Release, Inc.

Thank you to KIPP Indoor Playground for allowing Release to set up a foster care recruitment table!

When local businesses support foster care, they help create opportunities for more children to find safe, loving homes. We appreciate KIPP’s commitment to kids and their willingness to help raise awareness about the ongoing need for foster families in our community.

Thank you for being a business that cares about children... not just inside your doors, but throughout our entire community!

Nebraska Medical Center staff generously donated their time to volunteer at our Release Care Closet! They toured Release and then helped sort clothes and stock shelves. We are so thankful for their help! 🙌

We are delighted to announce Barb Kotila as the winner of our 2026 Heart of Service Award!! 👏

Barb's volunteer efforts in the Release Care Closet over the past year have profoundly affected our organization. The reorganization of our sorting and storage areas, which showcases her remarkable leadership and organizational abilities, has enhanced our operational effectiveness. We appreciate Barb's unwavering commitment to our mission and the families we serve, and we are grateful for her outstanding service. Please help us congratulate her!

❤️Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors!❤️
Because of your generosity and commitment to our mission, the 2026 ‘Heart for Our City’ Gala was an unforgettable success.

Together, we raised an amazing $139,068.57 to support life-changing work in our community!

Your partnership fuels hope, restoration, and opportunity for those we serve. We truly could not do this without you.

From all of us at Release, THANK YOU for standing with us and investing in our city.

Learn more about our mission: www.releaseinc.org

"Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Gala. It was a wonderful night, and was so good to see so many friends, supporters, partners, and members of the Release family gathered together.
This year's gala was special. We are grateful to everyone who attended or supported us online, and because of your generosity, we met our financial goals for the evening. We raised $139,068.57!
Thank you!
Every gift, table, sponsorship, auction bid, prayer, and word of encouragement helps move our work forward for children, and families in our community.
We thank God for His kindness and provision, and we are grateful for the many people He continues to bring around this mission
What stood out throughout the night was the strength of this community. Release is made possible by people who continue to step in, show up, and believe that everybody can do something.
Thank you for being part of that."

With gratitude,

Garrett Swanberg
Executive Director, Release Inc.

We are beyond thankful for the team at LimeLight Expressions! 👏 Kimmylea and her talented crew went above and beyond to bring our vision to life, ensuring every detail was perfectly executed. We are so appreciative of their support, creativity, and partnership every step along the way! We highly recommend their services! 🙌

THANK YOU to our 2026 Mission Partners who helped sponsor our ‘Heart for Our City’ Gala❣️

This gala wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity and support of our amazing mission partners!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to:

✨ The Water’s Edge Church
✨ David & Courtney Martin
✨ Quality Refrigerated Services
✨ Sandler
✨ Rich Steele

Your commitment to our community and your willingness to invest in this mission truly makes a difference. Because of your support, we are able to continue showing up, serving others, and bringing hope to our city in meaningful ways.
We are so grateful to partner with each of you in this work.

Special Thanks to Wendy Welch for sponsoring our photo booth for our 'Heart of Our City' Gala! "Tilly" the Camper from FotoFunSpot was a huge hit with our guests! 📸

Join us for our upcoming Lunch & Learn next Wednesday, May 20th at 11:30 am! Come enjoy a quick lunch from Farmhouse and a short tour where you meet our directors.
Reserve your spot by emailing [email protected] or calling Chris at 402-320-2724.
Visit our website for more information www.releaseinc.org