The Big Give

Uplifting Paws therapy dog program provides the Lincoln community with comfort companions that can alleviate mental health issues caused by traumatic events, health conditions or disorders, or overall anxiety. With their $100,000 gift, they will be able to add a full-time dog trainer to their staff that will double their impact in the community.

With their $100,000 gift, Catholic Social Services will be able to provide financial assistance to families to help pay rent and utilities and feed the growing number of people requesting food from their CSS Food Market.

For 20 years, they have helped thousands of our neighbors access quality healthcare for free. With their $100,000 gift, Clinic with a Heart plans to expand their free clinic services by adding a daytime primary care medical clinic, make their current space more accessible to patients, and purchase an Electronic Health Record system to better maintain patient records.

The Autism Family Network is a community resource not only for families with autistic children, but also other developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities. With their $100,000 gift, Autism Family Network will expand their programming and outreach by providing education and training; advocating for supports, services, and inclusion; hosting recreational and social activities; and funding special needs and crisis support.

Their Diaper Bank program helps keep more than 800 babies dry and healthy every month — but the diaper need in Lincoln continues to grow. With their $100,000 gift, the Center for People in Need will be able to provide diapers and wipes for more low-income families.

Camp Sonshine will put their $100,000 gift to help build a new recreation facility and climbing wall to continue impacting kids with powerful and positive summer camp experiences. The addition of this gym and climbing wall will provide kids with an indoor space to continue building friendships and connections on days when extreme weather makes it difficult to be outdoors. 

Our fourth winner of The Big Give is I've Got a Name! The statistics on sex trafficking from those working day in and day out to put a stop to it are sobering. With their $100,000 gift, I've Got a Name's Connect to Protect Initiative can provide more resources to fight sex trafficking in Lincoln.

Capital Humane Society launched its Pawsitive Impact initiative earlier this year to provide resources for income-qualified individuals to help them afford veterinary care, pet food, and supplies. With $100,000 from The Big Give, Capital Humane Society has plans to offer even more services through this initiative.

With their $100,000 gift, Pius X Foundation will be building a new secure front entrance and central welcome center for the school, which enhances security and improves the visiting experience for students' families and community members.

With their $100,000 gift, The White Cane Foundation will accelerate their goal to provide new clothes to impoverished students in Lincoln by expanding their partnership from seven Title I elementary schools to 12.