Celebrating Willard's Volunteers
It's #NationalVolunteerWeek , and we want to give a shout-out to all who have volunteered with Willard. We are so thankful for you. The difference you make is monumental!
Lincoln Fresh Helps Willard Families Receive Produce Too
We love that the Food Bank of Lincoln, Lincoln Fresh Produce Truck, parks in front of Willard every other Tuesday from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, allowing our kids to receive fresh fruits and vegetables to take home! 🍉🌽🍊🍠 We are thankful to . . .
Willard Receives $2.817.61 Donation
Thank you, the anonymous group that donated $2,817.61 to Willard Community Center. The donation will be used toward community engagement and events. We appreciate this group's generosity!
Thank You, Gala Sponsors!
We are incredibly grateful to two local businesses sponsoring A Glamorous Gala night out. Thank you, TAB Performance, for your Champagne Level Sponsorship, and Union Bank & Trust for your Crystal Level Sponsorship. If you are . . .
CLC Makes Birdhouses
The Lakeview CLC participated in the Big B.A.D (Build and Design) Birdhouse Project with Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center Each student made and decorated their own birdhouse! How TWEET is that? We know the birds will love . . .
Community Members Help Raise $1,930
Willard is gracious for the $1,930 supporters donated at the end of 2023 for our programs. Donations included: $20 from the Peterson Family for childcare expenses $60 from the Larson Family $500 from the Woods Family . . .
UNL Student Leadership Engage Lincoln Program Volunteers to Paint at Willard
On Monday, February 26, fourteen UNL students and Assistant Director of Community Engagement Andrew Brown volunteered to paint walls at Willard. The group focused on the second-floor blue and yellow walls. The group communicated which . . .
Local Business Donates a Vast Amount of Paper to Willard
We are overwhelmed with the generosity of Joe Christensen, Inc., a local business, who contacted Willard about a paper donation. Unfortunately, the business is ceasing operations, but the family wanted to give back to the community and . . .
Boy Scouts of America Spends PLC Day with Lakeview CLC
The Lakeview CLC core program had a fantastic time on the last PLC day that focused on Scouting Day; they were able to experience many new skills and learn about being in the wild. Archery- how to shoot a bow & arrow. Fishing- . . .
Local Family Generously Donates Gently Used Toys
Thank you to the Matzner Family, who donated bags and bags of gently used toys. We are overwhelmed with your support of our programs and such a bountiful gift. Donation items included: 🩵Masks & Costumes 🩵Dramatic . . .
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Help Us Keep the Blessings Box Full this Winter Season
Donated items may also be dropped off at Willard during normal business hours, and we will replenish the Blessings Box if it is full.
Willard Receives Donation of 6 iPads, Chargers, and Charging Dock
Willard received a surprising and unexpected donation of six iPads from LI-COR Biosciences. Ivan Johnson also donated six chargers and a charging dock for the iPads. The iPads will be used in the early childhood program. The . . .
Linked2Literacy Hosts Free Book Fair at Lakeview CLC Program
Thank you, Linked2Literacy, for hosting a free book fair at the Lakeview CLC program. Each Lakeview CLC student got to choose two books to take home.
Money, Labor, and Time All Donated to Update Preschool's Storage Closet
We are incredibly thankful to Mr. Ivan Johnson who donated his labor and the 15 hours it took for him to build and update the preschool closet. Lincoln Industries graciously donated $220 for the materials. . . .
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Annual Golf Tournament Raises More than $6,500 for Willard Programs
Sponsors, donors, golfers, and volunteers have once again outdone their giving power. Thank you for helping us raise over $6,500 for Willard's programs! This year's 19th Annual Kenny & Pam Gardner "It Was Fun" . . .
Foundation for Garden Shed Concrete and Labor Donated by Lincoln Community Businesses
The Community Garden now has a garden shed! Thank you to James Hamlette from Ready Mixed Concrete for donating the concrete for the shed's foundation and Jereme Montgomery from Stephens and Smith Construction for donating the . . .
Willard Receives Pallet of Water from John Henry's
John Henry's graciously donated a pallet of water to the Willard Community Center. We are looking forward to helping to distribute the water to our community! Thank you to everyone at John Henry's for continuing to think of Willard!
Caleb Schwab Completes Eagle Scout Project at Willard
On Saturday, September 9, 2023, BSA Troop 55 Scout Caleb Schwab completed his Eagle Scout project with the help of volunteers. Caleb set up a GoFundMe page to help purchase materials for the archway that leads into the community garden. . . .
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Plant Sale Fundraiser Brings In $760
The first annual Porch & House Plant Sale brought in $760 for the aging adults & senior citizen program. All the plants were originally donated and propagated throughout the year. Thank you to our donors, Ms. Janelle . . .
Willard Receives Day-End Dough-Nations from Panera Bread
Willard Community Center is thankful for Panera Bread's Day-End Dough-Nations giving back program. Through the program, Willard receives all leftover bread and bakery items each Tuesday night. We can offer the bread and bakery items to . . .
Nebraska Game and Parks Brings Animals to Lakeview CLC
Lakeview CLC kids had the opportunity to interact with live animals through the Nebraska Game and Parks, which brought the animals for Project Wild Club. What an incredible experience for the kids! Thank you, Nebraska Game and . . .
Hopping Into Spring with Schroder Park Wellness Campuses 'Egg'stravaganza
Thank you, Healthy Blue Nebraska, for your sponsorship of the Campus event and to all the organizations who donated items and set up informational tables. Even though it started out as a cold and windy morning, some Bunnies . . .
Origami Art Exhibit
From 4:30-6:30 PM, participants from the Origami and the Art of Paper Folding class held an open Art Exhibit on Friday, March 31. The Origami artists showed what they learned in class by the instructor, Linda Stephen. Participants took . . .
Strive to Thrive Lincoln Visits Willard
UNL College of Business Students - Strive to Thrive - visited Willard's Early Childhood Program. Willard has been selected as a top 12 finalist for a $5,000 grant. We were honored to share our story with these individuals! . . .
Lincoln Fresh - Produce Truck Returns!
Beginning Tuesday, April 4, and every other Tuesday until the end of June, the Lincoln Fresh - Produce Truck will return at Willard. Look for the bright truck in our south parking lot from 10:30-11:30 AM. This amazing . . .
Troop 55 Donates New Toolbox
Thank you to BSA Troop 55 for the toolbox donation! As the picture indicates, we were in much need of upgraded tool storage! We appreciate Troop 55 and Pack 55's service to Willard and the community. Willard is proud to be Troop 55 . . .
Northeast YMCA Donates 71 Swimsuits to Willard Summer Program
Willard is incredibly thankful to receive 25 swim trucks and 46 swimsuits for the summer program from the Northeast YMCA. Having extra swim gear during the summer is vital to our kids enjoying their afternoons at the pool. The . . .
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Local Donors Give $1,130
Willard is beyond grateful to receive donations from 8 individuals and families totaling $1,130. With these gifts, Willard will continue to be able to focus on our agency's purpose and provide the care, programs, and projects that are . . .
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To the Brim Communities Donates Frozen Meals to Adult Programs
Willard Community Center is honored to partner with To the Brim Communities to provide our adult programs with free frozen meals. To the Brim Communities collects meals from catering companies and restaurants to distribute to . . .
Jim Ager Golf Instructors Visit Lakeview CLC Program
Thank you, Jim Ager Golf Course , for spending the afternoon with our Lakeview CLC program. The kids had a blast learning how to hold and swing a club.
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .