working, and help us continue . . .
Ameritas Awards Willard with $5,000 for Preschool Shade Structure
Willard Community Center has received approval from Ameritas for the $5,000 grant request to help purchase a shade structure for the preschool play area. Our focus is on equipping our preschool playground . . .
James Stuart, III Family Foundation Donates $2,500
The James Stuart, III Family Foundation has awarded Willard Community Center $2,500 to purchase a new shade structure for our preschool play area. Unfortunately, in 2021, the two Ash trees that provided wonderful shade had to be . . .
Nebraska Arts Council Awards Willard $2,375
The Nebraska Arts Council has awarded Willard $2,375 from the Creative Aging Arts Grant Program. Willard will use the funding to host two creative art classes for seniors 55 and older. Willard Community Center is looking forward to . . .