United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County Women in Philanthropy

Today, generous women across our community united in something bigger at our annual Women United recognition luncheon. Together we are helping young people realize their full potential through our investment in ENGAGE.EMPOWER.GRADUATE. which supports three Title I elementary schools in Lincoln. Many thanks to Dennis Hoffman from Family Service Lincoln for sharing about how our dollars provide behavioral health support to students.

Thank you to everyone who was able to come out last night and support our Virtual Book Drive at Earl May Garden Centers! We enjoyed seeing each and every one of you!

If you weren't able to attend, but still want to support childhood literacy, consider stopping by Earl May today (south Lincoln location only) and mention United Way when you check out. 15% of your sale will be donated back to United Way! Or you can always make a donation to the book drive online: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/GQ1Trw?vid=1qdgd5

Our Spring Networking event is next week! Let us know you plan to attend: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wbKLBdtV3m

Join us on Thursday, May 7, 5:00-6:30 PM at Earl May Garden Centers, 5555 S 48th St, to network and shop! One convenient option for you this year is a "Make and Take" station! Earl May employees will help you pick and plant a custom pot for $50. During this event, 15% of all sales will be donated to United Way's Virtual Book Drive!

We are excited for next week already! Please come out and join us at Yogurtini Lincoln (40th & Old Cheney location) to help open literacy opportunities for kids in our community!

NEXT WEEK: Get a sweet treat with us at Yogurtini Lincoln (40th & Old Cheney location only) on Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6-9 PM!

Yogurtini is generously donating 15% of all sales during this fundraiser to United Way's Virtual Book Drive! This past year, the Virtual Book Drive helped distribute nearly 4,000 books to students in our community to open up opportunities through literacy.

Please join us to sow hope at home and help put even more books into children's hands this year!

Join us on Thursday, May 7, 5:00-6:30 PM at Earl May Garden Center to network and shop! One convenient option for you this year is a "Make and Take" station! Earl May employees will help you pick and plant a custom pot for $50.

During this event, 15% of all sales will be donated to United Way's Virtual Book Drive! Let us know you plan to attend: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wbKLBdtV3m

If you don't feel like cooking tonight, please consider supporting our fundraiser to help us get books into the hands of students in Lincoln and Lancaster County!

TODAY:
Mention United Way when ordering at Raising Cane's (Old Cheney Location only) on Thursday, February 12 from 4-8 PM and 15% of sales will be donated to support United Way's Virtual Book Drive!

(Use RCFUND96 if ordering online!)

This allows books to be given to students at Campbell, Clinton and McPhee Elementary Schools and additional United Way partners throughout the year.

Thank you to everyone who sponsored, donated to, volunteered for and attended the 19th Annual Helping Hands Auction last week! Together, we sowed hope at home by raising over $71,000 for diapers, winter clothing and support for families experiencing pediatric cancer in Lancaster County.

A special congratulations to our Golden Ticket Winner: Regina Werum!

Thank you to our Media Sponsor for tonight's 19th Annual Helping Hands Auction, 10/11 News as well as our emcee, Taryn Vanderford 1011 NOW! Thanks to their support, we will be coming together to raise funds to provide diapers and winter clothing to children and families in our community. A portion of this year's proceeds will also benefit Angels Among Us in providing financial and emotional support to families experiencing pediatric cancer living in Lancaster County.

"I'm a single parent between jobs. These diapers helped me be able to pay my bills." - Parent who received diapers.

This is why we are so passionate about the Helping Hands Auction! We are looking froward to joining together tomorrow, Thursday, January 22 at 5:30 at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel to sow hope at home and support families in our community!

Thank you to our Seasoned Benevolent Hearts Sponsors, for their support of the 19th Annual Helping Hands Auction taking place on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel! Thanks to their support, we will be coming together to raise funds to provide diapers and warm winter clothing to children and families in our community! For more information, visit: https://www.unitedwaylincoln.org/get-involved/events/helping-hands-auction