Willard Receives $74,440.78 in ARPA Non-Profit Grant Funding
Willard extends its heartfelt gratitude to Lincoln-Lancaster County for awarding us $74,440.78 through the American Rescue Plan Act’s Non-Profit Grant Funding program. This generous support is instrumental in helping us sustain our . . .
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Donates $1,000 for COVID Support
The donation of $1,000 is meant to defray some of the additional expenses due to COVID-19. Willard Community Center is encompassed with gratitude to the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska's thoughtful donation. Even two years after the . . .
Early Childhood and Aging Adults & Senior Programs Make Holiday Memories
The groups came together to sing holiday songs and decorate gingerbread houses. This special activity is sure to be one that all groups remember. We are thankful for the donated gingerbread kits from Mourning Hope Grief . . .
The Viking Foundation Helps to Fund Shade Structure for Preschool Play Area
The Viking Foundation has graciously donated $3,000 to be used towards a shade structure for the preschool play area. In 2021, the two Ash trees that provided wonderful shade, unfortunately, had to be removed. This left the . . .
Annual Gardner Golf Tournament Raises $15,500 for Willard Programs
The 18th Annual Kenny & Pam Gardner "It Was Fun" Golf Tournament, held on September 24, 2022, raised an astonishing $15,500, benefiting the programs at Willard Community Center. The beautiful day hosted 30 teams and garnered . . .
Woods Charitable Fund Grants Willard $20,000
Willard Community Center is grateful for the $20,000 grant from Woods Charitable Fund. The grant will be used towards general operating support for the Willard programs. Thank you, Woods Charitable Fund, for your support of our . . .
2022 Trunk-or-Treat
Along with the Schroder Park Wellness Campus, Willard had a blast participating in the event held on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. There were thirteen different trunks, and over 400 children received healthy . . .
Duncan Family Trust Gives $2,500
Willard Community Center would like to thank the Duncan Family Trust for its consideration and approval of a $2,500 gift for general operations. The local trustees' commitment to the community will help Willard continue to . . .
Willard Receives Memorial Donation in Honor of Audrey Hartman
Audrey Hartman was a regular attendee of the senior program at Willard Community Center, where she played bingo twice a week and attended the monthly potlucks. She was so kind and had a heart of gold. At one point, . . .
Preschool Play Area: Releveling of Rubber Tiles Completed By Eagle Scout
A huge thank you to Logan Lovelace and BSA Troop 55 for helping him complete his Eagle Scout project by leveling our preschool play area and relaying our rubber tiles. Logan worked with LP Stewart & Sons, who donated and delivered 8 . . .
Lincoln South Rotary Club Donates $1,000
The Lincoln South Rotary Club graciously chose Willard Community Center to receive $1,000 to purchase rubber tire mulch for the preschool play area at Willard. In 2022, two Ash trees were removed after being deemed unsafe in the play . . .
Willard Honors Russell Williams
Willard Community Center Holds Memorial Dedication in Honor of Russell Williams. On September 14, 2022, a memorial dedication was held in honor of Mr. Williams, who passed away in 2018. Mr. Williams supported the work of Willard Community . . .
Why Nature Play Is Important
We are dedicated to making a stronger and more inclusive community. If we are selected as one of the #UBT Big Give winners, we will create an outdoor nature exploration space to which the public has access; to promote learning, nature . . .
Willard Receives $3,790 from Give to Lincoln Day Donors
Thank you to all the Give to Lincoln Day donors that chose to support Willard on May 26, 2022. Because of your donations, we received $3,790 to support the summer programs!
Black Hills Energy Volunteers Read and Create with Willard's Summer Program
On June 21st, eight volunteers from Black Hills Energy took time out of their day to read and create under the sea sensory bottles with the school-age summer program. A huge shout out to United Way of Lincoln and . . .